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  • A technician installing paint protection film to an orange car
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    What's The Difference Between Satin And Glossy Paint Protection Film?

    Paint protection film is a great way to keep your car protected from the elements. Glossy film is common, but satin film has some of its own appeal.

    By Alvin Reyes 8 hours ago Read More
  • 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Buick GNX front 3/4
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    The Only Thing Better Than An El Camino/GNX Mashup Is This El Camino/GNX Mashup With A 470-HP Buick Racing V6

    Marry the Buick GNX's front end and interior with an El Camino body, and a turbocharged 4.1-liter Buick Motorsports V6, and you get the stunning Grand Camino.

    By Collin Woodard 12 hours ago Read More
  • Juan Carlos Pino's 1980 Polski Fiat converted to run on charcoal
    22

    Cuban Man Converts Polski Fiat To Run On Charcoal To Get Around U.S. Oil Blockade

    With a U.S. oil blockade in place, there are very few options for Cubans who require transportation, and this mechanic's solution is to use charcoal.

    By Justin Hughes 13 hours ago Read More
  • Thurston County Sheriff's deputies arrested a convicted felon with nearly 100 arrests on his record following a high-speed chase through Olympia ending in Lacey Sunday night.
    57

    Man With 'Custom Bong Device' Built Into His Car's Dashboard Arrested For 98th Time

    Arrested for being a creative dude...and for DUI, eluding and possession of narcotics.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 16 hours ago Read More
  • TOKYO, JAPAN - JANUARY 23: A prototype of Sony Honda Mobility Inc.'s Afeela electric vehicle is displayed in the Ginza Sony Park building during a media preview on January 23, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. The building, formerly known as the Sony Building, has been reconstructed with the concept of the 'Garden of Ginza' at the heart of the Ginza shopping district. It is set to open to the public on January 26, featuring an exhibition of artworks themed around the company's six businesses, created in collaboration with six musicians as its inaugural project.
    71

    Sony And Honda End Joint Development Of Afeela EVs

    We're looking at the death of Afeela, and the FTC's crackdown on dealership employees' false advertising in social media posts and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 17 hours ago Read More
  • 1981 Chevy Malibu wagon left side image
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    At $17,900, Will This 1981 Chevy Malibu Wagon Madly Do?

    With something unexpected under the hood, does this Chevy justify its price?

    By Rob Emslie 19 hours ago Read More
  • JB Welded connecting rod
    10

    You Can Actually JB Weld A Broken Connecting Rod Back Together In A Pinch

    What can't JB Weld do?

    By Brad Brownell 1 day ago Read More
  • A jet drive boat being navigated across the water
    17

    What Are The Biggest Differences Between Jet Drive And Sterndrive Boat Engines?

    Jet drive and sterndrive engines differ in more than just how they're propelled. Each has strengths and weaknesses that make it better for specific scenarios.

    By Shane Schmid 1 day ago Read More
  • John Wayne's customed 1966 International Harvester Travelall
    21

    John Wayne's Custom Hunting Ride Was Dubbed 'War Wagon' — Go On, Guess What It Was

    No ordinary vehicle would do for The Duke. The mods to this ride included raising the roof by six inches to accommodate his height and trademark Stetson.

    By Brian Corey 1 day ago Read More
  • A camouflaged Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series in front of a GT3 race car
    11

    New Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Will Be Even More Extreme Than The GT3 Race Car It's Based On

    The yellow-accented car seen here is the production Black Series, and it has a wilder aero package than the racer does.

    By Daniel Golson 1 day ago Read More
  • The IIHS moderate front overlap crash test of a green 2026 Subaru Outback
    4

    More Cars Get IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards Despite Tougher 2026 Rules

    Even with tougher testing standards, this year from the IIHS, there are more vehicles available in 2026 that receive the coveted Top Safety Pick+ award.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 day ago Read More
  • Close up of right-hand sequential turn signal on 2015-2023 Ford Mustang
    56

    Why You Should Still Use Your Blinker Even In Dedicated Turn Lanes

    We no longer have to rely on hand signals, thanks to blinkers. But many drivers still don't use them for some reason, or aren't sure when they’re supposed to.

    By Charles Krome 1 day ago Read More
  • Front three quarters shot of a burnt orange 1996 Honda Civic coupe parked in front of grass and trees
    15

    The 1996 Honda Civic Was The Largest And Most Powerful Car To Come With A CVT, And It Was Quicker Than The Automatic

    Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) aren't popular among enthusiasts, but cars like the 1996 Civic prove that they might be the quicker choice.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • Inside view of a Tesla Model S on the highway in Full Self-Driving (Supervised) mode
    6

    NHTSA Steps Up Investigation Into Tesla FSD In Low Visibility Conditions

    NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation is taking a closer look at Tesla FSD crashes in low-visibility situations, which could eventually lead to a recall.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • A yellow Renault Twingo next to a close-up of the hubcap
    5

    New Renault Twingo's Wheel Options Put Other Hubcap Designs To Shame

    The Twingo's Evolution trim level comes with "Domino" hubcaps, and they're some of the best hubcaps I've ever seen.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • Phoenix, AZ - April 20 2025: Cruise, GM's autonomous driving division that had aimed to launch a dedicated robotaxi service, will be shut down by the first half of this year.
    57

    GM Is Testing Eyes-Free Driving In Michigan And California

    We're looking at GM's newest autonomy tests, as well as the return of the EV in the European market and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class front three-quarter view
    16

    2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Sticks With The V12 And Looks Even Flashier

    The V8 still comes standard, but why would you want that?

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • Three-quarter image of a red 1988 Buick Reatta against a dark background.
    27

    9 Cool Cars Powered By GM's Legendary 3800 V6

    The 3800 V6 never got as much attention as its V8 stablemates did, but it provided ample power for some of the coolest cars of the late '90s and early 2000s.

    By Max Larsen 2 days ago Read More
  • 1993 Ford Thunderbird SC front three-quarter image
    70

    At $12,500, Is This 1993 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe A Super Bargain?

    Babied on the road (and apparently haunted in the radio), is this a covetable example of the Personal Coupe?

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • One of the Dangie Bros standing next to a bike camper
    9

    You're Not Ready For Just How Small The Smallest RV Is

    RVs are usually thought to be massive behemoths, but a pair of brothers ended up making one that's small enough to fit on the back of a bike.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 days ago Read More
  • A person's hand pouring transmission fluid into a car.
    1

    Why Shouldn't You Use Multi-Vehicle ATF In Your Automatic Transmission?

    Multi-vehicle automatic transmission fluid might seem like something that's easy to use with any vehicle. But it's better to use more specific fluid.

    By Nico DeMattia 2 days ago Read More
  • The exterior of a Costco Wholesale Club in South Windsor, Connecticut.
    29

    Costco Vs. Walmart Car Battery Warranties: What They Promise (And What Owners Say Is Reality)

    Costco's and Walmart's batteries are often priced around the same, so warranty coverage can make the difference in where you buy. Here's where details matter.

    By Aakash Badree 2 days ago Read More
  • Pole Barn Garage's 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado tornado chaser car ute truck thing
    0

    Chasing Tornados In An Oldsmobile Toronado May Not Be Safe, But It Is On Brand

    Turning a rusty Oldsmobile Toronado into a Tornado-chasing vehicle probably isn't the safest strategy, but the names are just too close not to.

    By Justin Hughes 3 days ago Read More
  • A black Lincoln Continental with a spare tire trunk hump.
    8

    Why Automakers Turned Real Continental Kit Spare Tires Into An Unsatisfying Hump

    The Lincoln Continental's spare tire looked elegant sitting at the back of the car. So classy that echoes of it stayed on the Continental long after their time.

    By Brian Corey 3 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a blue '52 Jaguar XK120 Roadster parked in front of trees
    1

    These Were The First Major Wrenching Projects Our Readers Attempted

    You've done everything getting a non-running Jaguar XK120 running to replacing your own transmission to save money on labor to modifying your mom's old Civic.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY - AUGUST 11: Cars of German car maker Mercedes (R) and other brands stand parked in front of the car carrier ship Danube Highway at the automotive terminal on August 11, 2025 in Bremerhaven, Germany. Following an agreement between the European Union and the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, a tariff of 15% on most imports from the EU to the US, including automobiles and parts, went into effect on August 7. Some items face no tariffs, while steel and aluminum are tagged with a 50% tariff. (Photo by Focke Strangmann/Getty Images)
    95

    European Automakers Spent $6 Billion On Tariffs Last Year

    We're looking at the tariff costs borne by European automakers, as well as the desire for Chinese EVs among U.S. car buyers and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago Read More
  • 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 front three-quarter image
    56

    At $8,900, Is This 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 A Beautiful Bargain?

    What's your take on this seemingly solid CLS and that $8,900 asking? Does that seem fair given the car's apparent condition?

    By Rob Emslie 3 days ago Read More
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