The "Highland" Tesla Model 3 is a big step forward for the world's best transportation device. The new Performance (not Plaid!) model approaches sport-sedan perfection

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The facelifted '24 Model 3 Performance features fully revised suspension, with not a single shared component with the regular Model 3 Long Range. It features real-time adaptive shocks, for the first time on a 3, that adjust continually (in a combined compression/rebound adjustment.)

The New M3P's interior features real (excellent) sport seats, a carbon-fiber "blade" on the dashboard, and an adjustable track mode that allows full control of handling balance. 

The exterior gets unique front fascia with an air dam, a rear spoiler and diffuser, and forged, staggered wheels.

Weight is the same as the outgoing car, at 4055 lb. Range should increase 2-3% in the real world versus the previous car. Pricing will be less than $60,000. 

Model 3 Performance's output is 510 hp and 547 lb-ft, and it comes with additional rear bias thanks to the more powerful 4th-generation rear motor. The last car would put 60 to 70% power to the rear, the new one is capable of sending 70 to 85% power to the rear at most times.

The inverter can now handle 950 amps, up from the previous 830A, and the battery is now the limiting factor in output.

The new Performance logo looks similar to the Plaid badge, but isn't — that will be held for 3-motor variants with carbon-sleeve-wrapped rotors.

But the specs aren't what's important here — enjoy the full review from Jason Cammisa.

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There's finally a hot-hatch for enthusiasts that runs on electricity — and it's a $67,500 Hyundai!

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This is the Embargoed first review of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N by Jason Cammisa!

The Ioniq 5 N isn't just an EV — it has a mode called N e-Shift that emulates an internal combustion engine and 8-speed dual-clutch automatic.... and it's so good, it could genuinely fool an enthusiast into thinking it's real.

Should this be happening? Is simulated fun as good as real fun? 

Well, on track, the Ioniq 5 N is actual fun — with a well-behaved, well-balanced chassis set up for tail-out antics. Learn all about it in this full review from Jason Cammisa.

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If you've noticed that headlights are blinding, you should know it's because automakers are cheating on lighting standards, just as they've cheated about emissions and safety. Jason calls it Lighting-Gate!

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The dim-witted U.S. Government has blocked automakers from installing Adaptive Matrix Lights, which are a quantum step forward in lighting technology, because it worries about them blinding oncoming traffic. 

Which they're specifically designed to avoid.

Meanwhile, the automakers have been blatantly cheating on lighting standards by installing "dark pixels" so that their cars pass the ill-written letter of the law but entirely not the spirit. And the government hasn't noticed — they've probably been blinded by those headlights. 

And worse, at the same time, they've allowed cars to be driven without a single light on their exterior — but a fully illuminated, dimmed instrument panel. 

And ALSO, allows red turn signals, when amber turn signals have been demonstrated to reduce rear-end collisions by a FOURTH.

We have an epidemic of bad automotive lighting in America, and the automakers need to be held accountable. 

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Back by popular demand, Jason and Derek dive into reviews of random cars from their past. And Jason hits gold.

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Jason and Derek stumbled across what must be Jason's harshest car review ever — his first drive of the R35 Nissan GT-R. While he recognizes that he doesn't actually hate it that much, it's a flashback to our first glimpse into modern, turbocharged, dual-clutch, all-wheel-drive "Sports Cars." Jason hated it.

But he didn't hate everything — as always, Derek and Jason found plenty of fun cars to review!

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The GTI's manual is dead — despite half of U.S.-spec GTIs being sold with a clutch pedal. What on earth is going on?

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In this episode of the Carmdudgeon show, we discuss every manual-transmission car on sale in the U.S., and what percentage of buyers opt for it. This includes:

Acura Integra Type S

Acura Integra 

BMW M2

BMW M3

BMW M4

Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

Chevrolet Camaro

Dodge Challenger

Ford Mustang

Ford Bronco

Honda Civic Manual

Honda Civic Si

Honda Civic Type R

Hyundai Elantra N

Hyundai Veloster N

Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Gladiator

Kia Forte

Mazda Miata ND2

Mazda3 Manual

Mini Cooper

Mini Cooper S

Mini Cooper John Cooper Works JCW

Nissan Versa

Nissan Z Manual

Porsche 718

Porsche 911

911 GT3 

Cayman GT4

Boxeter Spyder

Subaru WRX

Subaru BRZ

Subaru Impreza Crosstrek

Toyota GR 86

Toyota GR Supra

Toyota Tacoma

Volkswagen Golf R

Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen Jetta S

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Lamborghini has turned out to be everything Ferruccio didn't want it to be — and thank heavens. What started out as the Ultimate Grudge Match against Enzo Ferrari created some of the most outrageous cars ever made.

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This episode covers the history of Lamborghini — from Ferruccio's infamous clash with Enzo Ferrari over a slipping clutch, through the Miura, Coutach, LM002, Diablo, Murciélago, Aventador — and the lesser-known models like the Urraco and the front-engined Islero, Jarama, Espada, et al. 

Oh, and the Lamborghini Urus. 

And of course, we discuss the now-late, great designer, Marcello Gandini — who designed so many of Lamborghini's most beautiful cars.

Learn everything about the history of the world's most outrageous car company — here. With laughs, smiles, and too much caffeine.

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The boys are back from The Amelia, and now you get the recap on all that was amazing.

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The Amelia is one of the most prestigious Concours in America, but it's evolving more quickly than most — there was a whole 1990s JDM supercar section! 

And the same weekend, a Radwood, a Cars & Caffeine, a Porsche show, and The Hangar. 

Loads of great cars, even for Carmudgeons who aren't aged!

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In this episode of the Carmudgeon Show, presented by Vyper Chairs, was recorded live on location at The Amelia in lovely, rainy Florida!

https://www.vyperindustrial.com/collections/vyper-chairs

The Carmudgeons have just arrived in Florida, and are greeted by a stunning Chrysler Halcyon concept car. The boys interview special guests Ralph Gilles, lead designer, and Christine Feuell, Chrysler Brand CEO.

Of course, there's a discussion of vintage Mercedes-Benzes, but in a surprise turn, the Carmudgeons talk more about vintage racing Audis — namely the Audi 200 that competed in IMSA.

And, of course, Radwood Amelia Island!

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It's not always easy being nice when you're paid to be honest. This week, the Carmudgeons discuss how to give a bad review without upsetting everyone.

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John Phillips: "What Not To Write."

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/columns/a15127687/john-phillips-a-whole-bunch-of-what-not-to-write-column/

Derek's job is to facilitate sales of cars between collectors, which often requires him to be honest to both buyer and seller. That's especially difficult when a car isn't great.

Jason's job is to give unbiased, fact-based reviews of cars. It's easy when things are good, but word choice and observations require extra scrutiny when insults are flying.

Perhaps no one did harsh reviews better than Automobile Magazine's Robert Cumberford or Car and Driver's John Phillips. And so Jason recounts Robert's hilarious takedown of the famously opulent Bugatti EB110 reveal from 1991. And he found a Car and Driver column from Mr. Phillips where he shared some of his most hilarious burns.

But the best part of the episode? Listening to Derek giggle.

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Hate to say it, but we all form opinions about the drivers of car brands. In this episode, the Carmudgeons finish their discussion of how they perceive drivers of different cars. 

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Your car is an avatar, and you're being judged on it. Jason and Derek laugh their way through their own offensiveness, giving honest reactions to how they consider drivers of different brands of cars. This is episode #2, going reverse-alphabetically through the list of manufacturers from Volvo to Kia.

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In this episode, we take a close look at British Leyland through the eyes of the Rover 3500 (SD1)starts a discussion about the current state of — and scary future of — Stellantis.

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British Leyland was the combined entity of many, many English car brands: Austin, Land Rover, Leyland, MG, Riley, Wolseley, Vanden Plas, Princess, Jaguar, Daimler, Mini, Innocenti, Morris, Rover, Triumph, and several others.

This sounds remarkably similar to today's Stellantis: Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall.

The curmudgeonly Carmudgeons look to see if history is about to repeat itself, exploring what went wrong with the development and production of the gorgeous Rover SD1.

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