Consumer Reports Did The Math On Common Dealer Add-Ons, And The Total Is Painful
While there are some valid dealership expenses you should pay for, unnecessary dealer add-ons can easily add multiple four-figures to your car purchase price.
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Age And Mileage Don't Tell The Whole Story When Shopping For A Used Car
Age and mileage are important factors to consider when shopping for a used car, but they only tell part of the story. Here's what else you need to inspect.
Read MoreWhat Factors Matter More Than A Car Being One-Owner?
Some car shoppers considered a one-owner vehicle to be an automatic green light to buy, but a single owner can be more complicated it seems.
Read More5 Fun And Affordable Used Cars You Might Be Overlooking
In the price bracket that most normal car enthusiasts can afford, you're not going to find depreciation-proof collectibles, but you can still find some fun.
Read MoreYou May Not Be Familiar With This Tire Brand, But Consumer Reports Ranks It Above Pirelli
Almost nobody knows about this affordable tire brand, but its legacy spans over a century and it recently topped Pirelli in Consumer Reports rankings.
Read MoreRivian Rides High On Consumer Reports Owner Scores, But Then Again, So Did Tesla
Consumer Reports' owner scores suggest buyers are satisfied with their Rivians. But is the story of Tesla's consumer ratings a warning from history?
Read MoreIs The 2025 Kia EV9 Reliable? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
The new Kia EV9 seems like an obvious choice for anyone in the market for an electric SUV, but there's a big reliability caveat buyers should know about.
Read MoreWhat's The Best Way To Shop For A Car Deal: Costco, Truecar, Brokers, Or Concierge?
It's not uncommon for customers to spend hours at a dealership only to drive home and wonder if they actually got a fair price.
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Culture (2)
8 Of The Wildest Cummins Swaps Of All Time
If you're bored with run-of-the-mill LS engine swaps and are craving something more extreme, then these outrageous Cummins diesel swaps are worth checking out.
Read MoreBefore Most People Even Owned A Car, This Couple Was Amassing An Impressive Auto Collection
While car collecting began to take off around the middle of the 20th century, this couple pioneered the hobby decades earlier and curated an iconic collection.
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Car Design (8)
Michelin's Strange PLR Tire-Testing Car Was A 10-Wheeled Fever Dream
This French monstrosity could technically drive on 11 tires powered by two Chevy small-block V8s, and it served an incredibly important purpose.
Read MoreSpain's Obscure Pegaso Z-102 Supercar Hid A Quad-Cam V8 Engine Built By A Truckmaker
It wasn't a sales hit, the engine was tough to maintain, and the car had premium pricing, but the Spanish V8-powered Pegaso Z-102 was certainly a beauty.
Read MoreJeep Calls The Wrangler An SUV, But Much Of The Internet Begs To Differ
The Jeep Wrangler is legendary. However, many owners are divided regarding the type of vehicle it is. Jeep calls the Wrangler an SUV, but not everyone agrees.
Read MoreThey Look Like Normal Wheels And Tires, But Those Rims Are Actually Fiberglass
Most car wheels are made of metal, like aluminum or steel. However, this limited-production model actually rolled off the factory floor with fiberglass wheels.
Read MoreThese Mopar Muscle Wagons Pack 426 Hemis, But How They Got Them Is Even More Interesting
At least a couple of 426 Hemi-powered Mopar wagons existed, and one still survives today. Here's the fascinating story behind these muscle wagons.
Read MoreThe Griffith 200 Wasn't Just A Tiny Car With A Big Engine, It Was The World's Fastest
The Griffith 200 may not be that well known, but the V8-powered sports car ended up laying claim to the title of the fastest production car in the world.
Read MoreThe Smallest Production Cars Ever Built Make Modern Compacts Look Huge
Today, SUVs, crossovers, and large sedans have taken over the car market. However, history is full of extremely tiny cars, including these miniscule models.
Read MoreHere's How Technology Has Assisted Drivers With Disabilities Through The Ages
For people with disabilities, driving can be difficult or impossible. Fortunately, these are some of the features helping cars become more accessible than ever.
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Concept Cars (1)
Only One Ramble Seat AMX Muscle Coupe Prototype Survived, And AMC Sold It For $50
AMC built only a handful of Ramble Seat AMX prototypes in the 1960s. While most were destroyed, one was sold for $50 and is rumored to still exist.
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Why Wisconsin Has Speed Limit Signs With Decimal Points
The facility that posted the unorthodox speed limit sign says that it's meant to draw drivers' attention, but will it actually reduce speeds?
Read MoreThe Most Common Causes Of Tire Blowouts Are Why You Shouldn't Sleep On Proper Pressure
Tire pressure is extremely important for maintaining safety while driving, and these common causes of tire blowouts highlight exactly why that's so true.
Read MoreIs There A Best Time Of Year To Buy Tires? That Depends What's In Your Shopping Cart
When is the best time to shop for new tires? The answer may depend on which type of tires you need — or how much tread is left on your current set.
Read MoreWhen Will Insurance Not Cover A Broken Windshield?
A crack in your windshield could be covered by your insurance, but you'll need to make sure you've got the right policy and a low-enough deductible.
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The Fate Of A Stolen Car Could Turn An Auto-Enthusiast's Stomach
Being the victim of a car theft isn't just hard on your wallet. For enthusiasts, it's also devastating to learn what happens to vehicles after the crime occurs.
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The Car Insurance Mascots That Were Too Creepy, Cringe, Crass, Or Just Plain Boring To Survive
While some advertisements utilize loveable brand ambassadors, others are too weird and annoying to survive, like these discontinued car insurance mascots.
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EVs and Hybrids (2)
This 2009 Mercedes Hybrid Was The First To Use This Tech We Now Take For Granted
The technology introduced by this German super-luxury sedan is commonplace today, helping hybrids improve power and efficiency while saving weight.
Read MoreRivian's Name Was A Last-Resort Portmanteau After A Hyundai Lawsuit
Even without knowing the origins, Rivian is a name that does the work RJ Scaringe obviously hoped for.
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Ford (1)
The Ford Taurus Saved Ford, But Consumer Reports Said V6 Models Literally Stunk
The Ford Taurus was revolutionary when it first debuted in the mid 1980s. However, it did have some issues, and Consumer Reports said it had a horrible smell.
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Found For Sale (2)
Ford Thunderbird, Studebaker Champion, Buick Century: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online
If you want weird, we've got plenty of it. You're gonna love it.
Read MoreThis Manual-Swapped Maserati Gran Turismo Might Be Worth The Risk Of Financial Ruin
Does the appeal of a gated manual override the risk of financial disaster? Don't ask me, I'm currently Googling which non-vital organs are worth the most.
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GMC Trucks (1)
Why GMC Built A Truck That Could Outrun Sports Cars But Not Haul Cargo
Easily beating a Ferrari over the quarter-mile, this GMC truck changed the performance truck game 4 years before the NASCAR Truck Series officially launched.
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Honda (1)
This Is The Angriest Honda Engine You're Going To Ever Hear
Honda has produced some wonderfully sonorous engines over the decades, but this one in particular became well known for its aggressive tone.
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Jalopnik Explains (45)
Do CVTs Still Deserve Their Reputation As Failure-Prone Transmissions?
Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) have developed a reputation for unreliability. However, are modern CVTs still that bad? Here's what to know.
Read MoreThe Reason Power Lines Have Orange Balls Is Almost As Interesting As How They Get There
While orange ones are most common, these power line balls also come in other colors, such as white and yellow. And they are much larger than you think.
Read MoreDon't Make These 5 Mistakes When Pouring Your Concrete Driveway
Pouring your own concrete driveway can be an excellent DIY task. However, to ensure a long-lasting and durable result, avoid these common mistakes.
Read MoreThe Pros And Cons Of 10-Ply Vs. 12-Ply Tires For Your Truck
Choosing between 10-ply and 12-ply tires for your truck depends on your use cases, and understanding what these ratings mean will help you decide.
Read MoreAmerica Still Doesn't Have Michelin's CrossClimate3 Tires, How Do CrossClimate2s Compare?
Michelin released the next-generation CrossClimate3 in Europe in mid-2025, but it's years away for American drivers. The two have significant differences.
Read MoreCan You Safely Strap Cargo On Your Roof Without A Roof Rack?
Whether you're vacationing or moving cross-country, you may want to take more with you than fits in your cargo space. Without a roof rack, what can you do?
Read MoreWhy The EPA Caps Benzene In Your Gas At 0.62 Percent (And Why It Matters)
Once the EPA kicked lead out of automotive fuel, gasoline makers settled on a benzene compound as a substitute. But it, too, can cause problems.
Read MoreWhat Happens If The Battery Dies In A Car With No Manual Hood Release?
Increasingly, electrical doodads have replaced buttons and cables in cars. That's fine until your battery dies, leaving you no way to pop the hood to jump it.
Read MoreConcrete Vs Cement Driveways, Does One Last Longer Than The Other?
You might have heard people talking about concrete and cement driveways, but what are they, and which one should you be using for your new driveway?
Read More5 Tire Brands With The Most Comprehensive Warranty Coverage
When it comes to shopping for tires, checking the warranty is a vital step. For reference, here are five tire brands that offer some of the best warranties.
Read MoreDo Turbos Use Air-To-Water Or Water-To-Air Intercoolers?
You'll hear both "air-to-water" and "water-to-air" being used by experts to describe intercoolers, but one of them makes a lot more sense than the other.
Read MorePropane Gas Is Cleaner And Cheaper, So Why Don't More Engines Use It?
In comparison to regular gas and diesel, propane is much cheaper, plus it burns cleaner. Why, then, don't we use it in more vehicles? Here's the answer.
Read MoreCan You Fly With Tools? Here's What TSA Allows
Whether you can fly with tools isn’t a blanket yes or no answer, as certain items face strict restrictions, while others have greater flexibility.
Read MoreTruck Drivers Say These Are Your Most Annoying Driving Habits
Navigating large trucks on the road is a hassle, and you may want to quickly maneuver around them, but it's important to understand that safety is at stake.
Read MoreMichelin Pioneered The Asymmetric Tire Tread, Here's Why It Was Revolutionary
Michelin pioneered the first asymmetric tire tread in 1965. Learn about the innovation and the difference it makes for high performance cars, both then and now.
Read MoreIs Landfill Methane Or Car CO2 Worse For Climate Change?
Environmental agencies have been raising a lot of fuss about CO2 emissions from cars and transportation, but is it actually as bad as methane?
Read MoreWhat Are The Biggest Differences Between Rally And Circuit Racing?
Rally and circuit racing stand as the twin pillars of professional motorsports, but they differ in everything from the vehicles to the terrains and objectives.
Read MoreWhat's The Difference Between Unibody And Monocoque Construction In Cars And Trucks?
While some automakers use the two terms interchangeably, there's a massive difference between a unibody and a true monocoque, both in construction and rarity.
Read MoreIn Some US Cities, You'll Lose Over 100 Hours A Year Sitting In Traffic (That's More Than 2 Full Work-Weeks)
Traffic is a reality in many U.S, cities, with three landing in the top five worst cities in the world for traffic delays, costing us both time and money.
Read MoreCan A Pressure Washer Damage Your Tires?
Pressure washers are handy tools, but many people are unsure whether they can use them on their cars or not. Here's what to know before pressure washing tires.
Read MoreInline Vs. V Engines: Engineering, Packaging, Smoothness, And Other Differences
The differences between V and inline layouts dictate everything from smoothness to sound and even how many cylinders an engine can fit. Here's how they compare.
Read MoreHow The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Actually Affects Gas Prices
The U.S. maintains a store of crude oil in its Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Releasing this oil can affect fuel costs, but it's a double-edged sword. Here's why.
Read MoreCan You Hotwire A Modern Car?
The movies make hotwiring a car seem like a quick and easy process that you can perform on any vehicle. However, here's the truth about hotwiring a modern car.
Read MoreCoolant Filters Do Exist, But Do You Need One?
Coolant filters aren't common on passenger vehicles, but they do exist. Here's how to determine whether you should add one to your car or not.
Read MoreIt's Useful, But Ditching This Accessory Can Make A Big Difference To Fuel Economy
If you want to keep your fuel economy as high as possible, it means reducing drag wherever possible. Here's one accessory that might be holding you back.
Read MoreThis Is What L Means On Your Automatic Transmission
There are all kinds of gear shifters out there, but the classic PRNDL shifter is still common. But what does the final letter stand for, and why is it there?
Read MoreWhat Does That G Mean On Some Manual Shifters?
Ever seen a stick-shift car with a "G" on its shifter knob and wondered what it's doing there? You aren't alone, but we're here to clear all that up.
Read MoreThese States Build The Most Vehicles
The United States is still a major auto manufacturing hub. These are the states that produce the most vehicles, and some of them may surprise you.
Read MoreHere's What Affects Turbo Reliability The Most
Turbochargers almost never fail due to manufacturing defects. Instead, poor driving habits and maintenance account for the majority of turbo issues.
Read MoreHow To Tell You Have Bad Gas In Your Tank
The symptoms of bad gas are often confused with those of mechanical issues, but it's worth ruling out gross gas first of all. The question is, how do you do it?
Read MoreThere Can Be Some Terrifying Stuff In Your Car's Air Filters
Dirt and debris are just the start of what you can find replacing your air filter. Find out what parts retailers and owners unearthed during this routine task.
Read MoreWhy Shriners Drive Those Little Cars
Those ridiculously small cars and fez hats are signature ways that Shriners stand out and attract attention at parades, but it's all for a noble cause.
Read MoreThe Differences Between Trailer Tires And Regular Passenger Car Tires
While they might look similar headed down the freeway, trailer tires and passenger tires are built differently to serve different purposes.
Read MoreThese Semi-Trucks Rely On Design As Much As Driving Style To Cut Diesel Consumption
As diesel prices soar, truckers are more conscious than ever about improving fuel consumption. But design plays a critical role as well — here's why.
Read MoreIs There A Difference Between Big Truck Engine Coolant And Car Engine Coolant?
The engines used in passenger cars and large trucks have many differences. Here's what separates heavy-duty diesel coolant from light-duty car coolant.
Read MoreWhy Do Diesel Engines Need A Crankcase Breather?
Crankcase ventilation or breather systems are necessary components for all modern vehicles. However, they're especially important for diesels, and this is why.
Read MoreThe Main Differences Between Motorcycle And Car Engines
They're both internal combustion engines designed to move a vehicle, but what are the differences between the engines in cars and motorcycles?
Read MoreThe Major Difference Between Semi Truck And Car Tires
Are huge semi trucks simply running oversized versions of normal passenger-car tires, or do the differences between the two run deeper than that?
Read MoreUnderstanding The Differences Between Generic And Manufacturer OBD-II Codes
Car onboard diagnostic systems are very useful, but different brands have diverse error codes. Here's the difference between generic and manufacturer codes.
Read MoreDo All Official U.S. Road Signs Use The Same Font And Design?
America's highway signs are not uniform. A decades-long battle between two fonts has led to differences in signs across states and even along the same routes.
Read MoreRFID, Pay-By-Plate, And Mail Tolls Are Easier Than Cash, But Can Create Big Headaches
Automated tolling systems such as RFID and mail tolls seem like a convenience, but they can come with hidden risks and costs drivers should be aware of.
Read MoreWhy It's Probably A Good Idea To Leave The World's Largest Proven Oil Reserve Alone
Venezuela is home to the world's largest known crude oil reserve. While some want to extract this oil for monetary benefit, here's why it should be left alone.
Read MoreDiagnosing Whether Your Car Needs New Spark Plug Wires Vs. Ignition Coils
Ignition issues can be a real pain to diagnose and could leave you stranded on the side of the road, but identifying the culprit is easier than you think.
Read MoreWhy Reusing Your Oil Filter Can Be A Roll Of The Dice
While you can recycle some car parts, like old body panels or tires with decent tread, you should never reuse an oil filter, and here's why.
Read MoreThese Engines Still Use Freedom Units For Displacement
While liters have become the standard measurement for engines globally, mills like the 392 Hemi still proudly highlight their displacements in cubic inches.
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Jalopnik Investigates (7)
Where Can You Go To Learn To Drive A Stick Shift Car?
With many of the best driver's cars being manuals and dedicated three-pedal driving schools all over the country, gearheads have no excuse not to learn stick.
Read MoreWhy Mercedes' U.S. Diesel Sales In The 80s Went From 4-Out-Of-5 To Footnote
Back in the 1980s, the overwhelming majority of Mercedes-Benzes on U.S. roads were diesels, but now sales have fallen through the floor. So what happened?
Read MoreConsumer Reports' Top Used Cars List Shows Why We Must Choose Older Vehicles Wisely
Consumer Reports' latest list of the best used cars on the market offers some useful insight into what you should look for in a used car.
Read MoreGM's Rare Quadrasteer System For Pickup Trucks Was Innovative (And A Massive Failure)
The Quadrasteer system from GM drew plenty of praise when it debuted, but only lasted a few years. Here's why it never caught on.
Read MoreThese Are The Largest Tires Ever Produced
From monster trucks to monster airplanes, big tires are surprisingly common, but which company can lay claim to manufacturing the world's biggest tires?
Read MoreDoes A Muscle Car Necessarily Have To Be American?
Whether muscle cars have to be American is up for debate, and few seem to have a satisfactory answer, but now you can have your say in our poll.
Read MoreBuc-Ee's Is Changing How You Pay For Gas, And Yes, People Are Mad About It
Buc-ee's is one of the United States' most beloved gas stations, but a recent policy change has made some customers extremely angry. Here's what to know.
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These Are The 9 Largest Harley-Davidson Stores In America
Harley-Davidson is nothing if not American, and few things are more American than a giant showroom. Here are the largest Harley-Davidson dealerships.
Read MoreAdding A Sidecar To Your Harley-Davidson Isn't For The Faint Of Heart
Want to add a sidecar to your Harley-Davidson? it's not as easy as bolting it on and calling it a day. The DIY route takes time, patience, and the right gear.
Read MoreHow To Choose The Right Replacement Battery For Your Old Harley-Davidson
If you have an older Harley-Davidson with a dead battery, you may be wondering how pick the right replacement. Here's how to choose a new Harley battery.
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News (39)
The Subaru Telescope On Mauna Kea Shares Its Name With Your Car For A Reason
What does a research telescope in Hawaii have in common with the dog-friendly car brand? The answer lies in an ancient, globe-spanning myth.
Read MoreThese Are The Five Cheapest Cars The IIHS And Consumer Reports Recommend For Teen Drivers
Prices are high for everything these days -- new and used cars included -- but these five choices are some of the cheapest safe cars that are available today.
Read MoreHow America Fell In Love With V8 Engines
Here's why the V8 remains such a staple of not just American car culture but American life in general, and why gearheads have loved it for over a century.
Read MoreMedical Marijuana Is Off Limits To Truckers And Pilots Despite Trump Administration's Reclassification
Weed is not an FDA-approved drug, thus it is not permitted to show up on drug tests for employees in safety sensitive transportation roles.
Read MorePros And Cons Of Transaxles Vs. Standard Transmissions
What really happens under the hood of your car when you shift gears? These are the main technical differences between transaxles and traditional transmissions.
Read MoreHow Ford's SVO Gave Way To The SVT We Know And Love
The SVO and SVT performance sub-brands led to many of the high-performance Fords we have today, like the Mustang Dark Horse SC and the F-150 Raptor R.
Read MoreThe 5 Worst States For Drivers Underreporting Mileage On Car Insurance Applications
Five of the worst states for underreporting mileage on car insurance applications share common factors tied to geography, demographics, and driving patterns.
Read MoreThe Liberty V12 Aircraft Engine Was Designed In A Hotel Room And Forged Lincoln
Powering the legendary "Liberty Planes," this turbo-supercharged aircraft V12 sparked the founding of Lincoln and helped the Allied forces win World War I.
Read MoreWhat DIY Car Projects Nearly Or Totally Ruined Your Ride?
What DIY projects nearly or totally ruined your ride?
Read More2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 Max Range Fixes A Lot Of The Issues I Originally Had With The Truck
The Sierra EV AT4 may be missing some of the luxury features and trick electronics that come on the Denali, but that doesn't stop it from being a lot better.
Read MoreDo All 4 Of Your Tire Tread Patterns Have To Match?
While mixing different tire treads is sometimes unavoidable, owners need to follow a set of strict rules to stay safe and avoid damaging their car's drivetrain.
Read MoreThe Hot Vee Engine Layout Revolutionized Turbocharging, And This Was The First Carmaker To Use One
Mercedes is often credited with popularizing the hot-vee engine, but it wasn't the first automaker to put it into production — it just had clever marketing.
Read MoreBefore Hemi And Viper-Powered Rams, These Two Pickups Were Modern Muscle Truck Pioneers
Do you know which pickups paved the way for today's muscle trucks? The story goes back to the early '90s, when two specific models kicked off a revolution.
Read MoreMichelin Used To Award Eco-Friendly Green Stars, Now, Some Restaurants Want Them Back
You may know Michelin as a tire company, or associate it with the prestigious restaurant guide and its culinary stars. But have you heard of the Green Star?
Read MoreWe Were Meant To Get A Saab Hot Hatch, Instead They Gave Us A Rebadged Subaru
Collaboration between Subaru and Saab could've led to a great hot-hatch from the Swedish auto manufacturer, but it never really had a fighting chance.
Read More10+ Seat Vehicle Options When A 9-Seat SUV Won't Do
When you need to haul a football team, a cramped minivan simply won't do. Here are five high-capacity vehicles that offer the space you need, and more.
Read MoreCummins Makes An Engine That's Basically A Diesel But Runs On Gas
The gas-powered Cummins engine still has tons of torque, and there are some other potential upsides too, including reduced maintenance intervals.
Read MoreThe Guinness World Record For Quickest Hybrid In 2011 Sounds Laughably Slow Now
Infiniti turned heads when its 2012 M35h set the Guinness quarter-mile hybrid record, but brands like Ferrari and Chevrolet have continued raising the bar.
Read MoreGas Is So Expensive, One Dating App Is Giving It Away To Attract New Members
The company is giving away $500 gas cards as an incentive for singles to sign up, and they aren't the only ones with a free-stuff marketing strategy.
Read MoreToyota Tacoma Vs. Nissan Frontier: Which Truck Offers More At Their Price Point?
The Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier hover right around the same price, but that doesn't mean their features, abilities, and value are identical.
Read MoreThe Soviet ZIL-4104 Boasted A Hand-Built 7.7-Liter V8 Engine For Communist Elites
When communist Soviet leaders needed a luxury car, they turned to American designs, reverse-engineering U.S.-made sedans to create their own elite limousines.
Read MoreRenault Restores Its Record-Breaking 1930s Racing Plane That Executives Forgot Existed
While it's partly a marketing stunt for a new SUV, it's impressive to see one of the industry's oldest automakers acknowledging the breadth of its history.
Read MoreThis Defunct Automaker Did Supercharged Pickup Trucks Almost 40 Years Before Ford
The quest for massive pickup power didn't start yesterday. One automaker took a shot at supercharging long before anyone else, and it's mostly forgotten now
Read MoreWhy Do So Many Automakers Test Cars At The Nürburgring?
The Nürburgring is much more than just a race track. It's a place where automakers push cars to their limits, and there are very good reasons they do it there.
Read MoreHere's How Much A 2021 Nissan Armada Has Depreciated In 5 Years
If you're shopping for a used full-size SUV, the 2021 Nissan Armada might be on your radar. Here's how its five-year depreciation stacks up against rivals.
Read MoreWhat Ugly Car Will You Risk It All To Defend?
Alright, here's your chance. Tell me what ugly car you'll put up your dukes to defend in the comments below, and we'll all have a great time arguing about it.
Read More2026 Ford Bronco: Will It Baby?
If you're hoping to use this post to convince the spouse that a badass off-roading vehicle is just what the doctor ordered for a family car, you're out of luck.
Read MoreWe Really Might Get 'BeamNG' On PS5 Before 'GTA 6'
It's basically the dream game for anyone who derives dopamine from watching IIHS crash test videos on YouTube late at night.
Read MoreThe History Behind The Most Bizarre Single-Wheeled Vehicle Ever Conceived
This fully functional monowheel could reach 30 mph and was deemed more efficient than cars, but several disastrous flaws made it a rolling death cage.
Read MoreThe Indy 500 Was Way Less Wild Than 'More Than 350,000' Racegoers Would Have You Believe
If you're a normal person just looking for a fun weekend with your family, I promise you'll find plenty of that at the next Indy 500.
Read MoreU.S. Attorney's Office Charges 11 People In Massive Multi-Million-Dollar Fake Temporary License Plate Scheme
The alleged criminal plot used to avoid tolls and fines spans several states, with over 100,000 fake temporary license plates being printed in the last decade.
Read MoreA New V8 Dodge Charger Hellcat Is Coming Because Nothing That Popular Ever Truly Dies
Considering how popular the Charger and Challenger Hellcats were in their heyday, the car's return was almost always a foregone conclusion.
Read MoreBlue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Dramatically Explodes During Engine Test Firing
The full extent of the damage is yet to be determined, but the Space Force says it will not delay upcoming flights by other companies on nearby launch pads.
Read MoreWe Both May Hate The Ferrari Luce, But We're Not The Same
Maybe Ferrari doesn't know how to design anything anymore, including a race-winning F1 car.
Read MoreBaby Birds That Made A Sold Ford F-250 Their Home Have Officially Flown The Coop
The employees at Olathe clearly had a great time with their little visitors.
Read MoreMitsubishi's New Nissan-Based Pickup Truck May Be Joined By A New Pajero In The U.S.
If it weren't for the infamous chicken tax, Mitsubishi could probably tweak the Triton to meet U.S. regulations and call it a day.
Read MoreThese Are Our Readers' Favorite Ferrari Designs
Given how everyone's been chattering about Ferrari styling, I thought I would ask our lovely audience to tell me about their favorite Ferrari designs.
Read MoreFerrari CEO Insists There Is 'Strong Interest' In The Luce And People Exist Who Actually 'Want It'
Plus Toyota is giving up on development of its next-generation electric vehicle plans, a years-long strike against Tesla in Sweden is being downsized and more.
Read MoreUnsure With How To Cancel Service, City Officials Are Covering Flock Cameras With Trash Bags Until They Can Be Removed
Without guardrails from states and at the Federal level, the data is becoming a free for all open to almost anyone to use for their own questionable agendas.
Read MoreWhich Non-Car Company Should Design Its Own EV?
It can be any company of your choosing, just so long as it's not involved in the automotive world.
Read MoreCrashed UPS Plane's Flight Crew's Final Words Extracted From A PDF And Made Public
Among the 2,000 pages documents released to coincide with the hearing was a PDF file that contained a spectrogram of this audio.
Read MoreAt $12,000, Is This 1987 Acura Coupe An Absolute Legend?
It's listed at a premium price, but this Acura Legend is in pristine shape, and the mileage is properly low. Is this 1980s coupe worth it?
Read More'Ginger, No!' Nebraska Dog Inside A Truck Shoots Human Driver In Another Car With A Shotgun
Stay safe out there, big dogs.
Read MoreGMC Says Its New, Smaller Hummer X Truck And SUV Concepts Are Purely For Show With No Production Intent... Sure, Jan
GMC says these Hummers "redefine what a mid-size EV can do off-road," and despite being billed as concepts they don't look that far-fetched.
Read MoreForget Becoming An Auto Journalist, The CIA's Job Benefits Sound Way Better
If this is the first time you're learning that automakers don't hand out gold bars on press trips, I'm sorry. At this point, we don't even get thumb drives.
Read More2027 Audi RS5 Puts The Fun In 'Vorsprung Durch Technik'
A 630-hp plug-in-hybrid system and new electromechanical torque-vectoring differential give the redesigned RS5 a lot more character than its predecessor.
Read MoreIndyCars Running Bonkers Powertrains May Sound Awesome, But Making Racing Relevant To The Road Remains Much More Important
Racing is expensive, and winning never hurts, but to continue into the future, every series still has to answer the question of, "What are we even doing here?"
Read MoreMark Zuckerberg Celebrates Over 7,000 Meta Firings By Bringing His Superyacht To Seattle
Zuckerberg's $300 million yacht cost more than a year of employment for every person in the Seattle area that Meta just laid off.
Read MoreI'm Upgrading My Touareg To Something More Modern! What Car Should I Buy?
A semi-retired IT guy from Oregon has a 14-year-old VW Touareg and it's time for an upgrade. He wants another SUV with a budget of up to $50,000.
Read More'My Favorite Place On The Calendar' Porsche's Championship-Leading Driver And Motorsport Director On Why IMSA Racing At Laguna Seca Is So Special
I sat down with Urs Kuratle, head of Porsche's LMDh program, and Laurin Heinrich, one of two JDC-Miller 963 drivers, the only customer car on the GTP grid.
Read MoreCop Tickets Woman For Holding Cell Phone In A Right Hand That Doesn't Exist [Update]
At first, she has a good sense of humor about it. After all, she doesn't have a right hand, the officer must have made a mistake. Now she's going to trial.
Read MoreNASA Unveils Next Generation Of Moon Cars As Plans For A Permanent Lunar Base Take Shape
The return to the Moon isn't just a far-fetched fantasy anymore, but a tangible near future.
Read MoreLamborghini Loving Decision To Kill Lanzador EV Following Ferrari Luce Flop
Plus, Stellantis is turning to Silicon Valley to modernize its vehicle software, Toyota is dealing with yet another month of sliding sales and more.
Read MoreWhat Would Be The Funniest Brand To Sponsor An F1 Team?
Don't go making it too weird — this is a family site, after all — but you can get away with a lot so long as it's actually funny.
Read MoreAt $12,500, Could This 2008 Pontiac Solstice SCCA SSB Light Up Your Life?
According to the seller, it's in near-perfect condition, but is this racing-homage Pontiac the kind of convertible that will gain value over time?
Read MoreEVs Are Now The Most Affordable Used Cars
EV prices have consistently hovered on the low end of used car prices while offering buyers sometimes near luxury-level amenities for little money.
Read MoreWhat's The Difference Between A Cold Air Intake And A Short Ram Intake?
While each has its drawbacks and benefits, the biggest difference between a cold air intake and a short ram intake comes down to where they draw their air from.
Read MoreHere's What Happens When A Hybrid Car's High-Voltage Battery Runs Out Of Power
The high-voltage battery does a lot more than just help the hybrid be more efficient, and if it runs out, it can cause owners a ton of headaches.
Read MoreFerrari Blesses Pope With Free Steering Wheel, Because Even Leo Can't Avoid Automakers And Their Merch
The Pope got an early look at the new Ferrari Luce this week, and he came away from the experience with some circular swag.
Read MoreGucci Joins F1 As Alpine's Title Sponsor, Bringing Us One Step Closer To Cigarettes Also Returning To F1
Not every F1 fan on the internet is going to love seeing the fashion brand that cursed the world with those stupid belts, but you know what? This kicks ass.
Read MoreVolkswagen Drops Its Last Manual Transmission From Jetta GLI For 2027
After the Golf R and the GTI lost their manual transmissions, it was only a matter of time before VW pulled the manual option from the Jetta GLI, too.
Read MoreAmazing Things Are Happening In Corvette C8 Ownership Facebook Groups
The owner points out that it was the 47th 2025 Corvette Z06 built, and it was built on... wait for it... 9/11/24.
Read More'Remove The Prancing Horse' Ex-Ferrari Boss Has Harsh Words For The Ferrari Luce
There are horses all over this thing.
Read MoreMini Cooper Paul Smith Edition Adds Cheerful Designer Touches And Chic Color Schemes For $1,400
Minis already have a distinctive way of weaseling their way into your heart, and the Paul Smith Edition goes even deeper.
Read MoreThese Are The Worst Foods To Eat While Driving
You all came up with plenty of good options, as well as a few of the requisite "I value the cleanliness of my car interior over my relationships" grouching.
Read MoreVolvo Can Keep Selling Cars In The U.S.
Plus Ferrari's reputation takes a hit over the Luce. And we'll also look at yet another set of U.S. trade talks, and a big Toyota recall.
Read MoreNASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Initiates Largest Change In 70 Years, Solicits Bids To Replace Caltech As Its Manager
A booming industry is proving that private enterprise can make serious strides in space, and JPL is looking to find cheaper ways to do what it's always done.
Read MoreWhat's Your Favorite Ferrari Design?
Did you guys know that a new Ferrari got revealed this week?
Read MoreAt $6,750, Is This 1987 Mazda 626 Turbo A Coupe D'état?
Gloriously high-tech in its day, has this Mazda sedan struggled to keep its shine (as well as its clear coat)?
Read More2026 Lexus ES, Whether Hybrid Or EV, Offers Accessible Luxury With Few Drawbacks
The redesigned ES is a comfortable, efficient and massively spacious luxury sedan-ish thing that should appeal to both the ES's preexisting fans and newcomers.
Read MoreSorry, Humanoid Robots, You Can't Fly On Southwest Airlines Anymore
For now, your robots will have to wait outside with the other droids while you try to find a ride to Alderaan.
Read MoreHere's What Happens When Your Engine's Air-Fuel Ratio Is Off
Engines need a perfect ratio of air to fuel for optimal combustion, and too much of either comes with its own set of potentially catastrophic consequences.
Read MoreWhy The LS-Series Is Still Such A Popular Choice For An Engine Swap
The humble LS engine remains the undisputed king of swaps, in case you haven't noticed, but why? Spoiler alert: it's about a lot more than just affordability.
Read More2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC53's Turbocharged Inline-6 Makes It The GLC To Get
With the four-cylinder engine gone, the new GLC53's sonorous six cylinders make a compelling case for themselves.
Read MoreWhy Automakers Mostly Abandoned Suicide Doors After The 1960s
Fitting for the name, suicide doors earned a reputation as horrifically dangerous especially in the era before seat belts.
Read MoreLotus Cut A Hole In The Emira's Roof, In Case You Want That, And There's A More Powerful 420 Sport Model Too
Let no one tell you Lotus has gotten too boring and safe in recent years, because the 420 Sport and its roof hole are anything but.
Read MoreWhat Are The Biggest Differences Between Honda's Passport And Pilot SUVs?
The Honda Passport and Pilot SUVs are similarly priced and based on much the same mechanical underpinnings, so why would you choose one over the other?
Read MoreHow A Pontiac Muscle Car That Didn't Get Made Became Performance Car Of The Year
Pontiac canceled its ill-fated flagship muscle car at the last minute, after one car magazine had already declared it Performance Car of the Year.
Read MoreFerrari Insists New $640,000 Luce EV Is A Serious Car, Not An Elaborate Prank Like You All Assume
The Jony Ive–designed Ferrari Luce has four motors making 1,035 horsepower, a 300-ish-mile range and a fantastic cabin, plus a very controversial exterior.
Read MoreFelix Rosenqvist's Last Lap Onboard Is A Thrill Ride To Indy 500 History
The Swede began the last-lap shootout in third, and his car's onboard camera captured the unfiltered intensity of the frantic rush to the front.
Read MoreTrying To Find Parking In North Korea Is A Chore These Days
Who would've guessed Pyongyang and Detroit had so much in common.
Read MoreFanny Packs Are Race Day Game Changers
Long maligned, the humble fanny pack has its moment at the Indy 500.
Read MoreLucid Buys Back Engineering Explained's Air Due To Excessive Software Glitches
Owner Jason Fenske hit a breaking point after a weekend trip where many features, both software and hardware, malfunctioned or didn't work at all.
Read MoreHas Car Ownership Become So Expensive It's Basically A Luxury Now?
Sure, the price of new cars has hit astronomic levels. But that's far from the only factor making Americans feel they can't afford to own a car.
Read MoreFord's Pickup Production Problems Are Giving GM, Ram An Opportunity To Catch Up
As the F-Series' big anniversary nears, Ford's rivals are biting its heels.
Read MoreHere Are The Best Years For Cars
Even when things were at their worst, there was joy to be found in new car dealerships.
Read MoreThe First Turbocharged Engine To Ever Race At Indy Was A Semi-Truck Engine
What's the strangest car to ever qualify for the Indy 500? With its truck roots and unique engineering, the #28 Cummins Diesel Special is a strong contender.
Read MoreAmericans Are Finally Using Public Transportation And All It Took Were Historic Gas Prices
When gas prices top $4 a gallon (and $6 in California), public transit use starts to rise. It's a boon for financially struggling transportation agencies.
Read MoreWhat Does It Take To Repair A Rusty Car Frame?
While fixing surface rust is usually easy to DIY, structural rust damage to the frame is an entirely different story and requires a special approach.
Read MoreThese States Allow Semi Trucks To Pull Three Trailers
While most semi trucks are limited to one or two trailers, this small handful of states allows truckers to haul up to three trailers at once.
Read MoreThese Are 11 Of The Most Powerful Semi-Truck Engines Ever Built
Hauling heavy cargo requires serious power, and these semi-truck engines deliver.
Read MoreMan Sticks Power Washer Engine In Barbie Power Wheels Car To Keep Gas Budget In Check
Most go-karts are built for speed, but Mali Hightower designed this one to run local errands, so it has enough cargo space to for small grocery runs.
Read MoreHere's How Much A 2021 Tesla Model S Has Depreciated In 5 Years
EVs have notoriously steep depreciation due to factors such as rebates, battery degradation, and aging. But how has Tesla's flagship sedan held up since 2021?
Read MoreFor $3.5 Million, Get A Long Island Auto Enthusiast Haven And Its Massive Car Collection
The home itself is an apartment above the garages with three bedrooms and three baths, but we care more about the 41 cars it comes with.
Read MoreI Shouldn't Have To Scan My Face To Browse Cheap Cars On Facebook Marketplace
Buying a car through some sort of secure platform is one thing, but scrolling through Facebook Marketplace shouldn't require jumping through so many hoops.
Read MoreThese Cars Are The Poster Children For 'Mediocre Is Worse Than Bad', According To Our Readers
Even paleolithic hunter-gatherer societies made art and added unnecessary decorations to otherwise basic tools.
Read MoreWhat's The Worst Food To Eat While Driving?
If you can convince me a meal is edible behind the wheel, I'll consider it a valid entry for today's question of the day.
Read MoreAt $4,500, Is This 1986 Volkswagen GTI A Hot Hatch That Can Still Bring The Heat?
Arguably from the greatest generation of GTI, does this high-mileage example check off all the boxes?
Read MoreThese Are The Only New Diesel-Powered Trucks And SUVs Available In America Right Now
Diesels are becoming increasingly rare, but they're still an important part of some American automaker lineups, and there are plenty of options to choose from.
Read MoreFAA Puts Nearly $1 Billion Toward Replacing Air Traffic Control Towers, But Spends Even More Money On Kids
You might expect the federal government to spend a lot on America's airports. Turns out, it's pushing even more cash toward family-friendly airport upgrades.
Read MoreChoose Your Heavily Depreciated Fighter: $43k AMG GT53 With An Inline-6 Or $69k AMG GT63 With A V8
Is a heavily depreciated AMG GT63 worth paying a premium that would buy a brand-new Honda Civic to get the V8 over the I6?
Read MoreDoes Selling A Car At Dealer Invoice Mean The Salesperson Makes Nothing?
Invoice pricing rarely represents the price the dealer paid for the car due to various incentives and bonuses. Here's what the salesperson gets out of it.
Read MoreWhile NASCAR Euro Ran Michelin, BFGoodrich, Continental And Hoosier Rubber, U.S. Races Stayed Loyal To One Brand
Its heritage deeply embedded in American racing culture, NASCAR's Cup, Xfinity, and Truck series have been relying on this tire brand for almost 30 years.
Read MoreWhy You're Probably Required To Have Liability Auto Insurance But Not Full Coverage
You're most likely required to have a minimum liability insurance policy for your car. However, choosing to invest in more coverage is up to you. Here's why.
Read MoreHere's How Much A 2021 BMW M4 Has Depreciated In 5 Years
The 2021 BMW M4 marks the first model year for the latest G82/G83 generation, and it seems to be keeping its value slightly better than its F82/F83 predecessor.
Read MoreWhat Games Do You Play On Road Trips?
Someone, please, reassure us that the internet hasn't killed all the old road trip games.
Read MoreThe Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Is An Exceptionally Good Midsize Sedan
Even though there's not a more powerful engine option anymore, the Accord is the family sedan I'd spend my money on.
Read More9 Hot Rod Styles Every Gearhead Should Know
What exactly makes a lowboy different from a highboy, and why did T-buckets change hot rod culture? Here's the history every true gearhead needs to know.
Read MoreWhen Did Subaru Switch To CVTs?
Continuously variable transmissions boast fuel economy benefits and smooth acceleration, though not every driver is a fan.
Read MoreChevrolet Considered Turbo-V6 Corvettes During The Late '70s Gas Crisis
In the interest of fuel economy, GM first experimented with a turbocharged V6 Corvette in the late '70s. It went just as well as you might imagine.
Read MoreWhat's The Difference Between A Throttle Body And A Carburetor?
A carburetor and a throttle body both feed air into the engine, but confusingly, a carburetor has its own throttle body. Here's where the two really differ.
Read MoreOwners Say These Are The Biggest Problems With The 2021-2024 Porsche Macan
While they boast impressive reliability ratings and reviews, 2021-2024 Porsche Macans have their fair share of issues potential owners should be aware of.
Read MoreShould The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Be Considered A Muscle Car?
Is the 1957 Chevy Bel Air a true muscle car or just a really fast family ride? We're letting you decide, but first, here are both sides of the argument.
Read MoreWhy Magazine Acceleration Testing Actually Matters
Just drive cars you enjoy and don't worry about the numbers. Until it's time to argue about cars on the internet, that is.
Read More9 Brilliantly Quirky Car Communities Worth Knowing About
Cars have long been central to American culture. The same is true in many other parts of the world, where entire subcultures revolve around customized vehicles.
Read MoreWhat Are The Pros And Cons Of HEPA Cabin Air Filters?
HEPA filters help provide the cleanest cabin air, but they have significant drawbacks over standard air filters that buyers should be aware of.
Read MoreU-Haul Will Now Rent A 29-Foot Peterbilt To Anyone Without A CDL, So Watch Out
The massive new Peterbilt U-Haul truck is now the biggest in their fleet, and its GVWR squeaks in under CDL requirements by just two pounds.
Read MoreWill Car Insurance Cover The Cost Of Frame Damage Repairs?
If your car's frame was damaged in a bad accident, your insurance might cover the repairs, but only if the math adds up. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreIf You Want To Road Trip The World's Longest Highway, You'll Have To Plan For The Darién Gap
The 19,000-mile highway is broken by a 60-mile stretch of nearly impassable jungle and swampland, and bypassing it requires flying or shipping your vehicle.
Read MoreCould NASA's Lithium-Plasma Engine Be The Key To Getting Humans To Mars?
NASA is working on a lithium-plasma electric thruster that uses roughly 90% less fuel than chemical rockets. Can this new technology help us colonize Mars?
Read MoreThe Biggest Difference Between The 426 Hemi And 440 Six Pack Is Daily Livability
Choosing between a Hemi and a 440 Six Pack was the ultimate Mopar dilemma. While the Hemi ruled the track, the Six Pack provided more streetable performance.
Read MoreAirline Travelers In Boston Will Get To Go Through Security 22 Miles From The Airport
Long lines at TSA checkpoints freaking you out? A pilot program for flights at Boston's Logan Airport will find passengers going through security far away.
Read MoreThe 2004 Ram Rumble Bee Was The OG Fast, Flashy, Hemi-Powered Mopar Muscle Truck
Ram revealed a new 1500 Rumble Bee model this week, but it isn't the first go-around for this spicy, muscled-up version of the full-size pickup truck.
Read MoreThe First Car With A Backup Camera Was This 1950s Concept
This American concept car used a surprisingly modern approach to backup cameras, but the system wouldn't appear in production cars for another 35 years.
Read More12,000-Pound Monster Truck Breaks World Speed Record At The Indianapolis Motor Speedway
At 12 feet tall and 12 feet wide, the massive rig needed one of the most powerful engines ever put in a Monster truck to break the speed record.
Read MoreHow To Buy A Used Hybrid Without Getting Burned: Battery Health, Inspection Checklist, And Warning Signs
Hybrids get great mileage, and with the price of gas soaring, it's tempting to look for a used one to save money on the front end. Here's the best way to do it.
Read More'World-Class' At The Petersen Museum Condenses 100 Years Of Mercedes-Benz Into A Greatest Hits Exhibit Featuring Cars You've Definitely Never Seen Before
Even for the most discerning Mercedes fan, there will be at least a couple cars in this 42-vehicle exhibit that surprise and delight.
Read MoreChevrolet Impala, Suzuki Jimny, Volkswagen Karmann Ghia: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online
A wide net was cast, this week, and some real oddities turned up in it.
Read MoreHyundai Just Patented An Electronic Gated Manual Shifter And It Might Be For More Than Fake EV Gears
It looks like an electronic gated manual shifter that can be used both as a manual and as an automatic, and it doesn't seem to be only for EVs.
Read MoreAll The New Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge And Ram Models Promised By 2030, Ranked By How Sick We Think They'll Be
Stellantis is going to bring 11 new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models to the U.S. by 2030, and we have some opinions.
Read MoreA Six-Speed Manual Porsche Cayenne GTS Is For Sale, And I'm Sure This One Definitely Won't Go For A Truly Absurd Amount Of Money
We're still talking about a 2008 model here, so the car itself is essentially two decades old.
Read MoreKyle Busch's Sudden Death At 41 Is A Tragic End To A Legendary Career
Absolutely relentless on the track and unabashedly outspoken out of the car, Busch had more haters than fans at his peak, but his talent was always undeniable.
Read MoreBlind Man Sues Chicago Dealership After Allegedly Signed Documents With Higher Rates And Price Than What He Agreed To
The lawsuit accuses the dealer of changing the terms of the sale without his knowledge, resulting in a purchase price over $10,000 more than advertised.
Read MoreTruck Driver Used Kim Kardashian Underwear Shipment To Smuggle Nearly $9.7 Million Worth Of Cocaine
Officials inspecting a truckload of Kardashian's Skims discovered that underwear wasn't all the driver was hauling. Now he faces 13½ years in prison.
Read MoreThese Are The Wildest Things You Have Witnessed While Driving
There were so many unbelievable stories that I had a hard time picking the ones to highlight in this blog.
Read MoreSafety Concerns Prompt Waymo To Pause Highway Rides Across The U.S. And Atlanta Operations Altogether
Waymo says no more highway rides for its self-driving cars, at least for the moment.
Read MoreWhat's The Best Muscle Car You've Ever Driven?
These American-bred machines have captured the imaginations of millions of car enthusiasts for over half a century.
Read MoreAt $9,988, Is This 2011 Saab 9-4x An Uber-Rare Bargain?
Far less common than its Cadillac cousin, does exclusivity give this GM-based Saab a tempting shine?
Read MoreHere's What The 3-3-3 Road Trip Rule Means
This traveling strategy is a way to turn your driving holiday into a slower-paced and more comfortable experience, with other big upsides, too.
Read MoreHere's What It Took To (Hopefully) Stop The 700-HP V10 Continental's Custom-Built Engine From Blowing Itself Up (Again)
So, what was the fix? A dry sump system, of course!
Read MoreHonda Teases An Even Hotter Civic Type R With HRC Magic
The HRC-ified Type R seems to have both internal and external changes, at least based on the parts of the car that Honda deemed worthy of covering with camo.
Read MoreRudolf Diesel, Inventor Of The Diesel Engine, Mysteriously Vanished In 1913
A ruling attempted to explain why diesel engine inventor Rudolf Diesel vanished and turned up dead, but alternative theories still surround his abrupt demise.
Read MoreManthey-Modified Porsche 911 GT2 RS (The Previous-Gen Car!) Topples C8 Corvette ZR1's Road Atlanta Time
When Porsche breaks out the Manthey kit, you know it's out for blood.
Read MoreLAFD Finds Out Why You Don't See Any Fire Engines In Formula Drift
When responding to a structure fire, the driver swerved to avoid colliding with a vehicle, causing the fire engine to spin and eventually roll onto its side.
Read MorePolice Seize Stolen Corvette After Pursuit, Driver Claims It's His And Steals It Back From Impound Lot
On top of the charges from the initial police pursuit, the driver is now facing charges for breaking into the impound lot and stealing the car a second time.
Read MoreRobin Flips Ford Dealer The Bird By Making Its Nest In A Sold F-250
The brand-new truck is now federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act because a family of robins has decided to move in.
Read MoreMercedes-AMG Shut Down LA's 6th Street Bridge For The Most Outrageous Car Reveal Ever
The electric AMG GT 4-Door Coupe was revealed using burnouts and pyrotechnics on a makeshift Autobahn with the help of Brad Pitt, George Russell, and Blink-182.
Read MoreI Have Ten Grand To Spend On A Stylish Car For A Teen! What Should We Buy?
This week's reader has a new driver looking for an older car with sparkle.
Read MoreRam Says A Maverick Fighter And Sub-$40,000 Dakota Are Coming Along With A Full-Size SUV
Ram's known for its big trucks, but it's a smaller model we're most interested to see on U.S. roads.
Read MoreCybertruck Driver Tried Using Wade Mode In A Lake, Ended Up In Jail
The Cybertruck, took on water, bricked itself, and had to be abandoned. Amongst others, the driver now faces charges for not having valid boat registration.
Read MoreThese Are The Historical Figures You'd Ride Shotgun With
Presidents and musicians were popular choices.
Read MoreStellantis' $70 Billion Turnaround Includes 60 New Models By 2030
Stellantis has big plans for new models, and it's promising they won't all have big price tags attached.
Read MoreWhich Car Is The Poster Child For 'Mediocre Is Worse Than Being Bad'?
Give us ambition or give us disaster, just don't play it safe.
Read MoreBrabus' First Standalone Car Is A 1,000-HP Brute Named Bodo That's An Aston Vanquish Underneath
Has any Brabus ever looked this good?
Read MoreAt $8,900, Is This 1975 Chevy Cosworth Vega A Cause Worth Our Time?
This Chevy Cosworth Vega is rare, and it's had lots of proper maintenance, but is it special enough to fetch $8,900?
Read MoreDriving 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE And GLS Prototypes In The Desert Fulfilled My Childhood Dream
Blasting down roads like the ones in "One Battle After Another" was the cherry on top.
Read MoreIf You Want Better Fuel Economy, You've Got To Give Something Up
There are a number of cheap fuel-economy improvement devices out there, but it turns out only the expensive stuff really makes a difference.
Read MoreIs It Okay To Go Through The Car Wash With A Tonneau Cover On Your Truck?
You've probably thought about going through a carwash with a tonneau cover on your truck, but it's not always a good idea. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreHere Are The 42 Aircraft The Pentagon Has Lost In Iran, According To Congress, Since The Pentagon Won't Say
Obviously, an operation this large was always going to suffer losses. The question becomes whether or not the price is worth the result.
Read MoreWhy Texas Leads The US In Interstate Fatalities (And It's Not Just Bad Drivers)
Texans aren't exactly known for being responsible drivers, but that doesn't fully explain why their roads are so dangerous. Here's the story behind the numbers.
Read MoreBoeing Reportedly Ignored Cracked Part Reports Before The Disastrous UPS Crash That Killed 15
Investigators "found records of 10 previous flaws in the same key parts that help secure engines to wings of other similar planes, and most of them were never reported to the FAA."
Read MoreThe 2026 SUVs With The Most Cargo Space
If you're in the market for a new SUV with a massive amount of interior cargo space, then these models should definitely be on your shortlist.
Read MoreSo You Drive A Gas Guzzler And Need Better MPG. Here's Your Extreme Hypermiling Recipe.
Getting better fuel economy out of your inefficient ride may be possible with some changes to equipment, but driving habits could have an even bigger effect.
Read MoreThis Chevy Muscle Car Lost Its Owner A Million Dollars
A Chevrolet muscle car was sold for over $1.2 million at auction. But a combination of factors forced its owner to sell the car for a massive loss.
Read MoreFormer Volvo Director Sues Company Over Sexist 'Boy's Club' Culture
Lizzi's lawyers outlined some of the events she encountered while with Volvo.
Read MoreSUV Explosion Rocks Wall Street, No One Hurt Including Stock Market
Drivers should take comfort in the fact that vehicle fires have been on the decline.
Read MoreHellcat-Powered 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Is The Right Truck At The Wrong Time
The new Rumble Bee comes in regular 395-hp Hemi guise, as a 392 with a 470-hp engine, or as an SRT with a massive 777 horses.
Read MoreFlock License Plate Readers Drive Small Town Into A State Of Emergency
Troy has 26 cameras across the city, but neither the citizens of Troy nor the city council were consulted about the money required to fund the cameras.
Read MoreWhy Automakers Turned Real Continental Kit Spare Tires Into An Unsatisfying Hump
The Lincoln Continental's spare tire looked elegant sitting at the back of the car. So classy that echoes of it stayed on the Continental long after their time.
Read MoreSpaceX Comes Up With Yet Another New Business Model, Privatized Space Traffic Control
Starlink has been in a closed beta of this system with other operators, and now, it's opening up to any other operator who wants it, for free. Well, "free."
Read MoreJeep And Land Rover Could Become Cousins As Stellantis And JLR Partner Up For U.S. Market Cars
All I know is that if the two brands build cars together, the reliability and recall headlines will write themselves.
Read More8 Years Ago, Automakers Were Forced To Equip Backup Cameras - What Might Come Next?
As of May 2018, all new cars sold in the U.S. must be equipped with rearview cameras. What safety regulations could come next, and how would they work?
Read MoreThese Are The Cars That Scream 'I Peaked In High School'
Ill-advised horsepower, poorly-maintained luxury, and a little help from their parents' purse.
Read MoreTesla Is Gearing Up For Autonomy Tests In China
Plus, the consumer effects of tariffs Stellantis' plans to build Chinese EVs in France, and Hyundai's latest recall.
Read MoreWhat's The Wildest Thing You've Witnessed While Driving?
Maybe you saw freeway traffic come to a stop to let a family of baby ducks cross the road, or maybe you saw someone make a heroic save after losing control.
Read More2027 Volvo EX60 Is An Electric Diamond In The Rough
Volvo is hoping for a reversal of fortunes by making a splash in the competitive luxury EV crossover market with its new EX60, but it's not a flawless machine.
Read MoreAt $8,950, Is This 1992 BMW 318i Convertible A Good Deal Because E30s Rule?
There are some cosmetic issues, but the mileage is relatively low and a 5-speed manual could contribute to the appeal. Is this 318i Convertible worth the cost?
Read More2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV Is A 1,153-HP Showcase Of What Electric Performance Cars Can Do
The new-generation AMG GT 4-Door has axial-flux motors, 600 kW charging, a huge level of customization for driving dynamics, and a whole lot more.
Read MoreThe New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe's Synthesized V8 Sounds Might Be The Best EV 'Engine' Noises Yet
The AMGFORCE sounds are loud and complex enough that, at least in the small room we experienced it in, you could feel the sound.
Read MoreNBC Reporter Pulls Teen Driver From Wrecked Car Just Before It Bursts Into Flames
"The car exploded into 100 pieces. Not fire immediately, but pieces everywhere. And I thought, if that person survived, they need help fast."
Read MoreYes, E15 Affects Gas Mileage, But Here's A Reality Check
Ethanol is a worse store of energy than fossil-based fuel, holding about one third less energy than pure gasoline, so your car won't be as efficient.
Read MoreAre Toyota And Lexus Parts Interchangeable?
With Toyota owning Lexus, many assume the two brands’ parts are universally interchangeable, but the their mechanical compatibility is slightly more nuanced.
Read MoreThese Are The Long-Gone Car Features You Wish Automakers Still Had Today
Some of you said buttons, yes, but that wasn't the only answer.
Read MoreWhy These 454 Big Block Corvettes Are Worth Ridiculous Money
Chevy's 454 big-block V-8 powered some of the brand's most iconic classic muscle cars, but this specific Corvette 454 trim stands out as the most valuable.
Read MoreOcean-To-Ocean Rail Route Used By Hyundai Could Make Panama Canal Shipping Obsolete
Using rail to send vehicles across Mexico could be faster than using the Panama Canal, and according to some sources, it could be cheaper, too.
Read MoreApp That Might Allow Users To Bypass Emissions Controls Used As Justification For Federal Privacy Overreach
The DOJ has subpoenaed tech giants Apple and Google in an attempt to get user information on a device that could be used to defeat emissions controls.
Read MoreThe BMW Vision K18 Is A Honda Rune On Creatine
If BMW wants to add some serious swagger to their lineup, this performance-focused, aluminum-faired tourer with a 1.8-liter inline six will do the job.
Read MoreMore States Are Pushing For Speed Limiting Devices To Be Fitted In Frequent Offenders' Cars
The devices would be similar to ignition interlock devices that require drivers to prove they aren't under the influence before they operate their vehicle.
Read MoreFord Takes The Bronco Upmarket By Teaming Up With Bougie Outdoor Brand Filson
If there's one thing Ford's Bronco was missing, it was a fancier (and probably more expensive) trim.
Read MoreU.S.-Israel War Costs U.S. Drivers An Extra $40,000,000,000 In Gas So Far
It's probably best to accept that gas won't be getting cheaper any time soon, we're in this for the long haul.
Read MoreThese Cars Deserve Better Names
People like to complain about the current state of the automotive industry, but we had some true duds in the past.
Read MoreLawmakers Want EV Owners To Pay A Nonsensical $130 Yearly Fee For Road Repairs Since They Skirt The Gas Tax
The math just ain't mathing.
Read MoreIf You Could Ride Shotgun With Any Historical Figure, Who Would It Be And Why?
You are on a nice ride with a historical figure. Who do you choose?
Read More12 Of The Largest Engines Ever Built
When you think of a large engine, you probably think of a heavy-duty truck V8. But the engines that actually power our world are bigger than your house.
Read MoreAt $7,500, Is This 1995 Jaguar XJS Class Without The Cost?
It looks to be in decent condition, but would the high mileage and electrical gremlins scare you away from this Jaguar XJS?
Read MoreHere's What That Ticking Lifter Might Be Telling You
Ticking noises from a car's engine are rarely welcome, but if your lifters are clicking away in the background, it's worth fixing it sooner, rather than later.
Read MoreHow Saab's APC Opened The Floodgates For Stupendous Turbo Power
Saab's APC cleverly solved the knock that plagued turbo engines in the '80s overnight, allowing for higher compression and more reliable turbo power.
Read MoreSomeone You Know Is Going To The Races This Weekend
One in every 615 North American residents will be in one of these three crowds.
Read MoreWhat's Included In The C8 Corvette's Z51 Package?
The Z51 package -- exclusive to the Stingray trim -- refines the Corvette into a track-ready vehicle by optimizing power, suspension, grip, and more.
Read MoreA Modern Production Car Is About To Debut Without A Hydraulic Braking System For The First Time
Brembo has not yet announced exactly which "leading global vehicle manufacturer" will be the first to use Sensify brakes, but they're already in production.
Read MoreVolvo CEO Says 'Generational Shift' Could Bring On The Return Of Wagons
SUVs currently dominate the vehicle market in the United States, but wagons could make a triumphant return if Volvo has anything to say about it.
Read MoreToyota Tacoma Vs Chevy Colorado: Which 2021 Midsized Pickup Depreciated Faster?
The Toyota Tacoma's reputation for reliability has historically translated into great resale values, but is the 2021 Colorado the better deal now?
Read MoreGas Mileage Drops The Faster You Go, But Here's Where Your MPG Really Nose Dives
By the looks of it, gas prices aren't dropping anytime soon. This begs the question: how much fuel are you actually burning just to save a little time?
Read MoreYou Don't Necessarily Need To Buy Or Install A Complicated, Expensive Home Charger To Drive An EV
Misconceptions about how and where you can charge your EV may be causing you to miss out on the benefits of owning and driving an electric vehicle.
Read MoreJalopnik Readers Have Driven Some Really Weird Things, These Are Our Favorites
There's a certain level of joy that can be added to your life by doing weird things from time to time.
Read MoreThis Could Be The Worst Honda Engine Ever Built
One turbocharged Honda engine is associated with quality mileage and responsiveness, but some drivers have also noted issues with its long-term reliability.
Read MoreVolvo EX60 Starts At $59,795 But BMW's iX3 Might Be A Better Deal
I really do think it's a sweet-looking ride, and — depending on how it drives — a worthy competitor to the likes of the iX3 and GLC EV.
Read MoreWhat Car Screams 'I Peaked In High School'?
Never mind lunchroom cliques, it's the student parking lot we're curious about.
Read MoreThese Are Your Favorite Flagship Vehicles
The official definition of a "flagship" seems to be "you'll know it when you see (or drive) it."
Read MoreSedans Poised To Make A Comeback Thanks To Gas Prices, Young People And 'SUV Fatigue'
What was cool, was uncool, and may now be cool again.
Read MoreAirbag Thefts Are On The Rise, Because Apparently They're Really Easy To Steal
Massive recalls started a domino effect that led to a huge demand for airbags, and not enough supply. So now, theft of the hot commodity is on the rise.
Read More2027 Nissan Z Nismo Pairs Perfectly With A Manual Transmission, Almost Like It Should've Had One From The Beginning
The few who decide the manual-equipped 2027 Nissan Z Nismo is the sports car for them will probably be incredibly happy with their purchase.
Read MoreAt $2,000, Could This 1988 Eagle Medallion Go Either Way?
For a car that wore so many badges, it's still a rare sight on the road.
Read More2027 BMW M3 CS Handschalter Goes RWD And Gets A Manual Only For America
This new limited-run model is 42 pounds lighter than a base manual M3, and it has unique tuning for its chassis, engine, steering and six-speed transmission.
Read MoreMeet The Bizzarrini Kjara, The Diesel Sports Car That Never Was
Designed by the same artist behind the Ferrari 250 GTO, the Bizzarrini Kjara is one of the wildest hybrid sports cars the car world missed out on.
Read MoreIs The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Reliable? This Is What Consumer Reports Says
The Hyundai Tucson is a practical and fuel-efficient SUV, and Consumer Reports named it one of the best SUVs you can buy in 2025. But how reliable is it?
Read MoreWhy Cab-Over Semi-Trucks Have Nearly Disappeared In America
Cab-over-engine trucks are a rare sight in the U.S. these days, though they are still popular in Australia and Europe. Why did they fall out of favor Stateside?
Read MoreOil For Supercars 'To Run Dry In A Month' Thanks To U.S-Israel War With Iran
Without an end to the war in sight, it looks as though big-dollar vehicles may see another surcharge on oil changes and maintenance.
Read MoreHere's How Much A 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Has Depreciated In 5 Years
The 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio had a steeper price than many of its midsize sports sedan rivals, but how does its value hold up today?
Read MoreWhat The Hell Could Subaru's ACX STI Trademark Be About?
The ACX name isn't actually new-new within Subaru's back catalog.
Read More5 Car Parts You Should Never Buy From A Junkyard
Buying used car parts is a fantastic way to save money, but it's not always worth it. Some components are better left at the junkyard where they belong.
Read MoreWhy Turbos Fail Prematurely (And The Simple Fixes You Shouldn't Ignore)
Turbochargers are generally reliable, but they can fail prematurely on occasion. Here are the reasons why, and how to keep any turbo issues at bay.
Read MoreWhy Honda Made A Formula Car With Its Engine In This Weird Location
Back in the 1990s, Honda was big on formula racing cars, but one was more remarkable than the others, thanks to a very strange engine location.
Read MoreWhat Long-Gone Car Feature Do You Wish Automakers Still Had Today?
I truly miss old analog instrument clusters.
Read MoreThis 2003 Mazda Protege5 Manual Is The Definition Of Cheap, Slow, Practical Fun
Slow car fun (and thirsty).
Read MoreWhy Builders Create Hybrid Turbos (That Have Nothing To Do With Hybrid Powertrains)
A hybrid turbo is a great way to get a lot more power out of your turbo setup without running into OEM compatibility or space issues. Here's what it means.
Read MoreWhy Are Car Dealers Usually Clustered So Close To Each Other?
Car dealerships selling various car brands often cluster together in the same area or even the same building, and the reason why goes beyond convenience.
Read MoreHow Ford Designed Its Capless Fuel Filler To Reduce Gasoline Theft
Capless fuel fillers are becoming increasingly common, thanks partly to the efforts of Ford. But what has the Blue Oval done to keep thieves away from your gas?
Read MoreHow Much Grander Is The Space Inside Toyota's Grand Highlander?
The Toyota Grand Highlander is 4 inches taller, 2 inches wider, and 6 inches longer than the standard Highlander. Here's what that means for its cabin space.
Read MoreGM's LS7 V8: The Corvette Engine That Defied Small-Block Limits
The LS7's massive displacement and race-bred design completely redefined what a small block could be, and it's still a popular choice among gearheads today.
Read MoreHere's How Hybrid Cars Charge While Driving
Depending on the type of electric motor setup, hybrids use several interesting ways to charge and recover battery power while driving to maximize efficiency.
Read MoreThe Toyota Supra Is A Legend Now, But Began As A Glorified Celica
The Supra had a rough start, but Toyota kept refining its engines until it eventually became the legendary sports car we all know and love today.
Read MoreFlorida Man Had 'No Remorse' After Shooting At Car That Brake Checked Him
Several shots were fired, putting holes in the windshield of the victim's car, as well as through the back seat where a child booster seat was located.
Read MoreWhy Are 1989 Corvette ZR-1s Worth So Much More Than Other C4 ZR-1s?
1989 Chevy Corvette ZR-1s command prices over five times those of other C4 ZR-1 model years, and it's not just because they are extremely rare.
Read MoreMy 2024 Fiat 500e Is So Good At Fixing Itself, I Don't Even Need A Mechanic
A reliable car is one that starts every time you ask it to, goes into gear without any issues, and drives until you stop; my 500e's got you covered.
Read MoreWhat Are The Differences Between GMC's Denali And AT4 Trims?
Denali and AT4 represent two opposite ends of GMC's portfolio of trims, and knowing the differences between the two is crucial for every potential GMC owner.
Read MoreFrench Cops Warn Drivers Drunk Deer Are Dangerous On The Road. Sober Deer Still OK
Police are warning drivers in French wine country to keep a look out for that roadway menace, drunk deer.
Read MoreDo Dealerships Have To Offer Loaner Cars When Yours Is In For Service?
Heading to the dealership for some maintenance? Good, but you might want to check their specific rules on loaner cars before you assume you're getting one.
Read MoreWhy Leather Is Still The Ideal Material For Motorcycle Jackets
Not all motorcycle gear is created equal, with the material determining its level of protection and durability. And yes, leather absolutely still beats textile.
Read MorePennDOT Screwed Up Thousands Of Road Tests And Is Making Drivers Retake It
PennDOT says the affected motorists will have to swap their licenses for learner's permits should they be unable to retest, which is a big setback.
Read MoreCan You Make Sea Foam Motor Treatment At Home?
Sea Foam Motor Treatment can be helpful for getting rid of residue, and it's fairly cheap. But what if you could brew your own for even less cost?
Read MoreWhat Is The Weirdest Thing You've Ever Driven?
If you've never dragged a completely smashed car on a chain behind a 50-year-old tractor, you haven't lived.
Read MoreCompany Combines Lidar And Cameras Into One Unit To Tackle Self-Driving Car's Biggest Problems
The new sensors can capture images and lidar distance data at the same time in the same hardware, eliminating the need for separate systems.
Read MoreWhy Pouring Concrete In Your Engine Block Makes Unexpected Sense (Just Aim Right)
As ridiculous as it may sound, pouring concrete into the engine is common practice with proven benefits for certain applications, as long as you do it right.
Read MoreFlorida Man And Sheriff's Deputy Shoos An Alligator Off Busy Highway Like It's Just A Tuesday
Perhaps it's just that unspoken bond of bros, but as the Florida man politely asked the gator to get to the sidewalk, that's exactly what the gator did.
Read MoreThat Kursed Kars4Kids Commercial Is Banned In California Not Because It Sucks But Because It Lies
The Kars4Kids commercial is now banned from California airwaves, not because it sucks eggs, but because it's been ruled extremely misleading by a CA court.
Read MoreToyota MR2 Spyder, Studebaker Champion, Subaru Domingo: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online
This week, we're taking a look at the cars in and around Oregon — an eclectic mix, I have to say.
Read MoreThe 12 Most Powerful Porsches To Ever Leave The Factory
Porsche has been pushing for higher horsepower numbers in recent years. Some models are even reaching above 1,000 horsepower from the factory.
Read MoreSalvage Yard Finds Nine Pounds Of Meth Stashed Inside A Junk Car's Door
The car had been on the lot for a year when a customer removed a door panel to discover the first bag of meth, followed by several more inside the other door.
Read MoreThe Rivian R2 Configurator Is Live But You'll Have To Wait For Purple
You can customize an R2 to your heart's content, visualizing different exterior colors, wheel choices, interior colors and more.
Read MoreTrucks Are Just Driving The Oil Across The Arabian Desert To Avoid The Straight Of Hormuz
Even if it hurts profits, funding a desert caravan at least keeps these companies from going under.
Read MoreLotus Is Replacing Its Toyota And AMG Engines With A Horse
Hopefully, it sounds good, too, because you don't want your Lotus to sound... hoarse. OK, I'll stop.
Read MoreVision BMW Alpina Previews The Future Of The Brand (And Surely The Next-Gen 8 Series Coupe)
Revealed at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, this huge coupe shows how the Alpina brand will evolve under BMW's stewardship.
Read MoreAmerica250-Themed Jeep Wrangler Launches With WWII-Themed Marvel Comic Book That's Guaranteed To Confuse 99% Of Buyers
Aren't we all completely burned out on superhero movies?
Read MoreEndless Stream Of Empty Waymos Terrorizing Suburban Atlanta Neighborhood
Like a flock of confused pigeons, dozens of empty robotaxis keep returning to a random Atlanta neighborhood.
Read MoreEnd Of An Era: Last Tesla Model S And X Roll Off The Production Line
Now they've gone away for good, and there's been no indication of Tesla working on successors to either vehicle.
Read MoreThese Are The Race Tracks Our Readers Most Want To Drive
Driving on a fantastic public road is great, but there's nothing like getting to really push a car on track.
Read MoreAI And EVs Drive The Detroit 3 To Reduce Their Workforce By 20,000 Salaried Jobs
It's a bad time to be a human worker.
Read MoreWhat Car Deserves A Better Name?
I feel like we tend to underestimate how important a car's name is.
Read MoreAt $13,975, Would You Drive Over All The Things In This 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Overlander?
With some hefty cosmetic issues, a few unfinished modifications, and hard-earned wear and tear, is this Porsche Cayenne Turbo with the asking price?
Read MoreKITT Gets Speeding Ticket In NYC While On Display In Illinois Museum
With accuracy like this, it's no wonder that over 40 percent of NYC speed camera tickets get thrown out.
Read MoreDealerships Are Mostly A Scam, But You Already Knew That
These hoops are designed to cost you money, and if you don't know what you're looking for, you'll get completely and totally screwed.
Read MoreChrysler Showed Dealers A Sub-$30,000 Compact Resurrecting The Pronto Name From Great '90s Plymouth Concepts
Plymouth brought out a Pronto hatchback concept in 1997 and a revival car in the sub-$30k range might be exactly what Stellantis needs right now.
Read MoreI Have A Second Kid Coming Soon And My Sports Car Is Too Small! What Should I Buy?
A dad twice over needs a car that can handle two car seats and be fast. With a budget up to $50,000, what car should he buy?
Read MoreVolkswagen Doesn't Really Seem To Care About The ID Buzz's Return Even Though There's A New Camper Trim
The ID Buzz is returning from its hiatus for 2027 with some mild updates and changes to trim levels, but there wasn't much fanfare for the occasion.
Read MoreStunt On Everyone At The Indy 500 Next Weekend By Rolling Up In Two-Time Winner Arie Luyendyk's Hot Rod Rambler
This would make a great summertime daily driver, and you can tell everyone you're driving the same car a two-time Indy 500 winner once owned.
Read MoreEven The Nearly Perfect 2024 Fiat 500e Has Flaws, Downsides, And Even The Occasional Con
I did my best to make it hurt, and much to everyone's disappointment, it just hasn't been the high-drama disaster I was secretly hoping for.
Read MoreEverything An Indy 500 First-Timer Needs To Know, According To Our Readers
I learned a long time ago you miss the most important stuff if you just wander into an event with no real plan or idea of what you're getting yourself into.
Read MoreHonda CEO Tries To Distract From $5.7 Billion Annual Loss With Promise Of 15 New Hybrids And By Dropping 2040 Combustion-Free Goal
Plus Volkswagen and an Israeli defense company get one step closer to an Iron Dome production deal, and more.
Read MoreWhat's Your Favorite Flagship Vehicle?
Let us know in the comments which flagship takes the cake in your unique mind!
Read More"His Airness" Michael Jordan's 1993 ZR-1 Is Going To The Corvette Museum
Like Jordan, the ZR-1 was a show of force in 1993, with Chevrolet proving that it could still build performance cars that beat the entire world.
Read MoreRepo Man Had 'Six Hours To Find 20 Pilots' While Seizing Jet Aircraft From Bankrupt Spirit Airlines
Repossessing a jet isn't quite as straightforward as a car, it turns out.
Read MoreThe U.S. Release Of Over 7 Million Barrels Of Reserve Oil Won't Change The Price At The Pump
Yes, the US has dipped into its fuel reserves, but there's still plenty of oil in the tank(s). Just none of it is allocated to help Americans.
Read MoreThe Best Way To Prevent Drunk Driving Is To Use Confiscated Corvettes To Promote Awareness Says Long Island Police
The C8 in question has just around 3,000 miles on its odometer, so the repeat DWI offender must have only taken it out on special occasions.
Read MoreJaguar's Name For Its Electric Four-Door GT Isn't Exactly Inspiring
The Type 01 is still under wraps, but Jag says it'll be revealed fully later this year, and I can't wait, despite the fact that it's got a trash, boring name.
Read MoreCongresswoman Accuses 10-Year-Old Of Being Indoctrinated By Propaganda After He Sends Her A Letter About The Benefits Of EVs For A Class Assignment
Even if you're an anti-EV weenie like Foxx an impassioned letter like this from a 10-year-old surely deserves some sort of kindhearted response, right?
Read MoreV8-Powered Mercedes-AMG CLE Mythos Will Have An Awesomely Extreme Aero Package
Mercedes will apparently only be making 30 of the CLE Mythos coupes.
Read MoreKatherine Legge Will Become The First Woman In History To Run Indy 500 And Coca-Cola 600 In The Same Day
She should have plenty of time to catch a helicopter from Indy to an airport, hop a flight, and get another helicopter into Charlotte for the big NASCAR run.
Read MoreThese Are The Automotive Projects You Dream To Complete
Honorable mention goes to the twin-turbo V6 Volkswagen Cabrio, a car I desperately want to see someone attempt to make.
Read MoreNissan Finally Wants To Grow
Plus Stellantis' plans to make new partnerships, high gas prices pushing ever more buyers into EVs, and Volkswagen's bosses wanting more cash.
Read MoreWhat Race Track Do You Most Want To Drive?
For the purpose of this exercise, let's go with tracks you've never driven, though it's alright if you've been a passenger before.
Read MoreAt $2,500, Could This 1993 Dodge Get You In The Spirit?
What's your take on this Spirit at that $2,500 price point? Does that seem like a bargain for a lightly needy and quirky old car?
Read MoreHere's How Your Suspension Choice Can Affect Your SUV's Fuel Economy
Your SUV's suspension, ride height, and accompanying tires can significantly affect its fuel economy. Here's what to avoid to get the best mpg.
Read MoreMeet The Colorful Automotive Nomads Of The American Southwest
There's a large community of nomads in the Arizona desert, and the reasons for taking up temporary residency are as varied as the people themselves.
Read MoreHow Long Do Lawn Mower Engines Typically Last?
Ever wonder why your neighbor's ancient lawn mower is refusing to die? Here's why some lawn mower engines quit early while others can outlast your car.
Read MoreWhat Does Porting An Intake Manifold Do For Engine Performance?
Porting an intake manifold is a simple and underrated mod that directly improves engine airflow and power, and it's relatively easy to do yourself.
Read More2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Is An Incremental Improvement Upon An Already Brilliant Car
The S-Class is more comfortable, more technologically advanced, more imposing and more customizable than ever before, and it remains an excellent performer.
Read MoreIf You Want To Know What It Takes To Get Off Your Butt And Win A Rally, Watch Gravel Co
As long as you have some good friends, a bit of gumption, and a whole lot of desire, you too might go fast on dirt.
Read MoreWill Trump Suspend The Federal Gas Tax? Will The Sun Rise In The West? Are Any Of Us Forgiven?
The federal gas tax only adds $0.183 to the cost of gasoline and $0.243 to a gallon of diesel.
Read MoreThe Saab Story Finally Ends As It Auctions Off The Last Of Its Cars
RIP Saab, at least as a car company. It apparently lives on in producing military ware and weaponry. What an ending.
Read MoreTesla Robotaxi Wait Times Are Longer Than The Rides Themselves
At least there won't be someone in there with you. Oh, wait, would you look at that. There's a safety monitor in the passenger seat. Never mind.
Read MoreForget About High Gas Prices With These 4 Cheap EV Lease Deals In May
With gas prices still on the rise and reaching record highs, EV ownership is more appealing than ever, but only if you can find an EV at the right price.
Read MoreAside From The Delivery Driver Allegedly Trying To Run You Over For Not Tipping, How Was The Pizza?
This may just go down as one of the most expensive Domino's orders in history, at least on the physical and emotional anguish side of things.
Read MoreThere's A Class Action Lawsuit Against Subaru Over Batteries That Drain Even After Being Replaced
Subaru granted an extended warranty of the DCM, including its removal or replacement in cars diagnosed with this problem.
Read MoreThis WWII Plane Is Flying Again After Being Found Under 268 Feet Of Greenland Ice
Glacier Girl flies again.
Read More1,000-HP Lotus V8 Hybrid Supercar Is Coming In 2028, Who Wants To Bet It'll Be Named Esprit?
The new supercar looks to take inspiration from the awesome Theory 1 concept that was revealed in 2024.
Read MoreDrivers Call Cops After Being Fooled By A Sticker On The Back Of A Semi-Truck Trailer
Police got multiple calls from concerned citizens about a man "standing in the back of a semi trailer for a long period of time."
Read MoreThe Coolest Hyundai In History Is This 300-Horsepower All-Wheel Drive Tiburon Rally Monster
Ready for your local Rallycross event, or maybe even a few modifications away from competing again, this Tiburon ProRally car is up for sale on BaT.
Read MoreThese Are The Slowest Cars You've Ever Owned
The only things they all had in common were that they were all in running order and never reached 100 miles per hour.
Read MoreMazda Follows The Crowd, Gives Up On EVs In Favor Of Hybrids
Plus Waymo is recalling thousands of vehicles for driving into flooded roads, GM is cutting hundreds of IT jobs and Stellantis is being sued, and more.
Read MoreWhat Does A First-Timer Need To Know About The Indy 500?
I certainly need your help, and I bet there will be plenty of other first-timers looking for tips and tricks that will help them enjoy the race, too.
Read MoreAt $12,000, Is This 1993 Ford F-150 Long Bed A Deal You Wouldn't Sleep On?
A rare example of the babied work truck.
Read MoreThis 7-Series Flagship From The '80s Was The Second Turbo Road Car BMW Ever Produced
BMW's second turbocharged road car was a luxury flagship that broke all the rules, with the German automaker using creative engineering to outclass rivals.
Read MoreThe 5 Golden Rules For Buying A Used EV
EVs have notoriously steep depreciation rates for a good reason. These five rules will help you avoid the biggest pitfalls when buying one used.
Read MoreBMW Brings All Of Its Art Cars To One Place For The First Time Ever
The entire collection, titled "BMW Art Cars — 20 Artists, 50 Years of Innovation. Reunited at BMW Welt" will make its appearance this summer in Munich.
Read MoreWhy Consumer Reports Makes The Nissan Frontier's Reliability Reputation So Complicated
The Consumer Reports reliability ratings for the Nissan Frontier are a bit of a rollercoaster ride. Here's why the model's dependability fluctuates so much.
Read MorePay Attention To These 5 Things If You Want Your Car's AC Compressor To Last The Summer
These are the biggest signs your car's AC compressor is failing, and addressing them promptly will save you a ton of headaches and pricey repairs down the line.
Read More2027 Audi Q9's Interior Previews The Flagship Family Hauler The Brand Desperately Needs
Audi's new three-row SUV looks and feels as premium as its competition does — and it ought to, because there's work to be done to make up for missed time.
Read MoreThese Are The Car-Related Tattoos You Want To Get
I still think the best answer is at the crossover point between the worlds of art, automobiles, and tattoos.
Read MoreVin Diesel Says Four 'Fast And Furious' TV Shows Are Coming, No Matter What The Studio Says
There seems to be almost nothing on Earth that Vin Diesel loves more than the Fast Saga.
Read MorePorsche Is Laying Off More Than 500 People And Cutting Its E-Bike Business
With all three subsidiaries dropped being electric car-adjacent, it doesn't take a genius to gather that weak EV demand is part of Porsche's financial pain.
Read MoreYou Probably Don't Want The 2026 BYD Seagull Even If You Ignore The Chinese EV Stigma
The refreshed Seagull also reportedly makes 74 hp and 100 lb-ft, which is probably more than enough for city driving, but on American highways, good luck.
Read MoreFrontier Customer Service Faults Passenger For Not Taking Bags With Her During Emergency Evacuation After Plane Strikes Pedestrian On Runway
If you've been told this once, you've been told it 100 times: when you're evacuating a plane in an emergency situation, leave all carry-on items behind.
Read MoreUltra-Cheap BYD Seagull's Optional LIDAR Feature Challenges Western Automakers To Step Up Their Game Once Again
In a lot of ways, it would be a perfect first car for a teen. Just not in the U.S.
Read MoreWatch As Shawn Langdon Makes The Fastest Drag Racing Run Ever
Despite FOX's claim that IndyCar is the "fastest seat in sports" the title truly belongs to the land rockets running in the NHRA.
Read MoreHome Depot And Lowe's Are Scanning Your License Plates: Here's Why
It's all about ICE activity on Home Depot property.
Read MoreKia Wants To Build A Sports Sedan For The 'Gamer Generation,' Whatever The Hell That Means
The only thing holding Kia back, right now, is a very clear lack of demand from the market.
Read MoreMotorcycle Hangs Out After Crash Launches It On To Street Sign
Authorities then had to figure out how to remove the motorcycle from the light pole, which was a whole thing.
Read MoreWhat Are The Main Differences Between GM's LS2 And LS3 Engines?
The GM LS2 and LS3 are both small-block V8s that featured in the base C6 Corvette, but several crucial internal differences give one of them a performance edge.
Read MoreThis Is What Our Readers Would Drive If The World Ran Out Of Gas
I'm shocked more people didn't say horse.
Read MoreEven EV-Loving China Is Feeling The Iran War Gas Pinch
Plus, GM's penalties for selling customer data, Europe's approach to the EV transition, and the first Chinese cars to make it to Canada.
Read MoreI'm Driving The New Audi RS5 And The Polestar 5 This Week, What Do You Want To Know About Them?
These two cars aren't exactly competitors, but they're both sedans with a lot of horsepower and technology, plus they both have the number 5 in their names.
Read MoreWhat Automotive Project Would Be Your Dream To Complete?
Bonus points if your pick is a project or mod I've truly never heard of — I always love finding new corners of the automotive world.
Read MoreAt $11,995, Is This Low-Mileage 2000 BMW 740i Sport A Stately Steal?
From the 7 Series generation famously favored by Bond (at least, until he crashed it through a window).
Read MoreHere's How Much A 2021 Nissan Sentra Has Depreciated In 5 Years
The Nissan Sentra is one of the cheapest sedans on sale today, but how will it depreciate, and what will a five-year-old example cost you now?
Read MoreScience Shows Breaking In New Tires Isn't Just An Urban Legend
When you drive on a new pair of tires, they might not feel as good as your old, worn-out pair. But it's worth breaking them in for a few hundred miles.
Read MoreFor Better Or Worse, The Tiptronic Transmission Was Revolutionary
Porsche's Tiptronic-branded transmissions have been in use for more than 25 years, but what made them so revolutionary when they were introduced?
Read MoreTexas Homeowners Sue SpaceX For Damage From Rocket Launches
SpaceX likely will quietly settle it for non-trivial (though not mind-blowing) sum and then just keep on doing what it's doing: going fast and breaking stuff.
Read MoreThe Evel Knievel Experience Is Opening In Las Vegas
Now anyone will be able to take a VR ride and experience Knievel's wild jumps for themselves.
Read MoreCan You Mod Your Muscle Car To Perform Like A Sports Car When The Roads Get Twisty?
Muscle cars are primarily designed for massive power and straight-line fun, but a few key tweaks will completely transform how they behave around corners.
Read MoreHere's What A Wet Kit On A Semi Truck Does
Semi trucks require on a lot of specialized equipment and designs to perform properly. That's a major part of why the wet kit exists on them.
Read MorePorsche Engines That Aren't Flat-Sixes
Porsche's flat-six design might be the most popular from the brand. But it's used a number of other designs in the past, as well as in the present.
Read MoreThis Might Be The Slowest Sustained Engine RPM Ever
These engines took minutes to start up and their unique two-stroke design allowed them to idle by rocking back and forth, completing 0 revolutions per minute.
Read MoreWhat Car Did You Take To The Prom?
Did dad finally tossed you the keys to his "do not touch" garage baby for your big night?
Read MoreFord Patented Tech That Lets Your Parked Car Dodge Getting Hit All On Its Own
The big question is whether autonomous car regulations will eventually allow Ford to let its cars move on their own without a driver on board.
Read More11 New SUVs With Impressive Towing Capacity
Who says you need to choose between a family car and a tow rig? These eleven new SUVs punch well above their weight to offer impressive towing capacity.
Read MoreWhat Are The Differences Between The Ford And GM 10-Speed Automatic Transmissions?
The two gearboxes share the same architecture, but they have crucial differences in the internal components, servicing, and software they use.
Read MoreHere's How To Drive If Your Clutch Pedal Fails
Sometimes, your clutch pedal might face an unavoidable issue. If that happens, you'll need to do some tricky work if you want to avoid towing fees.
Read MoreThese Tires May Have Long Warranties, But Do They Have Long Lifespans, Too?
These are some of the top-rated tires on the market, and each comes with a long-lasting warranty. However, here's how long they actually last in the real world.
Read MoreWhy Doesn't Ford Make Ghia-Badged Cars Anymore?
In the past, Ford's Ghia-badged cars were top-of-the-line. But there's a simple reason as to why the brand abandoned this name by the early 2000s.
Read MoreThe Difference Between H-Beam And I-Beam Connecting Rods
Have you ever wondered why engine builders argue over connecting rod shapes? Here's a closer look at the trade-offs between H-beam and I-beam designs.
Read MoreDo You Need To Take Driver's Ed If You're Over 18?
Driver's ed is just for teens, right? Not necessarily, since some states require first-time adult drivers to complete it before they can get behind the wheel.
Read MoreThe Corvette ZR-2 'Big Doggie' Almost Brought Big Block V8 Power To The 1980s Sports Car Fight
GM engineers once stuffed a massive 454 big-block into a C4 Corvette ZR-2 prototype. Dubbed the 'Big Doggie,' the car sadly never reached the assembly line.
Read MoreVolkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 Just Snatched The FWD Nürburgring Record Back From The Civic Type R
Made to commemorate 50 years of the GTI, the Edition 50 goes beyond just a power bump.
Read MoreThese 11 Cars Would Be Awesome Junkyard Finds For Your Next Project
If you're willing to dive into some junkyard cars even if they aren't working well, a few models could end up being top-tier picks for a personal project.
Read MoreHere's How To Find A Hidden Tracking Device On Your Car
Do you suspect a hidden tracker is on your car? Here's how to spot signs, where to look, and what specific steps to take if you discover you're being followed.
Read MoreDetroit Enthusiasts Are Reviving An Old Service Station To Give DIYers A Place To Wrench
A guy in Detroit bought an abandoned 1920s-era service station to turn it into a rent-by-the-hour shop space for Detroiters to come and get their hands dirty.
Read MoreAre Immobilizers Effective At Preventing Car Thefts?
Even as vehicles gain new security systems, thieves are always figuring out new ways to break into them. So is it even worthwhile to put immobilizers in cars?
Read MoreCan The Hybrid Toyota Corolla's Efficiency Eventually Make Up For Its Higher Cost?
We know hybrids are generally more economical than gas-only cars, but how long would it take the Corolla Hybrid to work out cheaper than the base model?
Read MoreHere's What It Takes To Disable A Car Or Truck With Bullets
You might've seen plenty of movies and TV shows where cars explode when shot at. But it takes a lot more than that for bullets to take them out in real life.
Read MoreThat Next Road Worker You See Might Be Issuing You A Speeding Ticket
ccording to the Federal Highway Administration, work zone crashes killed 899 people in 2023.
Read MoreBefore You Buy A Used 996 Porsche 911, Check If This Has Been Fixed First
The 996 Porsche 911 is a cheap car with some unique styling, but if you aren't checking for a certain issue, it could just be a matter of time before it breaks.
Read MoreSorry New York And Chicago, Connecticut Has A Pizza License Plate Now
This kind of license plate would be grounds for inter-state warfare in a different century.
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Took 7 Months Off To Drive Around The USA Because 'We Live In A Pornhub World,' According To His Wife
Sean Duffy took those seven months to film a reality show called "The Great American Road Trip," because of course he did.
Read MoreThink V10 Engines Are Unreliable? These Models Say Otherwise
Some V10 engines have extremely complex designs to handle their issues with balance. Despite that complexity, a few V10s are known for their reliability.
Read MoreMitsubishi Delica, Toyota HiAce, Jeep XJ Cherokee: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online
Today we have a special "Oops! All off-roaders!" edition of Dopest Cars. Welcome to the great outdoors. Time to get out of the driver's seat and touch grass
Read MoreUber Wants To Turn Its Drivers' Cars Into AI-Training Data Gatherers
Has a job ever forced you to train your replacement? That's the situation some Uber drivers may find themselves in.
Read MoreA Different Kind Of 'Drone Strike': A Passenger Airliner Reported Hitting A Consumer UAV
Moral of the story: keep your drones under 400 feet, kids. You really, really don't want to hit an airplane filled with people.
Read MoreTesla Recalls RWD Cybertruck For Wheels That Could Fall Off, Inadvertently Revealing It Only Sold 173 Of Them
The rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck was only sold from last April to September.
Read MoreThese Are Your Airport Rituals
Delays, surcharges, and rising ticket prices mean "the friendly skies" aren't feeling so friendly. Here's how you make the best of the airport experience.
Read MoreToyota Plans For $4.3 Billion In Iran War Costs
Turns out, war - like gas these days - is expensive. Who knew?
Read More2026 Bentley Continental GT S Is A $300,000 Sweet Spot
Bentley just loves giving people options, so why not give them one more?
Read MoreWhat's The Slowest Car You've Ever Owned?
Please share your fondest memories and, if applicable, why that car is no longer in your garage.
Read MoreGas Prices Aren't Coming Down To Pre-War Levels Anytime Soon
The dwindling global supply of gas is thanks to the bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz, but opening up the strait won't immediately solve the gas problem.
Read MoreAt $21,000, Would You Hate To Fall In Love With This 1978 Ford Mustang II Cobra II?
A shortage of respect (and horsepower) has meant few Mustangs of this generation were given TLC. Is this too much to pay for a pampered pony?
Read MoreMan Checked Out Henry Ford Biographies From Library 64 Years Ago And They Were Just Returned
These books are now so old that you won't be seeing them back in circulation.
Read MoreJames Webb Space Telescope Brings Details Of Nearby 'Super-Earth' Into Focus
This one telescope is enabling us to deduce not just the chemical and mineral compositions of distant worlds, but their terrain and features as well.
Read MoreI Need A Modestly Priced Ride To Survive Minneapolis Winters! What Should I Buy?
Alex wants an small, automatic car that will make winter commutes in the big city more bearable. With a budget of up to $10,000, what car should he buy?
Read More2027 Lexus TZ Three-Row Electric SUV Will Make LFA V10 Noises To Entertain The Whole Family
This is Lexus' version of the Toyota Highlander and Subaru Getaway EVs, and it has a more unique design than either.
Read MoreAirport Left With No Commercial Flights After Spirit Airlines Collapse
Despite Spirit's demise, there will always be travelers looking for the most affordable flights possible.
Read MoreThis Is The Most Unbelievable Behavior You've Seen While Flying
The "friendly skies" aren't always so charming.
Read MoreEdmunds' Dodge Charger EV Lost $50,000 In Value In A Year
The problem was muscle cars buyers don't really want to drive EVs, and truthfully, most people who want to drive EVs don't want to buy a Dodge product.
Read MoreCanada May Cap Low-Tariff Imports Of Chinese Cars
Plus, China is ditching diesel. the economy is hitting U.S. car sales, and the latest on U.S. tariff talks with Europe
Read MoreIf The World Ran Out Of Gas, What Would You Drive?
For today's question, let's go a bit more Mad Max with it.
Read MoreIndyCar Removes America 250 T-Shirt After Backlash, But The Remaining Ones Aren't Great
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Read MoreAt $2,700, Is This 1995 Olds Cutlass Supreme A Cut Above?
It's like a time capsule to a less complicated era.
Read MoreManthey Racing Kit Takes The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT To New Extremes
A wild aero package, chassis mods and more power make the Manthey Kit-equipped Taycan 12 seconds faster around the Nürburgring, beating every production EV.
Read MoreTRD Vs. GR: What's The Difference Between Toyota's Racing Divisions?
Toyota now has two performance divisions: Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and Gazoo Racing (GR). Here's how to easily differentiate between the two.
Read MoreTrash Bag Filled With 363 Hot Wheels Cars Found On The Side Of The Road
Trash Bag Filled With 363 Hot Wheels Cars Found On The Side Of The Road
Read MoreThis Classic Plymouth Isn't Known As The 'Holy Grail' Of Muscle Cars For Nothing
Muscle cars have always been desirable, but classic muscle is commanding crazy money today. And few cars are selling for as much as this muscle-car legend.
Read More10 Used Crossovers With Surprisingly Large Cargo Capacities
Finding a used crossover with enough room for all your gear doesn't have to be difficult. These 10 models offer impressive cargo space and solid value.
Read MoreThis SUV's Reputation As Longest-Lasting Isn't Just Hearsay
Studies rank this popular SUV as the world's longest-lasting vehicle on the roads today, and with almost 40% of examples exceeding the 250,000-mile mark.
Read MoreBillionaire Ted Turner Once Budgeted His Cash By Daily Driving A Toyota Cressida
Turner traded in his Cadillac for a Toyota Corolla in 1973, following the oil embargo, and he seemingly never looked back.
Read MoreNissan's Roll-Up Tailgate For Pickup Trucks Is As Clever As It Is Confusing
The trend of weirdly complicated truck tailgate designs continues, and Nissan wants in on the action.
Read More2027 BMW iX3 Will Launch In U.S. With 434-Mile Range For $62,850
The SUV will first launch in dual-motor iX3 50 xDrive guise, which has 463 horsepower and 476 pound-feet of torque.
Read More2026 Aston Martin DB12 S Turns Up The Volume
On a perfect day driving on the perfect road, the DB12 S feels special, and that's why you want a car like this.
Read MoreLittle Tikes Cozy Coupe Goes Woke With Pretend EV Charger
The Cozy E-Charging station has a battery-powered button-activated charging noise function, glow-in-the-dark decals, and a "plug."
Read MoreThese Are Your Favorite Cars Named After Places
Where would car companies be, without maps to borrow names from?
Read MoreArtemis Astronauts Explain Why Nutella Tastes Different In Space (And So Does Everything Else)
It's a brave new world for spread science.
Read MoreAmtrak Ads Are Going Full Luxury Car
It certainly felt like a car ad, but for the public passenger experience.
Read MoreWhat's Your Airport Ritual?
Do you pride yourself on getting to the gate seconds before it closes, or is anything less than eight hours too narrow a buffer?
Read MoreAt $13,998, Will This 2006 Audi A8L W12 Quattro Prove A Rare Bargain?
Does this subtle Audi's surfeit of cylinders add to, or outweigh, your fear of cheap old German cars?
Read MoreWith 12,000 Flights Canceled In May Already, We've Got Bad News About Your Summer Vacation
"This is something that is coming — it's a slow-motion car crash and we're just kinda sleepwalking through it."
Read MoreWeight Is The Enemy In Rob Dahm's Single-Rotor Turbocharged Miata
Can a single rotor Miata exist without shaking itself apart? Can a single rotor Miata be even more fun to drive than its piston-driven siblings?
Read MoreHow The Rokon Two-Wheel Drive Motorcycle Works
Rokon markets its two-wheel-drive, all-terrain bikes as the ultimate off-road motorcycles, but how does the rugged all-wheel-drive tech actually work?
Read MoreWhy Choosing Aluminum Or Cast-Iron Duramax Heads Isn't As Simple As Lightweight Vs. Rugged
GM's famously durable 6.6-liter Duramax diesel V-8 comes from the factory with aluminum cylinder heads, but for some owners, cast-iron is the better option.
Read MoreA Fuel Shortage 'As Big As In The 1970s' May Be Coming, Says Chevron CEO
Buckle up, folks, it's about to get bumpy.
Read MoreHantavirus Outbreak On Luxury Antarctic Cruise Kills 3, Strands Nearly 150 Without Aid
A 70-year-old Dutch man died on the Hondius on April 11. Things would quickly escalate into a public health matter.
Read MoreAlmost 90% Of GM's Next-Gen Super Cruise Code Is AI-Generated
Barra says next-gen Super Cruise will be deployed "on both ICE vehicles and EVs and scale across multiple brands and price points."
Read MoreBusted Bronx Auto Part Theft Ring Operated 'Like A Race Car Pit Crew In The Dead Of Night'
Police say the ring sold $1.2 million of parts, while the cost of stolen property and vehicle damage was closer to $2 million.
Read MoreGo Silently Into That Good Night With The 2027 Cadillac Lyriq Hearse
And they will be riding in style on 20-inch aluminum alloys that are exclusive to the hearse.
Read MoreDonald Trump Killed Spirit Airlines With High Fuel Prices, But Says Biden And Obama Are To Blame
An airline collapsing, stranding passengers and leaving thousands of people unemployed, isn't popular with anyone.
Read MoreThese Are The Famously Unreliable Cars You Would Magically Make Reliable
Having magical powers or getting three wishes from some sort of fairy godparent would be sick as hell.
Read MoreTrump Makes Good On Promise To Hike Tariffs On European Cars To 25%
Tariffs are up, gas prices are up, and we won't ask about the state of your blood pressure.
Read MoreWhat's The Most Unbelievable Behavior You've Seen While Flying?
Time may not exist in the airport bar, but bad behavior is a round-the-clock indulgence.
Read More8 Celebrities Who Love Motorcycles With A Passion
You've probably seen plenty of celebrities with a passion for cars, but what about motorcycles? As it turns out, a few recognizable names love them.
Read MoreAt $12,000, Is This 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible A Very Special K?
What do you think? Is this excellent example of a K Car worth that $12,000 asking as it sits? Or does that price have you thinking this is no "Le-Bargain?"
Read MoreDiesel Dragsters Might Be Quicker Than You Realize
Diesel doesn't necessarily have the best - or sportiest - reputation, but in the world of drag racing, diesel-powered racers are getting ever more competitive.
Read MoreLingenfelter Once Transformed A Suburban Into A 9.9-Liter V8 Super SUV At GMC's Behest
Even though it weighed over 6,000 pounds, the Lingenfelter version of the Suburban 2500 was likely to embarrass a Porsche 911 Carrera from the same era.
Read MoreThe World's Longest Bicycle Is A Complex Centipede Of Metal And Chain
This bike is big and bulky, yet the drive system shows some rather clever engineering.
Read MoreHow Advertising Made You Think Chrysler's Rich Corinthian Leather Was Special
The marketing campaign behind the Corinthian leather inside Chrysler vehicles was a massive hit, that affected pop culture for years to come.
Read MoreWhich Car Was The First To Have A 6-Speed Transmission?
The six-speed manual got its start in racing before being brought to public streets, and the first car that had it is probably not as old as you think.
Read MoreFord's Maverick Isn't Eligible For Consumer Reports' Best Cars Made In America List: Here's The Pickup They Picked
The Ford Maverick is popular, not least in Consumer Reports' rankings, but what's the pickup pick if you're only looking at made-in-U.S.A. trucks?
Read MoreThese Companies Could And Should Build A Miata Competitor
If you come for the king, you'd better not miss.
Read MoreFAA Will Begin Making Space Rockets Pay Tolls
One can only hope that he will build a giant toll barrier in the sky, at which the rocket will have to stop and deposit some change before heading to the stars.
Read MoreAustralians Are Making Their Own Diesel Because Australia Isn't Dangerous Enough Already
If you've seen any "Mad Max" movie, you know the measures Australians will take to keep their engines running.
Read MoreF1 Is Back: Kimi Antonelli Continues Teenage Tear To World Title In Miami
Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, his third consecutive race victory.
Read MoreTesla Made Nearly $600 Million Selling Products To Elon Musk's Other Companies In 2025
Musk's companies have long been intertwined through financial investments, business agreements and even shared personnel.
Read MoreUnited Jet Hits Truck On Turnpike After Newark Landing Gets Very Weird Indeed
"A Boeing 767 tried to land on top of my truck" is probably going to be a new one for the insurance company.
Read More2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade Edition Adds A Dash Of Visual Excitement To An Otherwise Utilitarian Car
The hybrid Camry is still a smart, affordable, and sensible choice after all these years on top, and there are no signs of that changing any time soon.
Read MoreBezos Is Ditching His Record-Breaking Mega Yacht Because It's Just Too Big
Trying to find another mega-wealthy person who wants a second-hand ship you can't even park in the best party spots in truly a top .01% problem.
Read MoreThese Are The Weirdest Things Our Readers Keep In Their Cars
Some people's definition of what counts as a "necessity" may not necessarily match everyone else's. Or anyone else's.
Read MoreElon Musk's $158 Billion 2025 Tesla Compensation Is As Real As The Roadster
Plus Trump says he's raising tariffs on European-built cars to 25%, Volkswagen believes EV profits will lag behind their ICE counterparts until 2030 and more.
Read MoreGas Skyrockets Nearly A Dollar A Gallon In Just A Week In Michigan
BP's refinery in Whiting, Indiana experienced heavy flaring that led to a power outage and shut down of one of its processing units.
Read MoreAt $14,900, Would You Call It A Wrap On This 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8?
The color isn't subtle, but then neither is the Hemi.
Read MoreHonda's 'The Cog' Commercial Is Legendary, Here's Why It Was Accused Of Plagiarism
"The Cog" ad is so brilliant, it won a Golden Lion at Cannes in 2003 and received a sequel in 2016. But it also almost landed Honda in serious legal trouble.
Read MoreConsumer Reports' Customer Ratings Say This Car Brand Is Unexpectedly Comfortable
One automaker topped Consumer Reports' rankings for comfort and satisfaction, despite finishing last in the reliability category. How is that possible?
Read MoreWe're Launching So Much Stuff At The Moon That We're Littering It With Space Junk Now
The upper stage of a rocket used to launch a lunar lander mission now heading towards the moon, and it's going to crash there at 5,400 miles per hour.
Read MoreWelcome To The Wild West, Where Texas Loses Nearly A Billion Dollars Of Oil A Year To Thieves
in the remote, unmanned fields of the Permian Basin, plotting, planning, and running off with oil is well, super easy.
Read MoreCan An Active Fuel Management (AFM) Disabler Cause Engine Damage?
If your car has Active Fuel Management, you've probably already considered disabling it. But are AFM disablers even safe and do they actually save your engine?
Read MoreHere's How Much A 2021 Mercedes G-Wagen Has Depreciated In 5 Years
A new G-Wagen starts at $150,000, so it's out of reach for most buyers. Here is what depreciation and real-world market pricing say about buying a used model.
Read MoreHere Are All 28 Cars Available In The U.S. Right Now For Less Than $30,000
Which automakers are still interested in selling you a car for less than 30 bands? It's a lot fewer than you would think.
Read MoreHow To Camp In Your Car Like A Pro
There are quite a few things you might overlook before heading on a camping trip in your car. Without preparation, you won't have any good food or comfort.
Read MoreWhen Talking About Corvettes, Is It Stingray Or Sting Ray?
The Corvette Stingray name is famous around the world, but should you spell it Stingray or Sting Ray? Or should it be something else entirely?
Read MoreThis Striped Road Design Helps India Slow Traffic And Protect Wildlife
Trying to keep from harming local wildlife can be a difficult ordeal. That's why India came up with a solution that guides both drivers and animals.
Read MoreHere's What Can Happen When You Use Starting Fluid In A Diesel Engine
Use starter fluid on anything with a glow plug and you're looking at detonation city.
Read MoreThe Snitch Data Modern Cars Could Collect In An Accident
You're probably aware that your car is spying on you, but modern cars collect even more data than you think, thanks to something called Event Data Recorders.
Read MoreWhy Harley-Davidson Used Four Camshafts For Pushrod V-Twins
Pushrod V-Twins had a very unique design that involved the use of four camshafts connected by meshed gears. The reason for this was more than experimentation.
Read MoreHow To Register A Kit Car With The Least Amount Of Hassle
Building a kit car may be difficult, but registering it is even harder, especially in states like California and Virginia. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreWhat Is Title Washing And How To Spot It
Title washing is one of the biggest scams that used car buyers can encounter, but there are several easy-to-spot red flags to help you avoid it.
Read MorePedestrian Deaths Have Dropped For A Depressing Reason
Yes, there were more people out and about walking, but reckless behaviors in vehicles also went up.
Read MoreThese Are The 10 Quickest Factory-Stock Porsches Ever Tested
Porsche has made some legendary cars over the years, but what are the quickest Porsches to ever leave the factory floor? We used independent data to find out.
Read MoreWhy This Funny Car Driver Is Excited About The Aftermath Of His Engine Explosion
Normally, an explosion like this would destroy a funny car body, preventing it from being used again, but this car's design kept it intact.
Read MoreDriving With A Bent Rim Is A Bad Idea: Here's How To Decide When To Repair Vs Replace
Bent rims can cause plenty of trouble on the road, and driving on one isn't a smart move. But will you need to replace it entirely or just get it fixed?
Read MoreWhich Manufacturer Do You Think Could Build The Most Convincing Miata Competitor?
The car market definitely needs another affordable sports car, and that will always be true.
Read MoreIt Took A Decade To Find Enough Real Parts For This Home-Built F1 Car
He wanted a real one that he could show the world, and also take to the track.
Read MoreDriving Without A Catalytic Converter Is Possible, But Is It Worth The Risk?
Catalytic converters are a vital part of your car, but just how vital are they? Can you spend a few miles without having one present at all?
Read MoreIn 2000 Consumer Reports Said This Was The Best Car It Tested, Now They're Dirt Cheap
Back in 2000, you would have paid $50,000 for this Consumer Reports favorite. Today, you can get it for around $5,000 — just make sure you check it for rust.
Read MoreMeta Will Harvest Sunlight With Satellites To Keep Its AI Data Centers On Earth Going At Night
Meta has partnered with Overview Energy, with the claim that 1 GW of energy could be sent to existing solar farms on earth by 2030, even when it's dark out.
Read MoreEven The Rock's 'Fast & Furious' Fame Can't Get Him Out Of A Too-Dark Tinted Window Ticket
Did I just write this entire post specifically so I could reference an incredibly old wrestling video? Hell yeah, I did. Happy Friday.
Read MoreWhy SUVs Aren't Necessarily Safer Than Sedans In A Crash
The robust construction of SUVs can make them look like exceptional safety-oriented machines, but in a crash, they aren't exactly amazing in that regard.
Read MoreNew Cars In The USA Cost Nearly Twice As Much As They Do In China
Without the influence of tariffs, some Chinese cars could be capable of undercutting the market and restoring options under $20,000 for American car buyers.
Read MoreUnderwater Drone Explorer Discovers Camaro Z28 At Bottom Of Maine Lake
Investigators were able to put together a partial VIN for the car, but they haven't tracked down the owner or figured out how it ended up in the lake.
Read MoreStellantis Is Profitable Again Because There Really Is No Replacement For Displacement
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Read More2026 Aston Martin Vantage S Will Make You Feel Alive
This new version of the Vantage only gets small tweaks here and there, but they add up to create a sports car that's an absolute delight to drive.
Read MoreWaymo's Confusion Around Emergency Vehicles Is Only Getting Worse: First Responders
While cities wait for Waymo's actions or federal regulators to help first responders respond to life and death situations, they, along with states, are acting.
Read MoreBMW Please Give Us More Good Interior Color Schemes Like China's Long-Wheelbase iX3
Here's hoping the U.S.-spec iX3 will be offered with this Chinese interior design, and better yet, here's hoping BMW will keep introducing more punchy colors.
Read MoreCadillac Announces 26-Unit, Manual-Only CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series With 685 Horsepower
This special edition has extra power and a lot of F1 logos inside and out. Too bad it only comes in black.
Read MoreThese Automakers Should Build New Supercars, According To Our Readers
When money is (usually) no object, and the goal is to create something that looks outrageous and performs even better, the results are typically fantastic.
Read MoreFord In Talks With Trump Administration About Getting Into The War Business
Big bangs and even bigger gas prices.
Read MoreWhat Famously Unreliable Car Would You Magically Make Reliable?
There are so many fabulous cars out there that just aren't worth the trouble they bring with them because of their disgusting unreliability.
Read MoreAt $5,500, Is This 1987 Porsche 924 S A Stealthy Steal?
With the engine from the 944, could this Porsche 924 S be a surprisingly powerful yet inexpensive way into Porsche ownership?
Read MoreIs It More Efficient To Drive Your Truck With The Tailgate Open?
With gas and diesel prices rocketing, will lowering your truck's tailgate really help you save a few dollars at the pumps? Or is it going to make things worse?
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At $5,995, Is This Buick-Powered 1979 Chevy Chevette A Sleeper That Could Keep You Up?
Does that price make you want to tell the seller to take this car and Chevette?
Read MoreAt $21,900, Is This Supercharged 2010 Chevy Camaro SS A Pony Of A Different Color?
It's in need of some serious paintwork, but this supercharged Camaro SS has big power. Is it worth the trade-off?
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This Super Rare License Plate Is Worth More Than The Average New Car
Only four of these American license plates are believed to exist, each of them likely worth more than the average $49,191 Americans pay for a new car today.
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Gas stations have come a long way. The first one ever built used a hilariously simple and crude method to fill cars with gas, and it's a total nostalgia trip.
Read MoreA 1931 Cummins Diesel Finished The Indy 500 On Just $1.40 Of Furnace Oil
Cummins' Duesenberg diesel race car made history at the 1931 Indy 500, completing the 500-mile race without refueling and using just $1.40 worth of furnace oil.
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This Airline Has Only 15 Planes, And Is Cutting Out An Entire Day From Its Flight Schedule
If you have a tiny fleet of jets and the price of fueling them goes through the roof, what do you do? One airline is responding by killing a day of flights.
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Over a third of the TSA agents at Atlanta's airport walked out during the agency's 2026 shutdown. Now city officials are thinking about a radical solution.
Read MoreAirplane Ashtrays Still Exist Because People Have A Hard Time Following Rules
Smoking has been banned on commercial flights since 2000, so why do brand new airplanes still come with ashtrays installed in the bathroom?
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This Ukyo Katayama Foot Cam Shows How F1 Drivers Wrangled Transmissions Before Paddles
Live telemetry inside Formula 1 cars might be publicly available today, but a pedal cam let outsiders go a layer deeper and see the approach behind the inputs.
Read MorePaul Newman Raced At Le Mans Only Once — And Came In Second In His Porsche 935
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This Is The Massive Barge NASA Uses To Transport Space Rockets
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10 Of The Most Tuner-Friendly Cars For Optimizing Performance
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What Are The Biggest Differences Between Subaru's Crosstrek And Forester Hybrids?
The Subaru Forester Hybrid and Crosstrek Hybrid are both attractive offerings. However, while they share some similarities, they also have several differences.
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This Is How Much A 2021 Range Rover Has Depreciated So Far
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The Pros And Cons Of Using USB Thumb Drives For Your In-Car Music Library
USB flash drives offer surprising advantages over streaming for listening to music in your car, but the tradeoffs may not be worth it for some drivers.
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Here's How A Decade Of Toyota Depreciation Compares To Other Auto Brands
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Australia's Longest Road Trains Dwarf American Semi Trucks (But They'd Never Work In The US)
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Why Off-Road Trucks Need Skid Plates (Despite Some Myths You've Heard)
Some people may have misconceptions about skid plates. Today, we'll debunk those myths and explain why these parts are essential for off-roaders.
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Think your commute is bad? The freight-heavy congestion in these cities will leave you with less to grumble about when it comes to your own time in traffic.
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Michelin's pickup truck bed mats, as well as its floor mats and tailgate protectors, are produced by a company in a surprising country — and not using rubber.
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These 5 Lawnmower Checks Will Ensure Your Little Engine Can Cut It This Summer
It's that time of year again, and your grass needs cutting, but how should you make sure your gas-powered lawnmower is ready and raring to go?
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Different bolts require different treatment, and it's easy to get confused, but getting your adhesive and lubricant mixed up could be a costly mistake.
Read MoreFour Sub-$1,000 Methods For Boosting Most Engines' Horsepower, Ranked By Easiness
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Different gaskets face different conditions, and some are better suited for 3D-printed replacement than others.
Read MoreHow Diesel Fuel And Jet Fuel Are Surprisingly Similar
While there are several types of jet fuel, Jet A1 is the most common used fuel in commercial aviation around the world.
Read MoreWhy The NHTSA Outlaws Replaceable-Bulb LED Headlights, But Can't Stop You From Installing Them
Enforcement of laws around modified vehicles is a state issue, not a federal one, and states often have bigger fish to fry than some headlights.
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