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  • Rivian drifting on ice
    10

    Rivian's RAD Skunkworks Performance Brand Wants To Push The Limits Of Electric Off-Road

    Could Rivian's extreme off-road division one day eclipse Ford's Raptor and Ram's TRX?

    By Brad Brownell 1 hour ago Read More
  • Porsche Cayenne electric
    17

    Porsche's New Flagship SUV Drops EV-Only Plan For V6 And V8 Power

    Juggling under the hood of Porsche's biggest SUV, and another Ford recall (no, not yesterday's, a new one)

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 hours ago Read More
  • 1997 Porsche Boxster driver's side image
    42

    At $6,950, Does This 1997 Porsche Boxster Have You Saying 'I'd Be Stupid Not To?'

    It may not be the most powerful Porsche but - on a smiles-per-dollar basis - is this 90s Boxster worth its $7k sticker?

    By Rob Emslie 3 hours ago Read More
  • Side profile of a 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring in red.
    6

    Why Bugatti's Veyron And Honda's Odyssey Used The Same Michelin Tire System

    At one time, both the Bugatti Veyron and the Honda Odyssey Touring used the same tire tech. Here's why a supercar and a minivan shared similar parts.

    By Nico DeMattia 6 hours ago Read More
  • A cut-away turbocharger showing its turbine fans
    10

    What Causes Turbo Flutter And Can It Damage Your Engine?

    Some drivers might enjoy the sound of turbo flutter, but it's not something you should want to keep around. There are few good things that can come from it.

    By Charles Krome 14 hours ago Read More
  • A piston with three piston rings and new rings in the background
    2

    Here's What Driving With Bad Piston Rings Can Do To Your Engine

    Piston rings are the seals in your cylinders, giving you better compression and power, but what happens if they wear or break? And how can you spot the signs?

    By Alvin Reyes 16 hours ago Read More
  • 280Z in a shop
    11

    Ronald Finger's Down To Earth Builds Are The Antidote To YouTube Fatigue

    Affordable classics and entertaining projects star in this week's "Wrenchers You Should Know"

    By Brad Brownell 19 hours ago Read More
  • A Ram pickup and a Jeep inside a sinkhole in Omaha, Nebraska, as firefighters look on
    24

    Hungry Omaha Road Gobbles Two Vehicles In Spontaneous Sinkhole

    It's still unclear how or why the sinkhole formed.

    By Justin Hughes 21 hours ago Read More
  • Ford F-150 towing
    11

    Ford Recalls 4.4 Million Trucks And SUVs For Trailer Issue Affecting Lights And Brakes

    It's already looking like Ford's recall-packed 2025 was no anomaly.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 24 hours ago Read More
  • Tesla Model Y robotaxi
    55

    Tesla Is Doing Nearly Nothing To Make Its California Robotaxi Dream A Reality

    Testing? Who needs it. We'll just do it live.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 day ago Read More
  • 1965 Plymouth Barracuda front three-quarter image
    53

    At $16,500, Is This 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Your White Whale?

    Long languishing in the shadow of Ford's Mustang, is this well-preserved Barracuda worth a bite?

    By Rob Emslie 1 day ago Read More
  • A man holds his head when seeing how expensive fuel is while paying at the pump.
    25

    If You Need To Buy Gas, It Could Pay To Wait Until These Days

    It not only pays to shop around, but to wait for the days of the week when gas prices tend to be cheapest. And that follows a predictable pattern.

    By Shane Schmid 1 day ago Read More
  • June Johnson's upside-down car after her rescue by Les Bataillion de Saint-Hyacinthe hockey players
    22

    Quebec Hockey Team Rescues American Woman After Car Crash

    We know this sounds like the beginning of a joke about Canadian stereotypes, but it really happened.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • An old differential next to a new one, with both open showing their gears
    6

    Here's What Your Car's Final Drive Ratio Actually Means

    Now you'll be able to at least know a bit about final drive ratios next time it comes up in conversation with your car friends.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • A side-by-side screenshot collage of Kathy Hochul and a close-up of the PB4WEGO license plate
    21

    NY Governor Hochul Is No. 1 In Free Speech, Lets Long Island Grandpa Keep Pee-Themed License Plate

    Hochul showered Bykofsky with praise in a social media video, saying she thought it was hilarious.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a modern car's automatic gear shift lever
    28

    Automakers Have A Long, Annoying History Of Trying To Replace The Gear Shifter

    Many modern cars have replaced the usual PRNDL gear shifter with fancier designs. But technology isn't the only reason for these major changes.

    By Kiran Menon 2 days ago Read More
  • Chrysler Pacifica facelift
    63

    Chrysler Pacifica Refresh Gets A Peculiar Face And Probably Not Much Else

    The Pacifica has been out since 2016 — remember 2016? — and it last got a facelift five years ago.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • An orange Ram TRX in sand
    85

    American Automakers Are Poised To Win The Country, Lose The World

    We're looking at U.S. automakers' pivot to gas-guzzlers, as well as Lucid's finances. We'll also look at Aston Martin cutting jobs, and BMW recalling sedans.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 front three-quarter image
    77

    At $10,997, Could This 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Be An Excellent Investment?

    What if the answer wasn't always Miata?

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • An old purge valve from a car on display
    8

    Purge Valve: What It Is, How It Works, And Why Proper Maintenance Matters

    The emissions system of your car does a lot to help make its exhaust more bearable to deal with. But it wouldn't be nearly as effective without the purge valve.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
  • A silver 1983 Hurst Olds Cutlass sitting on green grass in bright sun at a car show.
    27

    Why This '80s Transmission Used Three Shifters Instead Of One

    The Hurst Lightning Rod system in the 1984 Hurst/Olds Special Edition came with three shift levers to control its automatic transmission. Let's find out why.

    By Peter Nelson 3 days ago Read More
  • A car owner wiping the interior of a vehicle using a blue microfiber towel
    6

    The Signs Your Microfiber Towel Is Too Gross To Keep Using

    Microfiber towels are amazing for car detailing and general cleaning, but they don't last forever. Here's how to tell when it's time to replace yours.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 days ago Read More
  • 1980 RAF minibus built for the Moscow Olympics
    6

    4 Weird Olympic Special Edition Cars (And How Automakers Could Repeat The Magic Today)

    From the minibuses at the 1980 Moscow Olympics to the 1996 Buick Regal, these four weird Olympic special edition cars show how automakers used to take risks.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 days ago Read More
  • A small Zundapp single-cylinder engine mounted up to a rusty old motorcycle chassis.
    22

    What's The Purpose Of A Carburetor Vacuum Line?

    Carburetors with vacuum lines are still found on classic vehicles and small-displacement engines — but what is the vacuum actually used for? Let's take a look.

    By Peter Nelson 3 days ago Read More
  • Front three quarters shot of a black Bronco Raptor Code Orange kicking up dust while driving over gravel past green bushes
    55

    The Ford Bronco Is Reportedly About To Get The Lincoln Treatment

    A Bronco-based off-roader might be just what the storied American automaker needs to make a splash in the luxury segment.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • Front three quarters shot of a blue Bronco Sport kicking up dust as it drives on a dirt patch in front of trees
    14

    These 3 Compact SUVs Failed The IIHS's New Whiplash Prevention Test

    Each poor-rated vehicle struggled in different areas.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic is curiously examining car radiator inside of a garage.
    4

    3 Weird Ways Radiators Were Destroyed (And What's More Likely To Give You A Headache)

    Car radiators are generally robust, but they can fail, and, sometimes, they fail in some strange ways. Here are some of the weirdest ways radiators can die.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 days ago Read More
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