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  • The front fascia of a deep metallic blue Ford Falcon XB GT sedan.
    2

    America Faced Competition From These 7 Muscle Cars That Spawned Abroad

    Not all muscle cars are made in the U.S. Some cars made and sold in other countries also offered a roaring engine, rear-wheel drive, and cool looks.

    By Ivo Gievski 37 min ago Read More
  • 2004 Chrysler Sebring GTC front three-quarter image
    20

    At $7,500, Is This 2004 Chrysler Sebring GTC On Track For A Quick Sale?

    Ignore the rental car reputation: this particular Sebring convertible has a surprise inside.

    By Rob Emslie 57 min ago Read More
  • Volvo Lift Axle system
    0

    Why Do Some Semi-Trucks Have An Axle Lifted Off The Ground?

    Not every set of wheels you see on a semi truck is making contact with the ground, and there are several important reasons why these lifted axles exist.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 hours ago Read More
  • Romain Grosjean causing a collision at Spa, 2012
    0

    5 Formula 1 Drivers To Get Race Bans (And What They Did)

    While extremely rare, race bans have sidelined many Formula 1 stars over the years, usually due to reckless driving, causing crashes, or ignoring penalties.

    By Chloe Clougher 4 hours ago Read More
  • A silver gray car in a parking lot with an open sunroof
    3

    Signs Your Sunroof Is About To Become A Leaking Nightmare (And How To Prevent It)

    Oh, you love your sunroof, and why not? Until water starts leaking in, that is. Here's what to look for so you can keep your sunroof from becoming a rain roof.

    By Alvin Reyes 11 hours ago Read More
  • A red first-generation Audi TT Coupe parked on a road by the mountainside
    8

    Here's What Audi's TT Badge Actually Means (And No, It's Not Twin Turbo)

    You might expect the "TT" abbreviation in the Audi TT to relate to its turbocharged engine in some way. But that wasn't a factor in the creation of its name.

    By Alvin Reyes 13 hours ago Read More
  • A person shifting gears in a manual gearbox equipped car
    0

    3 Signs The Synchronizers In Your Manual Transmission Are Failing

    The feel of your manual transmission says a lot about its health, and certain shifting problems can reveal when synchronizers are wearing out.

    By Benjamin Gracias 14 hours ago Read More
  • A Wankel RC2-60 Rotary Engine
    6

    All Wankel Engines Are Rotaries, But Not All Rotaries Are Wankels

    The Wankel engine powered the Mazda RX-7 to fame, but other pistonless rotary designs reveal why the category is broader than many enthusiasts realize.

    By Aakash Badree 16 hours ago Read More
  • Red El Camino on the street
    6

    This Is Why You Still Love Your Car

    It doesn't have to be rare or expensive to be worthy of love.

    By Brad Brownell 17 hours ago Read More
  • A fire fighter first responder dips his head into a Waymo self-driving car to move it away from a scene of a fire so crews could respond.
    8

    NHTSA Is Sick Of Self-Driving Cars Getting In The Way Of Emergency Responders

    Can we really rely on autonomous vehicle developers to do the right thing, in situations where every second counts?

    By Lalita Chemello 17 hours ago Read More
  • A red Mitsubishi Starion parked in front of a building.
    6

    The Chrysler Conquest Wasn't Really A Chrysler, It Was Mitsubishi's Last Rear-Drive Sports Car

    When is a Chrysler not a Chrysler? When it's badge-engineered from another make. Here's the story behind the Dodge, Plymouth, and Chrysler Conquests.

    By Brad Brownell 18 hours ago Read More
  • Interior of the Audi Nuvolari.
    18

    Nature Is Healing: Audi Is Pivoting Back To Better Interior Materials And More Buttons

    The new design language that debuted with the Concept C and Nuvolari will spread through the Audi lineup in the next few years.

    By Chris Tsui 19 hours ago Read More
  • A full-spec Slate pickup truck
    72

    Sure, Slate Trucks Are Cheap, But What If You Just Keep Adding Options And Don't Stop?

    The Slate Truck starts as one of America's cheapest EVs, but a few ambitious trips through the configurator can transform that bargain into something else.

    By Kiran Menon 21 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up of a Bridgestone tire sidewall.
    7

    How Bridgestone Tires Got Its Name From A Japanese Founder's Surname Flip

    To many enthusiasts' ears, Bridgestone sounds as American as Goodyear or apple pie, but this tire brand's name is actually 100% Japanese.

    By Chris Tsui 22 hours ago Read More
  • Photo shows Franklin automobiles at a dealer.
    79

    Sub-$500 New Car Payments Are Becoming Few And Far Between

    The list of new cars available with affordable financing does not make for cheerful reading.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 23 hours ago Read More
  • 2004 Audi TT S-Line 3.2 front end at the docks image
    80

    At $6,900, Is This 2004 Audi TT 3.2 A Bauhaus Bargain?

    The 2004 Audi TT 3.2 we're going to discuss today might be considered a future classic owing to its form-over-function design and desirable drivetrain.

    By Rob Emslie 1 day ago Read More
  • A series of car tires in an attempted marine habitat on the ocean floor
    23

    Why 2 Million Tires Ended Up On The Ocean Floor Near Florida In The '70s

    It sounds bonkers when you say it out loud, but dumping 2 million old tires in the ocean sounded like a brilliant idea to a team of scientists in the '70s.

    By Erik Sherman 1 day ago Read More
  • A close-up shot of a car positioned on a plastic ramp
    24

    The Pros And Cons Of Making The Switch To Plastic Ramps From Your Metal Ones

    Plastic car ramps seem to be everywhere, but whether they're the right choice for you mainly comes down to your expectations and what you use them for.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 day ago Read More
  • A collection of old spark plugs lined up at a shop table
    0

    What's The Difference Between Tapered And Gasket Seat Spark Plugs?

    The difference between tapered and gasket seat spark plugs comes down to how they seal an engine, and using the wrong type can cause major damage.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 day ago Read More
  • 360-degree surround view camera system in action.
    2

    Aftermarket 360-Degree Car Cameras Are Cool, But They Don't Come Cheap

    Upgrade your ride with seamless panoramic visibility. Explore how 360\degree cameras work, how they eliminate blind spots, and the costs associated with them.

    By Kiran Menon 1 day ago Read More
  • 1934 Chrysler Airflow cruising on Detroit's Belle Isle in 2025.
    7

    The Chrysler Airflow Was A Flop In The '30s Despite Its Innovative Design

    Radical aerodynamics and advanced construction couldn’t save the Chrysler Airflow, as rushed production and the Great Depression sealed its fate.

    By Charles Krome 1 day ago Read More
  • An industrial forklift pouring liquid molten metal into a casting furnace
    5

    How Engineers Design Tires That Can Handle The Heat Of Steel Mills

    The tires on your car or truck will burst if they get too hot, so how do the tires of vehicles in steel mills cope with the immense heat of the furnace?

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
  • A white retired Ford Crown Victoria PPV.
    21

    Is It Legal To Buy A Retired Cop Car With Police Graphics? That Depends Where You Drive

    Driving a marked police car – even one that's retired and without a siren – can get you in a heap of trouble. But how does the law treat simply buying one?

    By Aakash Badree 2 days ago Read More
  • A car driving on a long straight road
    18

    When Your Road Trip Is Mostly Long Highways, Drowsiness Is Your Biggest Enemy

    Monotonous highways can easily trigger highway hypnosis. Learn how to spot the signs of driver fatigue and keep yourself sharp on extended drives.

    By Kiran Menon 2 days ago Read More
  • A Hyundai Dynasty parked on a street near a building.
    5

    Dynasty, Grandeur, Equus — The Cars That Paved The Way For Hyundai's Genesis

    The Genesis brand makes some popular luxury cars today, but it might not have achieved its success if it weren't for preceding Hyundai models.

    By Nico DeMattia 2 days ago Read More
  • A burnt-orange1968 Dodge Charger R/T parked in front of a grassy field.
    10

    Here's What The R/T Badge On A Dodge Charger Actually Means

    Rapid Transit? Racing Technology? Rally Touring? Racing Team? There are lots of possibilities for the meaning behind the R/T label, but only one is right.

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
  • A person in balaclava looking into a car to steal it
    66

    EV Theft Is Virtually Non-Existent Compared To Gas And Diesel-Powered Vehicles

    Data shows that EVs are far less likely to be stolen than traditional gas or diesel vehicles. While there is no hard data as to why, there are several theories.

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
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