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  • Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles are seen for sale on a dealership lot on June 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
    77

    Ford Is Working On An All-Electric Affordable Vehicle That'll Compete Directly With The Tesla Model 3 And Model Y

    Ford CEO Jim Farley says the automaker is working on an affordable car to rival the Tesla Model Y and Model 3, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 18 hours ago Read More
  • 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD front three-quarter image
    68

    At $5,500, Does This 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac's Price Track?

    What's your take on this Sport Trac at that $5,500 price tag? Does that feel like a deal to get into a fun compact truck that stands out from the crowd?

    By Rob Emslie 20 hours ago Read More
  • A sign for DEF at a filling station
    2

    Why Doesn't Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Work In Extreme Cold?

    Diesel exhaust fluid is essential for keeping your engine functioning without letting off too many emissions. But it doesn't do well in the cold; here's why.

    By Shane Schmid 1 day ago Read More
  • Dodge Stratus R/T Coupe at the NYIAS
    50

    There's A Dodge Stratus R/T Jump Scare At The New York Auto Show

    Stellantis felt it was an appropriate car to include on its wall of history advertising its involvement in all of that "America 250" junk we're doing this year.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • Front end of the Hyundai Boulder concept
    95

    Hyundai Boulder Concept Is An Awesome Body-On-Frame SUV Designed For America

    We know Hyundai will be introducing a body-on-frame midsize pickup by 2030, and it could spawn an SUV like the Boulder.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue 2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid
    14

    2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid Seems Like The No-Brainer Choice

    With 25% better fuel economy than the standard Forester Wilderness and a little more power, going for the hybrid makes a lot of sense.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • Ford Broncos drive up and down an off-road course made of ramps outside of the New York Javitz Center
    116

    Only Rich People Can Afford Gas, The 'Good' News Is Only Rich People Can Afford Cars Anyway

    Gas prices are up, new car prices are up, and Tesla sales are up. We'll understand if that leaves you feeling down.

    By Erin Marquis 2 days ago Read More
  • 1977 Plymouth Volare Wagon front three-quarter image
    89

    At $7,100, Could This 318-Powered 1977 Plymouth Volare Have You Singing Whoa-Oh?

    Rare even when new, this rust-prone Plymouth makes most supercars look commonplace.

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • A black 1975 Chevrolet Monza 2+2.
    19

    Here's How Ridiculously Hard It Was To Change Spark Plugs In A Chevy Monza V8

    Changing an engine's plugs should be a relatively simple maneuver. But not if you've built the engine bay so the motor barely fits inside of it.

    By Brian Corey 2 days ago Read More
  • Rear view of a Chicago police car performing a routine traffic stop
    76

    Get Caught Speeding In Illinois? You Soon Might Have To Install A Speed Limiter

    An Illinois bill aimed at repeat speeders and reckless drivers could soon require that drivers install speed-limiting devices in their cars.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • Person holding an old and new spark plug
    2

    How Spark Plugs Can Improve (Or Devastate) Your Fuel Economy

    Spark plugs are pretty crucial to internal combustion engines, but can swapping old plugs for new ones really improve your car's fuel economy?

    By Kiran Menon 3 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of rocker arms in an engine
    2

    Steel Vs. Aluminum Rocker Arms: Does It Make A Difference?

    Rocker arms are an essential part of overhead valve engines. But how essential is it to keep track of whether they're made out of steel or aluminum?

    By Charles Krome 3 days ago Read More
  • Speed Racer movie, Emil Hirsch strikes the famous pose
    44

    'Speed Racer' Is Coming Back To Theaters And You Dorks Had Better Actually Go See It This Time

    I remain hopeful that "Speed Racer" will break through from its cult classic status with this re-release in IMAX.

    By Brad Brownell 3 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a skin-upholstered front seat with some brown body hair on the head rest and a paler handprint showing how it responds to UV rays
    15

    Australian Company Sheds Light On In-Car Sun Exposure By Reupholstering A Camry With Human-Like Skin That 'Burns' In Sunlight

    A car that's upholstered in synthetic skin, hair, and even moles is a pretty stark reminder to wear your sunscreen, even when you're driving.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Gas prices are displayed at a Mobil gas station on March 30, 2026 in Pasadena, California. The average price of one gallon of regular self-service gasoline rose to $5.99 today in Los Angeles County, climbing from $4.69 one month ago, amid the ongoing war with Iran. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
    173

    Average Regular Gas Price Hits $4 Nationwide

    In this morning's edition, we're looking at gas prices cracking the $4 mark, as well as GM idling Factory Zero.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago Read More
  • 2005 Lexus SC430 Front three-quarter image
    81

    At $19,995, Is This 2005 Lexus SC430 'Pebble Beach Edition' A Concours-Level Deal?

    What do you think? Is this SC430 a deal at that $19,995 asking price, considering its overall condition and unique Pebble Beach-ness?

    By Rob Emslie 3 days ago Read More
  • Pistons moving up and down within an engine, as if the cylinders are clear.
    15

    Why Pistons Have Three Rings To Rule Combustion

    You've heard that pistons have rings, but have you ever wondered why there are three? Here's how piston rings work together to keep your engine running.

    By Peter Nelson 3 days ago Read More
  • Side view of Kevin Bickley's 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 sitting unfinished at Miller's Performance and Restoration
    30

    Man Pays For Mustang Restoration, Gets Car Back In Pieces Five Years Later

    We've heard some pretty horrible mechanic stories over the years, but this may be one of the worst.

    By Justin Hughes 3 days ago Read More
  • Quart of 5W-30 motor oil in a gray bottle in a store
    3

    Here's How To Decipher The Different Grades Of Motor Oil

    If you're in the auto parts store wondering what all the codes mean on bottles, then you are not alone. Here's our handy guide to deciphering the digits.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 days ago Read More
  • A dashcam affixed to a vehicles windshield recording video of an oncoming car
    22

    Avoid Cheap Amazon Dashcams, Consumer Reports Says These Are Better Options

    When it's your word against theirs, dashcam footage makes all the difference. Don't settle for a basic model — get a dashcam recommended by Consumer Reports.

    By Shane Schmid 3 days ago Read More
  • A digital demonstration of two gears rotating together at 90 degrees.
    3

    The 90-Degree Torque Problem: How Engineering Bent Power Around Corners

    Torque naturally prefers to move in a straight line. So how does the engine manages to overcome 90-degree bends to deliver that torque to the wheels?

    By Nico DeMattia 3 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot showing a white OBS Chevy crashing into yellow water-filled crash cushions in a staged test
    2

    Traffic Safety Expo Is Like SEMA For Safety Equipment, And It's Filled With Cool Tech That Keep Roads And Workers Safe

    Go ahead, nerd out on roadway safety a bit. You never know, it may be a category at your next bar trivia night.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago Read More
  • Chevrolet Vegas being loaded for rail transport using Vert-A-Pac system
    22

    The Clever Engineering Of Shipping The Chevy Vega By Train

    GM hoped the Chevy Vega would reinvent the American car, but it was too expensive to ship — until engineers found a genius way to fit 30 cars per railcar.

    By Charles Krome 4 days ago Read More
  • The silver Callaway Sledgehammer standing in a parking lot
    13

    Callaway's Sledgehammer Corvette Was Faster Than The Veyron 17 Years Earlier

    To many enthusiasts, the Bugatti Veyron was a mighty leap forward when it neared 254 mph in 2005. But it never matched the speed of the Sledgehammer Corvette.

    By Benjamin Gracias 4 days ago Read More
  • 35

    'Clanker Balls' Provide A Unique Solution To Truck-Eating Bridge

    Hanging big orange boat-fender balls over a roadway is a low-tech solution, but hopefully it'll keep big trucks from running into this low bridge in Delaware.

    By Justin Hughes 4 days ago Read More
  • The damage to the Haas VF-26 of Oliver Bearman of Great Britain and Haas F1 Team following his crash during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on March 29, 2026 in Suzuka, Japan.
    24

    Oliver Bearman's 50G Crash Could Force Changes To F1's Divisive New Cars

    A big speed differential that was a part of Sunday's Formula 1 crash could be a tipping point for the rules and regulations regarding this year's cars.

    By Ryan Erik King 4 days ago Read More
  • A black and white photo of Smokey Yunick (on the right) at a motorsports event
    22

    Smokey Yunick's Hot Vapor Engine Was Equally Genius And Horribly Unsafe

    While engines can be inefficient with burning fuel, Smokey Yunick created a Hot Vapor design that could have solved this issue if it wasn't also dangerous.

    By Shane Schmid 4 days ago Read More
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