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  • A Dodge Challenger doing a burnout

    Why Dodge Didn't Ditch Pushrod V8s For DOHC Engines

    Plenty of manufacturers have been putting DOHC designs in their high horsepower engines, but not Dodge. Here's why one company kept pushrods in its V8 engines.

    By Justin Hughes 7 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a brown Cadillac Celestiq

    The First Cadillac Celestiq Owner Is Already Enjoying Their Bespoke $340,000 EV And Parking It Like A Normal Car

    Cadillac's most lavish, exclusive model in years is not what you expect to see casually street-parked.

    By Daniel Golson 23 hours ago Read More
  • An automatic transmission with the classic PRNDL layout.

    Who Built The First Automatic Transmission, And What Was The First Car To Use It?

    The automatic transmission may seem like it's been around forever, but it's the product of some hard work. And, of course, mistakes along the way.

    By Paul Stadden 1 day ago Read More
  • The Fiat Topolino Vilebrequin Collector's Edition in front of yellow beach houses

    Adorable Fiat Topolino Vilebrequin Collector's Edition Is A Beachy Collab With A Swimwear Brand Founded By A 1970s F1 Photographer

    This special-edition microcar has a sea turtle fabric pattern, wood-look floors and even a built-in shower.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • rivian r1s

    Automakers That Claim Owners Don't Use EV Frunks Are Probably Lying Or Just Make Bad Frunks, Says Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe

    Rivian owners make frequent use of their EV's frunks, with R1S SUV customers using their frunks even more than the rear liftgate.

    By Collin Woodard 2 days ago Read More
  • Man operating rotary dial shifter.

    How Beneficial Are Rotary Shifters, Really?

    Unique shifter designs such as rotary dial shifter have become increasingly visible over the last decade. How do they change the way you interact with your car?

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the gold Bentley EXP 15 concept next to the Blue Train

    Bentley Finally Takes Inspiration From The Blue Train With Radical EXP 15 Concept Debuting New Design Language

    Bentley says that while the EXP 15 doesn't directly preview a new model, it's a look into future styling themes and ideas

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • 2026 PCA Club Coupe

    Porsche Club Of America Turns 70, Celebrates With 70 Very Blue 911 Club Coupes

    This special edition is based on the 992.2 Carrera T, and you can get it with incredible tartan seats.

    By Brad Brownell 4 days ago Read More
  • Ford Explorer ST

    Why Do New Cars Come With Fake Exhaust Tips? (And Do Emissions Rules Play A Role)

    If you've taken a close look at the shiny exhaust tips on some new cars, you may have noticed that there isn't anything coming out of them. So what gives?

    By Charles Krome 4 days ago Read More
  • A close up of a Subaru Crosstrek rear lift gate, with 3 Subaru ownership badges.

    The Quirky Subaru Program That Turns Your Car Into A Rolling Life Story

    If you're worried that your Subaru doesn't communicate enough about your favorite hobbies yet, don't fret! These special Subaru badges have you covered.

    By Greg Poggiali 4 days ago Read More
  • Lotus Emira First Edition

    Is The Lotus Emira As Quick As It Looks? Here's How It Compares To Its Rivals

    The Lotus Emira certainly looks like its achieving the company mantra of simplicity combined with lightweight design, but how quick is next to similar cars?

    By Charles Krome 4 days ago Read More
  • 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro engine bay

    Why Gasoline Has Ethanol, And How It Affects Your Engine

    Ever wondered how ethanol made it into the pump at the gas station? Here's why gasoline and ethanol are mixed along with a look at its impact on an engine.

    By Charles Krome 4 days ago Read More
  • A blue Chrysler PT Cruiser parked in front of a movie theater

    How The Chrysler PT Cruiser Got Its Name

    Remember the PT Cruiser? The divisive retro styling of this 2000s hit made it one of the most popular throwback cars of its era, but what did the name mean?

    By Richard Sachek 4 days ago Read More
  • Tight-in shot of a Mercedes F1 cockpit, showing a translucent windshield with jagged edges.

    Why Do F1 Cars Have A Jagged Windshield?

    The tiny windshields at the front of some F1 cars aren't only there to provide some level of driver comfort, as their unique shape serves an additional purpose.

    By Greg Poggiali 5 days ago Read More
  • White Toyota Tundra driving in the forest

    If You Want A Car That'll Cruise Past 200,000 Miles, This Is Our Shortlist

    Looking for a car that will last? We're taking a look at some of the longest-lasting models on the road today — here are the cars that will take you past 200k.

    By Sarah Bloomfield 5 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of the red key fob that comes with Dodge Hellcat models

    What Does The Red Key On A Dodge Hellcat Do Exactly?

    What happens when you use the special red key that came with your Dodge Hellcat? Let's dive into the numbers and see how the key impacts performance.

    By Paul Stadden 5 days ago Read More
  • aside view of a black XLR with the top half retracted

    The Cadillac XLR Had The Coolest Trunk Of All Time

    When the electronically operated trunk lid is opened, it rises up on hydraulically powered scissor hinges as if someone said, "go-go-gadget: extendo-trunk."

    By Logan K. Carter 5 days ago Read More
  • a head-on shot of the Ferrari Amalfi in white

    New Ferrari Amalfi Is A Less Distinctive Roma From The Outside, But Everything Else Gets Better

    Most importantly, the Amalfi brings back buttons to the interior and steering wheel.

    By Logan K. Carter 8 days ago Read More
  • Bentley's new Winged B logo

    Bentley Held An Internal Competition To Redesign Its Winged B Emblem For Only The Fifth Time In 106 Years

    Bentley is still looking toward the future, as evidenced by another redesign of the Winged B — this time a fairly radical one.

    By Daniel Golson 8 days ago Read More
  • Parked seventh generation Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody

    Why The 7th Gen Dodge Charger Never Got A Manual Transmission

    Why didn't buyers have the option of a seventh generation Dodge Charger with a manual transmission? The answer involves costs, crash tests, and floor pans.

    By Paul Stadden 12 days ago Read More
  • Sun setting behind a two-tone Rimac Nevera.

    These Are The Fastest Street Legal Cars Ever Built

    Looking for a car that you can drive to the track and then set lap records in? Here are the world's fastest street legal cars, ranked by top speed.

    By Sarah Bloomfield 12 days ago Read More
  • A bare BMW M4 GT4 featuring natural fiber bodywork

    Natural Flax Fiber May Replace Carbon Fiber On Your Next M Car, And BMW Already Tested It In A 24-Hour Race

    The dashboard, center console, hood, front splitter, doors, trunk and rear wing were all constructed out of renewable high-performance flax materials.

    By Ryan Erik King 14 days ago Read More
  • Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear

    Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear Is An Even Faster Jesko With An Even Bigger Wing

    Somehow, Koenigsegg keeps making its already extremely fast cars even faster.

    By Justin Hughes 15 days ago Read More
  • Renault Kangoo Express limo

    Renault Built A Bizarre One-Off Convertible Van Limousine To Shuttle People Around Its Factory

    Renault took a Kangoo van, lengthened it, chopped off its roof and give it a unique wrap so it could be used for tours at the company's factory in Argentina.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 15 days ago Read More
  • Mercedes Concept AMG GT XX

    Mercedes Concept AMG GT XX Uses 3 Teeny Tiny Motors To Make A Bonkers 1,341 HP With A Top Speed Of More Than 223 MPH

    This sleek sedan previews the next-gen AMG GT 4-Door, and it can add 250 miles of range in just 5 minutes of charging and has speakers in the headlights.

    By Erin Marquis 15 days ago Read More
  • A white Toyota land cruiser

    Toyota Makes A Land Cruiser Work Truck Now

    The UK's Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial has two seats and a wide open cargo area cordoned off with a wire grate.

    By Amber DaSilva 15 days ago Read More
  • Close up on seatbelt button.

    What Is That Little Button On Your Car's Seat Belt For?

    The purpose of the big orange button on your car's seat belt is obvious: It's how you lock and unlock it. But what's the little black button for?

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 16 days ago Read More
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