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  • WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk attends a meeting on artificial intelligence in the East Room of the White House on September 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. The meeting comes as some have called for a slowdown in AI development amid rising safety concerns. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
    28

    Tesla Is Using Social Media Pressure To Push For FSD Approval In Europe

    Plus, Porsche's plans to raise prices, Honda shuffling its U.S. production, and Nissan's terrible horrible no good very bad sales year.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 hours ago Read More
  • 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 2+2 front three-quarter image
    61

    At $23,500 Canadian (About $16,131 U.S.), Would You Lap Up The Luxury Of This 2005 VW Phaeton W12?

    Designed to go up against some of Germany's most prestigious automakers, this big W12-powered sedan is properly luxurious, but is it worth $16k?

    By Rob Emslie 5 hours ago Read More
  • A screenshot of the Delta gas station sign with prices.
    14

    Gas Station Owner Caught Scamming Customers With Changing Prices Ordered To Pay $17,500 Fine

    As if gas prices weren't high enough already, the owner of three New Jersey gas stations was caught advertising different prices than he was charging.

    By Chris Tsui 14 hours ago Read More
  • A SpaceX sign in Brownsville, Texas.
    17

    SpaceX And Tesla Are Building A Massive New Factory, And Here's What It'll Make

    What are Elon Musk’s companies planning next? Get a breakdown of what we know about the enormous proposed facility and what it will produce.

    By Michael Frank 15 hours ago Read More
  • A man installs an alternator in an engine bay.
    16

    Can A Lithium Battery Damage Your Alternator?

    Swapping a lithium-ion battery in place of a lead-acid one may seem like a great idea, but it can spell disaster for your alternator. Here's why.

    By Michael Frank 17 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue 2028 Jaguar Type 01
    146

    2028 Jaguar Type 01 EV Revealed With 1,015 HP, A 400-Mile Range And Even Wilder Looks Than The Concept

    Is everybody ready to be calm and normal about the new Jaguar yet?

    By Daniel Golson 18 hours ago Read More
  • 2015 Chevrolet FNR concept front 3/4
    44

    Next-Gen Camaro Reveal Confirmed By Tea Leaves Following New Michael Bay 'Transformers' Movie Announcement

    Every "Transformers" movie needs Bumblebee, and since GM already killed the Camaro, the only way to cast a Camaro is if Chevrolet comes up with a new one.

    By Collin Woodard 19 hours ago Read More
  • A black-and-white photo of the Earl of Cottenham, Mark Pepys, behind the wheel of a race car in 1925
    3

    Britain Turned To Racing Drivers To Teach Its Police Car Drivers In The 1930s

    What kinds of skills do police officers need to avoid accidents? Turns out they're the same car-control methods race car drivers have to learn.

    By Erik Sherman 21 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a white Mercedes-Benz VLE hybrid prototype
    8

    Plug-In-Hybrid Mercedes-Benz VLE Spied Looking Just As Good As The EV

    Though the VLE in these spy shots is clearly a PHEV, the luxurious van will probably get regular hybrid models as well.

    By Daniel Golson 1 day ago Read More
  • A gray Countryman SE Untamed with a rooftop tent parked facing the camera next to a matte blue Countryman S Untamed parked nose-in on rocks in front of mountains
    5

    2027 Mini Countryman Untamed Goes Kinda Rugged With A Suspension Lift, Roof Tent And Camping Gear

    Available with both gas and electric powertrains, the Countryman Untamed should broaden the small crossover's appeal.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 day ago Read More
  • Porsche Cayenne Diesel parked near a scenic overlook in Northern Canada
    13

    Here's Why You Should (Or Shouldn't) Run The Alcan 5000

    If you want a break from the everyday routine, and some really good fish, you'll find both on the wildly difficult drive that is the Alcan 5000.

    By Brad Brownell 1 day ago Read More
  • STRAIT OF HORMUZ, IRAN - MAY 16: An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled as the countries have rejected each other's proposals to end the war that began when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)
    37

    Oil Is Moving Through The Strait Of Hormuz, But It's A Dangerous Trip

    Plus, ChargePoint's attempts to keep up with EV sales, Porsche's pursuit of profits, and Lucid's construction backlog.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 day ago Read More
  • 1991 Saab 900 Turbo convertible front three-quarter image
    61

    At $11,500, Would You Go Topless In This 1991 Saab 900 Turbo?

    The A/C is on the fritz, but you could put the top down on this Saab 900 Turbo and drive it around until winter sets in. Is it worth $11,500, though?

    By Rob Emslie 1 day ago Read More
  • A technician typing on a laptop next to an engine bay.
    50

    Simple Car Mods You Can Do Yourself Ranked By Difficulty

    Not all car mods require a mechanic's expertise. See which beginner-friendly upgrades are easiest to tackle yourself, and which ones demand more patience.

    By Viraaj Bhatnagar 1 day ago Read More
  • A red Vespa is parked behind an extreme Vespa which looks like a log with a wheel up front and two odd rows of wheels at the rear, on a bridge with four individuals looking out onto a river surrounded by trees.
    6

    Inside Indonesia's Wild And Extreme Modified-Vespa Subculture

    You may think you know what wild modifications look like, but wait until you see Indonesia's Extreme Vespa culture. Their creations are out of this world.

    By Lalita Chemello 1 day ago Read More
  • The orange 1969 XP 512E electric vehicle in the GM Heritage collection with its canopy and front door open
    17

    GM's 1969 XP 512E Concept Car Was A Tiny EV With A 58-Mile Range

    As part of its 1969 Progress of Power exhibition, General Motors introduced four concept cars that showed off GM's innovations. One was its first modern EV.

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
  • Elon Musk making a face while staring at his phone.
    46

    Why SpaceXAI Is Rebranding As SpaceXSI

    SpaceXAI is making steps towards a name change, and the reasoning behind it comes from a request from the current President of the United States.

    By Michael Frank 2 days ago Read More
  • A Ford 9-inch rear end equipped with coilover suspension
    11

    Why The Ford 9-Inch Rear End Is Still America's Favorite Axle Decades After Ford Quit Making It

    Ford stopped making the 9-inch rear end in 1986, but aftermarket companies are still making parts for the axle, and racers still rip down tracks with it.

    By Chris Stark 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a camouflaged 2028 Kia Sportage
    16

    It's Already Time For A New Kia Sportage

    The current Kia Sportage has only been on sale since 2022, and the next-generation model is almost ready to launch with an even wackier design.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • The JCB Hydromax speeding across the Bonneville Salt Flats
    16

    JCB Proved Bonneville Will Always Be Speed's Final Frontier

    Witnessing the JCB Hydromax's 406.320-mph record run was an unforgettable experience.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 days ago Read More
  • Eddy Current brake retarders made by Klam for buses
    11

    The Pros And Cons Of Electromagnetic Brakes

    Trucks and trailers take a lot of stopping, so some use electromagnetic brakes to help the conventional systems out. But how exactly do they help?

    By B. L. Johnson 2 days ago Read More
  • ChargePoint's EV fast-charging stations in California
    22

    Federal EV Tax Breaks Vanished, But Taxpayer Dollars Still Aid Charging Infrastructure

    Federal EV tax creds may be gone, but NEVI funding for charging stations will continue. The Trump administration is not going down without a fight, however.

    By Kiran Menon 2 days ago Read More
  • Glauchau, Germany - May 17, 2023: Long freight train carrying new cars from Volkswagen plant near Glauchau in Saxony
    178

    Europeans Still Love Their EVs

    While policy and tariffs in the U.S. may have priced EV ownership out of contention for a lot of drivers, their counterparts in Europe aren't holding back.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • 1986 Dodge Omni Shelby GLH-T front three-quarter image
    138

    At $9,500, Would You Go Like Hell To Buy This 1986 Dodge Omni Shelby GLH-T?

    It's definitely one of the more affordable ways to get a Shelby-branded car.

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • The wheel of a Speed Yellow 2025 BMW M5 is shown with M Carbon Ceramic brakes and a gold caliper.
    15

    What Are The Essential Differences Between Carbon-Carbon And Carbon-Ceramic Brakes?

    Disc brakes come in various styles. Here are the differences between carbon-carbon and carbon-ceramic rotors and how they compare to regular cast-iron discs.

    By Beverly Braga 2 days ago Read More
  • 1965 Ford Mustang driving in Mississippi
    45

    Pony Cars Don't Always Have To Be American-Made

    American car manufacturers are certainly known for their pony cars, but other countries have been getting in on the V8-powered action for decades.

    By Brad Brownell 2 days ago Read More
  • The Honolulu Police Department pulls over a driver during a traffic stop.
    9

    Hawaii Is The Only State Without A Highway Patrol, But That Doesn't Mean You Can't Get Pulled Over

    While Hawaii doesn't have a dedicated Highway Patrol unit, it does have a complex and somewhat fragmented law-enforcement system patrolling the roads.

    By Beverly Braga 3 days ago Read More
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