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  • Suzuki Fronte kei car, a direct descendant of the Suzulight

    What Is A Kei Car (And How Do You Pronounce It)

    If you've ever heard of a kei car, you may be wondering what it is. A car shaped like a key? A special edition? Here's everything you've ever wanted to know.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
  • Maserati vehicles seen on three-quarter front view at a Pebble Beach display

    Stellantis CEO Says Maserati Is Still Not For Sale

    According to new Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, the storied-yet-troubled trident brand is absolutely, positively, most definitely not on the block.

    By Matthew DeBord 3 months ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a grey Polestar 5

    Stunning 2026 Polestar 5 Is Finally Ready For Production With 884 HP, A Supercar-Stiff Platform And No Rear Window

    Underpinning the 5 is the lightweight Polestar Performance Architecture (PPA), which was developed by Polestar's UK R&D team.

    By Daniel Golson 3 months ago Read More
  • Gorden Wagener

    99% Of AI Car Design Is 'Sh-,' Says Mercedes Design Boss

    I'm doubtful AI will ever truly be able to style a car design that is worth considering, simply because it cannot — by nature — come up with anything original.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • Two men looking at plans over a car engine with rows of cars in the background.

    These Cars Share An Engine, Though You'd Never Guess To Look At Them

    Designing an engine is expensive, so it's no surprise that brands occasionally borrow tech. Sometimes, however, those engines end up in very different cars.

    By Sarah Bloomfield 3 months ago Read More
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology

    2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Paves The Way For Every Upcoming Mercedes

    With up to 493 horsepower, a huge seamless infotainment screen and a totally new platform, the electric GLC with EQ Technology is a big deal.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • Close up of the T-top roof of a Chevrolet Corvette

    These Were The Last Cars You Could Buy With T-Tops

    T-tops were a design trend back in the day, but finding one of these classics now isn't easy. Here are the last models that had them.

    By Jackson Lambros 3 months ago Read More
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology

    New GLC EV Has Mercedes' Largest Screen Yet, But Also More Physical Controls And Fancy Trim

    The electric GLC with EQ Technology is available with a 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen, the largest seamless display fitted to a Mercedes-Benz to date.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • Side view teaser of the new Mercedes-Benz G-Class cabriolet

    Mercedes-Benz Is Making A New Four-Door G-Class Cabriolet That Will Be Sold In America, Thank God

    We don't have any details yet, but what we can see from this teaser is very promising.

    By Daniel Golson 3 months ago Read More
  • The two cutsom Minis driving next to each other on a seaside road at dusk

    Mini Unveils Two Achingly Cool Custom JCWs In Partnership With Deus Ex Machina

    Both of these John Cooper Works have racing-inspired designs, and one is electric while the other has a gas engine.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago Read More
  • Red pickup truck driving along rural highway

    Is It Legal To Drive A Truck Without The Bed?

    There are a few reasons why you might drive a pickup truck without a bed, but can this modification get you into legal trouble? Here's what you need to know.

    By Chino Ortiz 3 months ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the Audi Concept C

    Audi Concept C Is A 'Radically Simple' Targa Roof Electric Sports Car Going Into Production In 2027

    The production version of the Concept C will use the same platform as the Porsche 718 EV, and it should just like this show car.

    By Daniel Golson 3 months ago Read More
  • A blurry teaser image of Dreame's possible hypercar

    What We Really Need Is A Hypercar Made By Vacuum Company That Says It's The Apple Of China

    Dreame's intentions are all spectacularly vague at this point.

    By Matthew DeBord 3 months ago Read More
  • A lineup of three Smart cars, with a shadow previewing the upcoming fourth

    The Smart ForTwo Is Coming Back As The Mercedes-Designed, Geely-Built #2

    The successor to the original Smart Car is coming back by the end of 2026.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
  • A review backup camera in a car

    The ADAS You Might Not Realize Automakers Now Have To Include

    Safety is important when it comes to your car. Luckily, there are more advanced driver-assistance systems in place that are now included. Here's what to know.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
  • A mechanic testing a car battery

    What Are Cold Cranking Amps On A Car Battery, And How Many Do You Really Need

    When it's freezing cold out and you're late for work, the last thing you want is a battery to fail. Here's what cold cranking amps mean, and how they help.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
  • Ford Tudor sedan with three-on-the-tree shifter

    This Is The Last American Car You Could Buy With A 3-On-The-Tree

    It's been over 20 years since American car manufacturers said goodbye to the three-on-the-tree. This was the very last model you could buy with the feature.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
  • A top three-quarter front view of the Bentley Batur Convertible

    Bentley CEO Says Tech Is For Proles And The Future Of Luxury Is More Coachbuilding

    75% of the Bentleys that roll out of the factory in Crewe have been worked on by the Mulliner customization division, and that number will hopefully grow.

    By Matthew DeBord 3 months ago Read More
  • Two Volkswagen T-Rocs, one facing forward and one rearward

    2026 Volkswagen T-Roc Hybrid Will Be The Last New ICE-Only VW, And Luckily It Looks Good

    As sendoffs for internal combustion go, Volkswagen could have done a whole lot worse.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue Mercedes-Benz G-Class

    Mercedes-Benz G-Class' New White Roof Option And Vintage Look Package Bring Retro Style To The (Relative) Masses

    Not like the G-wagen was short on customization options before, but now buyers have even more choices.

    By Daniel Golson 3 months ago Read More
  • 2022 Ferrari SF90 Stradale nero galaxy black paint front three-quarter

    This Nero Galaxy Ferrari SF90 Might Have The Best Black Paint You've Ever Seen On A Car

    If you like black cars, this is absolutely the way to go, at least as long as you have mid-engine Ferrari money.

    By Collin Woodard 3 months ago Read More
  • Lamborghini Miura

    'We Are Not Looking Backwards': Lamborghini Will Never Do A New Take On The Miura

    Lamborghini chief of design Mitja Borkert said the Italian automaker will look to the future, rather than the past, to inspire its upcoming designs.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • A 7.0 liter Corvette LS7 engine

    These Are Some Of The Biggest Small-Block Engines Ever Built

    Small-block engines aren't always that small — some even rival the size of their big-block counterparts. Here are some of the largest small-block engines ever.

    By Richard Sachek 3 months ago Read More
  • Low left view of red Toyota Supra MKIV with spoiler

    Why Your Car's Plastic Bumper Looks Like It's A Different Color

    If you've ever noticed that your car's bumper looks like it's a slightly different color from the rest of the body, you don't need to rush to the eye doctor.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago Read More
  • Oil draining into a pan from a car engine

    Why Did Car Manufacturers Switch To Plastic Oil Pans?

    Many car manufacturers have begun switching from metal oil pans to plastic. The reasons for the unexpected swap go way beyond lowering costs.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago Read More
  • A close-up of the Jeep badge.

    How Did Jeep Get Its Name, And Does It Mean Anything?

    When you hear the name Jeep, you can probably conjure up an image of it in your mind immediately. But do the letters in the name actually stand for anything?

    By Abhik Das 3 months ago Read More
  • A Mercedes SL500 with a custom black and white finish

    This Mercedes-Benz SL500 Is Only Sketchy In The Good Way

    Folks deserve to see this hand-drawn art in person, and you deserve to be the one who brings it to them atop four AMG monoblocks.

    By Amber DaSilva 4 months ago Read More
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