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  • Rear view of the Tesla Roadster being rocketed off the ground.
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    Mate Rimac Thought About Using Tesla Roadster-Style Thrusters Way Back In 2019

    Mate Rimac kept the e-mail receipts that prove he was thinking about thrust-powered downforce years ago, but other projects required his attention.

    By Chris Tsui 48 min ago Read More
  • A black 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi Hardtop for sale
    6

    1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hardtop For Sale With 426 HEMI V8, But Is It Worth $230k?

    One of just 287, this perfectly restored Triple Black Hemi Challenger is proper muscle car royalty, and its steep asking price is a bargain for the right buyer.

    By Kiran Menon 6 hours ago Read More
  • ST QUENTIN, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 25: Honda Motors demonstrates its ASIMO robot during the 'Robonumerique' exhibition on November, 25, 2014 in St Quentin, France. ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) is a humanoid robot developed by Honda which measures 1.30 meters per 40 kg. Considered the most powerful humanoid robot in the world, the all-new ASIMO was introduced for the first time in Europe in Brussels. The Japanese group has considerable technological advances: intelligence, dexterity and motor skills. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)
    1

    Honda And Toyota Want A Robotic Future

    Plus European EV hunger, Waymo's plans for world domination, and yet further recalls from Ford.

    By Amber DaSilva 9 hours ago Read More
  • 1987 Chevy Sprint Turbo front three-quarter image
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    At $10,000, Would You Race To Buy This 1987 Chevy Sprint Turbo?

    Known by many names, but rarely found in such mint condition.

    By Rob Emslie 11 hours ago Read More
  • A blue and a gray 2026 Ford Maverick SV300T at a racetrack
    14

    If Your Ford Maverick Feels Too Weak, The SV300T Package Is Coming To Fix That

    Available for pre-order, the dealer-installed SV300T upgrade kit can turn any 2025 or newer AWD-equipped Maverick into a 300-hp '90s-style street truck.

    By Chris Tsui 21 hours ago Read More
  • CarGurus on a phone.
    57

    CarGurus Sued By New York City For Allegedly Lying About Dealership Prices

    Plus, Tesla is asking its shareholders to re-elect Elon Musk at its annual meeting (shock!), Jeep may start building vehicles in China for Canada and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 day ago Read More
  • 2006 BMW 650i convertible front three-quarter image
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    At $12,499, Is This Manual-Equipped 2006 BMW 650i A Bangled Bargain?

    A hearty V8 under the hood, a six-speed manual, and a drop top that seems to be in good working order. Would you pay $12,499 for this 650i?

    By Rob Emslie 1 day ago Read More
  • A woman in smelly car holding her nose
    17

    4 Reasons Why Cars Might Smell Like Rotten Eggs

    Unless you failed an old Easter egg hunt, smelling rotten eggs in your car is always bad news, and the culprits can range from mildly annoying to catastrophic.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • Replacing an accessory belt on an air-cooled engine with the belt and a screwdriver.
    13

    The 5-Second Belt Change On Air-Cooled 4-Cylinder VWs Is Both Impressive And Terrifying

    Changing an ancillary belt is a fairly simple task for those with the right tools and know-how, but this 'quick' method has to be seen to be believed.

    By Peter Nelson 2 days ago Read More
  • A person's hand pointing at a long crack in a car windshield, highlighting glass damage.
    9

    DIY Vs Professional Windshield Crack Repair: What To Know About Your Options

    Windshields will always end up taking some damage eventually. Whether you go for DIY or professional repair depends on your budget and the damage itself.

    By Beverly Braga 2 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic pours engine oil into an engine.
    2

    What's The Difference Between Hydraulic Oil And Motor Oil?

    Hydraulic oil and engine oil can both be mineral- or synthetic-based, and they even overlap in what they do under the hood. So how exactly do they differ?

    By Peter Nelson 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a red Fiat 500 Jolly
    28

    This Has Got To Be The Most Perfect Way To Get Around Rome

    All of our lives would be better if we had Fiat 500 Jollys to drive around.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • An R1S tackles an off-road track.
    8

    Pros And Cons Of EV Vs. Internal Combustion Off-Road SUVs

    EVs are expensive, but they bring instant torque and fewer parts to break. Here's where they beat ICE off-roaders on the trail, and where they fall short.

    By Brontë Wieland 2 days ago Read More
  • A selection of clutch components, including its hydraulic actuator.
    22

    Why Manual Cars Switched To Hydraulic Clutches Instead Of Cable Clutches

    Hydraulic clutches changed how manual cars feel behind the wheel, but their advantages over traditional cable systems come with a few tradeoffs worth knowing.

    By Peter Nelson 2 days ago Read More
  • Front-quarter shot of a Rover SD1 police car parked.
    9

    How 'Jam Sandwich' Became Slang For Certain British Police Cars

    Ever been pulled over by a jam sandwich? Learn the origin of this classic UK slang for police cars and the iconic cars behind the look.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • A white Toyota 4Runner driving on the road.
    20

    Compared To Its Competitors, The Toyota 4Runner Is Either Archaic Or Civilized

    The 4Runner remains one of the most unique SUVs on the market today, and depending on your needs, it's either absolutely brilliant or stuck decades behind.

    By Aakash Badree 2 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot of Wrench video game with engine in an engine bay and a torque wrench in the lower right hand corner getting ready to be put to work.
    9

    Video Games Can't Fix Your Car, But They Are Getting Better At Teaching You How Cars Are Put Together

    "Wrench" is a game that could help visual learners understand how cars are put together and how they work without investing in a pricey project car themselves.

    By Lalita Chemello 2 days ago Read More
  • A person's hand holding a can of WD-40 in a store
    9

    Can WD-40 Expire? How Long Will A Can Last?

    Most people are familiar with WD-40 and its plethora of diverse uses. But how long does the product last? Here's what the company says about WD-40 shelf life.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • A grey saloon car with smashed front-end is hit on the side by a police SUV, with two other police cars nearby, on a main strip of highway
    17

    447 Miles And 16 Hours: The Cops In New Zealand May Have The Longest Recorded Car Chase

    Police chases make excellent scenes in movies, but the longest cop chase ever, which lasted for 16 hours, might have been less entertaining and more terrifying.

    By Simon Stark 2 days ago Read More
  • Two camouflaged Hyundai Santa Fe prototypes
    20

    We Spied The Facelifted Santa Fe That Will Be Hyundai's First Range-Extender Hybrid

    Hyundai says the Santa FE EREV will have a 600-mile range, and it'll be revealed in the first half of 2027.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • The rear three-quarter view of a blue Subaru Impreza 22B STi coupe on grass at sunset, showing its tall factory rear wing, wide rear quarter panels, and single exhaust tip
    7

    11 Japanese Performance Cars That Will Make You Nostalgic For The '90s

    The number of incredible performance cars that left Japan in the '90s is frankly nuts, and seeing any one of these fast icons today makes us stop and reminisce.

    By Ivo Gievski 2 days ago Read More
  • A red Lamborghini Diablo parked on pavement with the passenger door open in front of a distant mountain range
    23

    5 Exotics That Use Parts From Cheap Normie Cars (And Even Buses)

    It may be hard to believe that some extremely pricey supercars borrow parts from cheaper vehicles. However, that's exactly what these five models did.

    By Marko Mikulic 2 days ago Read More
  • A period photo of a white 1978 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham parked in front of a luxurious estate
    22

    The Last Chryslers Blessed With The 440 Big Block Under The Hood

    Mopar produced the big block 440 for a surprisingly long time, and it was found in many iconic cars, but these are the very last Chryslers that used the motor.

    By Chris Stark 3 days ago Read More
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger in a blue suit jacket at a Comic-Con
    9

    Civilians Can Own Hummers Thanks To Arnold Schwarzenegger

    The Hummer began its life as a war vehicle, but it made its way onto civilian streets thanks to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Here's the story behind the first Hummer.

    By Simon Stark 3 days ago Read More
  • A silver 2019 Mazda CX-5 drives through the Chandelier Tree in California
    10

    If You've Ever Wanted To Drive Through A Tree, There's A California Redwood Waiting For You

    The first of these giant drive-through trees was carved as early as 1878, and California has at least three Redwoods that still see traffic today.

    By Peter Nelson 3 days ago Read More
  • An exposed cross-section of the cylinders of an internal combustion engine.
    16

    Why Cars With Cylinder Deactivation Can Experience More Mechanical Problems

    More than four decades after its invention, cylinder deactivation tech remains a polarizing fuel-efficiency measure for all the serious issues it can invite.

    By Viraaj Bhatnagar 3 days ago Read More
  • Uber and Lyft stickers on the rear window of a rideshare vehicle
    6

    Here's What Consumer Reports Found Out When It Looked Into Uber's AI Rideshare Pricing

    What is Uber’s AI pricing algorithm really doing? See what Consumer Reports uncovered about how dynamic rideshare fares are set.

    By Charles Krome 3 days ago Read More
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