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    1

    It's Useful, But Ditching This Accessory Can Make A Big Difference To Fuel Economy

    If you want to keep your fuel economy as high as possible, it means reducing drag wherever possible. Here's one accessory that might be holding you back.

    By Adrian Taylor 1 hour ago Read More
  • A man pouring block filler into engine block in a garage
    4

    Why Pouring Concrete In Your Engine Block Makes Unexpected Sense (Just Aim Right)

    As ridiculous as it may sound, pouring concrete into the engine is common practice with proven benefits for certain applications, as long as you do it right.

    By Charles Krome 3 hours ago Read More
  • A sheriff's deputy from Tampa, Florida holds down an alligator near a road
    7

    Florida Man And Sheriff's Deputy Shoos An Alligator Off Busy Highway Like It's Just A Tuesday

    Perhaps it's just that unspoken bond of bros, but as the Florida man politely asked the gator to get to the sidewalk, that's exactly what the gator did.

    By Nicholas Werner 9 hours ago Read More
  • A Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe Electric in a muted olive-grey finish driving on a coastal road at dusk.
    1

    The 12 Most Powerful Porsches To Ever Leave The Factory

    Porsche has been pushing for higher horsepower numbers in recent years. Some models are even reaching above 1,000 horsepower from the factory.

    By Ivo Gievski 16 hours ago Read More
  • Nine bags of meth recovered from a car door at a salvage yard
    24

    Salvage Yard Finds Nine Pounds Of Meth Stashed Inside A Junk Car's Door

    The car had been on the lot for a year when a customer removed a door panel to discover the first bag of meth, followed by several more inside the other door.

    By Justin Hughes 17 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the Vision BMW Alpina concept
    16

    Vision BMW Alpina Previews The Future Of The Brand (And Surely The Next-Gen 8 Series Coupe)

    Revealed at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, this huge coupe shows how the Alpina brand will evolve under BMW's stewardship.

    By Daniel Golson 19 hours ago Read More
  • A darkly lit work bench covered in old greasy automotive tools.
    25

    3 Old School Automotive Tools That Even Experienced Car People Might Not Recognize

    As cars have evolved, so have the tools we use to work on them. While some change very little, others fall out of vogue entirely, like these old-school devices.

    By Max Larsen 20 hours ago Read More
  • GM headquarters in Detroit with the Morning Shift banner across the image
    103

    AI And EVs Drive The Detroit 3 To Reduce Their Workforce By 20,000 Salaried Jobs

    It's a bad time to be a human worker.

    By Erin Marquis 22 hours ago Read More
  • 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Overlander front three-quarter image
    71

    At $13,975, Would You Drive Over All The Things In This 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Overlander?

    With some hefty cosmetic issues, a few unfinished modifications, and hard-earned wear and tear, is this Porsche Cayenne Turbo with the asking price?

    By Rob Emslie 24 hours ago Read More
  • Automatic gear shift lever, showing PRNDL
    15

    This Is What L Means On Your Automatic Transmission

    There are all kinds of gear shifters out there, but the classic PRNDL shifter is still common. But what does the final letter stand for, and why is it there?

    By Chloe Clougher 1 day ago Read More
  • The Chrysler Pronto Cruizer concept from 1999.
    42

    Chrysler Showed Dealers A Sub-$30,000 Compact Resurrecting The Pronto Name From Great '90s Plymouth Concepts

    Plymouth brought out a Pronto hatchback concept in 1997 and a revival car in the sub-$30k range might be exactly what Stellantis needs right now.

    By Chris Tsui 2 days ago Read More
  • Starting to think I don't have a face for YouTube
    52

    Even The Nearly Perfect 2024 Fiat 500e Has Flaws, Downsides, And Even The Occasional Con

    I did my best to make it hurt, and much to everyone's disappointment, it just hasn't been the high-drama disaster I was secretly hoping for.

    By Collin Woodard 2 days ago Read More
  • Honda Hybrid Sedan Prototype
    36

    Honda CEO Tries To Distract From $5.7 Billion Annual Loss With Promise Of 15 New Hybrids And By Dropping 2040 Combustion-Free Goal

    Plus Volkswagen and an Israeli defense company get one step closer to an Iron Dome production deal, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS front three-quarter image
    59

    At $21,900, Is This Supercharged 2010 Chevy Camaro SS A Pony Of A Different Color?

    It's in need of some serious paintwork, but this supercharged Camaro SS has big power. Is it worth the trade-off?

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • A side view of the white C8 Corvette coupe with its new livery parked in the median of a road
    34

    The Best Way To Prevent Drunk Driving Is To Use Confiscated Corvettes To Promote Awareness Says Long Island Police

    The C8 in question has just around 3,000 miles on its odometer, so the repeat DWI offender must have only taken it out on special occasions.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • WILMINGTON, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Newly imported Nissan cars sit parked at the automobile terminal at the Port of Los Angeles on May 08, 2026 in Wilmington, California. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled yesterday that President Donald Trump's new ten percent global tariffs, using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, was unlawful. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
    136

    Nissan Finally Wants To Grow

    Plus Stellantis' plans to make new partnerships, high gas prices pushing ever more buyers into EVs, and Volkswagen's bosses wanting more cash.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago Read More
  • 1993 Dodge Spirit ES front three-quarter image
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    At $2,500, Could This 1993 Dodge Get You In The Spirit?

    What's your take on this Spirit at that $2,500 price point? Does that seem like a bargain for a lightly needy and quirky old car?

    By Rob Emslie 3 days ago Read More
  • A side-view image of Lee Smith's Whackee Wagon
    3

    These Mopar Muscle Wagons Pack 426 Hemis, But How They Got Them Is Even More Interesting

    At least a couple of 426 Hemi-powered Mopar wagons existed, and one still survives today. Here's the fascinating story behind these muscle wagons.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 days ago Read More
  • An SUV with a raised suspension and big off-road tires parked on a city street
    10

    Here's How Your Suspension Choice Can Affect Your SUV's Fuel Economy

    Your SUV's suspension, ride height, and accompanying tires can significantly affect its fuel economy. Here's what to avoid to get the best mpg.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 days ago Read More
  • Several camper vans parked in the desert after a rainstorm as the sun sets behind the mountains
    13

    Meet The Colorful Automotive Nomads Of The American Southwest

    There's a large community of nomads in the Arizona desert, and the reasons for taking up temporary residency are as varied as the people themselves.

    By Justin Hughes 3 days ago Read More
  • A technician inspecting a lawn mower
    43

    How Long Do Lawn Mower Engines Typically Last?

    Ever wonder why your neighbor's ancient lawn mower is refusing to die? Here's why some lawn mower engines quit early while others can outlast your car.

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 days ago Read More
  • Small grinding tool porting an intake manifold
    8

    What Does Porting An Intake Manifold Do For Engine Performance?

    Porting an intake manifold is a simple and underrated mod that directly improves engine airflow and power, and it's relatively easy to do yourself.

    By Chloe Clougher 4 days ago Read More
  • Gravel Co building a six-cylinder Subaru
    0

    If You Want To Know What It Takes To Get Off Your Butt And Win A Rally, Watch Gravel Co

    As long as you have some good friends, a bit of gumption, and a whole lot of desire, you too might go fast on dirt.

    By Brad Brownell 4 days ago Read More
  • A red-orange 1966 AMC AMX prototype with a Rumble Seat
    10

    Only One Ramble Seat AMX Muscle Coupe Prototype Survived, And AMC Sold It For $50

    AMC built only a handful of Ramble Seat AMX prototypes in the 1960s. While most were destroyed, one was sold for $50 and is rumored to still exist.

    By Nico DeMattia 4 days ago Read More
  • Mazda MX-30
    33

    Mazda Follows The Crowd, Gives Up On EVs In Favor Of Hybrids

    Plus Waymo is recalling thousands of vehicles for driving into flooded roads, GM is cutting hundreds of IT jobs and Stellantis is being sued, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 4 days ago Read More
  • 1993 Ford F-150 XL Long Bed front three-quarter image
    103

    At $12,000, Is This 1993 Ford F-150 Long Bed A Deal You Wouldn't Sleep On?

    A rare example of the babied work truck.

    By Rob Emslie 4 days ago Read More
  • A blue, 1980-1986 era BMW 745i turbo sedan.
    3

    This 7-Series Flagship From The '80s Was The Second Turbo Road Car BMW Ever Produced

    BMW's second turbocharged road car was a luxury flagship that broke all the rules, with the German automaker using creative engineering to outclass rivals.

    By Eugene Buono 4 days ago Read More
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