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20th Takata airbag fatality has unique and very legal twist

Although you may not know it, there is a unique problem that could end up killing or maiming victims of Takata airbag inflators that involves scrapyard salvage and scrapped inflators.
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By: Marc Stern

Early Chiron expected to see its value soar in February Paris auction

In a move that has surprised many, the owner of a very early Bugatti Chiron has decided to auction the hypercar at Sotheby's Paris auction. Pricing is expected between $3.8 and $4.3 million, though it could go higher. It is one of only 18 delivered in the second quarter of 2017.
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By: Marc Stern

Top selling Honda HR-V is a lesson in low-engine-tech buyer appeal

The Honda Fit derived HR-V Crossover sets new sales records month after month despite being relatively low-tech on the engine side. This normally aspirated 4-banger is relatively performance-sedate, yet buyers love it! What do buyer love about HR-V?
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By: Parks McCants

Mid-Engine C8 Corvette Twin Turbo V8 Reportedly Revealed in New CAD Image

Another computer-aided design (CAD) image showing what is reportedly the LT7 engine that will power the mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette has arrived online, giving us what might be out best look at GM’s new twin turbocharged supercar engine.
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By: Patrick Rall

Torque News discovers the practical side of Honda Civic Type-R

Granted, that “hot hatch” you’ve dreamed of owning since childhood is most likely a tough sell when it comes to justifying the purchase to a significant other. Surprisingly, Honda’s high performance Civic Type-R comes to market with a “practical” side.

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By: Parks McCants

Hellcat-Powered Jeep Trackhawk Launch Edition Sold Out in Australia

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is the first Hellcat Hemi-powered vehicle officially sold by FCA in Australia and, not surprisingly, the 707 horsepower SUV is already selling very well Down Under – with the limited Launch Edition models selling out in less than a month.
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By: Patrick Rall

The American Market Needs a Ford Ranger Raptor

There is some question as to whether the next generation Ford Ranger Raptor will be offered in the United States, but with the Motor Company’s dominance of the American truck market – they need to offer the high performance variant of their new mid-sized pickup in the USA.
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By: Patrick Rall