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  • Dubai Police cars, including a BMW i8 and Mercedes SLS, driving on the road
    2

    Why Dubai Police Cars Are Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bugattis, And Other Dream Exotics

    Police in Dubai are famous for their collection of high-performance pursuit cars, but why do cops in the UAE pick Ferraris over Crown Victorias?

    By Kiran Menon 2 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up of a brown 1962 Pontiac Bonneville grille and badge
    3

    How To Live With A Car From A Defunct Brand When Parts Have Nearly Disappeared

    Driving a car from a defunct brand can be incredibly cool, but keeping one on the road requires serious planning, foresight, and resourcefulness.

    By Chloe Clougher 4 hours ago Read More
  • Side view of a camper trailer in the woods with a smiling family looking out an open window
    2

    How To Determine What Size Camper You Need For Your Family

    Whether you're traveling as a simple pair, or bringing along four kids for your summer adventure, there's an RV or camper that can fit your needs.

    By Justin Hughes 6 hours ago Read More
  • A side view of the 1968 Subaru 360
    7

    Subaru's Smallest Production Car Was Its First To Be Sold In The US, Here's Why The Microcar Failed

    A tiny, cheap car sounds just right for 1968 — and it was, if the car in question was the VW Beetle. But Subaru's first U.S. entry had a host of problems.

    By Michael Frank 7 hours ago Read More
  • Police officer uses a utility knife to open the packaging of a black and red Stop Stick tire deflation device.
    2

    How Stop Sticks Deflate Tires Slowly Instead Of Making Them Explode

    Back in the day, police officers often used spike strips to puncture tires and force fleeing vehicles to a halt. Now they use devices called Stop Sticks.

    By Charles Krome 8 hours ago Read More
  • A bird standing on top of an oil boom in the ocean
    0

    How Oil Spills In The Ocean Get Cleaned Up

    Oil spills can create some devastating ecological damage. But a few different methods help to both contain and remove this oil from the ocean.

    By Benjamin Gracias 9 hours ago Read More
  • A front-quarter view of a silver Chevrolet Tracker parked on a residential street
    7

    Who Made The Geo (And Chevy) Tracker, And What Are These Tiny SUVs Worth Now?

    The Geo Tracker has developed a reputation as a classic in recent years, which caused its value to increase. Here's who built the car and what it's worth today.

    By Chloe Clougher 10 hours ago Read More
  • Speed limit sign on the side of a freeway
    31

    The Highest Posted Speed Limit In The World Might Not Be Where You Think It Is

    People talk about countries with high speed limits, but where are the highest limits on the planet? And are there really places with no limit at all?

    By Kiran Menon 13 hours ago Read More
  • A pressure washer spraying water at the headlamp of an Audi Q5.
    4

    Is There An Ideal PSI When Pressure Washing Your Car?

    You don't want to strip your car's paint by using water pressure that's too high, or not get it clean by going to low. So what's the right range?

    By Viraaj Bhatnagar 15 hours ago Read More
  • GTA6 screen
    34

    Army Grunts Get 4 Days Off To Play 'Grand Theft Auto' In Exchange For 2 Years Of Their Lives

    This certainly feels like another instance of the the U.S. Armed Forces taking advantage of young, undereducated, and financially desperate Americans.

    By Brad Brownell 16 hours ago Read More
  • Jeff Zwart's Porsche 356 camping in Oregon
    4

    Leave The World Behind And Make Sports Car Camping Your New Hobby

    Too often, drivers treat their sports cars like precious gems that need to be kept in a vault. But they're meant to be a source of fun, camping included.

    By Brad Brownell 18 hours ago Read More
  • A front-left 3/4 view of a blue 2021 Cadillac CT5 Sport in the city
    1

    Here's How Much A 2021 Cadillac CT5 Has Depreciated In 5 Years

    Cadillac's sporty luxury sedan holds on to its value surprisingly well. Here's how the 2021 CT5 compares to its rivals and which trims are worth hunting.

    By Monday Goma 20 hours ago Read More
  • A side shot of a custom black Arch KRGT-1 performance cruiser motorcycle
    8

    These Are The V-Twin Engines That Power Arch Motorcycles

    Arch Motorcycles builds some of America's most exclusive performance cruisers, but what exactly is hiding beneath the bodywork of these bespoke bikes?

    By Erik Sherman 1 day ago Read More
  • Front 7/8 of 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S 680
    1

    When Was Mercedes-Maybach Born?

    Maybach has a long association with Mercedes-Benz, but when did the German giant first launch the Mercedes-Maybach range, and why did it choose to do so?

    By Charles Krome 1 day ago Read More
  • Beauty front 3/4 of 2011 Kia GT Concept
    7

    The Kia Stinger Started As The Brand's First Rear-Wheel-Drive Concept In 2011

    Kia killed the Stinger in 2023, but its award-winning design lives on. Here's how a 2011 rear-wheel-drive concept car created by an Audi veteran started it all.

    By Charles Krome 1 day ago Read More
  • The 1966 Batmobile's front fascia, featuring glossy black paint outlined in bright fluorescent orange pinstriping around the mesh grille, a recessed headlight cavity, and creator George Barris.
    11

    10 George Barris Custom-Built Cars Every Gearhead Should Know

    George Barris built custom cars that rolled out of his legendary shop and onto movie and television screens everywhere.

    By Ivo Gievski 1 day ago Read More
  • A 1977 Chrysler LeBaron in a parking lot.
    18

    How Chrysler's M-Body Platform Helped It Survive The 1980s

    Chrysler was in dire straits due to quality and mileage problems, and it needed to bridge the gap until its K-cars were ready. Then along came the M-body.

    By Viraaj Bhatnagar 1 day ago Read More
  • Stock image of a car thief breaking into a car.
    29

    Canada's Car Theft Epidemic Is Starting To Cool Off

    After years of rising auto theft numbers and a number of high-profile thefts, the stats are finally heading in the other direction for Canadians.

    By Chris Tsui 1 day ago Read More
  • Polishing car with an orbital buffer
    1

    How Many Times Can You Reuse A Polishing Pad (And How To Clean Them So They Last)

    Polishing pads can be reused several times, but their lifespan depends on the material and how well they're cleaned and maintained between uses.

    By B. L. Johnson 1 day ago Read More
  • A front 3/4 view of a red 2023 Hyundai Tucson driving on a city street
    0

    Here's How Much A 2023 Hyundai Tucson Has Depreciated Compared To Its Competitors

    The 2023 Hyundai Tucson combines solid reliability with a laundry list of modern tech features, but its depreciation rate tells a slightly different story.

    By Monday Goma 2 days ago Read More
  • An Italian Lamborghini Huracan police car parked near a crowd.
    16

    The Key Differences Between American And European Police Cars

    While both American and European police forces use modified versions of existing mass-market cars, the vehicles they choose to rely on are worlds apart.

    By Marko Mikulic 2 days ago Read More
  • A 3d-printed cover, called a Flock Sock, covers a Flock camera.
    17

    3D-Printed Flock Sock Covers Flock Cameras To, Uh, Protect Them From UV Rays

    It's a blueprint for a very tongue-in-cheek 3D-printed "sock" that you can gently slide over your local Flock camera to keep it safe from the sun.

    By Michael Frank 2 days ago Read More
  • A dark-colored 1965 Pontiac GTO parked under a tree.
    10

    7 Of The Rarest Pontiac GTOs And What They're Worth

    The Pontiac GTO was a pretty risky bet, but it paid off. Today, the rarest GTO variants are among the most coveted muscle cars on the collector market.

    By Steven Mike Voser 2 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a Flock camera mounted to a utility pole at sunset
    49

    Flock Announces Band-Aids Meant To Remedy Totally Predictable And Widespread Abuse Of Surveillance Equipment

    After a seemingly endless flow of stories about system abuse, Flock says it's taking steps to improve its privacy, accountability, security, and transparency.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a red 2021 Kia Soul driving at speed on an open asphalt road
    6

    Here's How Much A 2021 Kia Soul Has Depreciated In 5 Years

    If you bought a new Kia Soul in 2021, how much would it be worth today? And if you're in the market for a second-hand example, how much should you be paying?

    By Monday Goma 2 days ago Read More
  • A black Audi RS6 Avant with silver wheels
    4

    Did This Audi RS Model Really Share A Lamborghini Engine? Well, It's Complicated

    One of the famous Audi RS models was rumored to share engine technology with a Lamborghini, but to what extent is that the case? And why do the engines differ?

    By Kiran Menon 2 days ago Read More
  • A man and woman driving in a blue 1964 Mustang Convertible
    36

    Only A Fraction Of 1964.5 Ford Mustangs Had The Goods To Reach Its Full Top Speed

    Over 99% of 1964 Mustangs had an engine that didn't let the car reach its highest possible speed. It wasn't until June that a more powerful plant was available.

    By Brad Brownell 2 days ago Read More
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