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  • A 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack smoking its tires
    0

    Driving Style Isn't The Only Thing Draining Your EV's Battery

    As you might expect, aggressive driving can affect how much charge your EV holds. But there's more you'll need to keep track of to maximize its range.

    By Charles Krome 28 min ago Read More
  • Mazda MX-5 in Zinc Green
    24

    Mazda Will Finally Sell You A Green ND Miata, But It's Barely Green

    The MX-5 is supposed to be a fun car, why doesn't it come in any fun colors?

    By Brad Brownell 2 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up of a Cobra V8 engine.
    3

    How 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.

    By Marko Mikulic 19 hours ago Read More
  • Saab 9-2X introduction
    8

    We 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.

    By Brad Brownell 1 day ago Read More
  • A Citroën PLR Michelin tire test vehicle in a museum exhibit
    4

    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.

    By Erik Sherman 2 days ago Read More
  • Cummins B6.7 Octane gas motor
    19

    Cummins 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.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • Pegaso Z-102
    14

    Spain'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.

    By Brad Brownell 2 days ago Read More
  • ZIL 41045 limousine in black.
    23

    The 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.

    By Nico DeMattia 2 days ago Read More
  • John Purves driving the Dynasphere monowheel
    1

    The 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.

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 days ago Read More
  • A red Ferrari Luce is a black studio
    31

    We 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.

    By Ryan Erik King 3 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a red Hummer X Pickup driving through a tunnel
    32

    GMC 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.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago Read More
  • A front three quarters shot of a Statement Grey Mini Cooper S Four-Door hard top parked in front of a Paul Smith store
    17

    Mini 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.

    By Logan K. Carter 5 days ago Read More
  • a white rolls-royce with coach doors parked in a pink liminal space
    22

    Why 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.

    By Erin Marquis 6 days ago Read More
  • 2027 Ferrari Luce EV front 3/4
    168

    Ferrari 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.

    By Collin Woodard 6 days ago Read More
  • Side view of a red 1932 Ford Roadster hot rod parked outside.
    25

    9 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.

    By Michael Sullivan 8 days ago Read More
  • 1936 540K Cabriolet by Erdmann & Rossi at the Petersen Automotive Museum
    11

    '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.

    By Daniel Golson 10 days ago Read More
  • Blink-182 at the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door reveal
    47

    Mercedes-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.

    By Daniel Golson 11 days ago Read More
  • Photo of a red 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4-door
    35

    Jeep 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.

    By Kiran Menon 11 days ago Read More
  • A dark grey Chevrolet Suburban and a sage green Tahoe Z71 parked side-by-side on a dirt clearing with a massive snow-capped mountain and pine forest in the background.
    7

    The 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.

    By Ivo Gievski 12 days ago Read More
  • Donut Media hypermiling Mustang
    26

    So 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.

    By Brad Brownell 12 days ago Read More
  • The front 3/4ths view of a bright yellow Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT parked on the Chelsea Proving Grounds racetrack with the word
    55

    Hellcat-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.

    By Erin Marquis 12 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a yellow 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV
    57

    2027 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.

    By Daniel Golson 13 days ago Read More
  • A rendering of a car with the Brembo Sensify brake-by-wire system
    77

    A 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.

    By Justin Hughes 14 days ago Read More
  • Volvo V60 Cross Country
    75

    Volvo 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.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 14 days ago Read More
  • Honda logo on the nose of a 2007 Formula 1 car
    7

    Why 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.

    By Chloe Clougher 15 days ago Read More
  • A closer look at the gold plastic wheels of a 1989 Shelby CSX VNT at the 2024 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance.
    13

    They 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.

    By Alvin Reyes 15 days ago Read More
  • A capless fuel filler on a silver vehicle
    13

    How 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?

    By Kiran Menon 15 days ago Read More
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