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  • Hoonigan Camaro
    2

    Hoonigan Is Going Back To Basics With Project Cars Again

    Here we go, it's kill all tires time!

    By Brad Brownell 2 hours ago Read More
  • Photo visualizing the connected-car concept
    6

    You Car Is Greedy For Personal Data, But Thankfully You Can Probably Delete It

    Modern cars collect a tremendous amount of personal data, but there are ways to delete it. Here are the steps you need to take to protect your privacy.

    By Kiran Menon 3 hours ago Read More
  • Freshly installed red-border speed limit sign in Texas
    3

    What That Red Border On Some Speed Limit Signs Actually Means

    Some speed limit signs now feature a red border that stands out from the usual design. Here’s why it’s being used and what it signals.

    By Brad Brownell 3 hours ago Read More
  • Rear 3/4 view of a Waymo robotaxi driving through the Mission Hill area of San Francisco
    22

    Burglary Suspect Makes A Clean Getaway In A Waymo

    The thief used a driverless Waymo, complete with 29 cameras, for transportation to and from the scene of a crime, but police still haven't made any arrests.

    By Justin Hughes 7 hours ago Read More
  • A man smokes a joint in a car
    20

    A Little Medicinal THC While Driving Is Probably Fine, Australia Decides

    If you've got a prescription and you're below Australia's legal limits, driving with a little bit of THC in your system won't necessarily be a deal-breaker.

    By Collin Woodard 7 hours ago Read More
  • BYD electric cars line up on the forecourt of BYD showroom on November 15, 2024 in Crewe, England.
    31

    Chinese Automakers Are Building A Quiet Presence In The U.S. Despite The Fact They Can't Sell Anything Here

    Plus, American Axle UAW strike could cause major issues for GM's truck production, China's car sales had another rough month and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 9 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a white 2027 Rivian R2 in front of mountains
    155

    2027 Rivian R2 Is Even Better Than You Hoped

    Like its big siblings, the Rivian R2 is simply satisfying in basically every regard, a crossover all sorts of people will easily fall in love with.

    By Daniel Golson 10 hours ago Read More
  • 1972 GMC Suburban Resto-Mod front three-quarter image
    71

    At $37,500, Is This 1972 GMC Suburban A Resto-Mod For The Rest Of Us?

    With some nicely updated components and a few features that keep it firmly planted in its 1970s roots, is this classic family hauler worth $37,500?

    By Rob Emslie 11 hours ago Read More
  • The Michelin man pointing to product in a storage space
    3

    Here's What Michelin Does Beside Making Tires And Rating Restaurants

    Michelin is famous for making tires and rating restaurants, yet the French company has lots of other projects on the side. But what exactly are they?

    By Charles Krome 12 hours ago Read More
  • End of the World art installation in Mojave Desert
    20

    To See The End Of The World In California, You'll Need The Right Vehicle

    A remote Mojave Desert attraction has left more than a few drivers stranded in the sand, making the right vehicle essential.

    By Adrian Taylor 13 hours ago Read More
  • A frontal view of the Airbus A380 on the ground.
    8

    The Largest Plane You Can Fly On In 2026 Is Indeed Quite Large

    There are some massive planes out there that offer plenty of room and some incredible comfort. And this passenger plane has been the biggest around since 2005.

    By Nico DeMattia 14 hours ago Read More
  • The alleged green parakeet stares down his own reflection in the window of one of the cars he terrorizes.
    15

    Rogue Parakeet Carries Out Potentially Unstoppable Campaign Of Car Damage

    Scotland's nature agency, was unsure why the parrot would be eating or dismantling the rubber parts of car, but offered a few theories as to why.

    By Lalita Chemello 20 hours ago Read More
  • A photo of a car's interior with the driver and passenger-side airbags deployed
    4

    This Is The Last Car Part DIYers Should Attempt To Build Themselves

    Cars provide many opportunities for fun DIY jobs, but you shouldn't attempt to build all of your own parts, especially when it comes to this system.

    By Kiran Menon 21 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up image of a car's backup camera mounted near the license plate
    11

    How To Maintain Your Backup Camera (And How Expensive It Can Be If You Don't)

    Your car's backup camera is a vital piece of equipment that makes parking much easier. But if you don't maintain it properly, repairs can be extremely pricey.

    By Alvin Reyes 23 hours ago Read More
  • Ford F-150s being stored in SubTropolis
    13

    Why Ford And The U.S. Postal Service Both Use The Same Kansas City Cave

    Ford's presence in SubTropolis has expanded over 1 million square feet since the 1960s.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 day ago Read More
  • A Honda Civic and a Honda Accord sit in front of a service center.
    19

    These Used Hondas Aren't Worth Your Money At Any Price

    Hondas have a well-deserved reputation for reliability. But some of them also have a history of recall notices, lawsuit settlements, and other issues.

    By Josh West 1 day ago Read More
  • The front 3/4 of the 2000 Ford Excursion
    34

    The 2000 Ford Excursion Was Built To Be The Biggest, Heaviest SUV On Earth

    This 7,700-lb monster dwarfed every other SUV on the market and packed the biggest-displacement diesel engine Ford ever produced, towing up to 11,000 lbs.

    By Charles Krome 1 day ago Read More
  • Winning car from the 1935 Indy 500 with driver Kelly Petillo and mechanic Jimmy Dunham.
    2

    This Four-Cylinder Engine Won The Indy 500 27 Times Between 1935 And 1976

    How did a four-cylinder engine win the Indy 500 27 times? Explore the history, design, and legacy of the racing motor that boasts origins in a marine engine.

    By Charles Krome 1 day ago Read More
  • The rear section of a yellow 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo
    10

    Here's Why Turbocharger Development Was Held Back For Years

    Turbochargers were patented in the early 1900s, but were never common in cars until the second half of the 20th century. So what held the technology back?

    By Aakash Badree 1 day ago Read More
  • A 1924 MAN diesel truck with a blue body and gold trim.
    1

    The First Vehicle With A Direct-Injection Diesel Engine May Be Older Than You Realize

    If you think direct-injection diesel engines made their debut in the 1980’s, think again. The first diesel without extra plumbing debuted decades earlier.

    By Benjamin Gracias 1 day ago Read More
  • RICHMOND, CA - MAY 24: Brand new cars sit in a lot at the Auto Warehousing Company near the Port of Richmond on May 24, 2018 in Richmond, California. U.S. president Donald Trump is threatening to impose heavy tariffs on auto imports and has directed Commerce secretary Wilbur Ross to look into and determine if auto imports could be considered a national security threat and if it would be possible to bypass congress and take unilateral action under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
    176

    Get Ready For Even More Tariffs

    Plus new self-driving initiatives from Uber in London, right to repair legislation, and the cult of the Rav4 hybrid.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 day ago Read More
  • 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata front three-quarter image
    97

    At $22,500, Is This 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata The Answer To Our Prayers?

    Miata may always be the answer, but should we question this price?

    By Rob Emslie 1 day ago Read More
  • Video showing Consumer Reports' headlight testing
    3

    How Consumer Reports, The IIHS, And Others Test Car Headlights

    Headlights are a topic of conversation at the moment, with some concerns about brightness, but this is how independent organisations measure cars' lights.

    By Kiran Menon 2 days ago Read More
  • A person wiping off the excess water from a freshly washed SUV
    3

    Is Cleaning Your Car To Improve Fuel Economy Myth Or Mythbusted?

    You might have heard that a dirty car is more aerodynamic. But is there really any truth to that statement? Here's what the MythBusters had to say about it.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
  • A cutaway image of a direct-injected BMW engine
    21

    The Reason Automakers Are Moving From Port Injection To Direct Injection

    Port fuel injection has some big advantages, but automakers increasingly are using gasoline direct injection instead. The reasons are numerous.

    By Monday Goma 2 days ago Read More
  • A driver using a cellphone while fueling up a gray Audi SUV
    0

    The Gas Additive MTBE Was Banned By California In 2003: Here's Why

    More than 20 years ago, California stepped in to ban the gas additive MTBE, but why did the state take that step, and what exactly was wrong with MTBE?

    By Brontë Wieland 2 days ago Read More
  • A blueprint diagram of a sportscar engine
    14

    Here's What Happens When You Blueprint An Engine

    If you've heard of racing enthusiasts and drag racers discuss blueprinting, but have no idea what they're talking about, this explainer will be for you.

    By Benjamin Gracias 2 days ago Read More
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