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  • 2001 Lexus RX300 front three-quarter image
    22

    At $4,600, Is This 2001 Lexus RX300 A Prescription For Good Value?

    It looks to be in pretty good condition, but is $4,600 a reasonable price for this 25-year-old Lexus SUV?

    By Rob Emslie 2 hours ago Read More
  • A front-end shot of a facelifted BMW 7-Series with a desert road in the background.
    0

    What It Actually Means When Automakers Give Cars A Facelift

    When a Hollywood star gets a facelift, the changes are purely cosmetic. When an automaker gives a car a facelift, they may go deeper — or they may not.

    By Marko Mikulic 4 hours ago Read More
  • A couple arguing with car salesperson
    7

    What Not To Say At The Dealership When Negotiating A Car's Price

    Car salesmen usually know exactly how to make you pay more for a car or tie you to an unnecessarily long loan, and it starts by you saying the wrong thing.

    By B. L. Johnson 5 hours ago Read More
  • A front-left 3/4 view of a 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S580 parked in a parking lot
    4

    Here's How Much A 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S580 Has Depreciated In 5 Years

    The 2021 Maybach S580 debuted the latest generation of Mercedes' ultimate luxury sedans, and depreciation has made it an interesting used proposition in 2026.

    By Monday Goma 14 hours ago Read More
  • Side view of a Waymo robotaxi self-driving through a San Francisco intersection
    23

    IIHS Claims Waymos Are Safer Than Human Drivers If You Squint Real Hard While Reading The Data

    It's easy to get data about vehicle crashes involving human drivers, but the same data on autonomous vehicle operation is much harder to sort through.

    By Justin Hughes 16 hours ago Read More
  • A GM Vortec 3500 L52 from the Atlas series of engine inside a Hummer H3 engine bay
    7

    The Atlas Engine Family: GM's Lost Inline-5 Experiment

    An ambitious attempt to modernize trucks, GM's Atlas inline-5 was a weird, complex engine that powered the Colorado and Hummer H3. But it had some problems.

    By Benjamin Gracias 17 hours ago Read More
  • Man recovering the bench seat of a Ford truck in quilted brown leather
    4

    Changing Up Your Car's Interior? Here's How Much It Can Cost To Reupholster The Seats

    Fixing up your car's interior can make a huge difference, but it can also cost a fortune. Here's what to know about the true costs of professional reupholstery.

    By Chloe Clougher 19 hours ago Read More
  • Red 1971 Marcos parked on the side of a road with trees in the background.
    7

    5 British Car Brands You've Probably Never Seen On American Highways

    You have to hand it to the British: they make truly gorgeous, unique cars. But we seldom see the best of them here in the States, and that's a crying shame.

    By B. L. Johnson 22 hours ago Read More
  • Close up of Auto-Pilot control on 1958 Chrysler Imperial
    10

    Chrysler Debuted 'Auto-Pilot' Technology Way Back In 1958

    Tesla's Autopilot is one of the brand's best known features, but Chrysler also had an Auto-Pilot option decades earlier. Here's what it could do.

    By Charles Krome 23 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up of a police officer wearing a body camera
    4

    Who Can Access Footage From Police Body Cameras?

    In which states are cops required to wear body cams, who can legally view the footage, and how? It should be accessible, but that's not really how it works.

    By Brontë Wieland 24 hours ago Read More
  • Production image of a Mazda 20B-REW three-rotor.
    13

    7 Rarely Mentioned JDM Engines With Surprising Power

    The Toyota 2JZ-GTE, Nissan RB26DETT, and Honda K24 get all the attention, and deservedly so, but these overlooked JDM engines deserve a closer second look.

    By Max Larsen 1 day ago Read More
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    5

    The Story Behind This Viral Toyota Hiring Test With Ropes And A 6-Second Time Limit

    A viral video shows a Toyota worker tackling a rope challenge in seconds, but the unusual test is part of a broader approach to training and production.

    By Chris Tsui 1 day ago Read More
  • Image on rearview camera showing guidelines
    27

    Do Backup Cameras Make Driving Safer?

    Backup cameras have been required on new vehicles for the better part of the decade, but are they making a difference? Let's look at the stats.

    By Charles Krome 1 day ago Read More
  • Close-up of driver selecting to update software on Tesla screen
    12

    The Upsides And Downsides Of Over-The-Air Software Updates For Modern Cars

    Over-the-air updates are increasingly common as cars get more high-tech, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of updating your car remotely?

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • A reflective sunshade anchored inside the dashboard of a car.
    26

    Are Sunshades Effective At Lowering Temps In Your Parked Car?

    Explore the heat-reduction data for windshield sunshades. See how many degrees standard shades save and discover what works even better.

    By Michael Frank 2 days ago Read More
  • A 1966 Ford Mustang with a Thriftpower 200ci inline-6.
    12

    Ford's Thriftpower Inline-Six Powered The Falcon, Mustang, And Bronco For 24 Years

    The Thriftpower powered everything from Mustangs to Falcons to Mercury family cars, and there's a good reason why Ford used it for nearly a quarter century.

    By Aakash Badree 2 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic mounting a wheel on a car.
    10

    Here's How The Temperature Affects The PSI In Your Tires

    Driving on underinflated tires wastes fuel and wears down tread faster. Learn how seasonal temps affect your PSI and can impact both safety and fuel economy.

    By Michael Frank 2 days ago Read More
  • A man in a suit delivers a business presentation.
    13

    9 Ways Industry Experts Are Teaching Your Local Dealer How To Get More Money Out Of You

    To your local car dealer, you're not just a customer; you're a profit center. And dealers are being taught how to make more from you, now and into the future.

    By Josh West 2 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic running diagnostics in a car with a laptop.
    3

    Do Independent Shops Have The Same Vehicle Data Access As Dealerships? It's Complicated

    For vehicle repairs, independent repair shops are often less expensive than dealerships, but they may not have the necessary access to fix your car.

    By Chris Tsui 2 days ago Read More
  • A rider on a BMW M1000RR takes a corner on track
    5

    This Is What It Looks Like Inside An Engine At 14,000 RPM

    Have you ever wondered what it looks like inside a screaming sportbike engine on the pipe?

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • A person checking a car battery's voltage with a multimeter
    6

    What's The Difference Between An AGM And A Flooded Lead-Acid Car Battery?

    If you're shopping for a new car battery, you'll probably see AGM and lead-acid options in the parts store. But what's the difference between the two?

    By Peter Nelson 2 days ago Read More
  • An automotive acid battery sitting on a car engine bay
    7

    Can Car Batteries Be Refurbished Or Rebuilt?

    If your car's battery dies, there are signs to look for that will tell you if it can be renewed. And there's a way for you to do the work simply, at home.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • The Slate Auto Truck with a fastback configuration.
    16

    How Much Will The Slate Truck SUV Conversion Kit Cost (And Do You Have To Install It Yourself)?

    Slate will allow you to turn your Blank Slate into the pricier Squareback or Fastback SUV down the line by shipping the conversion kit straight to your door.

    By Michael Frank 2 days ago Read More
  • A vacuum cleaner on the driveway next to a car
    6

    Major Satisfaction Survey Finds Automakers Could Learn Something From Vacuum Cleaners

    Owners seem to be happier with their vacuum cleaners than with their cars, and the latest ACSI study shows they're better than cars in several key areas.

    By Eugene Buono 2 days ago Read More
  • A red 2026 Shelby Super Snake pursued by police vehicles in the movie 'The Mongoose.'
    10

    Sorry, Liam Neeson, But The Real 'Mongoose' Star Is The Shelby Super Snake

    Liam Neeson’s 'The Mongoose' hits the theaters in October, but the real scene-stealer is the powerful 2026 Shelby Super Snake his character is seen driving.

    By Kiran Menon 3 days ago Read More
  • 2026 Lamborghini Temerario in a garage
    28

    Here In My In-Laws' Garage, Just Test-Drove This, Uh, New Lamborghini Here. It's Fun To Drive It Up Here In The Northeast Pennsylvania Hills. But You Know What I Like A Lot More Than Materialistic Things? KNOWLEDGE

    In fact, I'm a lot more proud of these seven new bookshelves that I had to get installed to hold 2,000 new BOOKS that I bought.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a white Bugatti Mistral
    13

    Bugatti's Final W16 Mistral Has Paint Called 'Sparkle' And A Falcon Head Sculpture In The Shifter

    Now that the 99th Mistral has rolled off the line, Bugatti is almost done with its W16 engine for good as it looks forward to production of the Tourbillon.

    By Daniel Golson 3 days ago Read More
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