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  • Red fourth-gen Pontiac Firebird on display with t-tops off.
    0

    Every Pontiac Firebird Generation Ranked By Top Speed

    Which generation of the Pontiac Firebird is the fastest? The answer will probably not surprise you, but some real-world test data we've dug up just might.

    By Frankie Cruz 16 min ago Read More
  • A white 2023 Chevrolet Silverado High Country.
    1

    GM's AFM And DFM Often Get Blamed For Lifter Failure, So Let's Explore How They Work

    The idea behind GM's active and dynamic fuel management systems is brilliant, but they may be asking too much of the poor hydraulic lifters.

    By Aakash Badree 2 hours ago Read More
  • A person welding while wearing a mask, with sparks flying.
    7

    Reality Check: Your Welder Uses Way More Electricity Than You Think

    A welder can use some serious amounts of electricity during an ambitious DIY auto project. And that could add up to an impressive amount of money.

    By Brad Brownell 2 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a brown Mercedes-Benz VLE
    54

    2028 Mercedes-Benz VLE Is The Most Exciting New Luxury Car In Ages

    Don't call it a minivan — Mercedes says its new VLE is a "grand limousine," and it'll actually come to the U.S. alongside even fancier VLS and Maybach models.

    By Daniel Golson 3 hours ago Read More
  • Redwood Materials employees doing science to recycle old batteries
    13

    EV Batteries Aren't Disposable, We've Been Recycling Them For Years

    Of course, having a recycling program, and actually recovering all the useful materials in the process aren't quite the same thing.

    By Collin Woodard 3 hours ago Read More
  • A white MN12-generation 1993 Ford Thunderbird
    20

    This May Be The Most Infuriatingly Located Oil Filter In Automotive History

    What kind of car has an oil filter located so poorly that you have to use an assortment of extensions and swivels to change it? This kind does.

    By Brad Brownell 5 hours ago Read More
  • A person filling a car with fuel.
    14

    The 4-Gallon Minimum Rule Isn't A Federal Law, But It Still Exists For A Good Reason

    The 4 gallon rule only applies to blender pumps found in some gas stations, and it isn't just a hoax to get you to pump more fuel into your car.

    By Chris Tsui 6 hours ago Read More
  • Ferrari Luce
    42

    Relax, Poors: Ferrari Says It Won't Force You Into A Luce For Access To More Exclusive Models

    Plus, Porsche is looking for ways to cut more costs, the UAW just voted to diversify from its Israeli bonds and Toyota spins up RAV4 production in the U.S.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 7 hours ago Read More
  • 1967 Hino Contessa front three-quarter image
    50

    At $19,950, Could This 1967 Hino Contessa Make You Feel Like Car Show Royalty?

    Built for a short time in the 1960s, the Hino Contessa is a rare car from a company that hasn't made consumer cars in decades. Is this one worth nearly $20k?

    By Rob Emslie 9 hours ago Read More
  • An elderly gentleman driving a Ford Model T on a quiet British road
    13

    The Gilmore Car Museum Will Let You Drive A Model-T For Less Than $100

    Alongside a hands-on 3.5-hour driving lesson, the ticket gets you full admission to the museum's massive 190,000-square-foot compounds featuring over 500 cars.

    By Alvin Reyes 12 hours ago Read More
  • A front shot of Thor24 semi truck pulling out of warehouse
    16

    The World's Most Expensive Semi Truck Has Almost 4,000 HP And Can Reach 130 MPH

    Built by Mike Harrah over the course of 7 years, this 44-foot, 32,000-pound behemoth is the world's most powerful and most expensive semi truck ever.

    By Chloe Clougher 18 hours ago Read More
  • A post-facelift Volvo XC60 parked in a lot with other cars in the background
    0

    How Reliable Is The 2025 Volvo XC60? Here's What The Data Says

    Volvo owes a lot of its popularity to its stellar reputation for safety, but the brand recently struggled with reliability. Here's how the 2025 XC60 stacks up.

    By Monday Goma 19 hours ago Read More
  • A worn outer tie rod with a damaged ball joint rubber boot
    2

    3 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Car's Tie Rods

    Tie rods are crucial for your car's safety and handling, and they can easily give out after a nasty pothole. These signs will tell you it's time for new ones.

    By Alvin Reyes 20 hours ago Read More
  • The complex foot and hand controls of an early Ford Model T
    7

    The Ford Model T Looks Simple Until You Get To The Transmission

    The Ford Model T altered the course of history. As simple as the car might be, its transmission was anything but — it could be a nightmare to operate.

    By Chloe Clougher 21 hours ago Read More
  • The right front wheel of a blue Porsche, shown with a performance tire.
    10

    What Are The Differences Between The Top Summer Tires In Terms Of Grip?

    Summer tires are built for performance, and part of that is gripping the road with fierce determination. Naturally, some tires manage this better than others.

    By Michael Frank 24 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 of the Honda Prelude Limited Edition.
    22

    Hybrid Honda Prelude Is Popular Enough In Japan To Already Get A New Limited Edition

    The new paint is called Premium Crystal Garnet Metallic, and it does bring to mind a bottle of red wine, as does the appropriately named Bordeaux interior trim.

    By Chris Tsui 1 day ago Read More
  • A ground-level shot of a green FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser in a parking lot
    4

    5 Companies That Make Classic Car Bodies When The Automakers Won't

    If you're completing a vintage vehicle restoration project and looking for replacement panels or even a body, these companies should be on your radar.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 day ago Read More
  • red 2009 BMW M3 E92 on the road with trees in the background
    3

    Why Did So Many German Performance Cars Cap Their Top Speed At 155 MPH?

    If you're wondering why most German cars that push over 500 horsepower top out at 155 mph, it's completely intentional and kind of brilliant.

    By Aakash Badree 1 day ago Read More
  • A blue 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid in a parking lot.
    2

    You Can Find These 5 New Hybrid SUVs For Well Under $50,000

    We found 5 hybrid SUVs with the most impressive tech and practicality features and above-average Consumer Reports reliability ratings for under $40,000 new.

    By Dave Goldberg 1 day ago Read More
  • A person performing work on a car's engine.
    8

    Why You Might Want To Detune Your Engine (And What Long-Term Effects This Could Have)

    While it may seem counterproductive, detuning an engine has many real-world benefits, and car manufacturers regularly release detuned versions of their engines.

    By Marko Mikulic 1 day ago Read More
  • A close-up of a rear-end of a red Corvette convertible
    4

    If You Want A Convertible Corvette From These Years, Tough Luck

    The convertible Corvette is quite a desirable car these days, but it wasn't always the case -- and some Corvettes were never even sold in drop-top form.

    By Marko Mikulic 1 day ago Read More
  • A group of women dressed in late 1960's attire, wait in the white and gold TWA waiting area for their interview in a screenshot of the 1967 TWA recruitment film.
    15

    This 1967 TWA Recruitment Film Reveals The Splendor Of Its Finishing School For Flight Attendants: What's Streaming

    Attendants are remarkably more diverse as well and not judged by appearances or whether or not they've had children.

    By Lalita Chemello 1 day ago Read More
  • A thoroughly modified Ford Deuce Coupe hot rod in the sunshine.
    11

    The History Of The Ford Deuce Coupe And A Very Misheard Lyric

    The Ford Deuce coupe is a 1932 classic that inspired an entire hot rod subculture, but it also made it into a very awkward misheard lyric in a Manfred Mann hit.

    By Peter Nelson 1 day ago Read More
  • A red 1993 Toyota Truck sits parked outdoors.
    12

    Why The Toyota 22R-E Cast-Iron Block Made The Pickup And 4Runner Unkillable

    Toyota's 22R-E engine was as tough and reliable as it was simple. In fact, it was the secret to the success of the virtually unkillable Toyota truck lineup.

    By Aakash Badree 1 day ago Read More
  • Person holds tiny umbrella over toy car
    13

    5 Reasons It Might Be Worth Switching To More Expensive Insurance

    Inflation has probably made you rethink your insurance, and we can't blame you. But investing in better protection might actually be the smart financial move.

    By B. L. Johnson 1 day ago Read More
  • A Beechcraft V-35 Bonanza taxiing on a dirt strip in Australia
    7

    How The Beechcraft Bonanza Plane Earned The Nickname 'Doctor Killer'

    You might have heard of the 'Goblin' or read about the 'Guppy' Boeing, but the 'Doctor Killer' moniker for the Bonanza stands alone. It's a complicated story.

    By Erik Sherman 1 day ago Read More
  • An oxygen sensor plugged into an engine's exhaust manifold
    5

    How Often Should You Replace Your Engine's Oxygen Sensors?

    While O2 sensors have no fixed replacement schedule, your driving style and the health of other engine components can drastically affect its life span.

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
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