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  • Row of pickup hoods at a Ford dealership

    Ford Just Broke The Annual Safety Recall Record And It's Only July

    Ford sets unwelcome records, Polestar struggles with camera fixes, and Tesla's robotaxi rollout may not be as smooth as Elon Musk promised.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 hour ago Read More
  • 1987 Mazda RX-7 Mariah

    At $27,500, Is This 1987 Mazda RX-7 'Mariah' A Fat-Fendered Find?

    Sporting a rare - and wide - bodykit, does this eye-catching RX-7 justify its hefty sticker price?

    By Rob Emslie 3 hours ago Read More
  • Person pumps gas into a fuel tank at a filling station

    You Just Put Gasoline In Your Diesel, Now What?

    If you accidentally put gasoline in your diesel vehicle, it's important to take action right away. Here are the first things you need to do.

    By Paul Stadden 6 hours ago Read More
  • Automatic transmission with

    What The 'L' On Your Gear Shifter Actually Does

    If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, then you probably have noticed the 'L' on the gear shift. Here's what it means and when to use it.

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 18 hours ago Read More
  • Smiling motorcyclist pointing at a very close bear

    Motorcyclist Stops To Feed Bears, Ends Up On The Menu

    A 48-year-old motorcyclist was actively talking selfies with a bear on the side of the Transfagarasan Highway when it attacked and killed him.

    By Justin Hughes 20 hours ago Read More
  • Tesla robotaxi

    Elon Musk Has His Tesla Robotaxi Sights Set On San Francisco

    Self-driving Model Y's, self-rolling Rams, and altogether-halted Nissan production. It's all happening in The Morning Shift.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 day ago Read More
  • 1982 Honda CBX Pro-link

    At $11,500, Is Buying This 1982 Honda CBX Prolink A Pro Move?

    The seller of today's Honda CBX rode the bike more than 10,000 miles last year, let's see if this six-cylinder classic tourer is priced to go the distance.

    By Rob Emslie 1 day ago Read More
  • A Dodge Challenger doing a burnout

    Why Dodge Didn't Ditch Pushrod V8s For DOHC Engines

    Plenty of manufacturers have been putting DOHC designs in their high horsepower engines, but not Dodge. Here's why one company kept pushrods in its V8 engines.

    By Justin Hughes 1 day ago Read More
  • A crashed red Tesla Model Y

    Tesla Driver Charged With Murdering Motorcyclist In High-Speed Crash

    The Model Y accelerated up to 126 mph before slamming into the motorcyclist, throwing him 500 feet down the road, and the Tesla then collided with a Ram 1500.

    By Justin Hughes 1 day ago Read More
  • Alan Mulally, former CEO of Ford Motor Company, kissing a 1.0-liter inline 3-cylinder Ford EcoBoost

    Ford's EcoBoost Engines Don't Demand Premium Gas, But You Might Want To Use It Anyway

    Many configurations of the popular Ford EcoBoost engines run just fine on standard gas, but it turns out that you might see a performance with premium.

    By Paul Stadden 2 days ago Read More
  • jimmy hoffa

    Jimmy Hoffa's Fate May Finally Be Revealed Thanks To Former Mobster, Reporter And Prosecutor's Research

    Where is Jimmy Hoffa buried? Later this month, we may find out, because a three-person team of independent investigators claims they now have the answer.

    By Collin Woodard 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a brown Cadillac Celestiq

    The First Cadillac Celestiq Owner Is Already Enjoying Their Bespoke $340,000 EV And Parking It Like A Normal Car

    Cadillac's most lavish, exclusive model in years is not what you expect to see casually street-parked.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca limo

    At $8,995, Is This 2007 Subaru Tribeca The Limo You've Been Longing For?

    Livery service can be lucrative work, given all the weddings, proms, and bro-parties. This Subaru is one of the most unexpected limos you might find.

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • An automatic transmission with the classic PRNDL layout.

    Who Built The First Automatic Transmission, And What Was The First Car To Use It?

    The automatic transmission may seem like it's been around forever, but it's the product of some hard work. And, of course, mistakes along the way.

    By Paul Stadden 2 days ago Read More
  • The Fiat Topolino Vilebrequin Collector's Edition in front of yellow beach houses

    Adorable Fiat Topolino Vilebrequin Collector's Edition Is A Beachy Collab With A Swimwear Brand Founded By A 1970s F1 Photographer

    This special-edition microcar has a sea turtle fabric pattern, wood-look floors and even a built-in shower.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • Two Ferrari F1 cars driving side by side, each with sparks coming from the rear of the cars

    What Makes F1 Cars Spark On The Track?

    Have you ever watched a Formula 1 (F1) race and noticed the sparks on the track? Many may think it's all for show, but it is actually caused by something else.

    By Greg Poggiali 3 days ago Read More
  • miami cybertruck crash 8 parked cars

    Florida Tesla Cybertruck Driver, Allegedly Racing Lamborghini Urus, Hits 8 Parked Cars Because Of Course

    There also was some kind of "altercation," although we don't know what exactly happened. Perhaps they were mad at the Cybertruck driver for ruining their cars.

    By Collin Woodard 3 days ago Read More
  • rivian r1s

    Automakers That Claim Owners Don't Use EV Frunks Are Probably Lying Or Just Make Bad Frunks, Says Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe

    Rivian owners make frequent use of their EV's frunks, with R1S SUV customers using their frunks even more than the rear liftgate.

    By Collin Woodard 3 days ago Read More
  • Close up of a tire with prominent sipes

    Tire Siping Explained: What It's Meant To Do, And Why Not Everyone Recommends It

    Depending on the terrain you drive in, you might want to consider having your tires siped. However, it's not always recommended. Here's what you need to know.

    By Abhik Das 3 days ago Read More
  • Man operating rotary dial shifter.

    How Beneficial Are Rotary Shifters, Really?

    Unique shifter designs such as rotary dial shifter have become increasingly visible over the last decade. How do they change the way you interact with your car?

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 3 days ago Read More
  • A blue Toyota FJ Cruiser driving on a dirt road.

    Here's Where The FJ Cruiser Gets Its Name From

    Toyota's FJ Cruiser was a short-lived retro vehicle that has had a surprising afterlife in the hearts of car lovers. But where did its name come from?

    By Richard Sachek 3 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the gold Bentley EXP 15 concept next to the Blue Train

    Bentley Finally Takes Inspiration From The Blue Train With Radical EXP 15 Concept Debuting New Design Language

    Bentley says that while the EXP 15 doesn't directly preview a new model, it's a look into future styling themes and ideas

    By Daniel Golson 3 days ago Read More
  • a gold Range Rover driving on a rural road

    Wimbledon Pressured To Drop Range Rover As A Sponsor As Children Are 82% More Likely To Die When Hit By SUVs

    The dangers posed by tall heavy SUVs have been studied for decades, and yet the statistics are still grim.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • A banner showing a picture of U.S. President Donald Trump is displayed outside of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) building is seen through trees on the National Mall on June 3, 2025 in Washington, DC.

    Trump's Tariffs Are Delayed, But Still A Threat

    We're looking at the current state of Trump's import tariffs, as well as Toyota's best hope to combat the taxes.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago Read More
  • 1986 Zimmer Quicksilver

    At $12,950, Will This 1986 Zimmer Quicksilver Grab The Gold?

    According to its seller, today's Zimmer is one of only four powered by a Chevy LS V8, and, of those, it is potentially the last man standing.

    By Rob Emslie 3 days ago Read More
  • 2013 Subaru Outback diesel

    Why Were Subaru Diesel Engines Never Sold In The US?

    Diesel enthusiasts might wonder why Subaru skipped the North American markets when they built a diesel version of its Boxer engine — here's what we found out.

    By Charles Krome 3 days ago Read More
  • An engine oil dipstick with markings.

    How To Read The Dots On Your Oil Dipstick (And What You Might Be Doing Wrong)

    While reading an oil dipstick is pretty straightforward once you know what to look for, there a couple easy mistakes that can give you bad information.

    By Abhik Das 4 days ago Read More
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