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  • A screenshot showing the silver Caddy fully sideways in a drift in a snowy lot in front of trees
    0

    A 21-Foot-Long 1975 Cadillac Limousine Can Rally, As It Turns Out

    Sure, it racks up the slowest time in 'Will It Rally?' history, but it's also one of the most entertaining videos in Team O'Neil's series, too.

    By Logan K. Carter 45 min ago Read More
  • The mug shots of 57-year-old Philip Signorino and 85-year-old William Bosworth both arrested on charges of reckless speeding and 50 over in Lake County Florida.
    20

    85-Year-Old Takes 'Favorite Car' On Alleged 110 MPH Ride, Gets Arrested For Street Racing A Corvette

    Both parties denied street racing allegations from officers, but the drivers of a 350 Z and a C5 Corvette were both booked for speeding in excess of 100 mph.

    By Lalita Chemello 2 hours ago Read More
  • Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid
    59

    'Hybrids Are Having A Moment' As High Gas Prices Push Buyers Away From Gas Guzzlers

    Plus Porsche is looking to cut its lineup and deepen its ties with VW, Lucid just laid off nearly 1-in-5 of its U.S. workers and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 4 hours ago Read More
  • 1980 Chevrolet Corvette IMSA Homage front three-quarter image
    83

    At $41,000, Is This 1980 Chevy Corvette IMSA Homage A Wildly Good Deal?

    An ostentatious racing-inspired body kit gives this C3 Corvette a look that will stand out anywhere, but is it worth the $41,000 asking price?

    By Rob Emslie 6 hours ago Read More
  • The headshot of Arie Luyendyk
    12

    Arie Luyendyk's 1996 Indy 500 Qualifying Speed Record Has Still Not Been Beaten

    Despite setting all-time average one- and four-lap speed records at the 1996 Indy 500 qualifying rounds, the Flying Dutchman didn't even get pole that year.

    By Charles Krome 7 hours ago Read More
  • Interior of TJ Wrangler showing manual transmission shifter
    2

    How A Mercedes-Built Manual Transmission Became The Jeep Wrangler's First Six-Speed

    The NSG370 was the Jeep Wrangler's first six-speed manual, bringing a German-made gearbox to the iconic American off-roader. Here's the story behind the tech.

    By Charles Krome 8 hours ago Read More
  • A Topaz Gold Firemist '68 Eldorado coupe similar to Presley's convertible
    3

    Elvis Once Tested How Bullet-Resistant Cadillacs Are, Here's How It Went

    The King of Rock and Roll was notorious for shooting inanimate objects that displeased him, and in the late '60s, his gold Eldorado joined the list.

    By Aakash Badree 9 hours ago Read More
  • Classic cars stashed inside a storage unit while being recovered by police
    39

    Man Convicted Of Defrauding Engine Swap Customers Nearly $500,000 Appeals His 60-Year Sentence

    With 28 of the fraudsters 72 victims testifying against him, there was a hefty sentence for a Texas man who would offer engine swaps and never deliver.

    By Justin Hughes 15 hours ago Read More
  • Wall of American license plates
    24

    Five Professions That Bafflingly Get Their Own License Plates

    You can get a specialty plate for all sorts of things, and in some states the list goes on for pages. But we didn't see these five professions' plates coming.

    By Brad Brownell 16 hours ago Read More
  • Sideview of a car after the driver hit an electric pole
    5

    What To Do When A Downed Power Line Is On Your Car And You're Trapped Inside

    If a downed power line hits your car, your first instinct may be to exit, but that is generally the most dangerous thing you could do. Here's what to know.

    By Kiran Menon 18 hours ago Read More
  • The driver and passenger of a 1904 Cadillac holding an umbrella while driving in the rain
    11

    Before Air Conditioning Was Standard In Cars, People Had To Get Creative With Air Flow

    Back when cars first became enclosed, drivers started looking for ways of cooling down the cabin. But before air conditioning, what did they come up with?

    By Alvin Reyes 19 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up of a person inflating a tire with an air compressor.
    15

    The 4 PSI Rule For Tires: What Is It, And Is It Reliable?

    A simple tire pressure check method is widely used by drivers, but real-world conditions can quickly expose where it works, and where it doesn’t.

    By Marko Mikulic 20 hours ago Read More
  • Red fourth-gen Pontiac Firebird on display with t-tops off.
    17

    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 21 hours ago Read More
  • A white 2023 Chevrolet Silverado High Country.
    12

    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 23 hours ago Read More
  • A person welding while wearing a mask, with sparks flying.
    16

    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 23 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a brown Mercedes-Benz VLE
    94

    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 24 hours ago Read More
  • Redwood Materials employees doing science to recycle old batteries
    22

    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 24 hours ago Read More
  • A white MN12-generation 1993 Ford Thunderbird
    37

    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 1 day ago Read More
  • A person filling a car with fuel.
    73

    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 1 day ago Read More
  • Ferrari Luce
    47

    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 1 day ago Read More
  • 1967 Hino Contessa front three-quarter image
    62

    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 1 day 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 1 day ago Read More
  • A front shot of Thor24 semi truck pulling out of warehouse
    18

    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 2 days ago Read More
  • A post-facelift Volvo XC60 parked in a lot with other cars in the background
    1

    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 2 days 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 2 days 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 2 days ago Read More
  • The right front wheel of a blue Porsche, shown with a performance tire.
    11

    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 2 days ago Read More
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