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  • A camouflaged Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series in front of a GT3 race car
    11

    New Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Will Be Even More Extreme Than The GT3 Race Car It's Based On

    The yellow-accented car seen here is the production Black Series, and it has a wilder aero package than the racer does.

    By Daniel Golson 1 day ago Read More
  • Front three quarters shot of a burnt orange 1996 Honda Civic coupe parked in front of grass and trees
    15

    The 1996 Honda Civic Was The Largest And Most Powerful Car To Come With A CVT, And It Was Quicker Than The Automatic

    Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) aren't popular among enthusiasts, but cars like the 1996 Civic prove that they might be the quicker choice.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • A yellow Renault Twingo next to a close-up of the hubcap
    5

    New Renault Twingo's Wheel Options Put Other Hubcap Designs To Shame

    The Twingo's Evolution trim level comes with "Domino" hubcaps, and they're some of the best hubcaps I've ever seen.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class front three-quarter view
    16

    2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Sticks With The V12 And Looks Even Flashier

    The V8 still comes standard, but why would you want that?

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • Three-quarter image of a red 1988 Buick Reatta against a dark background.
    27

    9 Cool Cars Powered By GM's Legendary 3800 V6

    The 3800 V6 never got as much attention as its V8 stablemates did, but it provided ample power for some of the coolest cars of the late '90s and early 2000s.

    By Max Larsen 2 days ago Read More
  • A person's hand pouring transmission fluid into a car.
    1

    Why Shouldn't You Use Multi-Vehicle ATF In Your Automatic Transmission?

    Multi-vehicle automatic transmission fluid might seem like something that's easy to use with any vehicle. But it's better to use more specific fluid.

    By Nico DeMattia 2 days ago Read More
  • A blue Lexus ISF driving down the street
    4

    ZF 8 Speed Vs. Aisin 8 Speed Transmissions: How Do They Compare?

    ZF and Aisin make two of the most popular and most successful eight-speed gearboxes on the market, but how do the two transmissions stack up side by side?

    By Peter Nelson 3 days ago Read More
  • A stretched brown 1967 Porsche 911 S customized by Troutman And Barnes
    7

    The OG Four-Door Porsche Sports Sedan Wasn't Even Built By Porsche

    More than 40 years before the Panamera went into production, a four-door Porsche had already been conceived. But it was the brainchild of a Texan, not a German.

    By Peter Nelson 3 days ago Read More
  • 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray with LT-1 V8 engine
    2

    Chevy LT1 V8s: A Comparison Of Three Small Blocks

    The General Motors LT1 engines might be long-running, but the mills it has adorned are quite different. So which LT1 is which, and what are the differences?

    By Benjamin Gracias 4 days ago Read More
  • A 1987 Chrysler New Yorker in black parked on a sidewalk
    18

    The '80s Car Feature That Would Fit Perfectly In The AI Hellscape Of Today

    Modern cars are making use of artificial intelligence for plenty of features today, but one feature from the '80s feels like it came from the modern era.

    By Shane Schmid 4 days ago Read More
  • Cadillac CT5 rear badging
    58

    Cadillac Phases Out Torque Badges After 6 Years Of Nobody Understanding What They Mean

    The numeric badges on the back of Cadillac's cars signified how much torque they had, in newton-meters, rounded up to the nearest 50. Yes, it was a dumb idea.

    By Brad Brownell 4 days ago Read More
  • GG Quadster spotted
    13

    This Weird Street-Legal Quad Is The Coolest Thing I Saw At Daytona Bike Week

    Seeing a quad at a bike show isn't ultra rare, but seeing this custom street-legal quad from a defunct manufacturer might be the highlight of your day.

    By Brad Brownell 4 days ago Read More
  • A Saab Monstret in the Saab museum
    2

    Saab's Scariest Car Is The Twin-Engined 93 Dubbed The Monster

    While some cars have some monstrous engines, Saab surprised itself in the 1950s when it created an experimental twin-engined model to compete in rally races.

    By Benjamin Gracias 4 days ago Read More
  • A piston's compression and oil rings stacked on each other
    4

    Low-Tension Piston Rings Provide Serious Benefits For Automakers

    Piston rings are an essential part of modern vehicles, but modern brands have moved to using low-tension versions of them for a couple of reasons.

    By Kiran Menon 4 days ago Read More
  • A cutaway showing the internal springs that connect the two masses inside a dual-mass flywheel
    1

    What Is A Dual-Mass Flywheel And Why Do Automakers Use Them?

    Every now and then, a mechanic or engineer will start talking about dual-mass flywheels, but what are they? And why would car makers use them?

    By Eugene Buono 4 days ago Read More
  • A car with its hood open showing a custom diesel engine
    2

    Here's What To Know When You're Considering A Diesel Swap

    Switching from a gasoline engine to a diesel-powered setup is an enticing possibility, but it requires a lot more work than you might think.

    By Benjamin Gracias 5 days ago Read More
  • A red and gray 1930 Cadillac 452 at a car show
    3

    These Cars Made Similar Horsepower From Wildly Different Engines

    Engine size can be misleading. Here are several examples of engines from opposite ends of the size spectrum that produce similar levels of horsepower.

    By B. L. Johnson 5 days ago Read More
  • Fast & Furious cars at the Petersen Automotive Museum
    18

    Petersen Museum's New Fast & Furious Exhibit Has Something For Everyone, But Especially The Nerds

    “A Fast & Furious Legacy: 25 Years of Automotive Icons” features nearly two dozen cars from all ten Fast Saga movies, including some more obscure favorites.

    By Daniel Golson 5 days ago Read More
  • A 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe LS interior showing all three seating rows in gideon color, including a 40:20:40 split front bench
    9

    These 9 Vehicles Still Offer Front Bench Seats

    Front bench seats are a rarity in the modern era, but a few certain modern-day vehicles include extra room for a third person to sit up front.

    By Ivo Gievski 5 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a mint colored Casper Lounge parked in front of an elaborate wood building
    18

    Hyundai Casper Lounge Is A Gussied-Up Electric City Car That I Need Like I Need Air To Breathe

    The Casper Lounge has incredible wheels, real leather seats and other premium features. Plus, it's just damn adorable.

    By Logan K. Carter 5 days ago Read More
  • Rear-quarter shot of John Lennon's Rolls-Royce Phantom V
    13

    Stop Saying This White Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Belonged To John Lennon

    Rumor has it that Lennon's 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V is rotting in a Florida parking lot, but that's not the case. Here's the true story of this iconic car.

    By Chloe Clougher 6 days ago Read More
  • Front three-quarters shot of the green Vivio parked in a parking lot with its roof entirely down in front of trees and plants
    8

    Green Over Confetti Print Might Be The Ideal Spec, And This Subaru Vivio Even Has T-Tops

    This bright-eyed and bushy-tailed little Vivio is exceptionally darling, for an array of reasons.

    By Logan K. Carter 7 days ago Read More
  • Front three-quarter product image of 1966 Ford Country Squire Wagon.
    47

    9 Of The Greatest Muscle Wagons Of All Time

    While fast wagons still sell overseas, North American car buyers haven't seen a proper muscle wagon in years. Let's take a look back at some favorites.

    By Max Larsen 7 days ago Read More
  • The two current Porsche 963s in liveries inspired by the 1996 Porsche 911 GT1
    0

    Porsche Penske 963s Will Race At Sebring With '90s Throwback 911 GT1 Livery

    The team is certainly hoping to continue its success after winning the Rolex 24 at Daytona in January.

    By Ryan Erik King 8 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue BMW i3
    98

    2027 BMW i3 EV Returns The 3 Series To Its Design Roots And Boasts 440 Miles Of Range

    The electric Neue Klasse i3 will be joined by gas-powered 3 Series models with similar styling, but riding on the current CLAR platform.

    By Daniel Golson 8 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a silver 2027 Kia Telluride
    94

    2027 Kia Telluride Extends Its Reign As The Best Three-Row SUV

    With a fascinating design, a great turbocharged hybrid powertrain, and even more space and refinement, the second-generation Telluride is a home run.

    By Daniel Golson 9 days ago Read More
  • A highly-detailed front-end rendering of a red Mercedes-Benz SEC Coupe by RENNtech.
    18

    RENNtech Will Make A Modern Mercedes-AMG Hammer With A Hand-Made V12 Engine

    Mercedes tuner RENNtech is offering a limited run of V12-powered coupes that could scratch a very particular itch for nostalgic luxury enthusiasts.

    By Marko Mikulic 9 days ago Read More
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