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  • 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Ferrari 250 California front three-quarter image
    56

    At $145,000, What Do We Make Of This 2001 BMW Z3 Fauxari 250 California?

    What do you think? Is this Fauxari worth that $145,000 roll of the dice? Or does this weird car deserve a less-crazy price?

    By Rob Emslie 4 hours ago Read More
  • Driving a car using GPS navigation.
    14

    Most Speedometers Are Inaccurate, But Is GPS Any Better?

    It's pretty well established that car speedometers are mildly inaccurate. However, if you're wondering whether GPS is any better, here's what to know.

    By Ron King 7 hours ago Read More
  • A blue Honda Acty kei truck extremely out of place on U.S. 301 and Georgia State Route 23
    8

    Here's Why Road Tripping A Kei Truck Is A Great Terrible Idea

    This video is the classic formula of traveling a long distance to buy a questionable vehicle, then immediately driving it home.

    By Justin Hughes 13 hours ago Read More
  • A woman car shopping at a car dealership
    7

    Tips To Negotiate The Best Deal Possible On A New Car

    Trying to get a new car today can cost an average of $50,000. Try using these tips with dealers before spending too much on your new vehicle.

    By Tom McParland 17 hours ago Read More
  • Pontiac GTO Judge cars at auction
    10

    5 Rare Pontiacs That Are Worth Six Figures

    Pontiac is iconic in the world of muscle cars, and some of the brand's rarest vehicles can fetch very high prices. In fact, these models are worth six figures.

    By Benjamin Gracias 19 hours ago Read More
  • A teal Honda Civic EF Mattel Brick Shop car and Hot Wheels car sitting on a tire next to a yellow S2000 Brick Shop car and Hot Wheels car on another tire in an orange room
    10

    Mattel Brick Shop's New Honda Civic EF, S2000 Buildable 1:32-Scale Models Come With Matching Hot Wheels

    The Civic and S2000 kits are sold separately, but each kit includes everything you need to snap together your very own 1:32-scale model.

    By Logan K. Carter 21 hours ago Read More
  • GM OnStar button
    15

    GM Is Officially Barred From Collecting, Sharing Driver Data... For Five Years

    GM has to wait five whole years before it can collect and share driver data through OnStar again, Tesla's Canadian sales dropped like a rock in 2025, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 day ago Read More
  • 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 front three-quarter image
    54

    At $33,500, Could This 1991 Chevy Corvette ZR1 Make You King (Or Queen) Of The Hill?

    How much is too-much for a near-pristine time capsule?

    By Rob Emslie 1 day ago Read More
  • Car crashes into NY man's living room
    12

    Nothing Says 'America' Quite Like Getting Run Over In Your Own Home

    Of all the surprising ways to be woken up on the couch, discovering you're suddenly underneath a Camry has to rate pretty high.

    By Collin Woodard 2 days ago Read More
  • An AMC 360 V8 marine engine with a two-barrel carburetor and air scoop next to padded white seats in a boat
    21

    Marine Vs Automotive Engines: The Main Differences

    Think engines are all much the same? Think again. We dive into the differences between the marine motors in boats and the powerplants used in cars.

    By Paul Stadden 2 days ago Read More
  • A technician applying rubberized coating to the undercarriage of a vehicle
    8

    The Pros, Cons, And Risks Of Underbody Coating For Your Car

    It might not seem like underbody coating would matter much for your car. But there are quite a few pros and cons that come from applying extra rustproofing.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
  • A new brake disc and pads on a workbench in a garage
    3

    Not All Aftermarket Brake Pads May Be Built To OEM Spec, Here's What May Be Different

    Ever wondered whether aftermarket parts really are identical to those made by the manufacturer? This video shows you exactly how big the difference can be.

    By Kiran Menon 2 days ago Read More
  • JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - JANUARY 13: U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to board Air Force One on January 13, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Trump is traveling to Michigan where he will participate in a tour of the Ford River Rouge complex and later give remarks to the Detroit Economic Club.
    34

    Trump Is Still Bullish On Tariffs, Bearish On The North American Trade Agreement He Instituted

    We're looking at Trump's latest statements on the automotive world, as well as the latest on Tesla's racism lawsuit and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • A rear three quarters shot of the Base Station trailer hitched up to a white Passport TrailSport parked on astroturf in a building in front of frosted windows
    45

    Honda's Base Station Prototype Makes All Other Trailers Look Prehistoric

    Honda wants to make camping more accessible and enjoyable for American families.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • 1982 Ford LTD front three-quarter image
    77

    At $15,000, Would You Go Full Men In Black With This 1982 Ford LTD?

    Already anonymous when it launched, does super-clean condition leave this barebones Ford deserving of a hefty price tag today?

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a rotor in a rotory engine housing
    24

    No One Can Seem To Agree On How To Measure Displacement Of A Rotary Engine, Here's Why

    You'd think measuring an engine's displacement would be simple, but there's a long history of trying to figure out how to categorize the Wankel.

    By Paul Stadden 3 days ago Read More
  • Man holding a dimpled piston in his hands
    11

    Do Dimpled Pistons Really Improve Diesel Engine Performance?

    Dimpled pistons might sound strange, but some say they could be the future for diesel power. We've looked at the arguments for and against this wacky idea.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 3 days ago Read More
  • A red nozzle above an open windshield wiper fluid reservoir.
    13

    Why You Should Stop Using Tap Water In Your Windshield Washer Reservoir

    When you're in a pinch, using tap water for your windshield washer can seem like a good idea. It isn't, and it can cause problems in windshield washer systems.

    By Dave Goldberg 3 days ago Read More
  • A choke cable control knob on the dashboard of a classic car
    30

    When Did Cars Stop Using Manual Chokes?

    The manual choke now belongs in automotive history books, but when did carmakers remove it from their new models? And what replaced the humble choke control?

    By Chloe Clougher 3 days ago Read More
  • Angry man behind the wheel of a car
    54

    5 Bad Driver Habits Guaranteed To Annoy Everyone Else On The Road

    If you want to stop annoying everyone else on the road — and avoid putting yourself and others in danger — you need to drop these five bad driving habits.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 days ago Read More
  • A 1990 Mazda Eunos Cosmo against a white background
    5

    Why Mazda Built The Three-Rotor 20B Engine (And Used It Just Once)

    We look at why Mazda introduced the three-rotor 20B Wankel rotary engine, and why it only ever saw service in the Cosmo coupe of the late 1980s.

    By Shane Schmid 3 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic pouring oil into a car engine using a funnel
    7

    Semi-Synthetic Vs. Synthetic Blend Oil: Are They The Same Thing?

    Semi-synthetic and synthetic blend oil sound very similar -- and they are -- but how can you tell the difference between the two? And which is best?

    By Kiran Menon 3 days ago Read More
  • 1993 Nissan Silvia K Type S against plain background
    21

    What Made Nissan's SR20DET Block So Special?

    Nissan's SR20DET engine packed impressive power into a relatively lightweight package, earning legendary status among JDM enthusiasts around the world.

    By Charles Krome 3 days ago Read More
  • Screenshots of the CHP San Diego IG post showing a black Infiniti sedan with a smashed front end facing the wrong way on a wet highway oad with a cop car next to it and men standing in front of it
    38

    CHP Reminds Drivers Of This One Weird Trick To Prevent Car Crashes

    Make sure your shoes have tread on them and make sure your car's tires do, too.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • Harley Davidson Livewire
    15

    Just $250 In Parts Made My Best Motorcycle Even Better

    Sometimes you have to tear something down so you can rebuild it again.

    By Brad Brownell 3 days ago Read More
  • An overhead shot of a white Wrangler driving up rocks with its roof and doors off, showing the plaid interior
    5

    Not Every Jeep Special Edition Is Worth Writing About, But This One Has Plaid Seats So It Probably Is

    Jeep is rolling out a new Wrangler special edition every month this year.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: Chair and CEO of General Motors Mary Barra speaks onstage during the 2025 New York Times Dealbook Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 03, 2025 in New York City. NYT columnist Sorkin hosted the annual Dealbook summit which brings together business and government leaders to discuss the most important stories across business, politics and culture.
    93

    Mary Barra And GM Say The Future Is Still Electric

    We're looking at GM's plan for PHEVs and EVs, as well as how Honda dealers feel about the Afeela, Volkswagen's less-than-steller end of 2025, and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago Read More
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