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  • 1980 RAF minibus built for the Moscow Olympics
    1

    4 Weird Olympic Special Edition Cars (And How Automakers Could Repeat The Magic Today)

    From the minibuses at the 1980 Moscow Olympics to the 1996 Buick Regal, these four weird Olympic special edition cars show how automakers used to take risks.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 hours ago Read More
  • A small Zundapp single-cylinder engine mounted up to a rusty old motorcycle chassis.
    1

    What's The Purpose Of A Carburetor Vacuum Line?

    Carburetors with vacuum lines are still found on classic vehicles and small-displacement engines — but what is the vacuum actually used for? Let's take a look.

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  • Front three quarters shot of a black Bronco Raptor Code Orange kicking up dust while driving over gravel past green bushes
    23

    The Ford Bronco Is Reportedly About To Get The Lincoln Treatment

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    4

    These 3 Compact SUVs Failed The IIHS's New Whiplash Prevention Test

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  • A mechanic is curiously examining car radiator inside of a garage.
    2

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  • Hudson Hornet's
    4

    Why Hudson Stuck With A Straight-6 Engine When It Already Had An 8

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  • An Air India Boeing 777
    31

    Air India's Aircraft Safety Inspection Reports Make For Genuinely Horrifying Reading

    Rebuilding customer confidence isn't easy.

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  • Mazda MX-5 Miata
    20

    Mazda Engineers Built A V6 Miata In Secret, But It Was Too Ugly For This World

    Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

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  • Front 3/4 view of a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
    16

    We'd Never Have Guessed The Cars Consumer Reports Says Buyers Are Paying Over Sticker For

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    By Monday Goma 8 hours ago Read More
  • St-Petersburg, Russia, July 3, 2025: Yellow Ford Focus ST 4-generation for the European market. Stands on Parking slot. Orange Ford Focus ST Turnier sport estate car parked on street at the day. USA.
    30

    These Are Your Picks For The Next Overpriced Enthusiast Cars

    Look, we see you trying to drive up the value of cars you already own, and we have to respect the hustle.

    By Amber DaSilva 11 hours ago Read More
  • upcoming Mercedes-Benz G-Class lineup
    38

    The Mercedes-Benz 'Little G' Will Offer A Hybrid Motor Along With The EV

    A second drivetrain option for the Baby G, a new Ford recall, and some potentially flaming Volvo batteries.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 11 hours ago Read More
  • 1975 Lancia Fulvia Safari front three-quarter image
    58

    At $27,500, Is This 1975 Lancia Fulvia A Full-On Steal?

    Rare even when it was new, this little-known Lancia is a near-unicorn on U.S. roads. But can exclusivity justify that price tag?

    By Rob Emslie 13 hours ago Read More
  • Bottles of two-liter Pepsi colas on a grocery shelf
    4

    Sure, You Could Replace Your Engine Coolant With Pepsi, But Watch This First

    YouTubers are known for their wacky and wild stunts, like this group that replaced a car's coolant with Pepsi. Here's what happened to the car.

    By Alvin Reyes 14 hours ago Read More
  • A Porsche 928 GTS car's headlights popped at night
    4

    George Harrison's Porsche 928 S Was Almost Used For Spare Parts

    George Harrison once owned a Porsche 928 S that was driven for 11,000 miles. If it wasn't for a bit of luck, that car wouldn't have seen any action beyond that.

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  • An example of helical and straight cut gear designs sitting on a golden-yellow background
    8

    If Straight Cut Gears Are So Great, Why Don't Street Cars Use Them?

    Straight cut gears can provide some exciting benefits, but despite those benefits, regular passenger cars don't use them. Here's why.

    By Shane Schmid 1 day ago Read More
  • A man works on Sonny's Racing's SAR 1005 V8 engine
    9

    Displacement You Can't Refuse: The Godfather Big Block Somehow Reached 1,000+ Cubes

    They said it couldn't be done, but one engine designer figured out how to surmout the challenges on the way to 1,005 cubic inches and 2,150 horsepower.

    By Benjamin Gracias 1 day ago Read More
  • A semi truck transporting several cars down a road
    10

    3 Things To Consider When You're Shipping A Car In The US

    Trying to ship a vehicle across the United States comes with some various challenges. There are a few things you should keep in mind before attempting it.

    By Shane Schmid 1 day ago Read More
  • A handheld OBD-II code scanner, running a vehicle diagnostic.
    15

    How OBD-II Changed Car Repair For Better Or Worse

    Once upon a time, you could diagnose the culprit of your Mazda MX-5 Miata's check engine light with a paperclip. We now use OBD-II technology for that.

    By Eugene Buono 1 day ago Read More
  • A woman attaching a jumper cable to a car
    5

    What Exactly Are You Doing When You Jump Start An EV?

    Jump starting your vehicle requires some very specific steps. But those steps don't really change much between internal combustion and electric vehicles.

    By Kiran Menon 1 day ago Read More
  • Lifted Porsche Cayenne at EuroWise
    28

    I Lifted My Porsche Cayenne For A 5,000-Mile Rally To The Arctic Circle

    A trip down to EuroWise for a bunch of modifications got my diesel Cayenne almost ready for the Arctic.

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  • A detailer polishing foggy headlights in a shop.
    17

    What Causes Foggy Headlights (And How Can You Fix Them)?

    Most modern headlights will turn foggy eventually, a danger both to you and other drivers. But there are lots of ways to make them as good as new.

    By Nico DeMattia 1 day ago Read More
  • The Lincoln Continental Limousine in which President John F. Kennedy was riding when he was assassinated, on display.
    15

    Why JFK's Infamous Lincoln Continental Was Put Back Into Service Instead Of Getting Scrapped

    The limo President John F. Kennedy was riding in when he was shot became a symbol of his murder. But the government kept it working for over a decade anyway.

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  • Front 3/4 view of a yellow Bentley Continental GT
    29

    These Are The Best Engines Our Readers Have Ever Driven

    The cars themselves may have been questionable, but you certainly delivered when we asked for your most-beloved engines.

    By Daniel Golson 1 day ago Read More
  • Douvrin, France, 10.16.2024 : Facade and logo of the Stellantis company
    83

    Stellantis Poised To End 2025 With Its First Annual Loss

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  • 2016 Dodge Viper ACR rear 3/4 view
    27

    10 Of The Least Aerodynamic Cars Ever Made

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  • Custom 2001 Lexus IS300 passenger side image
    83

    At $29,700, Is This Custom 2001 Lexus IS 300 A Turbocharged Temptation?

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  • 3D render of a V8 engine, showing the pistons and combustion process
    6

    Why Increasing An Engine's Compression Ratio Makes It More Efficient

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