Ford's 11-Year-Old EcoBoost V6 Engine Ends Production

Higher octane ratings will cost you more but it could be worth the price Regular and premium gasoline may look and smell the same, but they differ in many key ways. In the U. S., most regular pump gas has an octane rating of 87, while premium gas generally ranges from 91 to 94 octane. The increased octane rating means premium gas is better for performance and is often recommended for use in supercharged, turbocharged, and high-compression engines. And in the Ford world, regular and premium gas can mean the difference between an engine that's constrained and one that produces maximum power.

William has been writing about cars since 2024, after completing his journalism diploma at University and undertaking work experience at Autocar Magazine. He is now a contributor to CarBuzz, specializing in features on pricing, reliability and buyer's advice based on the moves happening in the automotive industry. When he is not writing his latest piece for this site, he is kept busy working at Mercedes-Benz World at the Brooklands Racetrack. For a company that has focused mainly on practical cars that have advanced technology and efficiency on four wheels, Audi has a history of producing some stellar sports cars. From the TT to the R8, Audi has provided a credible challenge to the very best performance cars in their respective segments. Both have now sadly experienced their final deaths in the last few years, with no obvious replacement for either, but did you know that there could have been another sports car that was going to sit in between them, called the Audi R4, that never saw the light of day? It was supposed to demonstrate what was, at the time, Audi’s very latest battery-electric technology and share a platform with other Volkswagen Group brands.

Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U. S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background and almost 20 years of automotive journalism experience to deliver cutting-edge news and analysis. Acura's US sales remain well below levels from just a decade ago, despite the period experiencing booming demand in the luxury segment. Fortunately, Acura has a plan to turn things around, by introducing five new or updated vehicles that it showed to dealers this month. However, the first won't arrive for another two years, and dealers are growing impatient as they wait for some much-needed excitement in showrooms.

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, landline telephones and proper news cycles. Social media was yet to become a modern-day plague and people waited for their automotive news until Tuesday mornings. Nigel has remained a gearhead since the early days in London. He's enjoyed a variety of roles in marketing, PR and events with such storied brands as Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini. He has spent much of adult life in the United States, but currently resides in (a much colder) United Kingdom.

LiveWire is preparing to bring its biggest electric two-wheeler lineup yet to EICMA (Milan Motorcycle Show) next month, including a pair of previously unseen models that will offer a preview of where the electric motorcycle company is headed in 2027. The company will exhibit alongside its majority shareholder Harley-Davidson at the massive Milan motorcycle show, running November 5-8, where its booth will span everything from STACYC electric balance bikes to the lightweight S4 Honcho platform and the more performance-oriented DUST family.

Dan Clougher is an automotive journalist and former classic and sports car dealer with hands-on experience across luxury, performance, and collector vehicles. Before joining CarBuzz, he managed his own showroom and worked with both independent and franchise dealers, specializing in classic and high-end models. Since 2023, Dan has contributed to HotCars and CarBuzz, producing news coverage, buyer’s guides, and in-depth features on classic and modern cars. His work draws on a practical understanding of the used and collector car markets, with a focus on value, rarity, and historical significance. Huge outputs used to be reserved for only the most expensive sports and supercars, while SUVs focused primarily on practicality or off-road preparedness, depending on their individual target audiences. However, electrification has enabled SUVs and crossovers to blur the lines between segments a little, bringing high-horsepower machines to the mass market at easily digestible prices. Leading the charge in 2026 is a Hyundai that packs a 600+ horsepower punch in a practical, sub-$60,000 package.