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  • A red Equus Bass 770 boutique muscle car smoking its rear tires on a public street
    11

    12 Non-Corvettes That Are Powered By Corvette Engines

    Corvettes have used some incredibly powerful engines, but a few different models have taken those engines for themselves. Here are 12 of them.

    By Ivo Gievski 14 hours ago Read More
  • Project Mosquito as it currently sits
    3

    Oliver Pickard's Project Mosquito Is An Incredible Machine Six Years In The Making

    When this haphazard little collection of car parts on a cut apart chassis first rolled into the Pickard barn shop, I was already hooked on the concept.

    By Brad Brownell 15 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue Rivian R2
    167

    2027 Rivian R2 Launches With 656 HP And 330-Mile Range For Under $60K, Base RWD Trim Coming Next Year For $46,495

    Rivian seems to have made good on all of its promises with the R2, and deliveries start within the next few months.

    By Daniel Golson 20 hours ago Read More
  • NTSB fatal Blue Cruise crash San Antonio
    14

    Drivers Behind The Wheel Of Two Fatal Ford BlueCruise Crashes Were Likely Distracted And Ignoring Warnings, NTSB Says

    The NTSB says it will hold a public hearing on March 31 in Washington, D.C., where it will discuss key findings in both crashes.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 20 hours ago Read More
  • The Honda 0 Saloon and SUV
    61

    Honda Is Done With EVs In The U.S.

    We're looking at the end of Honda EVs in the States, as well as U.S. buyers' love affair with cheap used EVs and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 21 hours ago Read More
  • 2023 Fisker Ocean ONE front three-quarter image
    65

    At $17,888, Would You Dive Into This 2023 Fisker Ocean?

    For $17,888, do you think someone ought to dip a toe into this Ocean? Or is that still too much for Fisker's folly?

    By Rob Emslie 23 hours ago Read More
  • A selection of different fuel nozzles at a gas station
    27

    The Pros And Cons Of Switching To E85 Flex Fuel

    Modern drivers have access to a variety of fuel blends, including E85. Here's what E85 actually is and some of the pros and cons of using it in your ride.

    By Peter Nelson 1 day ago Read More
  • A Peugeot 306 Cabriolet ad featuring Ray Charles
    5

    Peugeot Let Ray Charles Actually Drive A Car In A TV Commercial

    Ray Charles was blind, but that didn't stop Peugeot from putting him behind the wheel for a 1994 TV commercial. The ad remains a joy to watch.

    By Shane Schmid 1 day ago Read More
  • Aerial view of a dealer lot
    181

    New Car Prices Are Too High, And It's Everyone's Fault

    We're looking at why new cars are so expensive, and how many of them are sitting around dealer lots.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio front three-quarter image
    68

    At $30,000, Is This 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio A Lucky Charm?

    What's your take on this carbon-heavy Stelvio at that current $30,000 cost?

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • Ralph Lauren in his 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic.
    9

    Ralph Lauren's Car Collection Is So Good It Was Once Displayed In The Louvre

    Cars so beautiful they've been featured both at the Louvre and Boston's Museum of Fine Arts? Unsurprising if you're fashion-design icon Ralph Lauren.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic holds a spark plug
    5

    What Causes Spark Plugs To Turn Black?

    Reading spark plugs is becoming a bit of a lost art.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • The 1888 Flocken Elektrowagen in front of a pond and a large house
    5

    The First Practical Electric Car Built Looked Like A Giant Baby Carriage

    We tend to think of electric vehicles as a new invention, but as you can tell from the design, the first electric cars are now well over 100 years old, .

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
  • A man driving with his face reflecting in the rearview mirror
    4

    The Rearview Mirror Wasn't Just Invented For Safety

    Most of us just take the rearview mirror for granted when driving, but it wasn't always there. The accessory was not originally created for safety.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 days ago Read More
  • Brown 2027 Mercedes VLE front three-quarter view
    69

    2027 Mercedes-Benz VLE Finally Brings The Luxury Van To America With 31-Inch Rear Screen, Remote-Control Seats

    The fully electric VLE will a range approaching 400 miles, Maybach-rivaling back seats and fancy features like optional air suspension and rear-wheel steering.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 days ago Read More
  • VW ID Buzz crash test
    46

    Volkswagen Group's Miserable 2025 Saw Operating Profits Fall By More Than 50%

    Volkswagen lost billions of dollars in 2025 as it dealt with U.S. tariffs and dwindling global demand and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 days ago Read More
  • A red Acura NSX drives down a road
    15

    Honda's New U.S. Heritage Program Stars With Reproduction NSX Parts

    The reproduction parts will be manufactured with "the same materials and production methods that were used for the original parts" where possible.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago Read More
  • Side profile of a 1986 Ford Thunderbird in a wind tunnel.
    15

    10 Ford Fox-Body Cars That Lived In The Mustang's Shadow

    What's the first car that comes to mind when you think of Ford's Fox body platform? Probably the Mustang, but it was far from the only model to use it.

    By Max Larsen 3 days ago Read More
  • 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC driver's side image
    62

    At $22,000, Is This 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC A Rock-Solid Deal?

    Last of the W126 behemoths, is this stately coupe a surefire buy?

    By Rob Emslie 3 days ago Read More
  • Close up of three-strand highway cable median barrier
    15

    What Those Cables In Highway Medians Actually Do In A Crash

    You probably know those cables in highway medians are there for your safety, but how do they compare to concrete or metal barriers? Are they actually safer?

    By Charles Krome 3 days ago Read More
  • Front seats in a Porsche Cayenne S Electric
    14

    Porsche Reveals Mid-Range 657-HP Cayenne S Electric, Which Is Nice, But Wow Look At The New Green Interior Style Package

    The 2026 Porsche Cayenne S Electric will hit 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.

    By Daniel Golson 3 days ago Read More
  • Chris Doel testing his G-Wiz with a battery pack made of disposable vape cells
    5

    This Car Is Powered By Vapes, But Not The Way You Think

    Free energy is tempting, but don't try this at home.

    By Justin Hughes 3 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic holding four worn spark plugs after removing them from an engine
    0

    Spark Plugs Probably Shouldn't Be Made Out Of Pencils, But That's Not Stopping People

    Can you really use a pencil to replace the inside of a spark plug? One intrepid group of experimenters decided to find out what would happen if you tried.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 days ago Read More
  • A red 1971 Chevy Chevelle convertible with black stripes on the hood
    16

    Have Turbos And Hybrids Closed The Difference Between Small Block And Big Block V8s?

    The saying goes, "There is no replacement for displacement." But can adding a turbocharger or a hybrid's electric motor(s) let small block V8s match big blocks?

    By B. L. Johnson 3 days ago Read More
  • A side view of a black and red Ferrari LaFerrari parked in the sun with greenery and other cars on display.
    17

    Five Times Different Manufacturers Used The Same Names As Each Other

    While there are plenty of vehicles with instantly recognizable names, some manufacturers took names that were used by completely different brands and models.

    By Marko Mikulic 3 days ago Read More
  • A rubberized string plug inserted into a puncture to repair a flat
    6

    Can Semi Truck Tires Be Plugged?

    Truckers have places to go and things to deliver. When they get a flat tire, it's urgent that their tires be repaired both quickly and safely.

    By Alvin Reyes 4 days ago Read More
  • A lineup of classic American muscle cars at an outdoor car show.
    9

    5 Things To Know Before You Buy A Classic Car

    Who wouldn't want to own a classic car? If you're seriously thinking about buying one, there are some things you should know before pulling the trigger.

    By Eugene Buono 4 days ago Read More
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