How The Chevrolet Corvette Became A Midlife Crisis Car (And Why That's Changing)
When you hear the phrase "midlife crisis car," what comes to mind? Probably something red and sporty, like the Chevrolet Corvette, and now we know why.
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How The Company That Makes London's Black Cabs Ended Up Owned By A Chinese Company
London's famed black cabs are still made in a factory in Coventry, England, but their owner is thousands of miles away. Here's how that happened.
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This Might Be The Worst-Selling Car To Ever Become A Seven-Figure Classic
Cars that are now desirable weren't always so popular. Take this sales flop, which is now one of the rarest (and most beautiful) seven-figure classics of all.
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This Is The Worst F1 Finish Ever
When we think of motorsport records, we think of wins and titles, but some records are a little less glamorous, like the worst-ever finish in F1 history.
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'Boomin' Beaver' Is The Smallest Active-Duty US Navy Vessel, And It's Adorable
When you think of the navy, you tend to think of carriers and destroyers, but this tiny little vessel is the naval stalwart that will melt your heart.
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Who Is Marilyn Reece And Why Is The Interchange At The 10 And 405 Interchange Named After Her?
If you're a Los Angeles resident, you've probably spent a lot of time in traffic on the tri-level interchange that's named after Marilyn Reece.
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What 'Adopt-A-Highway' Actually Means
Adopt-A-Highway signs represent a surprisingly complex program involving volunteer cleanup, taxpayer savings, highway safety, and First Amendment disputes.
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The Mercedes M104 Inline-Six Made The W124 300CE A German 2JZ Sleeper
Mercedes has a very large repertoire of absurdly-massive engines powering fancy-looking cars, but a model from the '90s went in another direction.
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Why The SCCA Made The 1965 Shelby GT350 Get Rid Of Its Back Seat
The SCCA can be pretty picky about the cars it allows to race in its competitions. Here's why the club made Ford remove the backseat from the '65 Mustang GT350.
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Polestar Started As A Volvo Touring Car Team Called Flash Engineering
Explore the history behind the Swedish performance brand and see how track-tested motorsport roots shaped today's modern electric cars.
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How Mazda Was Allowed To Race At Le Mans With A Banned Rotary Engine In 1991
Against all odds, Mazda won the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans with its rotary-powered 787B. But a quiet regulatory concession helped make the unlikely happen.
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Rivian's Money-Saving Strategy Involves Reusing Old Batteries
Rivian is ramping up production and looking for new ways to save money. It appears to have found quite a clever solution right on its own factory floor.
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Was The 1962 Shelby Cobra CSX 2000 Really Repainted To Fool The Press?
The story goes that Carroll Shelby's prototype Cobra was painted multiple colors over time to make it seem like he had several cars, not just one. But was it?
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Why Formula 1 Bans Beryllium And Other Exotic Metals From Racing Engines
McLaren had a winning concept with an engine that used beryllium instead of steel or aluminum. Then F1 barred it, and McLaren's edge was gone.
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Here's How F1 Drivers Train To Handle G-Forces At High Speed
Formula 1 drivers experience extreme levels of g-force during a race. To protect themselves, they train vigorously, and some of the exercises are pretty weird.
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Connecticut Set America's First State Speed Limit In 1901, And It Was Charmingly Low
If you were driving in the Nutmeg State in 1901, you might have been startled to see a sign telling you how fast you were allowed to go. It wasn't very fast.
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Ford's Thriftpower Inline-Six Powered The Falcon, Mustang, And Bronco For 24 Years
The Thriftpower powered everything from Mustangs to Falcons to Mercury family cars, and there's a good reason why Ford used it for nearly a quarter century.
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What Does The Lexus F Sport Package Include (And Which Models Offer It)?
While they're no substitute for V8 performance, Lexus' F Sport packages can transform these reliable, laid-back luxury cars into truly sporty machines.
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How Speed Cameras Are Fighting Off Vandalism (And Bullets)
You may not like them, but speed cameras work and reliably reduce serious crashes. Manufacturers are now building tougher systems designed to withstand bullets.
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You May Guess Ferrari, Maybe Lamborghini, But This Was The Last Gated Manual Sports Car
The last sports car with a true gated manual came from a manufacturer few enthusiasts would expect, despite the shifter's exotic-car legacy.
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Bonneville Speed Week Is Where Some Of The Weirdest And Rarest Records Are Set
Bonneville Speed Week is an iconic event known for some of the wildest records on land. Here are some of the most remarkable records set at Bonneville.
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All Wankel Engines Are Rotaries, But Not All Rotaries Are Wankels
The Wankel engine powered the Mazda RX-7 to fame, but other pistonless rotary designs reveal why the category is broader than many enthusiasts realize.
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Here's Some Stuff You Can Tow With A Slate Truck (And Some You Probably Shouldn't Try)
Wondering how much weight a Slate truck can handle? We break down the limits of the Slate's hauling capabilities, including what's safe and what’s not.
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Is It Legal To Buy A Retired Cop Car With Police Graphics? That Depends Where You Drive
Driving a marked police car – even one that's retired and without a siren – can get you in a heap of trouble. But how does the law treat simply buying one?
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Wisconsin's Milwaukee Mile Is The World's Oldest Operating Motor Speedway
One of America’s most historic racing venues has shifted through eras of sports and entertainment while continuing to host major motorsports events.
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You Can't Buy Mazda's $10,000 Flair Crossover, And Not Just For The Obvious Reason
Mazda's new tech-packed Flair looks like a bargain at $10,000, but there are several good reasons why you'll probably never see it on American roads.
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How The Two-Door Chevy Tahoe Took The Blazer's Place
The Tahoe became a defining piece of GM’s full-size SUV strategy in the 1990s, shaping how Chevrolet structured its truck-based lineup.
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