In the patent, the car's 12-volt battery is connected to the drive system, and is used to move the car a short but safe distance away from the burning battery.
Read MoreFor some reason, the parents in question were also big fans of pretty much any idea that could force dangerous drivers to behave less recklessly.
Read MoreThinking about camping with an SUV? Our seven tips cover the space, gear, weather, water, safety, laws, and tent setup details that can make or break a trip.
Read MoreIf you remember getting it for a hearty deal that floored your friends when you mentioned what you paid for it, it's share-worthy.
Read MoreFour-pots have quietly become the standard for gas-powered cars, and many of the longest and most spacious new SUVs now offer these economical power mills.
Read MoreNo matter where you stand on EVs, it's hard to argue with the facts: they can deliver supercar-level acceleration, with some getting to 60 in under 3.5 seconds.
Read MoreWhen the gavel drops, this will likely be one of the most expensive 996 sales in history, but the next owner should take it out and put some miles on it.
Read MoreThe "Fast & Furious" film franchise has a ton of cool and memorable cars. However, there are also some rad vehicles that you might not have noticed, like these.
Read MoreCop cars have had reds and blues for a long time, but before those colors and flashing lights were ubiquitous, there was a different way to get pulled over.
Read MoreThe question "how can I have a fast fun cars without all the icky feelings of killing a human being?" continues to haunt the roads until this day.
Read MoreMaking it to 300,000 miles on the odometer is certainly doable, but won't happen on its own. It takes more than a tough engine and routine oil changes.
Read MoreMost SUVs are built to carry five or more people, but these six unusual models break that rule for reasons ranging from luxury to performance.
Read MoreSwapping a lithium-ion battery in place of a lead-acid one may seem like a great idea, but it can spell disaster for your alternator. Here's why.
Read MoreIt is, of course, horrible when vandals take down Flock cameras, which merely seek to track you wherever you go. But when that happens, who pays to replace it?
Read MoreThompson was a racing legend, and his legacy is burnished by the hundreds of speed records he established in 1968 at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Read MoreGround clearance in an off-road SUV is like a good jump shot in basketball - it's super helpful but you're still going to need to practice the fundamentals.
Read MoreYou don't want any components failing in the middle of a helicopter ride, but this one should be of particular concern anytime you're airborne.
Read MoreFines can go as high as $3,900.
Read MoreToday we're revisiting some legendary muscle trucks and looking at their modern market values. Spoiler: one of these trucks can be had for under $20,000.
Read MoreLikely the only Aston ever painted in Antique Bronze Mica, this DB7 might look bland, but the V12 and the manual transmission mean it won't be boring to drive.
Read MoreA snowball effect is how we got to this current dumb place, in which we're banning things that don't exist.
Read MoreLaw enforcement's use of Flock cameras is already concerning, but what if bad actors gain access to them? Here's how easy it actually is to hack a Flock camera.
Read MorePorsche is no stranger to building mind-boggling performance machines. While those cars have traditionally run on gas, these are the fastest Porsche EVs.
Read MoreMercedes-AMG has a reputation for building high-performance sports cars, but its performance prowess has been used in other, stranger places, too.
Read MoreWith a top speed of 178 mph, the Honda CBR1000XX is still one of the fastest bikes around, but other manufacturers wouldn't let its record stand.
Read MoreWith the rising cost of fuel, it's particularly tough to be a car enthusiast right now. Are you changing your driving habits to save a bit of money?
Read MoreWhat range you can realistically expect from an electric motorcycle in 2026? Here's a look at some real production models and their official factory ranges.
Read MoreMore than just an homage to the movie 'Cars', the promotional video references a culture established by 'The Fast and the Furious'.
Read MoreWhen you're thinking about hypercars, practicality may not be the first thing that springs to mind. But these five have it, along with their high performance.
Read MoreChevrolet's latest batch of production V8s will be built without an engine oil dipstick, but General Motors' bosses claim it's no problem at all.
Read MoreIt turns out, transforming the Corvette into America's favorite sports car is just a small chapter in Zora Arkus-Duntov's ridiculously fascinating life story.
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