When Did US Automakers Switch To Metric Bolts?
Metric fasteners are standard on modern vehicles. However, that wasn't always the case. Here's when manufacturers first began to make the switch from SAE.
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Audi Loses Rally Cred, Beat By Cheap Toyota
Audi has built its reputation in rallying, and after decades of shouting about its all-wheel-drive system, so it should be the best in the business, right?
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This Is The Most Satisfying Car Brand To Drive, According To Consumer Reports' Rankings
The car brand Consumer Reports anointed as tops to drive ranks high in all categories of the magazine's survey. CR's testing, though, shows lesser results.
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Elon Musk's Lawyer Struggles To Find Acceptable Jurors For Lawsuit Because 'So Many People...Hate Him So Much'
Will Musk be found guilty of market manipulation? Will he be forced to pay up? That remains to be seen.
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Who Wants To Race Commercial Trucks With Me In Tokyo Xtreme Racer?
This is why video games were invented, folks: To bring our dumbest, best dreams to life.
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SpaceX Comes Up With Yet Another New Business Model, Privatized Space Traffic Control
Starlink has been in a closed beta of this system with other operators, and now, it's opening up to any other operator who wants it, for free. Well, "free."
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Advancing Federal Motorcycle Bill May Ban Polaris Slingshot And Morgan Three-Wheeler
The bill's text is short enough to fit on a post card, but its ramifications could be monumental for the three-wheeled "autocycle" industry.
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Detroit Cops Who Called Border Patrol To Traffic Stops Unanimously Suspended
Two Detroit police officers are in hot water after calling U.S. Border Patrol to routine traffic stops in violation of department policy.
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Festival Of The Unexceptional Car Show Celebrates The Mundane Cars We Inexplicably Love
None of these cars are likely to be found on posters adorning the walls of bedrooms or even at your local cars and coffee.
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Trump Files Airport Name Copyright As Florida Rushes To Rename Airport After Him
Naming airports after presidents isn't new or unique, but it typically comes after they've left office or died.
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Trump Tariffs Illegal, Supreme Court Rules, But Don't Get Too Excited Just Yet
At the very least, it's always a good thing when a court decides the president can't unilaterally raise taxes just because he got his feelings hurt.
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Tesla Must Pay $243 Million Judgement Over Fatal 2019 Autopilot Crash
Since the 2025 ruling, Tesla has settled at least four additional Autopilot crash lawsuits rather than run the risk of going to trial.
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Single Vs. Dual Exhaust: Sometimes Size Matters And Two Isn't Always Better Than One
Conventional wisdom suggests two pipes will help an engine breathe more freely than one, but as Engine Masters discovered, that might not always be the case.
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Tesla Will Sell A Sub-$60,000 Cybertruck For Just 10 Days As Elon Musk's Business Decisions Become Even More Bizarre
Tesla offers cheaper Cybertruck price that is still nowhere near the price Elon Musk originally gave, VW workers ratified a UAW contract, and more
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These Great Cars Are Overlooked Bargains On The Used Market
I said the Volvo S60 is a great car that's an overlooked bargain on the used market and surprisingly a lot of you agreed with me.
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What Will Be The Next Overpriced Enthusiast Car?
My pick for a future overpriced enthusiast car is the Focus RS, but what's yours?
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At $7,998, Is This 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass A Supreme Deal?
The best of '90s GM meets the worst of '90s GM, but what's it all worth?
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Helmet Tubes Are Just The Goofy Part Of IndyCar Cooling Systems You Can See
IndyCar drivers must reckon with in-car temperatures that often soar well over 100 degrees. Elaborate cooling systems seek to tamp down those temps.
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Lost Soviet Moon Probe Sparks Quarrel After Two Research Teams Claim Find In Different Locations
Luna 9 touched down on the Moon on February 3, 1966. Exactly where is still a mystery.
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You Can Buy An F1-Style GoKart From Costco For The Price Of An Xbox
Costco says that the kart is "perfect for aspiring racers, young drivers, or anyone looking to add a little more excitement to their day."
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When Did Automakers Switch From 8-Track Players To Cassette Decks?
Cassette tapes existed before cars adopted them, but automakers stuck with 8-tracks until one key improvement made cassette decks reliable enough for vehicles.
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Other Countries Clearly Have More Fun Naming Car Products Than America
Automotive product names in the U.S. tend to be straightforward and super serious. Not so in other parts of the world, where in-your-face monikers are common.
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Tofu Auto Works Is Building A Race Car That Never Existed From 3D Prints And Scraps And It's Incredibly Entertaining
If you have suggestions for some lesser known builders, or even a build of your own, please feel free to drop them in the comments section for future posts.
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Taking A Splash-Colored 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Around A Frozen Lake Was A Blast
Not many people are sliding their SUV sideways on ice during a typical winter commute, but that doesn't mean it wasn't fun.
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Air Force One And The Boeing 747 Gifted By Qatar Will Get Trump's Tacky Paint Job After All
The two 747s that are being overhauled by Boeing to meet Pentagon standards were originally built for a Russian airline that never took the jets.
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My RX-7 Is Too Cramped For The Kids! What Car Should I Buy?
Thomas really loves his 1993 Mazda RX-7. Unfortunately, the rotary-powered sports car is not ideal for two kids in car seats. What car should he buy?
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Jaguar F-Type Driver Survives Stuffing Car Under Back Of Stopped School Bus
The driver was cited for following too closely, which may be the understatement of the century.
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