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  • Woman camping with her SUV
    4

    7 Tips For Successful Camping With An SUV

    Thinking about camping with an SUV? Our seven tips cover the space, gear, weather, water, safety, laws, and tent setup details that can make or break a trip.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 hours ago Read More
  • Cars in the Fast and Furious live performance.
    8

    8 Great Cars You Might Have Missed In The Fast & Furious Movies

    The "Fast & Furious" film franchise has a ton of cool and memorable cars. However, there are also some rad vehicles that you might not have noticed, like these.

    By Max Larsen 4 hours ago Read More
  • Stock image of police cars with lights on at a crime scene.
    5

    When Did Police Cars First Get Lights (And Were They Always Red And Blue)?

    Cop cars have had reds and blues for a long time, but before those colors and flashing lights were ubiquitous, there was a different way to get pulled over.

    By Chris Tsui 4 hours ago Read More
  • A pedestrian in the 1930s, holds his paper and looks towards the car with the pedestrian catcher extended as it approaches to scoop up said pedestrian in the road.
    30

    The 'Catcher' Was An Amusing Answer To Reducing Pedestrian Car Deaths In The 1930s: What's Streaming

    The question "how can I have a fast fun cars without all the icky feelings of killing a human being?" continues to haunt the roads until this day.

    By Lalita Chemello 7 hours ago Read More
  • Closeup of an odometer that reads 398,067 miles.
    9

    9 Tips To Help Your Car Last 300,000 Miles (Or As Close As It Can Get)

    Making it to 300,000 miles on the odometer is certainly doable, but won't happen on its own. It takes more than a tough engine and routine oil changes.

    By Josh West 8 hours ago Read More
  • SUVs shown parked in a dealership lot
    12

    6 SUVs That Can Only Seat Four Occupants

    Most SUVs are built to carry five or more people, but these six unusual models break that rule for reasons ranging from luxury to performance.

    By Viraaj Bhatnagar 8 hours ago Read More
  • A man installs an alternator in an engine bay.
    4

    Can A Lithium Battery Destroy Your Alternator?

    Swapping a lithium-ion battery in place of a lead-acid one may seem like a great idea, but it can spell disaster for your alternator. Here's why.

    By Michael Frank 9 hours ago Read More
  • A Flock camera seen against a pale blue sky
    4

    Who's Responsible When Flock Cameras Get Damaged?

    It is, of course, horrible when vandals take down Flock cameras, which merely seek to track you wherever you go. But when that happens, who pays to replace it?

    By Chris Tsui 11 hours ago Read More
  • A yellow Ford Mustang Mach 1 crosses the finish line at Bonneville in 1968
    0

    Mickey Thompson Wrung 295 Bonneville Records Out Of The 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

    Thompson was a racing legend, and his legacy is burnished by the hundreds of speed records he established in 1968 at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

    By Brad Brownell 17 hours ago Read More
  • SUV off-road climbing a rock
    17

    Ground Clearance Is Essential For An Off-Road SUV, But It Isn't Everything

    Ground clearance in an off-road SUV is like a good jump shot in basketball - it's super helpful but you're still going to need to practice the fundamentals.

    By Ted Ladue 19 hours ago Read More
  • A Bell 222 helicopter flies past at the Rand Airshow at Rand Airport
    10

    A Helicopter's 'Jesus Nut' Is The Last Thing You Want To Bust During A Flight

    You don't want any components failing in the middle of a helicopter ride, but this one should be of particular concern anytime you're airborne.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 21 hours ago Read More
  • A Mercedes-Benz 100 D AMG sitting in a museum collection, featuring neat graphics and clean two-tone paint.
    0

    This May Be The Rarest (And Weirdest) Mercedes-AMG Model Ever Made

    Mercedes-AMG has a reputation for building high-performance sports cars, but its performance prowess has been used in other, stranger places, too.

    By Peter Nelson 1 day ago Read More
  • Rear view of four tuner cars with colorful underglow on a highway at night
    11

    Toyota Celebrated Its Le Mans-Winning Racer With A Wonderful Homage To Pixar's 'Cars'

    More than just an homage to the movie 'Cars', the promotional video references a culture established by 'The Fast and the Furious'.

    By Justin Hughes 1 day ago Read More
  • The 6.6-liter L78 sixth-generation small block V8
    21

    Chevy's New V8: Why Cars Will Have Engine Oil Dipsticks But Trucks Won't

    Chevrolet's latest batch of production V8s will be built without an engine oil dipstick, but General Motors' bosses claim it's no problem at all.

    By Kiran Menon 1 day ago Read More
  • Zora Arkus-Duntov sitting in a 1957 Chevrolet Super Sport concept
    19

    7 Facts About Zora Arkus-Duntov, The Father Of The Corvette

    It turns out, transforming the Corvette into America's favorite sports car is just a small chapter in Zora Arkus-Duntov's ridiculously fascinating life story.

    By Charles Krome 1 day ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the Renault 8 Gordini concept
    31

    Renault Please Please Please Build The 8 Gordini Concept

    Inspired by the rear-engine Renault 8 Gordini that was a 1960s rally star, this new concept is a rear-drive electric coupe with 270 hp and a fab design.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • A bull elk in front of traffic in Colorado.
    9

    Move Over Neil The Seal — An Elk Named 'Smash' Declares War On Cars

    Instead of being obsessed with traffic cones like Neil is, this massive elk in Colorado has a real problem with anything on four wheels.

    By Chris Tsui 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 of a blue Geely Battleship 700 SUV driving in water
    28

    The Chinese Off-Roader With A Waterproof Engine Also Has Propellers And Sonar For Emergency Water Travel

    The Galaxy Cruiser 700 has over 1,100 horsepower, but the little propellers under its rear bumper have just 11.5 hp, and they're what move it forward in water.

    By Chris Tsui 2 days ago Read More
  • VW ID Buzz crash test
    74

    ID Bust: VW Delays The ID Buzz's U.S. Comeback To 2028 Model Year

    Plus, Tesla has finally begun Semi deliveries after years of delays, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • Top down view of a white Rolls-Royce Nightingale
    31

    Rolls-Royce Please Let Me Be The One To Slam The Nightingale's Trunk Shut 15,000 Times

    That would be a great arm workout, and really relieve some stress.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • 1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet front three-quarter image
    117

    At $17,500, Will This 1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet Have Its Day?

    It's no mid-engine coupe, but this 944 will get you into the Porsche club, and it comes with a five-speed manual. Do those distinctions justify the asking price?

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • A black and yellow diagonal stripe sign next to a road.
    14

    Here's What Those Diagonal Black And Yellow Striped Road Signs Are Telling You

    They come in various shapes and patterns, but whenever you see one, it's best to slow down and pay attention to the road ahead. Here's why.

    By Chris Tsui 2 days ago Read More
  • Lindsey Isaacs testifies before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism
    197

    Woman Spends 86 Hours In Solitary Confinement Due To Flock Cameras Despite Driving Car Of Different Color

    Florida Highway Patrol mixed up Lindsay Isaacs’ car with another, and arrested her on vehicular homicide charges, among eight felonies she hadn't committed.

    By Collin Woodard 3 days ago Read More
  • A flat pile of Pokemon trading cards, just the backs with the pokeball.
    31

    Pokémon Card Scalper Put GPS Tracker On Delivery Driver's Vehicle To Follow Restocks

    The man who placed the tracker was sentenced to one year's probation, and somewhat ironically will have to wear a GPS monitoring device for the next 90 days.

    By Lalita Chemello 3 days ago Read More
  • A car dealership displays Chinese cars, with brands including Beijing, Fengon and DFSK, on April 25, 2025 in Zwethau Germany.
    153

    Chinese Car Sales Are Surging In Europe And U.S. Senators Want To Make Sure That Can't Happen Here

    Plus, Mercedes-Benz wants to cut over $900 million worth of labor costs in Germany, and Honda is looking to Ohio for a $2.5 billion assembly plant.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 days ago Read More
  • 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis parked in a carport image
    85

    At $9,000, Will This 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis Cruise To A Win?

    Low miles, a pristine exterior, and an interior built for long-distance comfort. This big Mercury is in excellent condition, but is it worth $9k?

    By Rob Emslie 3 days ago Read More
  • A rare yelow 1970s Ford Mustang Twister Special photographed from behind.
    3

    This May Be The Rarest Ford Mustang Mach 1 Ever Made

    With just 96 examples ever left the factory, half of them carrying 428 Super Cobra Jet big blocks, this instantly-recognizable orange Mach 1 is the one to have.

    By Marko Mikulic 3 days ago Read More
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