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Why There's A Wall Of Junk Cars In A Utah Canyon
In Utah's Catstair Canyon, off Highway 89, is a massive wall of rusted old cars. They were left there 60 years ago for a very specific, practical task.
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The Renault 5 Turbo Was A Hot Hatch That Could Go Over 800 Miles On One Tank Of Gas
Renault made the 5 Turbo to compete in intense rally events. But a certain addition to the car allowed to have an absurd range of around 800 miles.
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Why You Might (Or Might Not) Want A Certified Pre-Owned Truck
The Certified Pre-Owned label carries quite a few benefits. It also carries some glaring downsides, which means it might not be best for everyone.
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DeFlock Is An Open Source Project That's Mapping Flock Cameras
With hundreds of thousands of surveillance cameras popping up all over the U.S., there's pushback on the efforts to track everyday American's movements.
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The Engineering That Made The Honda S2000's Manual Gearbox A Cult Object
Widely considered one of the car industry's most satisfying 6-speeds, shifting the Honda S2000's manual transmission feels like operating a bolt-action rifle.
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TVR's Speed Six Made Almost 100 HP Per Liter (And Was Half Of The Speed Twelve)
One of TVR’s most famous engines redefined performance benchmarks, but its development led to an even more extreme project that changed everything.
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Lawsuit Claims Ram ProMaster Only Uses 7 Gears When Customers Paid For 9
The lawsuit alleges that these vans are so slow, they never get around to engaging eighth or ninth gear, making them effectively 7-speeds instead.
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This Semi Truck's 10 MPG Might Sound Terrible, But Here's Why That's Incredibly Efficient
Just 10 miles per gallon? That would be terrible mileage if you were comparing this semi with a sedan, or even with an SUV. But it's really quite impressive.
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The Pros And Cons Of Sealing Your Concrete Garage Floor
If you're thinking about sealing your concrete garage floor, you should consider the following pros and cons before choosing a contractor and sealer type.
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Which 2021 EVs Have Depreciated The Most In 5 Years?
Electric cars are notorious for their steep depreciation rates, but some are worse than others. Here's which 2021 EVs are now the biggest bargains.
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The Owner Of Marathon Gas Stations Is Making Diesel From Soybeans
One of America's largest gas station chains is pouring millions into turning soybeans into renewable biodiesel, and it makes sense once you see the numbers.
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These 7 Car Parts And Fluids Typically Need Attention And Replacement By 100,000 Miles
Many cars feel fine past 100,000 miles, but hidden wear in key systems can quickly turn minor maintenance into major repair decisions if ignored.
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Fifth Gear Classic's Full-Length Episode YouTube Playlist Revisits The Excellent Cars And Fashion Of The Early 2000s
If your weekend calendar is looking bleak and your hunger for nostalgic car content is strong, I suggest spending some time watching old "Fifth Gear" episodes.
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Is It Dangerous To Drink Water From A Plastic Bottle Left In A Hot Car?
A car's interior and the things in it heat up quickly in the sun, and drinking 150-degree water might be unpleasant. But is it actually harmful?
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Google Earth Now Has A Browser Flight Simulator Mode
Some of us fantasize about soaring around the world, but don't want to shell out for airliner-accurate simulators or learn proper air traffic control protocol.
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What That Small Mountain Symbol Means On Some Tires, And What They Went Through To Get It
If you've ever seen a mountain symbol on a tire's sidewall and wondered what it means, you're not alone. Here's what that icon signifies and how tires get it.
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California Forcing The Closure Of Disneyland's Autopia Ride Unless It Cleans Up Emissions By February
Disneyland said in 2024 that it would convert the Autopia cars from gas to electricity, though so far, no dice. Turns out a scandal lay behind the plan.
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Ford Can't Even Get Recalls Right, Has To Re-Recall Over 387,000 Vehicles For A Second Time
Ford quality had a miserable 2025, and 2026 isn't looking great. Ford is re-recalling hundreds of thousands of cars after fixing them wrong the first time.
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How The 1957 Racing Ban Killed American Factory Race Teams Overnight
U.S. automakers in the 1950s loved to "win on Sunday, sell on Monday," but they abruptly announced they were done with racing. Here's why, and what followed.
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At $8,400, Is This 2007 Mercedes S 550 A Range Topper That's Now In Your Price Range?
Still luxurious even today, does the specter of Old German Car maintenance take the sheen off this stately S?
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If Safety Tech Isn't Most Responsible For Increasing Car Prices, What Is?
While definitely a problem, safety tech and expensive packages aren't the main culprits for raising car prices, and both consumers and dealers play a part.
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Kia Soul Explodes Thanks To Compressed Air And A Lit Cigarette
You might think a can of compressed air, commonly used to clean computer keyboards, is completely safe. But explosions are just one of the possible dangers.
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7 Common Objects That You Might Leave In A Hot Car That You Really Shouldn't
In case you needed a reminder, scorching summer heat can quickly turn your car into an oven. Here's a list of items you should never leave behind in your car.
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Stellantis Wants To Sell More Trucks
Plus Waymo's latest big recall, dealers' used-car inventories, and the ways they're working around the problem.
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At $12,500, Is This 2003 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Everything You Could Want?
Toyota's pickup is perennially popular, but do the upgrades here justify the price?
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Hero Alligator Attacks Fleeing DWI Suspect, Slowing Him Down For The Arrest
After running a Toyota Supra into a concrete barrier, the suspect jumped off the highway, into the swamp, and was promptly attacked by an alligator.
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One Of America's Oldest Trucking Companies Has Been Around Longer Than Automobiles
Founded 5 years before the first car was built, the oldest African-American-owned business in the United States operates a fleet of 45 trucks with 75 employees.
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