How RFID Toll Tags Work (And What Happens When They Don't)
If you're looking for a way to get past that daily tool booth faster, you may have looked into an RFID toll tag. Here's how they work, and when they might not.
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LEGO's F1 Technic Sets Mimic Formula 1 Engineering Better Than You Might Think
LEGO sets are fun to build, but some of the more elaborate FI Technic sets for adults put the detailed engineering in these race cars on full display.
Read MoreYes, You Can Daily A Side-By-Side UTV — But Only In These States
Can you really use your utility task vehicle as a daily driver? Yes, in lots of states, but in many others, it's no. And in a few states, the answer is "maybe."
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Boeing Is Quietly Building Self-Piloting Submarines: Here's Why
The aerospace manufacturing giant makes more than just planes. Among its many projects, it has developed a line of autonomous uncrewed underwater vehicles.
Read MoreWhat Happened To The Aston Martin Powerboat?
The Aston Martin powerboat came on the market in 2017 as an incredibly expensive and exclusive luxury vessel. Here's what happened to the high-end boat.
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The Modern Dodge Dart Wasn't A Bullseye But Owners Seem To Love It Anyway
Despite lingering on dealers' lots years after it was discontinued, the modern Dodge Dart wasn't such a loser. If you criticize it, you'll pay a price.
Read MoreThe Coal Scuttle: The Car That Started Aston Martin
Aston Martin's first car was a far cry from today's luxury Astons. But it has long since vanished, and historians would love to get their hands on it.
Read MoreThe Biggest Problems With Matte Paint Most People Don't Expect
Matte paint definitely looks cool, and you never need to polish and wax its surface. But with these benefits come some downsides that can catch you off guard.
Read MoreHow An Antifreeze Brand Accidentally Became A Muscle Car Identity
Sometimes a brand's identity morphs in odd ways. That was the case with a 1920s antifreeze brand that became identified with muscle cars, and still survives.
Read MoreWhich Mazda Models Are Built Outside Japan?
Mazda is a well-known and reputable Japanese car brand, but not all of its models are made in its home country. Here's a breakdown of the vehicles.
Read MoreIf You're Looking To Buy A Jeep, This Is The Most Reliable Model
Jeep isn't a particularly reliable brand, but some folks love them. If you're set on a Jeep, there are differences in reliability among models and model years.
Read MoreThis Was The Bestselling Mercedes-Benz In The Brand's History
SUVs are the hot thing now, even for Mercedes-Benz. But back in the day, cars reigned supreme. And this car sold more than any vehicle in Mercedes-Benz history.
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About GM's 5.3L V8 Ecotec3 Engine
GM's 5.3-liter V8 Ecotec3 engine has a number of positive attributes, including excellent fuel economy. But it also has three common problems.
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The Best Value Luxury Car Brand Isn't Lexus Or Genesis (According To KBB)
KBB gives high marks to Lexus and BMW vehicles in the Luxury Brands division of its Consumers Choice Awards, but the best value option might surprise you.
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These Are The Best SUVs With Unbeatable Gas Mileage
If you are looking for an SUV that can help keep fuel costs down, you have plenty of options to choose from. Here are the SUVs with best fuel economy ratings.
Read MoreHere's What Costco Customers Really Think About Its Wheels
Just because it's cheaper at Costco, it doesn't mean you should buy it there. But is there ever a good reason to go with the retailer's cheap wheels?
Read MoreTake The Guesswork Out Of Tire Shopping With Tire Rack's Comparison Tests
Tire Rack doesn't have allegiance to a single company, so it has no vested interest in what brand of tire wins its thorough comparison tests.
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Culture (13)
Turning Left On Red Is Legal In These US States
Every driver in the U.S. is familiar with turning right at a red light, but turning left is a different story. It's awkward, but it's allowed in some states.
Read MoreWhy You Should Clean Your Sunroof Drains Before They Clean Out Your Wallet
A sunroof may look cool, but still requires a bit of maintenance. Here's why you should regularly clean your sunroof drains, and what might happen if you don't.
Read MoreSeiko's $1,150 Datsun 240Z Watch Is Neat, But You Can Do Better
Man, you can get so many watches for $1,150, and for that money, I really think you can do better.
Read MoreWhy Your Car's A/C Smells Musty (And How To Get Rid Of It)
If your car is smelling less-than-pleasant, you may be wondering what is causing it. If the source is your A/C, here's how you can find, and fix, the problem.
Read MoreDoes Coasting In Neutral Really Save Gas?
You may have heard the advice to put your car into neutral when coasting to help save gas. However, is this tip true, and is it even safe? Here's what to know.
Read MoreWhy Costco Parking Lots Feel Different (And It's Not By Accident)
It seems like no matter what time you arrive, Costco is packed. Yet, the parking lot always seems to be easy to get in and out. Here's the reason behind why.
Read MoreWhat Happens To Used Motor Oil?
You've just done a fresh oil change on your car, and now you have a nice pan of the stuff. What exactly happens to motor oil, and what should you do with yours?
Read MoreStellantis Plummets To The Bottom Of The Pack For Customer Satisfaction
The ACSI surveyed 9,949 customers between July 2024 and June 2025, gauging their recent experiences with automakers.
Read MoreWhat's Dangling From Your Rearview Mirror Could Get You Pulled Over
Your rearview mirror may appear to double up as a handy hook for air fresheners, fuzzy dice, or face masks, but those dangly objects could get you pulled over.
Read MoreManual Transmissions Are Still Popular In These Countries
Manual transmissions account for just a tiny fraction of car sales in the U.S., but there are places in the world where they still thrive. Here are six.
Read MoreThese Were The Most Popular Cars Of The 1960s
The 1960s was an era when iconic muscle cars like the Mustang and the Camaro stood side by side with plucky classics like the VW Beetle and the Minibus.
Read MoreStop Driving With Your High Beams On
Regardless of the cause, driving with high beams on makes everything worse.
Read MoreLotus Almost Built The Definitive 1980s Supercar But General Motors Killed It
With a great booming high-rev V8, wedgy Italdesign bodywork, and F1-style active suspension, the Etna absolutely would have eaten a Testarossa for lunch.
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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.
Read MoreThese 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.
Read MoreWhy 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.
Read MoreChrysler FirePower: The History Of The First HEMI Engine
HEMI is a brand that carries a long legacy with it, but the story goes back further than you might imagine. Here's the history of the first HEMI.
Read MoreWhy Did The Cadillac XLR Fail?
Why didn't the XLR experience the same success as the CTS-V?
Read MoreThis Was The First Car To Come With Disc Brakes As Standard
You'd think there would be an easy answer to this, but there are American, French and British contenders for the crown. We sort through them all.
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Crashes and Safety (5)
You Can Get Your TPMS Sensors Replaced At Costco. Here's What It's Likely To Cost
TPMS sensors can be costly to replace, but they don't have to be. If you're a Costco member, swing by your local warehouse for a deal on this safety necessity.
Read MoreWhat Can Happen If You Underfill Engine Oil
While, sure, there's a chance you might overfill your engine oil if you're not careful, it's much more likely (and dangerous) to risk having low oil levels.
Read MoreWhy Some Tire Shops Refuse To Work On Cars With Wheel Spacers
If you are considering putting wheel spacers on your car, you should know that some tire shops might hesitate to work on your car. Here's why.
Read MoreWhat Those 'Speed Enforced By Aircraft' Signs Are Really For
If you've ever seen those "Speed Enforced by Aircraft" signs along the highway, you might be wondering how legit they are. The answer varies.
Read MoreHow To Get Your Car Out Of Anti-Theft Mode Using Your Key
If a faulty anti-theft system is keeping you from using your car with waking up the whole neighborhood, there might be a few tricks you can try with your key.
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This Sim Racing Tool Became A Secret Weapon For F1 (And Car Companies)
It's a short leap from being a videogame anyone can play to training both racecar drivers and self-driving cars. Here's the story of the game that turned pro.
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Why EVs Have Motors, Not Engines
Electric Vehicles don't have engines, they have motors, which makes perfect sense since motors run on electricity but engines don't. Here's an explainer.
Read MoreWhy Most Electric Cars Don't Need A Traditional Transmission
There's a simple reason why most electric vehicles don't need a traditional transmission. And that lack of a transmission is a positive for EVs.
Read MoreWhat EV Chargers Does Costco Sell, And Why Might You Want To Buy Elsewhere?
Costco sells several EV chargers, and members may turn to it reflexively. There are other options in the world, though, that may suit your needs better.
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For Ford, SHO Meant Fast — But What Did It Really Stand For?
Ford had put the SHO label on quite a few of its deemed performance models, but what does it actually mean? Here's everything you need to know.
Read MoreEvery Car Brand Ford Used To Own (But Sold Or Shut Down)
Ford has owned a host of other brands over a century-plus, both foreign marques and domestic ones. Some of them are well-known and some completely obscure.
Read MoreThe Australian Ford Engine You Can Finally Buy In America
Although Ford is U.S.-based, not everything it makes comes to America. One Australia-made engine never arrived when it was new ... but it's legal to import now.
Read MoreWhy Ford Discontinued The Focus In America (But Kept Selling It In Europe)
No decision was more emblematic of the current American car market than Ford culling every small car except the Mustang from its model lineup back in 2018.
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This Toyota Coaster With 6 Feet Of Head Room And A Queen Size Bed Is The Perfect Getaway Vehicle For Tall Kings
This Toyota Coaster is a JDM import from 1989, the year that gave us both the NA Miata and the R32 Skyline.
Read MoreForget The Ford F-150, Buy This Green MazdaSpeed Protege SEMA Build Instead
Now, you probably won't be able to tow a train up a mountain with this build, but how many people actually tow trains with their trucks? Exactly.
Read MoreOur Mini Is Too Small For The Baby! What Should We Buy?
They are looking for a small crossover or wagon, that's still fun to drive but also family friendly. What car should they buy?
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What Year Did Honda Start Using CVTs (And Are They Reliable?)
Honda is notorious for using the CVTs in its vehicles, but when was the first year and are the considered reliable? Here's what you need to know.
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Jalopnik Explains (23)
The Pros And Cons Of OEM Parts Vs Aftermarket
Vehicle repairs are inevitable, and when you need a part, you have two options: OEM or aftermarket. Before buying, here are the pros and cons.
Read MoreHow Whale Oil Helped Cars Survive Before Modern Lubricants
Killing whales for their oil may seem like a relic of the 1800s, but it went on until the 1970s. The reason? Whale oil was really good for certain car parts.
Read MoreThese Tires Come With An 80,000-Mile Warranty, But Here's What That Actually Covers
Three kinds of tires offer an 80,000-mile warranty, and two of them come from the same company. Here's what that warranty will get you for each tire.
Read MoreWhy Does Lombard Street Exist?
Lombard Street's hairpin turns are a symbol of San Francisco, right up there with the Golden Gate Bridge. They may seem crazy, but they have a serious purpose.
Read MoreHere's What Those Small Cameras On Top Of Traffic Lights Are For
Have you ever noticed those small cameras that sit on top of traffic lights? Here's what they are for and why you should watch out for them.
Read MoreThis 1930s Gearbox Let You Shift Before You Needed To
Before synchronized gearboxes took over, some cars let you choose your next gear in advance with a small lever. It's a concept that's making a comeback.
Read MoreThese Are The 13 US States Where 5% Tint Is Legal
There are a lot of reasons to want dark tint on your car windows, but before you pay out for this upgrade, here are the US states where 5% VLT is legal.
Read MoreSpeeding Is Bad, But 10 Over Will Cost You More In These States
The more you speed, the more you pay if you get a ticket. But fines vary widely across the U.S. Here are the states' highest and lowest fines for going 10 over.
Read MoreBefore You Pump Gas, Look For These Signs Of A Card Skimmer
There are things to look out for so you don't fall victim to a credit- or debit-card skimmer. And even if you can't spot it, there are ways to protect yourself.
Read MoreHow Fast Does Gas Go Bad Just Sitting In Your Car?
Gas doesn't go bad in your car right away, but it won't last forever, either. Here's how long you can keep it, and what you can do to make it last longer.
Read MoreWhy It's Worth Getting Worked Up Over Panel Gaps
Are panel gaps the be-all and end-all of assessing a new or used car? Of course not. But can they tell you important things about it? You bet they can.
Read MoreHigh-Mileage Oil: When Should You Make The Switch?
Motor oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle's engine, and at some point making the switch to high-mileage oil is a good idea. Here's what is recommended.
Read MoreHow Does Driving At High Elevation Affect Your Engine Power? Here's What You Should Know
Your car doesn't act the same at high elevations as it does at sea level. But there are ways to compensate for the changes (and a way not to try).
Read MoreWhy Your Car Is More Efficient When You Drive Slower
Many car owners are looking for any way to get better fuel economy, and driving slower does help, but why? Here's everything you need to know.
Read MoreThese Are The Easiest Cars To Flat Tow Behind An RV
Flat towing is a great way to get a more maneuverable ride to your destination along with your RV, but not every car can be flat towed. These kinds can.
Read MoreYes, Those Purple Streetlights Are Still Around. Here's Why
You may have heard all kinds of theories about those purple streetlights that have been popping up. Most of them are false. Here's what's really going on.
Read MoreHere's What The Mopar Extended Warranty Actually Covers On A Used Car
Mopar's warranties don't just cover Chryslers, Dodges, Rams, and Jeeps. You can get them on all Stellantis vehicles. Here's what they cover.
Read MoreWhy Racing Cars Use Straight Cut Gears
Have you ever wondered why racing cars use straight cut transmission gears instead of helical gears? Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreHow Cylinder Deactivation Saves You Gas (And Sometimes Doesn't)
Automakers call it by different names, but many have a system to deactivate some of an engine's cylinders and save you gas. Yet this can bring its own problems.
Read MoreIs Your Trailer Too High Or Low? Here's How Level It Should Be (And How To Check)
When you're towing, does the trailer need to be level? If so, how can you check? And how can you go about making sure it's actually in perfect balance?
Read MoreHere Are Some Unexpected DIY Ways To Get Oil Stains Out Of Your Driveway
You've probably heard of kitty litter and baking soda as prime methods for getting oil stains off your driveway. But there are lots of, um, odder ways to do it.
Read MoreIf Your Diesel Engine Feels Sluggish Under Load, This Might Be Why
There are lots of reasons why your diesel engine might be underperforming, but a lot of them go back to the same underlying issue. Here's what to do.
Read MoreAre Your Tires Too Big? Here's What That Can Do To Your Transmission
Upgrading to bigger tires will wreak havoc on your transmission, making your car work harder, throwing off your gear ratios, and eventually leading to disaster.
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Jalopnik Investigates (3)
Why Boeing Can Build A 737 In 9 Days (But The 747 Took Much Longer)
Boeing is able to build the 737 in nine days, which is an impressive turnaround time. However, the 747 took a lot longer to finish. Here's why.
Read MoreThese Are The Last New Vehicles You Can Get With A Manual Transfer Case
Having a manual transfer case can give die-hard off-road enthusiasts an advantage. However, there aren't many vehicles equipped with one anymore.
Read MoreAre Costco Car Batteries Actually A Good Deal And What Is The Warranty?
Shoppers love Costco due to the bulk prices on goods, but does that mean the car batteries are a good deal? Here's how they compare to the other retailers.
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Motorcycles (10)
What Happens When You Crash Your Motorcycle?
Basic physics dictates a lot of what happens when you crash your motorcycle. But you can affect it, too, both in your actions and in what you choose to wear.
Read MoreEvery State Where Motorcycle Lane Filtering Is Legal
Lane filtering on a motorcycle is legal in some U.S. states. But which ones? And is lane filtering safer than making motorcyclists stay in traffic?
Read MoreAre CFMotos Reliable? Here's What Owners Say
CFMoto ATVs and motorcycles cost less than bigger-name brands, but what are you trading off to get that nice price? Owners say there are pros and cons.
Read MoreRiders Say This Harley-Davidson Is The Most Difficult To Handle
Harley-Davidson motorcycles have a well-earned reputation for being powerful machines that deserve respect. So which one is the hardest to handle?
Read MoreEvery Motorcycle Brand Currently Owned By KTM
With all brands KTM has bought, sold and folded, it may be hard to keep up. Here's every motorcycle brand it now owns, and a couple of other companies, too.
Read MoreCrash Guards Or Frame Sliders? Here's What Each One Actually Does
For those who are interested in having a motorcycle, you may have seen crash guards or frame sliders on them. Here's the purpose behind each one.
Read MoreHow To Haul A Motorcycle With Your RV (The Right Way)
There's a lot to consider when figuring out how to haul a motorcycle to your RV's destination. There are two main ways to do it, and one is clearly better.
Read MoreDead Red Laws: Every US State Where It's Legal For Motorcycles To Run A Red Light
Can it really be legal for motorcycles to run red lights? The answer in some places is "Yes." Here's why, and a list of every state where this is the law.
Read MoreThe Fastest Dirt Bikes That Are Fully Street Legal
Looking for a dirt bike that can also cruise on the highway? Here are some of the fastest dirt bikes that can handle the trail and still hit highway speeds.
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News (46)
How Often Do You Need To Change Your Car's Fuel Filter?
It's easy to overlook fuel filter replacements, but depending on your car make and model, it may be due for a new fuel filter to keep it running.
Read MoreCity Throws Party Celebrating 'Big Penny' Bridge's 100th Too Tall Truck Victim
It is unique among bridges that enjoy a regular diet of trucks in that it clearly shows its intentions with a set of fangs and a pair of googly eyes.
Read MoreThese Cheap Used Cars Deliver Expensive Looks Without The Painful Price Tag
Searching for a budget-friendly used car that only looks expensive? Check out these vehicles with some luxurious features at an affordable price.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreThe Space Shuttle's Tires Were Designed To Only Be Used Once
Landing the Space Shuttle was highly demanding of both the pilot and the shuttle itself.
Read MoreYouTubers Drive A Dodge Charger Around A Roundabout For 24 Hours Straight
Driving in circles for 24 hours straight would get boring, so in "Top Gear" style, the drivers drew challenges randomly out of a hat every 200 laps.
Read MoreHere's How Much The Cadillac Lyriq Has Depreciated So Far
The Cadillac Lyriq is depreciating at a surprising rate. Not unlike other electric vehicles, there are several factors that contribute to its loss in value.
Read MoreThe Most Reliable New Truck Isn't A Ford Or Chevy (According To JD Power)
If you want to get the most reliable pickup truck possible, you should probably consult JD Power's list for 2025. Hint: The pick isn't a Ford or Chevy.
Read MorePeugeot Once Entered A Car Into A Bicycle Race, Then Lost By 6 Days
n 1891, Peugeot entered its Type 3 into Paris-Brest-Paris, a 745-mile bicycle race. However, Peugeot might have underestimated the race's difficulty.
Read MoreEven Super Rich Lamborghini Buyers Are Getting Scared Off By The Tariffs A Lot Of Them Probably Voted For
What self-respecting billionaire wants to pay more now for something they could buy later for a little less?
Read MoreSubaru's EyeSight Was Ahead Of Its Time, But Is It Falling Behind?
Subaru once was a pioneer with its EyeSight driver assistance package. Technology doesn't stand still, though. So Subaru is making moves to recover lost ground.
Read MoreThe Worst Traffic Jam Ever Recorded Happened 15 Years Ago In China And Lasted 12 Days
Imagine being stuck in the worst traffic jam you could imagine, on a sweltering hot day, surrounded by a bunch of people blasting ass on the side of the road.
Read MoreHow To Master Parallel Parking Using Your Backup Camera's Colored Lines
Considering how large cars have gotten and how much worse their outward visibility is, the proliferation of backup cameras is definitely a good thing.
Read More'Punch In The Stomach' Lotus Cuts Nearly Half Of Its Workforce In The UK
For a company that has spent its whole life circling the drain, it sure feels like a second flush isn't that far away.
Read MoreDelta Agrees To Pay $78.7 Million For Dumping Fuel Over Los Angeles
Delta's position is that the FAA cleared its pilots of any wrongdoing, saying that "it settled to avoid the uncertainty, distraction and cost of litigation."
Read MoreLicense Plate Reader Company Seeks Partnership With Dashcam Company, Which Isn't Scary At All
This creates a vast database that can be used to track people's movements, regardless of whether they're suspected of a crime or not.
Read MoreThe World's Simplest EV Conversion Takes Less Than A Day
The mad geniuses over at Garbage Time have done it again, welding a garage door motor to the differential of a Ford Falcon.
Read MoreNow's Your Chance To Own A Genuine MotoGP Ducati
If you want to experience the apex of two-wheeled motorsport, or just own a piece of its history, there's no better way than this GP19.
Read MoreBentley 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.
Read More2026 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.
Read MoreFacelifted Tesla Model Y Performance Isn't Exciting And Won't Save Tesla
Like everything else the company makes right now, the updated Model Y Performance is not going to move the needle for most people or the company's order books.
Read MoreThese Are The Best Cars For A Teen Driver
So what kind of car do you give a barely grown bipedal ape with wild emotions and an underdeveloped brain? Almost all of you said, why, a manual, of course!
Read MoreFull Self-Driving May Be Hurting Tesla's Reputation More Than It's Helping
Tesla's Full Self-Driving system may not be the PR win Elon Musk wants it to be, the EU capitulates to the U.S. in the hopes of bringing auto tariffs down.
Read MoreWhat Car Deserves A Better Color Palette?
One thing that basically every enthusiast can agree on is that the world needs more colorful cars.
Read MoreAt $35,000, Is This 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo A British Steal?
Fewer cylinders means a smaller price than some examples of this quintessential British sports car.
Read MoreNYPD's Director Of Traffic Allegedy Committed A Hit-And-Run, Then Tried To Cover It Up
If there's one thing New York Mayor Eric Adams' administration loves, it's corruption.
Read MoreAutomakers Are Running Out Of Time To Deal With Tariffs
The clock has been ticking all year, and once the end-of-year clear-outs are finished, the bell is going to toll for car companies and consumers alike.
Read More2026 Porsche Macan EV Gets Lots Of Digital Goodies And 1,100 Pounds More Towing Capacity
A better digital key, fancy automated parking tech and in-car gaming are among the new tech features.
Read MoreEV Buyers May Have A Little More Time To Qualify For Tax Credit
The IRS has given us some good news, for once, with some clarifications that may give you more time than you expected to take advantage of this expiring offer.
Read MoreI Need A Car That's Not A Chevy Cruze! What Should I Buy?
Mike's mom wants to replace her aging Cruze with something more rugged, but can Team Jalopnik agree on what that should be?
Read MoreMercedes-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.
Read MoreChina's New Volvo XC70 SUV Is A Handsome Extended-Range Plug-In Hybrid That Hopefully Previews PHEVs We'll Actually Get
Volvo's new XC70 may not be a lifted-wagon, but there's plenty here to like.
Read MoreThese Are The Cars You Think Deserve A Cool Restomod
What's old is new again, at least in the wild world of restomods.
Read MoreIneos Cuts Prices Across The Board To Juice Disappointing Sales Numbers
If everyone who insisted they'd buy a back-to-basics Defender style SUV actually went through with it, would Ineos be having these problems?
Read MoreWhat's The Worst Commuter Car Ever Built?
We want to know what car would be the worst way to both begin and end a workday.
Read MoreAt $25,500, Could This RENNTech-Tuned 2005 Mercedes SL600 Wrench Open Your Wallet?
The ad for today's SL600 claims the car's twin-turbo V12 has been massaged by RENNTech, resulting in a 635-horsepower output.
Read MorePorsche Bailing On Making Its Own High-Performance Batteries Is A Good Thing
Porsche should be thankful that the marketplace has given it a good excuse to dodge the battery challenge and stick to what it does best.
Read MoreThis 2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V Was Built To Dominate Autocross
This nearly stock SE-R only has 31,100 miles on it, which works out to a little less than 1,500 miles a year.
Read MoreBMW Just Cranked Out Its 3 Millionth Electrified Vehicle
The car — a 330e plug-in hybrid — was built at the company's plant in Munich and handed over to a customer in the same city.
Read MoreBMW Listens To The Critics, Shrinks Kidney Grilles (On Its Race Car)
To say the least, the general public has found BMW's design language to be a bit controversial over the past few years.
Read MoreMansour Ojjeh's Bespoke 20-Car McLaren Collection Sold To A Single Undisclosed Buyer
Yes, there's a single undisclosed buyer for the entire collection.
Read MoreNew VW Golf R Is Getting Audi Five-Cylinder For 25th Anniversary: Report
The hottest-est hatch is expected to arrive sometime in 2027, and it'll serve as a send-off to the pure gas-power Golf before it eventually goes electric.
Read MorePantsless Man Jailed For Crossing Active Isle Of Man TT Course
The Isle of Man TT is the wildest race in the world, and one many just made it a little wilder.
Read MoreThese Are Your Worst Tow Truck Experiences
The majority of commenters groaned about the bad behavior of towing companies and individual drivers.
Read MorePorsche Wants To Stop Sharing A CEO With Volkswagen
We're looking at Porsche's push for a new CEO, as well as EU automakers' complaints that building green vehicles is just too hard.
Read MoreWhat's The Best Car For A Teen Driver?
If you don't want your teen trapped at home any time you aren't available to drive them, you have to make sure they have a car. But what kind of car?
Read More2025 Aston Martin DB12 Isn't For Introverts
A car like this lets everyone know that you've got just as much high-class taste as you've got money.
Read MoreAt $19,000, Is This 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary Edition Anything Worth Celebrating?
While Chevy has once again given up on the Camaro, today's Z28 shows that the company once thought highly enough of the car to throw a 30th Anniversary party.
Read MoreTurkey's Transport Minister Posts Video Of Himself Driving 140 MPH, Gets Speeding Ticket
Abdulkadir Uraloğlu posted a video of himself driving 140 mph on a Turkish highway with an 85-mph speed limit.
Read MoreHelicopter Crashes Into Lake While Fighting Wildfire
A helicopter plunged into a lake on Sunday while collecting water in France.
Read MoreBYD's 2,959-HP Yangwang U9 Track Edition Hits 293.54 MPH, Crushing Rimac's EV Top Speed Record
That makes it one of the fastest cars in the world full stop, beating even the Koenigsegg Agera RS.
Read MoreThe Final Nissan R35 GT-R Rolled Off The Line After 18 Years And 48,000 Cars Built
Nissan says this isn't the end for the GT-R nameplate, but it hasn't yet formalized a plan on what the R36 will be.
Read MoreThe Battle To Make U.S. States Use Satellites To Provide Rural Internet Access
The future of digital life on Earth may be decided by what happens in space.
Read MoreU.S. Fighter Jets Keep Having To Intercept Russian Spy Planes Near Alaskan Airspace, But It's Fine, It's Totally Fine
At least officially our government isn't worried, with NORAD saying the "Russian activity in the Alaskan ADIZ occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat."
Read MoreAmerica's Longest Domestic Flight Is Dead
With no direct flights from Boston, the new longest domestic flight in the United States is between John F. Kennedy International Airport in NYC and Honolulu.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreCadillac Chooses Pair Of Veterans For Grizzled 2026 F1 Driver Lineup
Cadillac wants established talent for its brand new team.
Read MoreTesla Plays Stupid Games, Wins Stupid Prizes
We're looking at how much Tesla spent to not settle a court case, as well as Stellantis' seemingly slowing down self-driving plans.
Read MoreWhat Car Deserves A Cool Restomod?
There's all sorts of ways to turn an expensive old car into a very expensive old car and create something new and appealing for the next generation.
Read MoreAt $8,000, Is This 2000 Lexus GS 300 Platinum An Exciting Opportunity?
Today's GS 300 is that rarest of all things: an interesting Lexus. Let's see if this straight-six sports saloon's price gets us all stirring.
Read MoreDoes The Cadillac V Actually Stand For Anything?
There are plenty of internet theories about why Cadillac chose "V" for its performance division. Some say it means "velocity," but only one theory is true.
Read MoreTesla's Austin Robotaxi Rollout Is About Looking Good And Little Else
Those controls exist in the driver's seat, but Austin's Robotaxi deployment leaves this seat empty because it looks better that way.
Read MoreTrump Thinks Thieves Are Ripping Off Trunk Lids And Car Doors To Steal Radios
Radios, you might have guessed haven't been an object of desire in car thieves since the advent of integrated infotainment systems took over the car market.
Read MoreThe Mercedes-AMG GT XX EV Drove 186 MPH Around The World In Less Than 8 Days
Using a production-ready powertrain, the GT XX covered 3,404 miles in 24 hours, smashing the previous EV record (and setting 24 others).
Read MoreMotoGP Bike Hits TV Camera During Crash At New Track
Series organizers, seemingly deciding the incident was a fluke, sent the crewmember back to the same position on Sunday.
Read MoreSeven-Year Car Loans Are Becoming Normal As Car Prices Stay High
It was once nearly unheard of, but now, the seven-year car loan is pretty much par for the course for one simple reason.
Read More'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.
Read MoreA Controversial Harvard Scientist Has Doubled-Down On Claims That A Mysterious Space Object Could Be An Alien UFO
You have to give it to Loeb, he's brought a fresh surge of credibility to the tatty annals of UFO lore.
Read MoreRecall And Stop Sale Issued For C8 Corvette Z06 And ZR1 Because They Might Catch Fire At The Gas Pump
The issue should not be a threat to other C8 Corvettes because only the Z06 and ZR1 have the additional radiator and fan combination that causes the problem.
Read MoreNobody Wants Electric Hypercars
The all-electric supercar with four-figure horsepower, once inescapable at Monterey Car Week, seemed like an endangered species this year.
Read MoreThe U.S. May Just Get Euro-Spec Cars Out Of Proposed EU Trade Deal
We're looking at an investigation into the proposed U.S./EU trade deal that could give us European-spec cars, as well as a Honda engine failure investigation.
Read MoreWhat's Your Worst Tow Truck Experience?
There are next to no good reasons for your car to be at the end of a tow hook, and they are often experiences that we never want to remember.
Read MoreAt $2,999, Is This 1998 Volvo V70 An Art Car That's A Deal?
We need to contemplate this 1998 Volvo V70 for both its innate appeal as a practical yet funkily wagon as well as a canvas for artistic expression.
Read MoreHertz Now Sells Used Cars On Amazon Autos
While initially available only in LA, Seattle, Houston, and Dallas, it plans to expand availability to include all 45 Hertz Car Sales locations in the U.S.
Read MoreThe Story Behind The Subaru Logo's Six Stars
The six stars that make up Subaru's logo are sleek and eye-catching, but these badges are about more than just looks, they tell the story of a company.
Read MoreHome EV Charging Would Be Much Easier If We'd Just Clean Out The Garage
Using a garage for its intended purpose would, in itself, give 68% of homeowners easy access to a charging outlet with no other changes required.
Read MoreFordite Is Automotive Overspray Turned Into Art
While some car paint jobs can look like a work of art, today, vintage automotive overspray is used to create actual art. Here's a look at the gem-like fordite.
Read MoreWhy 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.
Read MoreMercedes Could Use BMW Gas Engines In The Future
It's harder to think of stranger bedfellows in the automotive industry than Mercedes-Benz and BMW, but that might be exactly what is to come.
Read MoreWho Invented The Hemi Engine? (It Wasn't Dodge)
"Hemi" is usually associated with Dodge, but the invention of what we know as the hemispherical combustion chamber was first developed over 100 years ago.
Read MoreNissan Once Built A Rogue Just For Dogs
A dog-centered Nissan Rogue was actually built, and its many pet-friendly features will have your tail wagging. However, that doesn't mean you can buy it.
Read MoreYou Can Lease A Used Tesla For Cheap, And That's Not Good News For Tesla
You have to live in California or Texas, however, but the deals are pretty tasty: zero down and monthly payments as low as $225
Read MoreHere's How I Would Fix KTM If I Were In Charge
For starters, and sorry if this was already brought up, but has KTM tried increasing revenue?
Read MoreWhy The Boeing 737 Flies In Circles To Burn Off Fuel Instead Of Dumping It
The simplest way to get rid of excess fuel is to dump it, so why doesn't Boeing's 737 do that? And what are the consequences if a plane dumps fuel over land?
Read MoreToyota Took Over A Napalm Factory In Long Beach To Manufacture Truck Beds And Avoid The Chicken Tax
Since Toyota imported incomplete vehicles rather than trucks, the rolling cab-and-chassis were only subject to a 2.5% import tax rather than the 25% tax.
Read MoreHow 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?
Read MoreLet SavageGeese Convince You Why The Ford Mustang GTD Really Is Worth The $328,000 Pricetag
Not only does the GTD appear to have both Jack and Mark convinced, even the most hardcore ZR1 fans may have to admit this car really is better than they thought
Read MoreThe Nissan Xterra Is Finally Coming Back, Even If It's At Least Five Years Late To The Off-Road SUV Party
The new Xterra will be built in Mississippi starting in 2028, with a hybrid V6 and maybe even a plug-in version that offers about 75 miles of range.
Read MoreThis Manual-Swapped Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Will Make You Actually Want An R230
Including the cost of the car, you're looking at about $40,000 all-in for this manual swap.
Read MoreFord CEO Wants To Create A 1,000-HP Beast To Win Dakar
The latest project was tipped by CEO Jim Farley, who thinks the Blue Oval should go after victory at the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
Read MoreThe F-35 Is Losing The (Trade) War
American allies around the world, once eager to replace their own aging fighter fleets, are suddenly hesitating on purchases or even canceling orders altogether
Read MoreThe 2002 Subaru WRX Punched Way Above Its Weight, And It Was Quicker Than A 2025 WRX tS
In a 2002 Car and Driver comparison test the WRX faced off against two much more expensive all-wheel-drive Germans, the BMW 330xi and the Audi S4 Quattro.
Read More'It Turned Into A Zoo There': Monterey Car Week Sees 22 Arrests, 199 Citations And 1 Seized Ghost Gun
From the sound of it, though, this year was a showcase of obnoxious, antisocial behavior, especially after the sun went down.
Read MoreAir Force Thunderbirds Shatter Windows In Chicago, May Have Gone Supersonic
This would not be the first time the Thunderbirds have made an oopsie like this.
Read MoreSpirit Airlines Flew A Plane Over Hurricane Erin, Promises It Was Fine
A pair of pilots decided to brush the edge of a massive storm at sea.
Read MoreHackers Can Use The Flipper Zero To Unlock Cars, But The Device Itself Isn't The Problem
The Flipper itself still isn't the problem, because the problem lies with the cars and keys themselves.
Read MoreThese Are Your Favorite German Cars
As usual I picked my favorite answers of the bunch, so don't be mad that the Carrera GT isn't on here.
Read MoreTesla's Slow-Selling Cybertruck Is Getting A Price Hike
Tesla's most expensive Cybertruck is getting a price hike, Audi is raising prices across the board thanks to tariffs.
Read MoreHow Did It Take Chrysler This Long To Make An Overlanding Pacifica Concept?
The Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept was built for this year's Overland Expo Mountain West.
Read MoreNational Guard Keeps DC Residents Safe By Crashing Into A Car, Trapping Driver Inside
Emergency responders had to use the Jaws of Life to extract the trapped driver, who suffered minor injuries in the crash.
Read MoreAt $3,200, Does This 1998 Ford Contour SVT Prove So Very Tempting?
Today's Contour is an SVT, and that makes it a Special Vehicle indeed. The question is whether the price of this well-kept Ford makes it all the more special.
Read MoreThis Aston Martin Concept Was Really A Lincoln Town Car In Disguise
In 1993, Aston Martin unveiled a concept car seemingly as British as beans for breakfast. But built on a Lincoln chassis, its engine was four cylinders short.
Read MoreKTM X-Bow May Get Another Chance With World's Largest Beer Brewer As Investors
The De Mevius family, better known for the beer mega-conglomerate AB InBev, is heading up negotiations, along with other anonymous investors.
Read More2026 Jeep Cherokee Blends Macho Looks With A Standard 37-MPG Hybrid Powertrain For $36,995
All 2026 Jeep Cherokees are powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-4 engine and two electric motors that produce a respectable total of 210 hp and 230 lb-ft
Read More2026 Subaru Outback Is Over $6,000 More Expensive Than The Old Model, Now Starting At $36,445
The redesigned Outback's interior is much nicer than before, and it comes with more standard features.
Read MoreJames Webb Telescope Discovers New Moon In Our Solar System
Just six miles in diameter, our little neighbor is so small that no telescope has been powerful enough to notice it orbiting around Uranus.
Read MoreSchool District Shuts Down After Thieves Steal Catalytic Converters From Over 20 School Buses
Ripping the catalytic converter off a school bus has to be the automotive equivalent of stealing candy from a baby.
Read MoreInfiniti Is Reportedly Making A New Q50 Sedan, And This Time, It'll Offer A Manual Transmission
The brand reportedly showed off a preview of the new sport sedan at the national dealer meeting in Las Vegas
Read MoreBilly Joel Closing 20th Century Cycles, Selling Collection Due To Brain Disorder
No, the Piano Man hasn't lost his reason. The same medical issue that has made Billy Joel cancel concerts is forcing him to sell his vast motorcycle collection.
Read MoreStarlink Wants An Exemption From South Africa's Laws About Black Ownership
SpaceX is functionally asking for the entire telecoms industry -- not just Starlink -- to be granted the same exemptions as the automotive industry.
Read MoreMusk's Mess In Europe Allows VW To Clean Up In EV Sales
From Dieselgate shame to EV sales success, who would've predicted Volkswagen could overtake Tesla?
Read MoreAt $7,500, Is This 2000 Land Rover A Disco That's Ready To Dance?
Supposedly bumped up in price after strong demand, this overlanding-ready Discovery claims to have bypassed the usual issues old Land Rovers face.
Read MoreBritish Airways Pilot Suspended For Leaving Cockpit Door Open So His Family Could Watch Him Fly
The airline lifted the pilot's suspension after its investigation found no security risk.
Read More50% Steel And Aluminum Tariff Expands To Motorcycles And More
This is another level of needless complexity in an already convoluted arrangement of taxes and tariffs.
Read MoreThis Small Town Car Show Has Legal Burnouts Down Main Street
Kruisin' Kittitas Car Show and Burnouts in Kittitas, Washington actively encourages participants to light 'em up in a sanctioned, controlled manner.
Read MoreNew 'Road Kings' Video Game Will Finally Let Me Storm Chase In A Semi
The game puts you in the shoes of a baby-faced owner-operator to build a reputation and stop an evil corporation as you carry loads across the American South.
Read MoreF-15's Ride-Along Passenger Hits Eject On The Ground, Oops
So it would be super embarrassing if instead you ejected... while still on the ground. That would be very bad and dumb. Whoopsie.
Read MorePutin Surprises Alaskan Ural Owner With Free Bike, And No There's Nothing Weird About That At All, Why Would That Be Weird?
Apparently an interview the already Ural-owning man did with Russian journalists about his bike went viral in the country, prompting the new gift.
Read MoreOne-Off Ferrari Daytona SP3 Sold For A Staggering $26 Million At Monterey Car Week Charity Auction
That's the highest hammer price ever for a modern car at auction, and it's the 13th most expensive car ever sold at auction period.
Read MoreChina On Track To Beat NASA To Moon After Lunar Lander Test
The successful Lanyue test and last week's test firing of the Long March 10's center core show that China's lunar program is on pace to meet its deadline.
Read MorePeople Are Waiting To Buy Plane Tickets Until The Last Minute As Economic Uncertainty Abounds
This is making for a nervous aviation industry, which may not be able to accurately forecast what demand will be in the coming months.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreHonda Wants Better Driver Assistance Systems, And It's Using An AI Company To Get It Done
Honda wants to supercharge its ADAS, and it thinks it has just the investment to do that.
Read MoreTesla Owners Can Sue Over 'Self-Driving' Marketing
After years of promising true autonomous driving is just a software update away, will Tesla's Autopilot journey finally end up in a courtroom?
Read MoreWhat's Your Favorite German Car?
With the catalogs of some of automotive history's most iconic brands to raid, this one might not be easy to answer.
Read MoreTurbocharging An EMC G-Wagen Turns A Fun Toy Into A Usable Vehicle
If you want the world to know you've got stacks of money and better taste than your compatriots, there are very few cars that broadcast that better.
Read MoreAt $14,900, Is This 2008 Audi S4 A Quattro For Kia Money?
With its Nogaro Blue paint and six-speed manual gearbox, today's Audi S4 certainly stands out from the crowd. Let's see if its price tag will take a village.
Read MoreHow Does A Slipper Clutch Work On A Motorcycle?
Isn't a slipping clutch a bad thing? It is, but a slipper clutch isn't slipping in the way you're thinking.
Read MoreMicromobility Isn't A Problem In Cities, It's A Solution
E-bikes, electric scooters, and other powered forms of micromobility are sweeping America's cities, and for good reason.
Read MoreBoeing 757 Engine Bursts Into Flames Mid-Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing In City Without Enough Hotel Rooms For Everyone
A Condor Airlines spokesperson said the engine fire was caused by "a chemical reaction that happened inside the combustion chamber."
Read MoreThese Are The Cars That Sold For Under $15,000 At Monterey Car Week 2025
Who says you can't find an affordable used car in 2025?
Read MoreThis Custom Nissan Titan Made To Look Like An International Scout Is An Automotive Abomination
If you have the time and the know-how, or more realistically the disposable income, you can do virtually anything with a car. That doesn't mean you should.
Read MoreStriking Air Canada Flight Attendants' Union Told Labor Relations Board To Suck It And Reached A Deal Anyway
This marks a major win for the flight attendants and workers in general.
Read More2026 Nissan Leaf Gets 303 Miles Of Range For $31,485, And That Isn't Even The Cheapest One
Initially the $31,485 Leaf S+ will be the entry trim level, but a lower-range model is coming that will cost even less.
Read MoreThe Mirthmobile, Ecto-1, Dom Toretto's Dodge Charger, And More Movie Cars Are Headed To Auction
The auction features 56 vehicles, nearly all of which have some provenance in film or TV.
Read MoreMan Scammed Out Of $17,000 After Calling United Airlines Customer Service
United Airlines is investigating the incident, and the victim hopes that the airline will cover the lost $17,000.
Read MoreRoush's First Nissan Collab Is The 2026 Frontier Pro-4X R With A Two-Inch Lift And Öhlins Shocks
The individual parts will be available directly from Roush, or buyers can find already built Frontier Pro-4X Rs starting at $47,960 at Nissan dealerships.
Read MoreCops Seize Andrew Tate's $243,000 Aston Martin Deposit Because Of All His Crimes
Andrew Tate won't be getting an Aston Martin Valhalla after UK cops seized his £180,000 deposit over accusations of tax evasion and money laundering.
Read MoreVW Owners Are Suing Because They Hate Capacitive Touch Buttons So Much
A new class action lawsuit in the U.S. says these buttons aren't just hard to use — they're downright unsafe.
Read MoreTesla Wants To Lure Back Chinese Customers With Longer Model Y L
Can a stretched Model Y turn around Tesla's fortunes in China, or is bigger not automatically better?
Read MoreTrump Claims He Was Asked For His License Plate At The Voting Booth
In a recent interview, Trump claimed that when he tried to vote, he was asked to provide his license plate number. Sure, thing. Whatever you say, Donald.
Read MoreAt $13,000, Is This 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 A Formerly Forbidden Fruit That's A Peach Of A Deal?
While never sold here as Alfa Romeo had pulled up stakes in the U.S. before its introduction, today's 155 elsewhere replaced the 75/Milano that we did get.
Read MoreBubba Wallace's Wheel Falls Off, Toyota Teammate Fixes It
The loose wheel caught up to Wallace, bounced off his car, and came to a stop.
Read MoreEveryone Predicted This Year's Pebble Beach Concours Winner, And It Was Well Deserved
Best in Show at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance went to the wood-bodied 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo, called the Tulipwood Torpedo.
Read MoreAtlanta Riders Are So Desperate To Try Waymo, They're Reportedly Canceling Rides With Human Drivers
Thanks to a new Uber partnership, Atlantans can get a Waymo, but can't exactly order one directly. Instead, they're canceling human drivers to get robotaxis.
Read MoreEverrati's 993 Founders Edition Has 760 Electric HP And Weighs The Same As The Original Gas Porsche
Compared to its 964s, the electric 993 Founders Edition is all about refinement and grand touring, with an analog driving experience and tons of power.
Read MoreFord's 60th Anniversary Bronco Roadster Concept Is What The New Bronco Always Should Have Been
No doors, no roof, no roll bars, and no head restraints means this truck would never pass safety regulations, so it remains just a concept.
Read MoreSpeed Limits May No Longer Be Decided By How Fast Drivers Want To Go
The guidance tasks engineers to consider activity level and conflict density.
Read MorePorsche Engineering Modified This Polaris RZR, And Now It Can Be Yours If You're Cool Enough
This side-by-side was allegedly never supposed to be sold to the public.
Read MoreWhat Do I Need To Know About Car Culture On Hawaii's Big Island?
I'm hoping to publish some cool stories about island car culture between now and Christmas, so I need the inside scoop about Hawaiian motoring.
Read MoreTesla Is Getting Desperate In The UK
We're looking at Tesla's decline in the UK, as well as Germany's negotiating around a U.S. trade deal.
Read MoreThese Cars Have The Best Seats
Today, we're here to talk about the automakers that got it right, and the cars with the beast drivers' seats in the automotive world.
Read MoreAt $15,000, Is This 2005 Chevy Corvette A High-Mileage Honey?
Today's Corvette has a rebuilt engine and a new clutch ahead of its six-speed gearbox. That's a good thing considering the car overall has 185K on the clock.
Read MoreEvery US State That Won't Let You Double Tow
"Double towing" or "triple towing" is when two trailers are towed at once, and it's done all the time. But it's not legal everywhere in America.
Read MoreMahindra's Batman-Themed Limited-Edition SUV Is Exactly What Bruce Wayne Needs
The Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition is covered in Batman logos and other special touches.
Read MoreThese Trucks Have Terrible 5-Year Depreciation
Smart truck shoppers keep two prices in mind: what they'll pay, and what it's likely to be worth when they sell. These five trucks just don't hold their value.
Read More4 Things Passengers Can't Do While An RV Is Being Driven
Before you go on a road trip in a RV with loved ones, you may want to check the laws of the road. Here are four things passengers can't do in a moving RV.
Read MoreCalifornia Coastal Commission Shoots Down Plans For More SpaceX Launches Per Year
The commission is concerned about the impacts that many sonic booms will have on both the local wildlife and neighborhoods in Santa Barbara County.
Read MoreWhy Does Aston Martin Use Mercedes-AMG V8s Instead Of Building Its Own?
Aston Martin has an enviable track record as a builder of engines. What it gets from using Mercedes-AMG V8s is both substantial and intangible.
Read MoreWhat Happens To Old Boeing Planes After Retirement?
Boeing planes may be a common sight in the sky, but they all reach retirement age eventually. Here are some of the ways those old planes are treated afterward.
Read MoreDon't Use Stolen Parts To Build A Frankenstein Car
While the vehicle appeared to be a top-of-the-line 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, the VIN stamped on the frame belonged to a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Overland.
Read MoreWhat Made The LO23 HEMI Dart So Fast (And So Rare)
Dodge used every trick it could think of to make the LO23 Hemi Dart a speed demon. That's part of the reason why this now is one valuable dragster.
Read More2026 BMW M850i Edition M Heritage Is BMW's Very Red Farewell To The 8 Series
Only 500 will ever be built, so if you want one, you'd better hurry up and place your order.
Read MoreSpaceX Pays Next To Nothing In Federal Taxes Despite Billions In Revenue
SpaceX is finally reaching the point where its financial success should be benefiting the American people.
Read MoreThe Pros And Cons Of Air Suspension
Air suspension systems have come a long way in recent years, infiltrating the mainstream automotive market after being a niche option on ultra-luxury vehicles.
Read MoreMcLaren Will Put Next Year's F1 Car Up For Auction This Year
The winner will be able to choose whether their car will be driven by Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri during the 2026 season.
Read MorePrayer Didn't Help This Mustang Mach-E Driver Avoid One Of The Weirdest Crashes Ever
The driver did not appear to be unconscious or incapacitated in any other way that could cause the incident.
Read MoreWhy Racing Games Are Lying Cheaters And How They Do It
There's a lot of anecdotal evidence that racing games cheat their human players, but is there any proof?
Read MoreGMSV Le Mans GTR Is Gordon Murray's Modern Vision Of A Longtail Race Car
Gordon Murray will only build 24 Le Mans GTRs, one for each hour of the iconic 24-hour race, and each unit has already been sold for undisclosed prices.
Read MoreMeyers Manx And Tuthill Collab On A Next-Level Rally Buggy With Three Limited-Slip Diffs And A 911K-Derived Motor
Meyers Manx unveiled the LFG at The Quail this week in partnership with the rally legends at Tuthill.
Read MoreGordon Murray S1 LM Is A Corny, Uninspired McLaren F1 Redux Built For One Guy
The father of the F1 plays a familiar tune, when asked to turn his modern supercar into something with retro flavor. But does it work?
Read MoreThieves Steal Corvettes From Bowling Green Factory, Again
This time, the thieves made off with two examples of the 1,064-horsepower ZR1.
Read MorePilot Detained At A Chilean Military Base In Antarctica Finally Cuts Deal To Leave, All For Children's Cancer Research
20-year-old American pilot Ethan Guo has finally settled his legal dispute with the Chilean government.
Read MorePorsche Wants To Get Into The Defense Industry
Germany's economic focus is starting to shift from its traditional automotive sector to its defense one.
Read MoreThis Electric Pit Bike Can Allow Anyone To Do A Wheelie
It promises to make even the world's worst wheelie popper look like an expert by lifting that front wheel with just a press of a button.
Read MoreAutonomous Vehicles Are Tangled Up In Red Tape, But There's No One Left To Cut It
Without someone setting federal standards for what AVs can and can't do, it becomes difficult for a company to actually put them on the road.
Read MoreThe Lexus Sport Concept Shows What The LFR Might Look Like
The hood vents, the grille shape, the intakes behind the windows, the vent behind the front wheel — all signs point to LFR.
Read MoreChevrolet Reveals Two More Corvette Concept Cars, And These Ones Will Be Drivable In 'Gran Turismo'
Chevy unveiled both roadgoing and race car versions of the new concept, called Corvette CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo, respectively.
Read MoreLamborghini Fenomeno Is A Super-Exclusive Monster With Lambo's Most Powerful V12 Ever
Lamborghini says the Fenomeno is a "design manifesto" meant to take the company's stylistic trademarks "to the extreme." We'd say the designers succeeded.
Read MoreGunther Werks F-26 Is A Bonkers 1,000-HP Slantnose Porsche 911
While the F-26 is named after a fighter jet, it takes inspiration from Porsche's one-off 935 Flachbau
Read MoreRingbrothers Reimagine 1971 Aston Martin DBS Into An 805-HP Carbon-Fiber Widebody Beast Named Octavia
Octavia did begin life as a real 1971 Aston Martin DBS, but almost everything from the donor car was replaced, redesigned and upgraded
Read MoreInfiniti QX80 Track Spec And QX80 Terrain Spec Are Two Extreme Sides Of The Same Coin
Infiniti is in a tough spot right now and seems to be in a bit of a "throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks" mode.
Read MoreInfiniti QX65 Monograph Concept Looks Good, But It Still Doesn't Capture The FX's Magic
Unveiled during Monterey Car Week, the new Infiniti QX65 Monograph concept closely previews the production QX65 expected as soon as the end of this year.
Read MoreLax Fuel Economy Rules Are Hurting Rivian
We're looking at how the loss of fuel economy credits is hitting Rivian, as well as Stellantis' plans for EVs in China.
Read MoreAt $21,999, Is This 2003 BMW 540i A Good M Sport?
Today's BMW 540i presents much better than its nearly 200K in mileage would make you think as it has had a lot of mechanical refreshment.
Read MoreFailed Towing Attempt Causes Unoccupied Car To Crash Into Restaurant Twice
It takes a lot of skill, or lack thereof, to crash a car you're not even driving.
Read MoreLucid Gravity X Concept Wants To Conquer The Off-Road World
The Gravity X has quite a few changes to make sure it's up to snuff when the going gets rough.
Read MoreWhite Hat Hacker Exploits Flaw To Unlock Cars And Data Of An Unnamed Brand
The hacker found financial data and real-time tracking for rental and courtesy cars, plus he could unlock any of the cars within this system.
Read MoreSpirit Airlines Might Not Survive The Next 12 Months
The demise of the low-cost carrier could have detrimental effects for airline passengers, whether or not they have ever flown on a canary yellow plane.
Read MoreI'm Going From Sporty Hatchback To A Two-Door Coupe! What Car Should I Buy?
Paul lives near Baltimore and is a retired firefighter. He wants to swap his 2008 GTI for a coupe but maintain that German driving experience for under $50k.
Read MoreAcura RSX Prototype Is A Close Look At The Sporty Electric SUV That Will Be Made In Ohio Starting Next Year
This is basically 98% of what the production RSX design will look like — just add on real side mirrors and slightly tweak the diffuser and front bumper.
Read MoreRam's Mechanical Bull Ride Found, Sheriff Says It Was Never Stolen To Begin With
Ram called for Hemi fans' help when its mechanical bull ride was "stolen" recently. Now, the situation is getting even weirder.
Read MoreEV Charging Is Finally Getting Big In The U.S.
We're looking at the state of EV charging in the United States, as well as Tesla's plans to bring rideshares to New York City.
Read MoreHigh-Tech Cadillac Elevated Velocity EV Concept Is Inspired By Desert Polo, Which Is A Real Sport
This fully drivable concept highlights where Cadillac design will likely head in the future, and it's got gullwing doors and healing infrared lights
Read MoreAt $6,999, How Could You Possibly Duck This Jaunty 1967 Tuk Tuk?
The 1967 Daihatsu Tuk Tuk taxi we're considering today was once a common sight in cities across much of Southeast Asia.
Read More747-Sized Drone Flies For Three Days On Solar Power Alone
Skydweller Aero's stated goal is to eventually achieve "perpetual" flight, in which the drone would only have to land once it needs maintenance.
Read MoreWatch How Automation Took Over More Of The Manufacturing Between Mini Generations
I didn't quite realize the scope of automation until I watched the production process of the second-gen R56 Mini Cooper back-to-back with the third-gen F56.
Read MoreRivian Is Auctioning This Bespoke Pebble Beach–Themed R1S To Benefit MrBeast's Clean Water Fund
Rivian's design team came up with the R1S Pebble Beach, which is based on the new Quad variant that packs 1,025 horsepower.
Read MoreLondon Police Seize 72 Cars Worth $9 Million During 'Anti-Social Driving' Crackdown
One seizure involved a pair of purple Lamborghinis, and one of the drivers had only been in the country for two hours before losing their ostentatious ride.
Read MoreHyundai Tucson N Is Reportedly In The Works With A 300-HP Hybrid Powertrain
Hyundai's N Division has shaken up the performance car world since it introduced the spicy Veloster N in 2019, and its future is looking bright.
Read MoreEPA Says We Don't Really Need 'Low DEF' Limp Mode In Trucks After All
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin also strongly urges manufacturers to update older trucks to eliminate this nagware.
Read MoreLike Its Stablemates, The 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL680 Is Actually Kind Of A Bargain
It turns out the Maybach SL isn't as expensive as you might expect — relatively speaking, of course.
Read MoreWhat Kind Of Bird Did Pontiac Put On The Hood Of Trans-Ams?
The design for the giant hood bird decal offered as an option on Pontiac's most famous model, the Trans Am, was inspired by a few specific artworks.
Read MoreSnack On Crunchyroll Anime On Your Next Delta Flight
Delta will soon bring anime to the skies, courtesy of Crunchyroll.
Read MoreTesla Diner Drops Most Menu Options And Cuts Hours Just Weeks After Opening, Surprising No One
The menu has dwindled down to just a burger, three sandwiches, a hot dog, fries, a cup of chili, a slice of pecan pie and drinks, and all-day breakfast is gone.
Read MoreCadillac Will Hand-Paint Your CT5-V Blackwing A Special Color For Only $60,000
The Curated by Cadillac program offers more than 160 exterior colors and millions of interior combinations.
Read MoreHere's Why The Boeing 757 Got The Nickname 'Atari Ferrari'
The Boeing 757 was a favorite among pilots, who dubbed it the "Atari Ferrari." Learn the specs behind this aircraft and how it got its nickname.
Read MoreÁlex Palou's Fourth IndyCar Championship Was His Best So Far
The difference between a good driver and a four-time champion is to know when you can and can't take risks, and push for the win anyway.
Read MoreThe Next American Space Station Might Look Very Different Due To NASA Budget Cuts
NASA will pay for any designs it approves via a funded Space Act Agreement (SAA), rather than a firm fixed price.
Read MoreAI Compares Car Dimensions, Can't Even Do Basic Math
The 232.6-inch Raptor is shorter than the 221.9-inch Expedition Max. This must be some strange use of the word "shorter" that I wasn't previously aware of.
Read MorePickup Driver Who Ran Down Cyclists, Killing 2, Faces Max Of 1 Year In Jail
Two people are dead, others have had to relearn how to walk, and this is the only penalty.
Read MoreRam's Bucking Hemi Mechanical Bull Ride Stolen From Roadkill Nights Event [Update: Ram CEO 'This Is Bull****']
Something not so silly has befallen the Bucking Hemi: some bastard stole it. No, this isn't a PR stunt.
Read MoreJaguar's New Boss Doesn't Care About Trump's 'Woke' Rebrand Comments
Jaguar-Land Rover's next CEO isn't concerning himself with President Donald Trump's take on Jag's polarizing rebrand.
Read MoreThese Are The Automotive Heroes That You Regret Meeting
Last week, I asked you all for the automotive heroes you wish you'd never met. Today, we parse through your answers for the best, worst, or weirdest responses.
Read MoreVinFast Admits It's Not Working Out In The U.S.
VinFast comes to terms with its U.S. debacle, GM wants to get back into the driverless car game, and more.
Read MoreChina Beats America At Its Own Jet-Age Futurism Game With Wonderful Buick Orbit Concept
Buick says the Orbit takes inspiration from the jet age of the 1950s, drawing from things like sci-fi spaceships and GM's iconic Motorama concept cars.
Read MoreNASCAR Can't Ever Be A Serious Sport Until Its Superstar Drivers Stop Getting Embarrassed On Road Courses
Ovals just don't have the same draw that they used to and younger fans like road course racing.
Read MoreAt $9,500 Canadian, Would You Say 'I Would' To This 2000 Toyota WiLL?
Weird doesn't begin to describe today's Toyota Will Vi, but "Neo Retro" is a fitting place to start. Does this JDM boutique brand car has what it takes?
Read MoreTrump Administration Forced To Resume $5 Billion EV Charger Funding After Losing 14-State Lawsuit
The new USDOT guidance that accompanied the resumption removes requirements that ensured underserved areas have access to public charging stations.
Read MoreCan You Register An RV As Your Primary Residence? Only If It Meets These Requirements
Living the RV life has its appeal. But first, you'll need to ensure you meet the legal requirements to declare your RV as your primary residence.
Read MoreIt Could Be A While Before The U.S. Sees The INEOS Fusilier, And The EV Version Might Never Appear
If you want to know whether a startup car company will succeed, the best place to look is the vehicles it plans to sell in the future.
Read MoreShips Carrying Chinese Cars Aren't Being Targeted By Houthi Militia
This almost certainly means that China cut a back-channel deal with the Houthis, either directly or through their main sponsor, Iran.
Read MoreYour Second EV Should Have A Much Smaller Battery And The Auto Industry Will Thank You
The bottom line here is that the auto industry has a battery problem.
Read MoreThieves Running From Cops Steal Four Vehicles, Including A Tanker Truck They Somehow Knew How To Drive
At one point, the suspects hit a tanker truck that reportedly may have been carrying milk and then proceeded to steal it when the driver got out.
Read MorePlease Don't Blow Up Your Boss's Car If You Get Fired
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested on suspicion of blowing up his former boss's car in front of his house.
Read MoreExpiring EV Tax Credits Gives Tesla A Temporary Sales Boost
We're looking at a peak amidst Tesla's tumbling, as well as Mercedes' puppy-dog eyes to the EU over continued ICE development.
Read MoreThe White House Is Confusing Americans With Its Comments On Auto Tariffs
There aren't enough new buyers of vehicles in these countries – which are facing aging and declining populations – to support a notable uptick in U.S. exports.
Read MoreSemiconductor Tariffs Could Make Your Next Car Even More Expensive
Every car has between 1,000 and 3,000 semiconductors, so there will certainly be a cost issue if they are suddenly 100% more expensive than they used to be.
Read MoreFord's 'Next Model T Moment' Starts With A $30,000 Mid-Size Electric Truck
According to Ford, the still-yet-unnamed four-door truck will have "a targeted starting price of about $30,000" and go on sale in 2027.
Read MoreAt $7,500, Is This 1984 Maserati Biturbo A Terribly Good Deal
Long considered one of the most unreliable and undeserving of all Maseratis, the Biturbo is a quirky and fun bit of the Italian automaker's history.
Read MoreCan Oil Go Bad Just Sitting In Your Engine?
You don't drive much, so you don't rack up miles. Or you've been out of town, so your car sat in the garage. Will the oil still be good when you drive again?
Read MoreDenver Airport Might Build Nuclear Reactor, Likely Fueling Further Conspiracy Theories
Denver's mayor and the airport CEO announced a $1.25 million feasibility study to see if the nuclear option is viable for satisfying DIA's growing energy demand
Read MoreThis Espresso Machine Made From A BMW Engine Saves A Ride To The Coffee Shop
BMW Motorrad and ECM have teamed up to bring us the Big Coffee Boxer, named for BMW's famous boxer motorcycle engines.
Read MoreWhy Did Cartridge Oil Filters Replace Spin-Ons In New Cars?
Cartridge oil filters were invented first, then spin-ons took over, but cost and environmental concerns have driven a return to cartridges in new cars.
Read MoreWhat Makes A HEMI Different From A Max Wedge?
The Hemi and the Max Wedge were both powerful engines in the early 1960s. But a lot of design choices were made that divide these two behemoths.
Read MoreLucid Is In So Much Trouble That Even The Deep-Pocketed Saudis Might Not Be Able To Rescue The Company
At some point you have to ask yourself how much PIF is willing to let Lucid lose.
Read MoreThis Brown Manual 1985 Toyota Tercel 4WD Wagon Is A 778,621-Mile Canadian Survivor
Purchased in 1990 for $2,500 Canadian loonies, it now has more than 778,621 miles on it, and counting.
Read MoreWhat ULEV, SULEV, And PZEV Mean, And Why They're On So Many Cars Now
An alphabet soup of acronyms can make it hard to understand what's going on, especially when it comes to cars fighting pollution. Here's what these three mean.
Read MoreGet Paid Six Figures To Name Stuff At Ford
Ford is hiring for a world expert, someone with a rare and powerful gift, who can do things some don't even dare to dream of: name stuff.
Read MoreChevy Camaro ZL1 Is 39 Times More Likely To Be Stolen Than The Average Car
According to HLDI, thefts of 2016 and newer Camaros spiked in 2023 and continued to rise through 2024.
Read MoreJim Lovell, Legendary Commander Of Apollo 13, Dead At 97
As one of America's Space Age space men, Lovell forged a legacy by setting a number of remarkable firsts.
Read MoreCan Honda Civic Type Rs Get Cheap Already?
Every FK8 Type R I see out there is one of two things: Over $30,000, or in some way wrecked.
Read MoreMaine Lobster Festival Tries To Stop Food Truck From Selling Lobster Rolls, Moves It Next To The Toilets When Owner Refuses
Multiple food truck operators have accused the Maine Lobster Festival of trying to stop them from selling lobster rolls at the lobster festival.
Read MoreFacelifted Jeep Grand Wagoneer Teased With Illuminated Face And Range-Extender Hybrid Powertrain
Jeep has already confirmed that the Wagoneer will get the Ramcharger's range-extender setup that pairs a V6 engine with a big battery and two electric motors.
Read MoreBMX Rider Kriss Kyle Jumped Over A Moving Formula 1 Car Driving Towards Him
After accomplishing bicycle stunts on a moving train, Red Bull has moved to a slightly faster obstacle: a Formula 1 car.
Read MoreFrom Vespas To Volkswagens, This Classic Car Auction Has Something For Everyone
Mecum is putting 295 cars — and other types of vehicles — under the hammer on September 20-21.
Read MoreThe Five Cheapest Cars To Lease In August Are All Electric And Hybrid SUVs
In such a volatile economy it's best to stay well within your budget, and one of the best ways to do that is by taking advantage of a killer lease deal.
Read MoreBoeing 777X Inches Towards Certification With First New Plane Flight In Five Years
It's probably not a coincidence that Boeing also announced that Cathay Pacific ordered an additional 14 of the aircraft once it's ready for delivery.
Read MoreEver Wondered How To Start A 1927 Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport?
This particular Type 43 Grand Sport is the fourth one built out of around 160 ever made.
Read MoreAdorable Electric Microlino Nearly Somersaults In Emergency Brake Test
It's adorable, at least until you slam on the brakes.
Read MoreDriverless Test Train Already Carrying Passengers And Stopping For Sheep
A Czech road and rail technology company has been testing a driverless train along a rural 15-mile route between two towns since April.
Read MorePlane Cabin Fills With Toxic Smoke As Power Bank Catches Fire Over The Ocean, Hours Away From Landing
Luckily a flight attendant put out the portable phone charger fire pretty quickly with an extinguisher, and the flight continued on to its destination.
Read MoreTrump Doesn't Understand Why People In Asia And Europe Don't Buy Our Trucks
You see, Trump wants shoppers over there to buy the pickup trucks we make here. Of course, we know why they don't.
Read More2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Is Finally Here To Do Gas-Powered Donuts In Your Local Parking Lot
The 2026 Charger Sixpack will start at $51,990, exactly ten grand less than the EV.
Read MoreElon Musk Is The Most Disliked Figure In America: Survey
Musk has dropped a massive 24 points since his peak just a few months ago, a feat only matched by Rubio.
Read MoreThese Are The Best Features On Your Car
Useful features aren't solely the preserve of modern cars, a point you made very clear when we asked for your favorites.
Read MoreThis Scale-Model Honda F1 Car Costs More Than An Actual Civic
The 1:8 scale model of the Honda RA272 costs $28,995, is made from 1,600 parts and takes 450 hours to complete. Just 30 will be made.
Read MoreTrump's Tariff War Has Cost The Auto Industry $12 Billion So Far
We dive into just how much Trump's tariffs have cost the auto industry and take a look at China's slowing car sales.
Read MoreWhat Automotive Hero Do You Regret Meeting?
Sometimes, meeting your automotive hero just leaves you disappointed.
Read MoreAt $4,400, Is This 1993 Chevy Caprice Classic A Whale Of A Deal?
People say "They don't build 'em like they used to," and that is certainly true about today's Caprice.
Read More2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak Offers Six Million Customization Combinations, Introverts And Environmentalists Need Not Apply
You can even create a custom color to make your Durango Hellcat a true one-off.
Read MoreAmerica's Deadliest Railroad Sued Over Expansion Plans For Tracks It Doesn't Own
Florida East Coast Railway filed a lawsuit against Brightline for allegedly violating a contract agreement between the two companies.
Read MoreU.S. Air Force Finally Finds A Good Use For Tesla Cybertrucks: Target Practice
According to government contracting documents, the Air Force is looking "for Towable Target Vehicles to be used as targets for live missile fire testing."
Read MoreTalladega Nights 'Turned Our Sport Into A Joke,' Kyle Larson Claims, As If No One Made NASCAR Jokes Before The Movie Came Out
Imagine being a NASCAR driver listening to fan after fan repeat the same "Talladega Nights" lines they've heard ten million times before.
Read MoreHow Soon Can McLaren Lock Up The F1 Title? Let's Do The Math
It's the question no one thought they'd be asking back in March, yet here we are.
Read MoreCalifornia May Ban Lyft And Uber From AI Price Gouging Users With Low Phone Batteries
This bill would protect users from a service that would charge you more if your phone's battery is low and you're trying to get home.
Read MoreCops Ticket Two Truckers For Not Speaking English Following Trump's Executive Order
In fairness to Trump, the policy he reinforced had been on the books since the 1930s.
Read MorePastor Allegedly Rigged His Church's Corvette Charity Raffle
Rev. Ross R. Miceli is accused of fabricating the name of the Corvette raffle winner, as well as the winners of other smaller prizes.
Read MoreDon't Have Too Much Fun At Monterey Car Week, Carmel's New Police Chief Warns
When Monterey Car Week kicks off this year, the local cops plan to treat it as an "all hands on deck" situation
Read More'BEVs Are Not The Goal' At Honda As It Bets Big On Hybrids
The company says electric vehicles will help get it to its goal of becoming carbon neutral, but it probably won't ever be as popular as hybrids.
Read MoreGM And Hyundai Team Up, But Not For EVs
We're looking at the new collaboration between General Motors and Hyundai, as well as how Trump's tariffs will hit union auto workers in the pocketbook.
Read MoreNew Zealand Air Force Pulls Off Daring Winter Rescue From Antarctica's McMurdo Station
Kiwis may be flightless birds, but they pulled this one off.
Read MoreTrump Admin Wants To Destroy Satellite That Provides Vital Data To Climate Scientists And Farmers
"Just from an economic standpoint, it makes no economic sense to terminate NASA missions that are returning incredibly valuable data."
Read MoreBugatti Brouillard Is A One-Off W16 Coupe Themed After Ettore Bugatti's Favorite Horse
Commissioned by a prolific Bugatti collector, the Brouillard has custom bodywork, green tartan upholstery and horses all over the interior.
Read MoreAt $20,000, Would You Breeze Into This 2017 Subaru BRZ?
While it may not pack in the ponies, today'Subaru BRZ is still one of the nicest sports coupes out there to drive.
Read MoreMotorcyclist's Recording Of Her First Crash Highlights The Importance Of Wearing The Right Gear
They say there are two types of motorcyclists: those who have crashed and those who haven't yet. YouTuber Doodle on a Motorcycle joined the former group.
Read MoreHarvard Is Hurting But At Least Cambridge Is Finally Getting Speed Humps
Cambridge's transportation commissioner says 20-30 of the raised hunks of asphalt infrastructure are on the way, and the town will build as many as it can fund.
Read MoreSweden Forced To Deal With 747 That Used To Be A Hotel It Doesn't Want
After filing for bankruptcy the plane-hotel never found a new buyer, dumping the rusting aircraft into the care of Sweden's airport authority.
Read MoreThis Tri-Rotor Mazda RX-3 Could Be The Perfect Car — If You Can Finish Building It
The seller says its built three-rotor engine was professionally assembled before living life a quarter-mile at a time, sending an RX-2 to 9-second quarter-miles
Read MoreThe Winner Of History's First Car Race Murdered His Wife In A 'Crime Of Passion'
Albert Lemaître, the winner of the 1894 Paris-Rouen, stood trial for murdering his wife a dozen years after his historic victory, and got away with murder.
Read MoreMazda Is Optimistic About The U.S. Despite Expecting To Get Clobbered By $1.6 Billion In Tariff Costs
CEO Masahiro Moro thinks a "cocktail of countermeasures" can reduce Mazda's tariff exposure by 60 percent.
Read MoreThis Lexus LFA With 'High Miles' Is Still Ridiculously Expensive
The Lexus LFA is a little bit of a hard car to pin down.
Read More199 MPH Autobahn Speeder Gets 3-Month Driving Ban
The 199 mph infraction was a record for the mobile radar enforcement trailer stationed on the roadside.
Read MoreFeds Use AI To Turn Mexican Driver's IndyCar Into A Promotion For Its Latest ICE Detention Facility
The Department of Homeland Security also recently announced a new Indiana facility that it nicknamed the Speedway Slammer, a move that seriously upset IndyCar,
Read MoreGenesis Killed The Electrified G80 So Quietly Nearly No One Noticed
Just 77 units were sold in the first half of 2025, according to Cox Auto. In all of 2024, just 140 Electrified G80s were sold.
Read MoreNASA's Curiosity Rover Grows More Powerful After 13 Years On Mars
Happy 13th birthday to the Curiosity rover, which landed on Mars on August 6, 2012.
Read MorePolestar Nearly Dead In China
Did you sell your car in April or May? If you did, then you sold more cars than automaker Polestar did in China during the same period.
Read More2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Starts At $207,395, But The Quail Silver Limited Edition Is Even More
Fewer than 100 of the ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition will be made, and it starts at over $240,000.
Read MoreMusk And Tesla Are Sued By Shareholders Over Exaggerated Robotaxi Claims
Tesla and CEO Elon Musk are sued by shareholders because of misleading robotaxi claims and Rivian lost an astonishing amount of money in the second quarter.
Read MoreInfiniti Announces Totally Necessary QX80 Sport Trim To Get Your Heart Pumping
Slotted below the top-end Autograph, the new QX80 Sport brings a darker, more aggressive look to Infiniti's luxury-focused flagship, but with no extra power.
Read MoreAt $5,000, Is This 1952 MG TD A Project With Potential?
Offered as part of an estate sale, today's MG TD is a literal garage find that. Could its price prove a solid starting point to get it out of the garage?
Read MoreThe EV Transition Isn't Happening On Schedule, So Automakers Have To Hang On To Technologies They Wanted To Ditch
Let's not sugarcoat the situation: EVs were supposed to make up a much larger percentage of annual sales than they are currently.
Read MoreE30 BMW 325i Once Lost A Sports Sedan Comparison Test To The Ford Taurus SHO
The E30 actually placed third in this test, also falling behind another unlikely competitor, the rarely remembered Sterling 827S.
Read MorePlane Stolen Twice In One Week Begs The Question: Just How Easy Is It To Steal A Plane?
A single Cessna 172 was stolen twice over the past week from two general aviation airports in Southern California.
Read MoreMad Scientists At Kawasaki Shoved A 250-HP Supercharged Motorcycle Engine In A Side-By-Side To Beat Can-Am And Polaris At Their Own Game
Kawasaki's somewhat also-ran Teryx side-by-side has been given a monster revamp with power from the company's incredible (but discontinued) Ninja H2 superbike.
Read MoreCalifornia Is Giving Incentives For Apartments To Install EV Chargers
Up to $8,500 is available to building owners for every Level 2 charger they install, and up to $2,000 for Level 1 chargers.
Read MoreBuy The Green, Manual E61 M5 Wagon That BMW Never Gave Us
If you're worried the manual transmission might not be able to handle the M5's raw power, don't be.
Read MoreThese Absolute Legends Are Driving A 1936 Bugatti Across The Country To Pebble Beach
"These are machines to be driven," Burkhard told 12 News. "You don't hang them on the wall, they're rolling sculptures."
Read MoreEverything OceanGate Did To Doom Titan Submersible Outlined In 335-Page Coast Guard Report
The Coast Guard concluded this disaster was entirely preventable.
Read MoreYou Can Buy Pre-Owned Cars On Amazon Autos Now, And It's More Than Just Hyundais
If you live in Los Angeles, you can buy certified pre-owned and used cars from any brand through Amazon Autos, though only from Hyundai dealership inventories.
Read MoreFormula E CEO Claims The Performance Gap To F1 Is Shrinking, But Is It Really?
But when Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds recently claimed his all-electric series is closing in on Formula 1, he might've overcooked it a bit.
Read MoreChevy Just Broke The EV Range Record By Driving A Silverado 1,059 Miles, But You'll Never Get Anywhere Close To That
I know that sounds nearly impossible, because it sort of is. At least, it is for normal people like you and me.
Read MoreSean Duffy's NASA Order To Put A Nuclear Reactor On The Moon Is A Lunar Land Grab
Duffy's directive orders NASA to prepare a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor for launch by 2030.
Read MoreTrump Mocks Jaguar's Rebrand As 'Stupid' And 'Woke' After CEO Resigns
Amid tariffs crippling American auto production, President Trump took time out to give his opinion on the Jaguar rebrand. Spoiler: He's not a fan.
Read MoreThese Are The Cars You Want To Drive Around The Nürburgring
Spurred by new lap records, I asked the Jalopnik audience to tell me what cars they'd want to drive around the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
Read MoreBuilding Cars In America Doesn't Stop Automakers From Feeling The Tariff Hits
If a proud American automaker like Ford can't escape the tariff pinch, what hope is there for any car company?
Read MoreTragic 300 MPH Bonneville Crash Claims Life Of Land Speed Racer
Veteran racer Chris Raschke suffered fatal injuries in a catastrophic crash during the second day of Bonneville Speed Week on Sunday. He was 60 years old.
Read MoreHarley-Davidson's New CEO Is A Dork, But That's Probably What The Company Needs
Harley has finally found its new CEO after cool guy motorcycle man Jochen Zeitz decided to step down back in April, and he's a real dweeb number cruncher.
Read MoreAt $32,500, Is This 1996 Mazda MX-5 'Not Your Average Craigslist Miata?'
Today's Nice Price or No Dice MX-5 claims it has gone a thorough restoration and touts it as "a turn-key, investment-grade car for someone who wants the best."
Read More2026 Hyundai Palisade Should Be A Wake-Up Call To Other Automakers
It doesn't matter what three-row crossover you compare it with — this thing is more luxurious, better looking, more well-rounded and a better value.
Read MoreBristol Motor Speedway Ran Out Of Food Almost Immediately During Its Record-Setting Inaugural MLB Game
There were hot dogs with no buns, and nachos with no cheese.
Read More'Safety Today Is A Luxury,' Giorgetto Giugiaro Says After His Crash
Anyone who's survived a major crash may have a new perspective on life, and Giugiaro is no exception.
Read MoreDelaying Over-The-Air Updates Could Risk Warranty Coverage
GM also says that "if an Over-the-Air software update causes damage to the vehicle, that damage will be covered for the applicable warranty coverage period."
Read MoreNext-Gen GLC EV Brings Back Mercedes-Benz's Most Iconic Grille With A Bold Illuminated Twist
With the next-gen GLC crossover, which will be fully electric and sit alongside the existing gas-powered GLC, Mercedes is going back to its design roots.
Read MoreHospital Parking Garage Mistakenly Charged A Woman Nearly $8,000 For A 45-Minute Visit
Parking in LA is a well-known hassle, but imagine being charged nearly $8,000 by an automated machine that wrongfully showed you were parked for three years.
Read MoreFord Celebrates 60 Years Of Bronco With A Deliciously Retro Anniversary Package
The package is built upon the Bronco's Outer Banks trim level with the Sasquatch Package.
Read MoreHawaiian Shipping Giant Bans EVs And Plug-In Hybrids Over Fire Risk
Unlike the dedicated car carriers that have caught fire, Matson uses container ships to transport cars along routes across the Pacific Ocean.
Read MoreFord Promises 'Model T Moment' For New EV Reveal On August 11
During its second-quarter earnings call, Ford CEO Jim Farley announced that the company would reveal its long-awaited cheap EV platform on August 11.
Read MoreThis 52-Mile 1990 Chevrolet Beretta GT Comes With A Manual Transmission And The Original New Owners Cassette Tape
Of all the cars ever made, the Chevrolet Beretta sure is one of them.
Read MoreAnother Win For The French: DS Automobiles CEO Says Building Performance Cars And Going Racing Is Good For Business
It might seem a bit odd that a brand like DS would want to go racing, but there's precedent for it.
Read MoreSuzuki's Iconic Gixxer Celebrates 40 Years Of Speed With Surprise Return
Until recently Suzuki's original superbike was believed to have been undone by stringent Euro 5+ emissions regulations.
Read MoreThese Are The Dumbest Cars On Sale Today
In the same way that there are lots of dumb people, there are lots of dumb cars.
Read MoreTesla Board Gives Musk $29 Billion Award Despite The Mess He's Made
Elon Musk gets a gift worth billions from Tesla's board as it struggles in China continue, we're still a ways away from a trade deal between Canada and the U.S.
Read MoreAt $4,500, Does This 1996 Volvo 850 Estate Have What It Takes?
Today's 1996 Volvo 850 has had a remarkable 391,000 miles to amass all kinds of interesting and perhaps frustratingly unidentifiable odors
Read MoreFord 6.7 Power Stroke: These Are The Worst Years According To Owners
The Ford 6.7 Power Stroke engine has had a strong run over the last decade, but some years are more prone to failure than others. Here are some to be wary of.
Read MoreUkrainian Drone Delivers Emergency E-Bike To Surrounded Soldier
Ukraine has been nothing if not unconventional throughout this war, particularly in its use of drones, and this situation was no exception.
Read More5 Useful Ways To Use The Upfitter Switches In Your Ford Truck
Ford trucks come with "upfitter" switches that let you control add-on accessories with the flick of a finger. Here are five especially helpful ways to use them.
Read MoreGeneral Motors' OnStar 'Crisis Mode' Facilitated The Rescue Of Multiple Stranded Drivers During Texas Floods
GM's OnStar services directly supported a dozen successful rescue operations in the recent floods, and it answered over 4,000 crisis calls in total.
Read MoreThese Common Overnight RV Parking Spots Are Legal In Most States
Need to find a place to put your RV on a cross-country trip? We've got a long list of places you can probably stay, and apps that can help you find more.
Read MoreAmerican Driving Habits Exposed: You'll Never Guess Who Drives The Most
In 2023 (the most recent year with complete data) Americans put in a grand total of 2.9 trillion miles.
Read MoreIs It Illegal To Park A Gas Car In An EV Charging Spot?
Signs saying a parking space is for "EV charging only" may seem to have the force of law. But is planting your gas car there anything worse than a jerk move?
Read MoreLiberal Americans Cool On All EVs, Not Just Teslas, Due To Elon Musk's Rightward Shift
The man who popularized the battery-powered car in America is now unpopularizing it again.
Read MoreWhy Automakers Are Taking Gigacasting Seriously (And No, Tesla Didn't Invent It)
Gigacasting could seriously change the automaking industry and the affordability of EVs. Here's why Tesla and other brands are pursuing the technology.
Read MoreCost, Privacy, And Security Concerns Turn Customers Away From Subscription Services
In 2024, 86% of people surveyed said they'd pay for connected services, but that number dropped significantly to 68% in 2025.
Read MoreSupercars Got To Race A Plane At Local Arkansas Car Show
The unorthodox races took place at Cars vs. Planes, a car show at the Springdale Municipal Airport in northwest Arkansas.
Read MoreThe Jet Electra 007 Was A Past Vision Of An Electric Future
This Jet Industries electric conversion of a Dodge Omni 024 is going up for sale through Mecum Auctions.
Read MoreLearn About All The Forgotten Cars Of The 1980s This Weekend With MotorWeek's '80s Retro Review Marathon
Many popular American models have since faded into the ether, but if you want to expand your repertoire of obscure 1980s cars, MotorWeek has you covered.
Read MorePlease Don't Trust ChatGPT For Car Repair Advice, Or Anything, Really
AI can't even get rental car inspections or McDonald's drive-thru service right, yet people keep turning to ChatGPT to answer their questions about car repair.
Read MoreNashville Signs Up For Tesla Loop Connecting Airport With Downtown, Neglecting Light Rail Plans
Why fund an actual public transportation solution when someone is willing to give you a gimmick for free?
Read MoreThe E39 BMW M5 Almost Got A Turbocharged V6
At BMW M, the debate between six and eight cylinders for the E39 M5 continued into 1995.
Read MoreHypercars Seized In $57M Fraud Scheme Are Going Up For Auction This Month
Some hypercars that were seized by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police earlier this year appear to be included in the upcoming Quail Auction from Bonhams.
Read MoreYou Wouldn't Download A Car, But You Could 3D Print A Dirt Bike
Motorcycles have been in Pantheon's blood from the beginning.
Read MoreNASA Employees Now Subject To Random Searches As Agency Becomes AI-Fueled Police Mini-State
The measure seems to be out of fear that employees could engage in corporate espionage to secure new jobs before they're laid off.
Read MoreKia Dealership Takes Customer's Car, So She Takes Its Name
In an act of exquisite pettiness, McCreary filed for ownership of the name "Taylor Kia of Lima."
Read MoreSenate Republicans Vote To Let Trump Keep Qatar Jet After Taxpayer-Funded $1 Billion Retrofit
The retrofit's exact cost is unclear, but the Pentagon transferred $934 million from its nuclear missile modernization budget to an unnamed classified project.
Read MoreJust A Few Extra EVs In Your Neighborhood Might Save You From An Asthma Attack
An increase of just 20 ZEVs per 1,000 people resulted in a 3.2% drop in asthma-related visits to the emergency room.
Read MoreGOP Celebrates The Return Of The Great American Car With A Picture Of A Lada
It's not the bold vision of the future of American car-building we expected, but maybe it's the one we deserve.
Read MoreMiami Pilot Attempting To Fly Around World Dies In Indiana Plane Crash That Nearly Took Out A Gas Station
Yet another small plane crash has claimed the life of Anh-Thu Nguyen, a Miami-area pilot who last year became the 10th woman to fly solo around the globe
Read MoreBig Oil Is Pumping A Ton Of Crude, But Isn't Seeing A Ton Of Profits
Dino juice extraction is up but profits are down, and the future for some high-profile car brands looks increasingly uncertain.
Read MoreWhat Car Do You Want To Drive On The Nürburgring?
Never been to Germany before or lapped the track hundreds (or thousands) of times, I want to know what kind of car you'd next want to drive on the Green Hell.
Read MoreAt $13,000, Is This Low-Mileage 1992 Acura Legend A Historic Deal?
The seller of today's Acura Legend claims to only drive it when the weather outside was nice. Let's see if this babied sedan can still drive a hard bargain.
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Nice Price or No Dice (1)
At $31,995, Does This 2019 Ford Mustang GT Offer Some Serious Bang For Your Buck?
Today's Nice Price or No Dice Mustang checks all the right boxes — six-speed stick, Recaro seats, and stealthy-gray paint among the highlights.
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Nostalgia You Can Taste (3)
These Hot Wheels Cars Are Incredibly Rare, And Collectors Pay Big Money For Them
Hot Wheels have a huge resellers market, and the rarest cars can command thousands of dollars from dedicated collectors. Here are the most valuable examples.
Read MoreThese Classic GM Model Names Are Overdue A Reboot
While not every model name reboot is a hit, there have been plenty of welcome revivals in the last few years. Here are the GM nameplates we'd like to see again.
Read MoreBoeing Hid This Entire Factory With A Fake Neighborhood During World War II
Covert operations are crucial during war time. Here's how Boeing hid an entire factory in Seattle during WWII by making in look like a suburban neighborhood.
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What Happened To Boeing's Airborne Aircraft Carrier Plan?
In 1973, Boeing and the U.S. Air Force mulled a plan to turn a plane into an airborne aircraft carrier. It wasn't the first time for such a proposal.
Read MoreThe U-2 Spy Plane May Be Old, But It's Celebrating Its 70th Birthday By Setting New Records
The U-2 is so old, it derailed a 1960 Eisenhower-Khrushchev summit. But it spent its 70th birthday eve flying longer and farther than any similar plane.
Read MoreThis Massive 500-Foot-Wingspan Plane Was One Of Boeing's Most Ridiculous Designs
A gigantic wingspan was far from the only thing outsized about this proposed Boeing plane. But its huge ambitions led to its never getting off the ground.
Read MoreIs Boeing Still America's Top Airplane Manufacturer?
Boeing has faced a lot of setbacks in the last few years, so it's a logical question to ask. And a surprising contender has overtaken Boeing in one key way.
Read MoreFord Once Made A Mile-Long Factory To Build Bombers Faster Than Anyone Thought Possible
Cars and airplanes may not seem a natural mix, but during World War II Ford built a huge factory to make bombers. In the process, it spawned a pop-culture icon.
Read MoreHow Boeing's Supersonic Dream Jet Spent Years In A Florida Swamp
Boeing's planned faster-than-sound jet never took to the sky. Its years in a Florida swamp are just part of a long saga that twice took it across the U.S.
Read MoreThe Night Boeing's 747 Secrets Walked Out Of A Paris Restaurant Tucked In Napkins
In a scene like something out of a spy novel, Boeing's chief engineer sat down with Soviets one evening in Paris. They left with key information about the 747.
Read MoreWhy The US Military Still Flies The Boeing 707
The Boeing 707 was revolutionary as the first successful jet airliner outside of the Soviet Union, but nowadays, there's far better technology out there.
Read MoreWhy The US Won't Ditch Boeing For An Airbus Air Force One
With all the problems Boeing has been having making the new Air Force One planes, you might think the U.S. would turn to Airbus. Here are the reasons it can't.
Read MoreWhy The F-22's Exhaust Looks So Different From Other Fighter Jets
The first thing that onlookers at air shows notice about the F-22 Raptor is the shape of its exhaust nozzle.
Read MoreSouthwest Airlines Leaves Two Blind Passengers Behind At Gate
While airlines can constantly mishandle luggage, they usually have the decency not to forget the passengers who arrive on time at the gate.
Read MoreWhy Does The Airbus A340 Have Four Small Engines Instead Of Two Bigger Ones?
Most large jets today are powered by two big engines, and they seem to get from place to place just fine. So why does the Airbus 340 have four smaller ones?
Read MoreFlying-Taxi Company Joby Could Buy Heli-Taxi Company Blade For Cheap
The goal with the Blade deal is to plug Blade users into Joby's products, with flights commencing next year.
Read MoreHere's Why The Boeing 777x Needs Folding Wingtips
Boeing's new 777x has faced lots of delays on its way to being delivered to airlines. But its need for folding wingtips has been evident from the start.
Read MoreThe Oldest Boeing Passenger Jet In Active Service Has Been Flying For Over 45 Years
The oldest Boeing passenger jet has moved from country to country, but it's still ferrying its human payload. And some Boeing cargo jets are even older.
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QOTD (25)
These Are The Cars Our Readers Would Daily Drive If They Were Rich As Hell
To basically no one's surprise, that question proved pretty popular.
Read MoreThese Are The Biggest Fumbles Of Automotive Legacies
Unsurprisingly, you all had a lot to vent about.
Read MoreWhat Car Would You Daily Drive If You Were Rich As Hell?
Enthusiasts love dreaming about what they'd buy if they were rich, but what you'd buy and what you'd actually drive on a daily basis aren't always the same.
Read MoreThese Are The Bad Cars That Wasted An Otherwise Great Name, According To Our Readers
You all sure had plenty of opinions on this one.
Read MoreWhat's The Worst Fumble Of An Automotive Legacy?
They say getting to the top is hard, but staying at the top is harder, and that definitely applies to maintaining an automotive legacy.
Read MoreThese Are The Automotive Special Editions You Think Are Truly Special
You gave us a wealth of answers — enough to restore some faith in the automotive special edition.
Read MoreThese Are Your Favorite Cars From The 2000s
The 2000s seem to have happened just yesterday, but I'm sorry to tell you all, that's just not the case.
Read MoreWhat Bad Car Was A Waste Of An Otherwise Great Name?
There are some underwhelming cars out there that happen to have awesome names.
Read MoreWhich Automotive Special Edition Is Truly Special?
We want to know about the special editions that truly live up to their names — the ones that feel really, genuinely special.
Read MoreThese Are Your Favorite Cars Of The 1990s
Things were good in the '90s, they were going to keep being good forever, and automakers brought that mindset into their cars.
Read MoreThese Are The Car Repairs That Proved Just Too Much
Some of you gave up on your cars, while others solidered through, switching mechanics and tactics until you could save your baby.
Read MoreWhat Car Has The Best Seats?
Anything placed behind a steering wheel on the factory line is eligible here, but so are aftermarket units.
Read MoreWhat's Your Favorite Car Of The 1990s?
If the 1990s were the best decade for cars, what's the best car of that decade?
Read MoreWhat Car Repair Ended Up Just Being Way Too Much?
Sometimes, you've got to admit when you've been beat. In the words of Dirty Harry, "a man's got to know his limitations."
Read MoreThis Is What You Want To See From A 21st Century Model T
Ford is about to unveil a cheap EV platform that it will be a "Model T moment."
Read MoreWhat's Your Worst Auto Parts Store Experience?
Your local auto parts store can be either salvation or a hopeless scrapheap for you and other car owners.
Read MoreThese Kei Cars Have The Best Names, According To Our Readers
Once you start talking cool car names, you'll inevitably end up talking kei cars, because they really do have the best names out there.
Read MoreWhat Do You Want To See From A 21st Century Ford Model T?
It's all but going to take a paradigm shift for car companies to overcome the economic uncertainties of the moment, and Ford thinks it has the answer.
Read MoreThis Is The Car Maintenance You Didn't Get To This Past Weekend
Slide through the responses and comfort yourself with your fellow sloth's stories of delayed maintenance.
Read MoreWhat's The Best Feature On Your Car?
Maybe you wanted a car with newer performance technology, or something with more driver-assist systems. Maybe you just wanted a better sound system.
Read MoreWhat American Car Would You Dare Recommend To Someone?
Is there any American car that you, dear reader, would be so bold as to recommend to a friend?
Read MoreWhat Kei Car Has The Best Name?
On average, kei car names are way cooler than the vast majority of car names we get here in the U.S.
Read MoreWhat Car Maintenance Did You Not Get Around To This Weekend?
What have you been absolutely, 100% meaning to get to and just haven't yet?
Read MoreThese Are The Car Opinions Our Readers Say They Were Most Wrong About
Since we can't always be right about everything, it's also healthy to talk about the things we initially got wrong.
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Racing (12)
Here's How F1 Cars Were Refueled In Mere Seconds (Before It Was Banned)
Sophisticated technology let F1 cars be refueled far faster than you could do it at a service station. Then some ugly incidents led to refueling being banned.
Read MoreThe Surprisingly Simple Way F1 Drivers Drink Water During A Race
Every component in F1 racing is over-engineered for maximum efficiency. That's why the simple way that water is delivered to drivers might come as a surprise.
Read MoreThe Purpose Behind F1's Strange Looking Aero Rakes
Those odd arrays attached to F1 cars during practice serve a serious purpose. The information they gather can be the difference between victory and defeat.
Read MoreHow Top Gas Racers Bolted Two Engines Into One Transmission
Two engines on one drag-racing car? There are multiple ways to put them together, achieving high speeds even though it's hard for gas to compete with nitro.
Read MoreWhat Happens To F1 Cars At The End Of The Season?
You can't buy a used Formula 1 car and drive it around the neighborhood. So after the season, these technological marvels take two sharply divergent paths.
Read MoreFormula 1's Push For Carbon Net Zero Could Change More Than Just Racing
The impact of Formula 1's plan to drastically reduce its carbon emissions could have effects that spill over into more standard driving experiences. Here's why.
Read MoreHow F1 Drivers Actually Earn Their License To Race
You can't get an F1 license at your local DMV. There are lots of boxes that need to be checked, which can take years. Oh, and a pile of money, too.
Read MoreThe Sneaky Strategy Behind F1's Alcohol-Free Beer Advertisements
F1's alcohol-free-beer sponsorships offer a way around some countries' restrictions on alcohol ads. But in a few places, even that isn't enough.
Read MoreHere's Where Cadillac Raced Before F1
Cadillac made racing history long before its upcoming entry in Formula 1, racking up wins, championship titles, and dozens of podium finishes.
Read MoreLamborghini Is Giving Up On The SC63 With Nothing To Show For It
The Lamborghini SC63 LMDh program had such promise for the honored Italian brand.
Read MoreF1 Engines Don't Last Long, And Replacing One Isn't Cheap
F1 engines operate under constant stress, which means that their lifespan is limited. Here's how long one will run and how much it costs to replace.
Read MoreThe Multiple Uses Of Dry Ice In Formula 1
If you've ever noticed plumes of heavy smoke emanating from an F1 car it might be something cold rather than something hot — here's how F1 teams use dry ice.
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Sports Cars (2)
This Mitsubishi Packed More Horsepower Per Liter Than A Chiron
This limited-run version is almost impossible to find today, but its specs are still impressive, beating not only the Chiron but many other modern exotics.
Read MoreWhy F1 Cars Are Sprayed With Green Paint For Testing
If you happen to catch a Formula 1 free practice session, you might see a mechanic brush bright green paint across the front wing of a sports car.
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Subaru (6)
Why The EJ20 Made The WRX A Legend, And Also A Bit Of A Headache
Subaru's EJ20 boxer engine aws one of the keys to the WRX's success. It's not without flaws, though, including a key part that often has malfunctioned.
Read MoreHow Does Subaru's Hands-Free Driving Assist Work?
Advanced driver-assistance systems have come a long way in the last few years, but one thing didn't change: Subaru's EyeSight is still one of the best.
Read MoreWhat Does Subaru's WRX Acronym Stand For?
The WRX acronym was first used as the name of a performance-oriented variant of the Subaru Impreza, but what do those three letter actually stand for?
Read MoreSubaru's StarTex Material Is Basically A Wet Suit For Your Seats
Subaru's StarTex has the feel of leather but protects like it's a wet suit covering your car's seats. So what's in this magical material?
Read MoreWhy Unequal Length Headers Make Subarus Sound So Unique
All Subaru fans recognize the distinctive growl of their favorite boxer engines — but what is it exactly that makes that sound so distinct?
Read MoreWhen Subaru Killed The EJ Engine (And What Replaced It)
The EJ engine powered Subarus for 32 years until a variety of federal regulations killed it. But the engines that replaced it had problems of their own.
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SUVs and Crossovers (1)
SUVs Are #1 In 48 States, But These Two Picked Something Else Entirely
Almost every state sells more SUVs than anything else, but two states are outliers. Which two? And just why are SUVs so darn popular, anyway?
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Technology (1)
The Science Behind Diesel Engines (No Spark Plugs Required)
Gasoline and diesel engines work on similar principles, but there are some important differences, including the fact that diesel engines don't need spark plugs.
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The Morning Shift (1)
EV Sales Are Still Growing, But At A Much Slower Rate
We're looking at global EV growth, as well as the ongoing negotiations between Volkswagen and its UAW employees in Tennessee.
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Trucks (3)
What Does That 'Texas Edition' Badge Actually Mean On Trucks?
Texas Edition trucks aren't limited to the Lone Star State. While features differ between brands, but here's what you can expect from these trucks.
Read MoreConsumer Reports Says These Are The Most Reliable Pickup Trucks To Buy Used
Consumer Reports surveyed its readers and discovered which used pickup trucks are the most reliable. Here's the years and models you should look for.
Read MoreWhy Are Diesels Better For Towing And Hauling Compared To Gas Vehicles?
Gas engines have their advantages; they're cheaper to buy and easier to maintain. But there are several reasons why diesels are better for towing and hauling.
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Wrenching (15)
The 5 Things To Know Before Doing An EGR Delete
Are you thinking about doing an EGR delete on your truck? Before you do, it's important to know the legal and performance aspect of the modification.
Read MoreHow To Remove Bumper Stickers From Your Car (Without Damaging The Paint)
Stuck with an old bumper sticker? With removal methods that use heat, cold, solvents, or straight-edged tools, you won't have to sacrifice your paint job.
Read MoreHow Often Do You Need To Change Differential Fluid?
Knowing when to service your differential is essential to getting the best performance out of your vehicle, and the answer may depend on your driving habits.
Read MoreHow To Make Noisy Lifters Quiet (And Keep Them That Way)
Noisy lifters can wreak havoc on your car and annoy you endlessly. Instead of ignoring them, there are ways to keep them quiet without having to replace them.
Read MoreThe Differences Between Centrifugal, Roots, And Twin-Screw Superchargers
Superchargers can take a vehicle's performance to another level. Here's a breakdown of the differences between centrifugal, roots, and twin-screw superchargers.
Read MoreWhat It Might Mean If Your Brake Lights Stay On When Your Car Is Off
There are lots of reasons your car's brake lights might stay on even if the car is off. And not all of them are directly related to the brakes.
Read More4 Motor Oil Myths That Just Won't Go Away
These common motor oil myths have persisted for years, confusing drivers and wasting perfectly good oil. We're here to set the record straight.
Read MoreThese Are Some Of The Smallest Big-Block Engines Ever Built
How small can an engine be and still be considered a big block? Let's take a look at how different manufacturers over the years have tackled this challenge.
Read MoreCan A Clogged Air Filter Cause Your Diesel Engine To Overheat?
A clogged air filter can cause all sorts of issues, but can it actually lead to overheating in a diesel engine? Here's what you should know.
Read MoreShould You Grease Your Trailer Hitch Ball? Pros And Cons Explained
Keeping the ball of your trailer hitch ready to go means introducing some sort of lubrication, but is grease the right answer for the issue?
Read MoreWhy Does The 4L60E Have Such A Bad Reputation?
The 4L60E engine can be found under the hood of quite a few models, but it doesn't have the best reputation. Here's what the auto community has to say about it.
Read MoreWhy Proper Crosshatching Can Make Or Break Your Engine
While the crosshatching work performed on the cylinders of your engine may be largely out of your control, it can still have a big impact on performance.
Read MoreWhat Is Considered Normal Engine Oil Pressure? (& How To Know If It's Too Low Or High)
Keeping your car's oil pressure within the correct range is an important part of vehicle maintenance — but what exactly is that range? Let's take a look.
Read MoreYes, You Can Flip Your Tow Hitch Upside Down. Here's Why You Might Want To
Your tow hitches is likely designed to be used in different configurations, and switching it upside down may help you haul your trailer more securely.
Read MoreWhy Do People Use RTV On Gaskets, Is It Necessary, And What Can Go Wrong?
RTV sealant can solve a lot of problems, but is it safe to use on a fitting normally secured by a gasket? Here's a guide to using RTV the right way.
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