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  • Bright red Nissan Micra hatchback is parked on a paved road in front of stone-walled entrance.
    37

    11 Cars Sold In Canada But Not In The US

    Believe it or not, Canadian auto enthusiasts have seen some truly unique cars. These models were only available to our northern neighbors, and not in the U.S.

    By Josh West 16 hours ago Read More
  • A man peers under his car's hood in the driveway.
    5

    9 Things To Know Before Hiring A Mobile Mechanic

    Mobile car repair sounds convenient, and it is, but remember that the van is not a Mary Poppins handbag. Here's what to know before hiring a mobile mechanic.

    By Josh West 1 day ago Read More
  • A 2026 Can-Am Maverick R MAX taking a corner on the Vegas to Reno course
    4

    The Vegas To Reno Legends Rally Is A Baptism By Dust For Novice Desert Racers

    Desert racing isn't like other sports, or even other forms of racing. It's one part cutthroat competition and one part communal adventure.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 days ago Read More
  • Close up of the Road Runner graphic on a Plymouth Superbird rear-wing stabilizer
    22

    These '70s Classics Were Hard Sells When New, But Are Valuable Today

    Sometimes what looks like a weed later turns out to be a beautiful flower. These cars didn't make a splash when they came out, but now they bring big bucks.

    By Charles Krome 3 days ago Read More
  • A rear-mounted spare shown on an old red Buick.
    12

    12 Cars With Rear-Mounted Spare Tires That Aren't Jeeps

    The rear-mounted spare tire is relatively uncommon in today's automotive world. However, here is a handful of new and old vehicles that come with one.

    By Josh West 3 days ago Read More
  • A vintage red 1967 Toyota 2000GT coupe with headlights on against a dark background, front three-quarter view.
    23

    The History Of Toyota's Sports Cars

    Toyota's history is full of reliable people movers, but what about sports cars? Here's the story of the brand's sportier efforts and the most iconic models.

    By Ivo Gievski 3 days ago Read More
  • A modularly built Slate SUV
    16

    5 Cars That Did Modular Bodywork Before The Slate Truck

    Slate's modular truck may seem like a pathbreaker, but it's far from the first vehicle with swappable parts. These production cars and concepts got there first.

    By Brad Brownell 6 days ago Read More
  • A man in a jacket, jeans, and sneakers inspecting cars for sale
    33

    5 Signs That Used Car You're Considering Won't Be Reliable

    Nobody wants to buy someone else's problems, but how can you tell if a used car will be dependable? Here are five warning signs that can show you cars to avoid.

    By Chloe Clougher 6 days ago Read More
  • A V6 engine from a Lancia Aurelia
    26

    5 Of The Smallest Displacement 6-Cylinder Engines Ever

    Six-cylinder engines come in a variety of sizes, but these are really tiny. And yet, one of them managed to get to 200 miles per hour, way back in 1939.

    By Chloe Clougher 7 days ago Read More
  • Three-quarter image of a red 2015 Corvette Stingray.
    17

    11 Toyota GR Supra Alternatives For Tighter Budgets

    The Toyota GR Supra is out of production and getting expensive. If you want the same experience without the hefty price tag, we've come up with 11 alternatives.

    By Max Larsen 8 days ago Read More
  • A dirty engine cylinder head
    5

    Here's How To Clean Your Engine Cylinder Heads At Home

    Like all automotive parts, engine cylinder heads experience wear over time. Fortunately, you can clean them at home using some basic tools and simple steps.

    By Benjamin Gracias 8 days ago Read More
  • An inline-6 engine with tennis balls in the valves.
    11

    5 Of The Largest Inline-6s Ever Made (Ranked By Displacement)

    The inline-6 is limited by the engine bay's size, but some huge ones have been built over the years. Here are five of the biggest, ranging to over 13 liters.

    By Marko Mikulic 8 days ago Read More
  • A light gray Ford Mustang EcoBoost with an RTR package executing a hard drift, with its rear end kicking up a thick, billowing plume of white tire smoke on a closed course.
    21

    12 Sporty Cars With Pretty Darn Good Fuel Economy

    Having a car that looks good and drives like a dream can sometimes mean you make sacrifices. But a few sporty cars can last long on the road.

    By Ivo Gievski 8 days ago Read More
  • A Big Boat Buick in blue
    74

    Don't Believe Their Lies, Lots Of Great Cars Were Made In The '70s

    The cars of the '70s are often derided as malaise-era clunkers, but that ignores the many great automobiles made in that decade. Here are nine of the best.

    By Brad Brownell 9 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 of gray 2026 Ford Mustang EcoBoost fastback
    41

    4 Things To Know If You Want A Ford Mustang As A Family Car

    The Ford Mustang isn't always the first car you think of when it comes to family transport, but could you use it for hauling the kids from A to B?

    By Charles Krome 9 days ago Read More
  • A lot full of cars is shot from above.
    8

    Quarter Century Of Automotive Taste: The Best Selling Cars From 1980 To 2005

    Times change, and so does what buyers are looking for in a new car. You can tell a lot about generational shifts by seeing what was selling over 25 years.

    By Josh West 10 days ago Read More
  • Ford Police Interceptors cruising down a street with palm trees in background.
    18

    5 Features That Make Police Cars Different From Everyday Vehicles

    Police cars are built differently for obvious reasons. The specialized equipment and upgrades they receive are what sets them apart from your daily driver.

    By B. L. Johnson 10 days ago Read More
  • Jim Redman riding a Honda to victory in 1964 at the Isle of Man TT.
    3

    Honda's 9 Rarest Motorcycles And What They're Worth

    Motorcycles are often made in the tens or hundreds of thousands, but sometimes there are far fewer. Which, of course, can drive up their value considerably.

    By Steven Mike Voser 10 days ago Read More
  • The Toronto skyline on a clear, sunny day.
    15

    Why This Street In Toronto Was 'The Longest Street In The World' Until It Wasn't

    How does a road lose its world record? Discover the history of the former longest street on Earth, the mapping changes, and why some still believe it.

    By Chris Tsui 11 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a BYD badge on a gray BYD electric car
    105

    Here's Why This Is The Top EV Brand In The World In 2026

    Carmakers, listen up. If you want to become the biggest electric vehicle brand on the planet, then this is the example you'll need to follow.

    By Marko Mikulic 13 days ago Read More
  • Toyota Gazoo Racing GR GT3 racecar in a studio setting
    2

    5 Automakers Who Rekindled Their Love For V8s

    Environmental legislation has caused some brands to kill off their V8 models, but thanks to high customer demand, some carmakers have brought them back to life.

    By B. L. Johnson 6 days ago Read More
  • A blue Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 in the desert
    7

    5 Vehicles That Hit Top Speed Before The End Of The Quarter Mile

    These cars make quarter-mile testing almost pointless, putting a massive gap between their acceleration times and how fast they can actually go.

    By Benjamin Gracias 6 days ago Read More
  • A yellow C8 Corvette ZR1, highlighting its aggressive carbon-fiber nose splitter and massive flow-through S-duct hood vent.
    4

    10 Of The Most Track-Worthy Corvettes Ever Made

    GM has improved the Corvette continuously for over 70 years, making it faster and better to drive with each new generation. Here are 10 race-worthy Corvettes.

    By Ivo Gievski 15 days ago Read More
  • A track-only carbon fiber Kawasaki Ninja H2R motorcycle leaning through a racetrack curve at speed during golden hour.
    9

    Kawasaki's Fastest Motorcycles, Ranked By Top Speed

    When it comes to motorcycles, Kawasaki has always endeavored to deliver maximum speed. Here are some of the fastest bikes the company has ever built.

    By Ivo Gievski 12 days ago Read More
  • Blurry white car in the background with orange traffic cones
    7

    Why The 100-Car Naturalistic Driving Study May Be The Most Important Ever Conducted

    Do you know what causes car accidents? Real-world research shows we have been underestimating distraction, and here's what the latest driving data tells us.

    By Charles Krome 16 days ago Read More
  • A couple arguing with car salesperson
    51

    What Not To Say At The Dealership When Negotiating A Car's Price

    Car salesmen usually know exactly how to make you pay more for a car or tie you to an unnecessarily long loan, and it starts by you saying the wrong thing.

    By B. L. Johnson 16 days ago Read More
  • A GM Vortec 3500 L52 from the Atlas series of engine inside a Hummer H3 engine bay
    14

    The Atlas Engine Family: GM's Lost Inline-5 Experiment

    An ambitious attempt to modernize trucks, GM's Atlas inline-5 was a weird, complex engine that powered the Colorado and Hummer H3. But it had some problems.

    By Benjamin Gracias 16 days ago Read More
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