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Car and Driver
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed: What to See and How to Watch
The Goodwood Festival of Speed kicks off this week, and tens of thousands of car enthusiasts will flock to the English countryside to see an incredibly diverse range of cars dash up Lord March's driveway. The lineup will range from pre-war race cars to the latest supercars, and the FoS will also host a series of debuts of new performance machines. If you can't make it to this automotive Mecca, the event will be streamed live on Goodwood's YouTube channel. Now, let's take a look at what to expect from the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Motor 1
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
‘I'm Guessing You Have a Bad Radiator:' Woman Puts 'Whole Tub' of Coolant in Her Car. She Doesn't Understand Why It's Still Dry
A woman realizes that she may have a big issue after putting an entire tub of coolant into her car, just for all of it to drip out. 'I just put a whole [expletive] thing of coolant, and it's dry," Dani (@danikrapf24) begins in a viral video. The post displays the current dripping state of the coolant coming out of the car, and it's non-stop. 'Someone please help me I'm over this issue,' she captions with a call for mechanics to chime in. 'Don't get me wrong, I spilled a little of it, but it's really leaking out,' she says. Clearly left flustered and confused, Dani pleads for help from car enthusiasts on the internet to figure out what to do next. 'How do I fix this? Do I need a man to fix this?' she concludes. The post went viral, garnering 18,700 views as of this writing, and several commenters were encouraging. 'Call Dad, that's what my daughter does and it works every time for her. plus it's a lot cheaper.' one TikTok commenter said. 'Yes you need a man or a woman that knows about cars but it's a good idea to call a tow truck to get it to a shop before you get more damage,' a second shared. 'You don't need a man, but I recommend a good flashlight and a few gallons of water. Coolant is expensive. Let it stop dripping. Then slowly pour water till it starts leaking. Then use the flashlight to find the leak. Take a picture, then google your vehicle and what that part is. Then you can see if it's a job you can fumble your way to fixing it. Sometimes it can be a simple fix. Other times it could require a mechanic. But you don't need a man to fix a car,' a third encouraged. 'I'm guessing you have a bad radiator hose or the clamp has gone bad. You can fix it yourself but you need some tools. Women can use tools just like men do,' another shared. Signs of a Bad Radiator The radiator is an essential part of a vehicle's cooling system. It cools hot coolant by passing it through narrow tubes. Air passes over these tubes, cooling the coolant, Car Parts reports. A few warning signs of a bad radiator include overheating, leaking coolant, and discolored coolant. When the engine overheats, there might be something wrong with the radiator. This can be caused by a faulty thermostat that will no longer open. This leads to the engine overheating and potentially breaking down. Additionally, when the radiator is leaking, this will lead to coolant levels becoming too low. When there isn't enough coolant to reduce the heat, the engine might become too hot. Radiators are typically made with both metal and plastic. Plastic can become brittle and start cracking from overheating, leading to leaks. If you discover a green, orange, blue, pink, or yellow spot under your car, it could be coolant leaking from the radiator, hose, water pump, or gasket/seal, FelPro reports. How Much Will Repairs Cost on a Radiator? ConsumerAffairs reports repairs on a car radiator will cost between $250 and $750. Honest mechanics will do everything possible to repair the radiator before replacing it. The cost to replace a new radiator can range between $750 and $1,850, depending on the make and model of the vehicle. This cost can vary with what repair is exactly needed, and figuring out the cause of the coolant leak will determine the tab. What Causes Coolant Leaks? According to FelPro , there are five possible causes for coolant leaks. Hole in Radiator Faulty Radiator Cap Hose Leak Water Pump Engine Gaskets and Seals Hole in Radiator Even with anti-corrosive agents in antifreeze coolants, holes can still happen. Being in the front of the car, the radiator takes a lot of abuse. A hole from a rock or other debris can cause coolant to leak out. Faulty Radiator Cap The radiator cap seals in all the pressure of the cooling system. This cap is located on the plastic part of the radiator and can warp over time due to overheating. The seal can break down and allow antifreeze to leak. Hose Leak A leak in any of the hoses can cause the leaking of coolant. If one of these hoses develops a crack or hole, coolant may leak. Water Pump The seal where the pump shaft passes through the pump body can leak coolant. Blown Engine Gaskets and Seals Gasket seals secure the space between the cylinder head and the engine block. If this fails, coolant and engine oil may mix together. These parts can leak due to engine overheating, wear, or lack of cooling system maintenance. A leak won't fix itself and can worsen quickly, potentially leading to further damage to your car's engine. For someone who's handy with tools in the garage, changing a radiator might be a task to undertake. However, if this isn't your wheelhouse, this fix requires the support of a mechanic, so it's best to schedule an appointment. Motor1 has contacted Dani via email. This story will be updated if she replies. 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Motor Trend
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2026 Aston Martin Vantage S First Look: A Performance Ad-Vantage
When we first got our hands on the 2025 Aston Martin Vantage, it was a clear improvement over its predecessor that showed the British performance car builder was back in its stride. Of course, there was more performance to be wrung out of the model, as shown by the familiar 'S' variant now joining the fold. What changes were made and what should we expect from this higher-performing Vantage? Let's take a look as it debuts at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The 2026 Aston Martin Vantage S debuts with a more powerful twin-turbo V-8, several chassis tweaks, and enhanced aerodynamics. It also features new design elements, 21-inch wheels, and an upgraded interior. It won't be cheap. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next The Vantage S slightly pumps up the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine's output to 671 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque (up from 656 hp; torque is the same), all still funneled to rear wheels through an eight-speed rear-mounted transaxle. This is controlled by a new throttle response curve unique to the Vantage S, as well, with Aston claiming a 0–60-mph of just 3.3 seconds—a 0.4-second improvement over the standard Vantage. An electronic limited slip differential provides a helping hand with traction and cornering, and it's all backed up by improved control software programming with a launch control function. Top speed is stated as 202 mph. The additional power and electronically enhanced control is mostly worthless without a chassis that can handle it, and that's where Aston's engineers focused their energies. The Vantage S receives new suspension hardware (including Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers) and powertrain mounts, and the rear subframe is now mounted directly to the chassis with the deletion of its rubber bushings. Aston promises the Vantage S will have improved front grip, better agility, and heightened front-end feel. Visual changes include a new set of centrally mounted hood 'blades' finished in either gloss black or exposed 2x2 twill carbon fiber. These blades are functional, as they improve heat extraction from the 'hot-V' engine, where the exhaust and turbos are mounted in the valley of the engine block rather than hung off the sides of the heads. You'll also find the usual 'S' badging, including on the fenders, which receive forged brass versions with infilled red glass enamel surrounded by chrome plating. This chrome can be finished bright or dark. Aerodynamic improvements come courtesy of a new rear spoiler that adds 97 pounds of downforce at max velocity; it works in combination with the car's underbody, air dam, and front venturi vanes to deliver a total of 245 pounds of downforce. A set of 21-inch wheels house a set of bronze-colored brake calipers that clamp down on 16-inch front and 14.2-inch rear steel rotors, or you can upgrade to carbon ceramics and get slightly larger front discs. The summer tires are Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 AMLs—sized 275/35 in front and 325/30 at the rear—while Pilot Alpin 5 AMLs are offered as a winter fitment. The multispoke wheels can be ordered in satin black with red accents. Inside, the 2026 Vantage S continues its variance from the standard Aston Martin Vantage by using Alcantara and leather interior surfaces mixed with satin 2x2 twill carbon fiber trim. The interior also features 'S' logos on the upper seat backs, embroidered in a color matching thread. The Aston Martin appears on the headrests via what the company says is an industry-first technique. Rather than simply being embroidered, Aston's upholstery team have both embossed and debossed the logo, utilizing heat and 3,300 pounds of pressure to press the logo into the leather. The knurled drive mode rotary dial can be finished in red or silver, which is matched by other accents throughout. There are of course a plethora of additional options available to Vantage S buyers, such as monotone and two-tone schemes, full semi-aniline leather, or a 'Inspire Sport' theme that combines semi-aniline leather and Alcantara. The latter also adds chevron quilting and perforations to the seat upholstery. The order books are open now for the 2026 Vantage S, which can be had as a coupe or roadster—pricing isn't yet public, but we're sure you're good for it. Deliveries are scheduled to begin later this year.
Motor 1
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
‘Any Car I've Ever Owned:' Mechanics Reveal Which Cars ‘Look Fast' But Actually Aren't
The mechanics at Aeschbach Automotive reveal what cars they believe appear faster than they actually are. The Facebook post went viral, generating 2.3 million views as of this writing. What Cars Did These Mechanics Reveal 'Look Fast' But Actually Aren't? In the post, each mechanic shared their answer of which car looks fast but isn't. According to the mechanics at Aeschbach Automotive , these are the cars that 'look fast' but actually aren't: Infiniti G37 Mazda Miata Honda Del Sol While each mechanic made jabs at certain models, not everyone agreed with the Infiniti G37 take that two mechanics gave. How Do You Measure How Fast a Car Is? The zero-to-60 acceleration test can be used when evaluating a car's speed. This test became the easy-to-understand standard for measuring acceleration speed, according to experts on Quora . The test measures how fast the car can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour, which is recorded in seconds. Car enthusiasts on Car Throttle shared that anything under five seconds for a zero-to-60 test is very fast, and anything under seven can be considered fast. Should the Infiniti G37 Be Included in the List? Two of the mechanics believe the Infiniti G37 is slow. These comments created some disagreement among viewers. 'G37/370z is actually the fastest vehicle in the class, there's no car in the same category that's faster than these cars,' one Facebook commenter claimed. 'G37 for its day was pretty quick,' another chimed in. 'The G37 Red Sport made 348 hp, so it is not slow,' a third added. According to Zero To 60 Times , the 2008-2010 Infiniti G37 models scored between 5.2 and 5.4 seconds. With 11 G37 models scoring under six, these cars can be considered fast. 'Calling a 6-second 0-60 stock car slow when it's only worth maybe 10 thousand flat used is crazy work,' one commenter said. Is the Mazda Miata Actually Fast? The Mazda Miata debuted in 1990, according to Mazda . Taking this into account, there are 25 years of models to analyze for the zero-to-60 to 60 acceleration test. The mechanic in the video did not specify what year he chose. According to Zero To 60 Times , the Miata score ranges from 3.8-9.0 seconds from 1990-2025 models. The slowest time was its debut 1990 model, and the fastest was the 2016 Flyin' Miata MX-5 Miata, equipped with an aftermarket V-8. When looking at these scores, it's clear that speed varies based on the year and model. While the mechanic may have been referring to older, slower models, to give a blanket statement that the Miata is slow is not quite fair. Is the Honda Del Sol Slow? The Honda Del Sol entered the U.S. market in 1992 and was in production for only five years, according to MotorTrend . This uncommon car was Honda's response to the loyal following the Mazda Miata achieved. The Miata and Del Sol were often compared to each other, so it feels appropriate to include them here. In terms of speed, the Del Sol clocked a zero-to-60 time of 7.4 seconds. The Miata models from the mid-90s clocked an average of 8.6, giving the Del Sol the edge. Motor1 has contacted Aeschbach Automotive via Facebook direct message. This story will be updated should he respond. Now Trending 'We Never Did That at My Shop:' AutoZone Worker Says it 'Hurts His Soul' Whenever a Customer Requires Him to Do This. Why? 'What in the World Should I Do?': Woman Takes Her Chevrolet Into the Body Shop to Fix a Dent. Then She Gets It Back Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Motor Trend
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
Wagon Party: 2025 BMW M5 Touring vs. Audi RS6 Avant Performance!
It's time for an enthusiasts' dream car comparison: fast German wagon versus fast German wagon. BMW M5 versus Audi RS6. We've done this sort of test before, and it's always a good time. The 2025 BMW M5 Touring, with 717 hp, outperforms the Audi RS6 Avant Performance in driving dynamics despite its weight. The M5 is faster in straight-line tests, as well, but the Audi is better looking, stops better, and wins the figure-eight test, making this comparison of super wagons a fierce battle. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next What is it about car people and fast, sporty wagons? Well, they generally feel like secrets only you and your car-nerd friends know about. Plus, they're fast. And sporty. And carry more stuff than a typical sedan. In this comparison test, we have one just introduced to the American market battling one that's been here for a little while. Audi began selling the go-fast RS6 Avant to us Yanks back in 2019. Originally producing just 591 horsepower, the 621-hp RS6 Avant Performance debuted soon after. Its opponent is the new-to-the-U.S. BMW M5 Touring. It's based on the sixth-generation M5 sedan and is the third generation to also come as a wagon after the E34 Touring of 1992–1995 and the V-10-powered E61 Touring of 2003–2010. The current, G90-generation M5 is the most powerful ever, meaning the G99 BMW M5 Touring has 717 horsepower. That's quite the first impression. What Are They? Since its launch, much of the talk about the G90 M5 has been about its weight; it has a heavy plug-in-hybrid system, all-wheel drive, and plenty of other hardware that pushes its curb weight well past 5,000 pounds; the Touring here clocked 5,456 pounds on our scales. We won't dwell on the weight, because we never thought about the poundage during our week behind the wheel—it simply didn't matter. The reason the plug-in-hybrid setup was adopted boils down to two points: First, to meet tightening emissions targets and keep the relatively large 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8, said engine had to be electrified. Second, there are major tax breaks in certain markets for lower-emission vehicles. The M5's biggish V-8 combines with a 194-hp electric motor to pump out a total system output of 717 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. That power is routed through an eight-speed ZF transmission and on to all four wheels. Of course, like the previous F90-generation M5, the driveline can be put into full rear-drive mode with a few button clicks. Like all M Division products, the range of adjustability (engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, sound, etc.) in the new M5 is seemingly limitless. Happily, it's equipped with two red programmable buttons (M1 and M2) on the steering wheel to save your favorite configurations. Pro setup tip: Use the M1 button to save the middle settings—which is usually Sport—and the M2 button to keep the hardest-core settings. You can then dial in from there if need be, but we found that we didn't really need any of the other 1,942 possible combinations. The M5 Touring we tested also has rear-wheel steering, and carbon brakes, as well as a starting price of $125,275. As tested, our car rang in at $140,775. The stunning Audi RS6 Avant Performance is a more conventional vehicle, though also well kitted out for high-performance wagon duties. Under its fine-looking hood sits the familiar VW Group 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 that in Performance tune kicks out 621 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. There is no hybrid anything. Like all good Audis, the RS6 sports Quattro AWD, and it also uses a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. There is no RWD mode, however. Like the BMW, the Audi has carbon ceramic stoppers, rear-wheel steering, and adjustable air springs. The RS6 Performance starts at $129,195 and arrived at our HQ wearing a $167,140 price tag. Oh, and the RS6 weighs 4,902 pounds, making it an 800-pound gorilla to the BMW's 900-pounder. Or maybe think of these two Bavarians as NFL offensive linemen, with the Audi a 305-pound center, and the BMW's a 320-pound left tackle. Stats, Please Much ink has been spilled about the G99 M5's shrinking power-to-weight ratio when compared to its ancestors. Case in point, the F90 M5 sedan came in at 7.1 pounds per horsepower whereas this M5 Touring sports a ratio of 7.6 pounds per pony. For its part, the RS6 carries 7.9 pounds per horsepower. The BMW beats the Audi to 60 mph in our testing, at 3.2 seconds versus 3.4, but slightly trails the prior M5 sedan's 3.0-second time. When it comes to the quarter-mile, the M5 again bests the Audi, this time by a more considerable margin, 11.2 seconds at 126.1 mph against 11.8 seconds at 118.6 mph. The last-gen M5? 11.1 seconds at 126.7 mph. Now, is it fair to compare a sedan against a wagon? Probably not, but the new M5 is technically slightly slower than the old one. In terms of stopping power, the RS6 outbrakes the M5 Touring by four feet, stopping from 60 mph in a very tidy 101 feet versus an also-good 105 feet. Stopping from 100 mph, the BMW needs 290 feet whereas the Audi requires only 274. Interestingly, the BMW beats up on the Audi in our 0–100–0 test, getting it done in 11.3 seconds versus 12.2, a rather large delta. Looking at the 0–100– mph times helps explain why: 7.2 seconds for the M5 wagon against 8.3 seconds for the RS6. Just to give you a little bit of perspective about these numbers, legendary driver Andy Wallace famously got a McLaren F1 from 0–100–0 in 11.5 seconds. Now a wagon beats it. What a time to be alive. Then we come to our figure-eight test, where Audi gets another win, making up time in the corners. Thanks to its slight max-lateral grip advantage (0.98 vs 0.95g), the RS6 put down a 23.6 second lap compared to 23.8 seconds. Old M5? 23.3 seconds. We keep mentioning the older M5 to make the point that the new one isn't exactly the retrograde performer some are making it out to be. Real World Findings Moving away from our test track, we went to play on some of the finest canyon roads Southern California has to offer. There, things came more sharply into focus. One immediate difference between the BMW and the Audi is that the RS6 feels sportier from behind the wheel. The seats hold you tighter and are slightly more bolstered, the steering wheel is wrapped in Alcantara just like a Lamborghini's, and not in leather like a … Lincoln's. And the steering feels heavier, which some will interpret as more sporting. The M5's cabin errs much more on the side of luxury, and we like its modern spin on typical BMW style. Its V-8 sounds deeper and better than the RS6's, although most of that is produced by the audio system. Still, if no one told you, you would never know. The Audi's turbos seem to muffle its V-8 more than do the BMW's. Even dropping down to second gear for no good reason other than to increase rpm doesn't result in much noise. The Audi's ride quality is quite choppy, whereas the BMW's ride is much smoother and more refined. The RS6's transmission is good, but it's not programmed for particularly quick shifting. The BMW bangs off quicker shifts, and the RS6's brake pedal doesn't feel as reassuring as the M5's. We're just talking feel here, not effectiveness, although we know that the Audi stops a bit better from our test data. The more time spent in the Audi the more you realize that while its seats look great, they are no match compared to the M5's thrones. Your back starts whining, and as the miles pile up the Audi just doesn't feel special the way the M5 does. There is something almost British about the way the M5 Touring drives; if it had a Bentley badge on it, nobody would blink twice. Yes, it is a big car, but it drives exceptionally well. However, it's not perfect. There's something ever so slightly artificial about the BMW's steering feel. It's not numb or vague, but rather a bit overboosted, almost like you're driving a really good simulator. We saw above that on the test track the BMW bests the Audi in a straight line. In the real world, the BMW feels even quicker. We'll chalk it up to electric torque, but smash the BMW's pedal and the big wagon just scoots. With the RS6, your right foot presses down and you have to wait for the transmission to swap cogs and the turbos to spool up. This difference became especially apparent when trying to shoot gaps in traffic. And a winner truly emerged once we started really pushing these cars. Hard. BMW is helped here by its weight distribution, which places 52 percent of its poundage on the front wheels, whereas the Audi has 56 percent of its heft up front. We noticed it immediately. Audi has gone to great lengths to engineer around the fact that its engines sit entirely in front of its vehicles' front axles, and the rear-wheel steering helps here tremendously. However, when pushed, the RS6 shoves. The BMW doesn't. In fact, we were amazed at how happy and at home the M5 Touring is on a twisting mountain road. It ate up the corners, it loved to change direction, and it clearly communicated that the harder we pushed, the happier it got. That wasn't the case with the Audi. Conclusion After multiple days of this fast wagon test, the new BMW M5 Touring emerged as a superior driver's car relative to the Audi RS6 Avant Performance, as well as a better all-around luxury vehicle for less money. Sure, deleting $24K worth of non-performance-related options would roughly equalize the pricing, but then it would feel even less special. Even at the same price, we like the BMW better, and you can use it as a short distance EV with up to 25 miles of all-electric range. When flogged, the 2025 M5 Touring is calm, cool, and collected in situations and corners where the RS6 gets twitchy. The BMW is a large, supremely comfortable, high-tech luxury cruiser that just so happens to have 717 hp and can annihilate a canyon road. And it's the winner of this comparison test. 2nd Place: 2025 Audi RS6 Avant Performance Pros Styling to die for Excellent brakes Rear-steering is a big improvement Cons Heavy Gets pricey Stumbles when pushed Verdict: The gorgeous RS6 Avant Performance is an improvement over the first RS6 sold in the U.S., but it lacks the final measure of handling polish and balance of the M5. 1st Place: 2025 BMW M5 Touring Pros You can get it in America! Yay! Excellent backroad stormer and luxury sled Rapid in-gear acceleration Cons Heavier Steering feel is slightly artificial Remember when BMWs were design knockouts? Verdict: The M5 Touring proves that there's more to cars than just numbers on paper—despite its mass, the BMW drives better than the competition.
