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    1

    How A Ball Bearing Company Rolled Volvo Into Existence 100 Years Ago

    In 1926, the first Volvo prototypes came into the world. They were created by a company whose main mission was only tangentially related to automaking.

    By Brad Brownell 3 hours ago Read More
  • Several Mazdas sit parked on a dealership lot.
    2

    4 Mazdas That Have Surprisingly Low Resale Values

    Mazda has a reputation for building fun cars, but some may have been too fun to retain their value. You might be surprised by these models that became bargains.

    By Josh West 4 hours ago Read More
  • Night scene with young people crowded around a 2024 Ford Maverick
    31

    These Are The Types Of Drivers Who Made The Ford Maverick A Sales Success

    Since its 2022 model year debut, the compact Ford Maverick has won over a surprisingly broad audience, including many buyers that you may not initially expect.

    By Charles Krome 6 hours ago Read More
  • A green Audi RS2 cruising along showing its front three-quarter view on a sunny day.
    3

    Why Porsche Helped Create The First Audi RS Model, The RS2

    The two brands' legendary collaboration created what's easily the most desirable classic Audi, and Porsche needed to build the RS2 just as much as Audi did.

    By Peter Nelson 8 hours ago Read More
  • The one time a year this light turns green
    3

    Why This Traffic Light Only Turns Green Once Per Year

    If a stoplight can be set to flash red or yellow almost all year, you might think it doesn't serve a serious purpose when it turns green. But you'd be wrong.

    By Brad Brownell 14 hours ago Read More
  • New front tire on a metallic grey car.
    4

    7 Common Mistakes That Could Be Damaging Your New Tires

    New tires are expensive, so don't let bad habits ruin them. Here are the common mistakes you might be making and how to keep your rubber lasting longer.

    By B. L. Johnson 17 hours ago Read More
  • A car's fuel gauge showing an almost full tank
    4

    Hot Vs Cold: How Temps Affect Your Car's Gas Mileage

    Extreme heat or cold can really impact your car’s gas mileage, but why do they have such an impact, and which is best for reducing your running costs?

    By B. L. Johnson 19 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a yellow McLaren P1 on track.
    14

    This Aftermarket Battery Gives Your McLaren P1 (You Have One Of Those, Right?) Less Weight And More Electric Range

    V Engineer's lithium-ion battery is 12.4 kWh rather than the original's 4.72 kWh, and it saves 51 pounds.

    By Chris Tsui 20 hours ago Read More
  • A black VW Beetle drives down a highway.
    26

    8 Of The Most Reliable German Cars Ever Made

    German cars don't have, shall we say, the best reputation for dependability. But still there are some that shine for their reliability. Here are eight.

    By Josh West 20 hours ago Read More
  • A JetBlue Airbus A320 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport with a mobile staircase attached
    11

    Florida Man Just Needed A Nap, So He Jumped A Barbed Wire Fence To Break Into An Airbus A320 And Sleep In The Bathroom

    JetBlue is claiming that this entire incident caused a flight delay, costing the giant corporation a grand total of $2,400.

    By Nicholas Werner 22 hours ago Read More
  • A low-angle dynamic shot of a red Aston Martin Lagonda driving on a country road
    10

    7 Cars That Were Super Expensive In The '70s And Are Surprisingly Cheap Today

    Once some of the most expensive cars in the world, these bona fide '70s classics were hit by depreciation so hard that almost anyone can afford them today.

    By Chloe Clougher 23 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up shot of a gloved hand removing an old car battery
    4

    Is Your Old Car Battery Recyclable?

    Most products and materials can and should be recycled. But what about car batteries? Here's what to know about the process and how to find a recycling center.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 day ago Read More
  • Older woman behind the wheel of a car
    24

    5 Car Mods That Can Improve Driving For Older People

    From better visibility to easier entry and improved comfort, these car modifications can help older drivers stay comfortable and confident behind the wheel.

    By B. L. Johnson 1 day ago Read More
  • An abandoned oil rig and tanks, rusted in the middle of the desert.
    27

    How Oil Companies And Execs Legally Pass Responsibility For Cleaning Up Leaky Drilling Sites To You: Read This

    The story focuses on Tom Ragsdale, whose company was responsible for at least 16 spills. He hasn't paid royalties or rental fees owed to the state, either.

    By Lalita Chemello 1 day ago Read More
  • A blue 1969 Dodge Charger driving fast on the road
    27

    How Fast Were The Fastest Muscle Cars, Really? A Look At 5 Top Speeds From The 1960s

    The arrival of muscle cars (and the horsepower wars that ensued) redefined performance for American enthusiasts in the '60s, but how fast could they really go?

    By Benjamin Gracias 1 day ago Read More
  • A police officer in a very skinny train car signals to a driver in the Holland Tunnel.
    5

    Catwalk Cars: New York City's Weird Wafer-Thin Electric Vehicles Used By Tunnel Police

    An overlooked chapter in vehicle history, these ridiculous electric police vehicles have been zooming across Manhattan tunnels until just a decade ago.

    By Michael Frank 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 of a 2023 Kia Telluride in motion.
    66

    'The Only Thing We Did Was Borrow Two Injectors' Former Kia Service Manager Used Parts From Customer Car To Fix Somebody Else's

    After the video went viral, the dealership launched an internal review, and the service manager in question was terminated.

    By Chris Tsui 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a green Spyker C8 Preliator XXV Coupe
    30

    Spyker Is Back With The 800-HP, Gold-Plated, Manual-Only C8 Preliator XXV Coupe

    As of earlier this week Spyker had already sold 19 of the 25 it's going to make, and the one you see here is the first production unit already delivered.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • Porsche Flachbau RS one-off customer build based on a 991.2 911 GT2 RS
    7

    Moby Dick-Inspired Slantnose 911 GT2 RS Explains Porsche's Mysterious 'Flachbau' And 'Flachbau RS' Trademarks

    The Flachbau RS is based on a 991.2 GT2 RS, and three prototypes were developed and tested at the Nürburgring to make sure its performance back up the wing.

    By Collin Woodard 2 days ago Read More
  • A blue E36-generation BMW 325i drift car at a competition.
    6

    The BMW M50 Inline-Six Is Why Cheap E36 325is Still Refuse To Die

    The BMW E36 325i is still hugely popular with car enthusiasts, but the reason so many examples survive is because that 2.5-liter engine is just so good.

    By Peter Nelson 2 days ago Read More
  • Cadillac V-ONE track day car
    16

    The Old Cadillac Is Dead, And This Track-Only V-One Concept Is The Proof

    Essentially a customer version of the V-Series.R race car, the slightly more refined V-One packs 830 horsepower, and we bet Cadillac will build a few of them.

    By Brad Brownell 2 days ago Read More
  • A red Tesla Model Y and a white Tesla vehicle are displayed inside a modern Tesla showroom.
    147

    Tesla Is Absolutely Dominating A Shrinking EV Market

    With incentives removed, EV sales are slumping, but one brand still seems to be doing alright.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • 1996 Chevy Impala SS front three-quarter image
    89

    At $15,000, Would You Leap On This 1996 Chevy Impala SS?

    From a time when space meant true luxury.

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a red McLaren McL 6GT
    18

    McLaren Goes Retro With The McL 6GT, Its First Manual Car Since The F1

    The McL 6GT is inspired by the M6GT, founder Bruce McLaren's unrealized supercar dream.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • A bridge destroyed by retreating Germans in World War II.
    20

    Bridges And Roads Are So Fundamental To Human Survival That The Geneva Conventions Protect Them

    Modern war is so brutal that combatants have resorted to the destruction of roads and bridges. Here's how the Geneva Conventions protect that infrastructure.

    By Lalita Chemello 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a brown Czinger 21C Spyder
    9

    Czinger 21C Spyder Has More Downforce Than Any Other Convertible And The Coolest Brakes You'll See All Week

    At 150 mph the 21C Spyder produces 3,307 pounds of downforce with the roof on, matching the coupe, and with it off that figure slightly drops to 3,267 pounds.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • Woman leaning up against hood of car with open engine bay, making a call on her phone.
    19

    These Are The Simple Vehicle Repairs Or Tricks That Made You A Hero To Your Non Car-Obsessed Friends And Family

    To the uninitiated, science looks like magic.

    By Lalita Chemello 3 days ago Read More
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