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  • 2002 BMW Z8 front three-quarter

    The BMW Z8 Was Far Too Gorgeous To Ever Get Cheap

    Say what you will about Henrik Fisker's ability to run an automaker, but he has designed some absolutely beautiful cars, and the Z8 is his crowning achievement.

    By Collin Woodard 3 hours ago Read More
  • Rivian crashing through guardrail

    Guardrails Can't Stop EVs In A Crash And That's A Huge Problem

    Weight is one thing, but where that weight is located on the car plays a significant role as well.

    By Justin Hughes 7 hours ago Read More
  • An average Trump voter's vehicle

    It's Open Season On Fuel Economy

    We're looking at our new Wild West for emissions regulation, as well as Volvo's scaled-back U.S. offerings.

    By Amber DaSilva 8 hours ago Read More
  • 2001 Mazda Miata SE

    At $6,900, Is This 2001 Mazda MX-5 A Miata We Oughta Consider?

    Even though it has high mileage, this Miata still looks to be in great shape. We need to discuss whether those miles matter.

    By Rob Emslie 10 hours ago Read More
  • W12 Volkswagen Phaeton muffler cut out

    This Muffler-Free Volkswagen Phaeton W12 Sounds So Good It Might Convince You It's Worth The Bankruptcy Risk

    Now that they're cheap to buy, you too could free a W12 Phaeton from the mufflers of oppression and let it sing. We argue you have an obligation to do so, even.

    By Collin Woodard 19 hours ago Read More
  • Telo MT1 minitruck vs Ford Maverick in a pedestrian crash simulation

    Telo Claims Its Tiny Truck Was Designed To Get You 'Flipped Off Or Yelled At Instead Of Sued'

    Without a long hood in front of you, you're less likely to hit something or someone in the Telo if you have to stop quickly compared to, say, a Ford Maverick.

    By Collin Woodard 1 day ago Read More
  • The new, state-of-the-art Brightline train is headed to Fort Lauderdale.

    America's Deadliest Train Is Deadlier Than We Thought

    A year-long investigation by the Miami Herald and WLRN found that Brightline trains have killed 182 people since testing began in 2017.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 day ago Read More
  • Cadillac Escalade

    GM Wants To Sell You Gas Guzzlers

    GM is swapping its EV production capacity for pickup trucks and SUVs, and Ford is announcing new passenger cars, just not for the United States.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 day ago Read More
  • 2019 Toyota Mirai

    At $5,900, Is This Electric 2019 Toyota Mirai A Total Gas?

    Toyota's flirtation with hydrogen continues, but does this early Mirai have the charm to overcome limited refueling options?

    By Rob Emslie 1 day ago Read More
  • A side view of a Honolulu, HI Police Department Ford Explorer

    Yes, Police Officers In Hawaii Can Use Their Own Car For Patrol

    If you look closely at some of the cars patrolling in Hawaii, you might notice a wide variety of surprisingly familiar models. Here's why.

    By Paul Stadden 2 days ago Read More
  • Jumper cables attached to a car battery

    Does It Matter Which Battery You Jump Start On A Diesel Engine?

    Opening up the hood of your new diesel truck to find two batteries staring back at you can be a surprise. So which one do you hook up to if you need a jump?

    By Richard Sachek 2 days ago Read More
  • An out-of-focus young woman in a tan coat holds her car key fob up in the foreground

    Your Car Key Fob Is Dirtier Than You Think, Here's How To Clean It Safely

    Key fobs spend a lot of time in our pockets, in our hands, and in the bottom of our bags, so it's no surprise they pick up some germs along the way.

    By Paul Stadden 2 days ago Read More
  • 1965 Ford Transit at Goodwood Festival Of Speed

    These Were The Hardest Working Vehicles At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed

    A special Goodwood exhibit called Van Go - Masters of the Moving Arts featured all sorts of incredible vans and work trucks.

    By Erin Marquis 2 days ago Read More
  • Shopping cart off road go kart

    Do You Need A Prerunner Shopping Cart? Because I Found A Prerunner Shopping Cart

    Buy yourself a gas-powered off-road shopping cart for $950, and never feel dull again.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • A Subaru N14's disk brakes glow red hot on the 2010 Ypres rally in Belgium. The tarmac round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge is a tough rally for brakes due its long straights and tight 90 degree bends

    What Is Brake Fade And How Does It Happen?

    Whether you've been pushing hard, or going down steep inclines, most drivers know the feeling of stepping on the brakes but not slowing as much as expected.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • A family of crash test dummies

    Crash Test Dummies Shaped Like Women Would Improve Vehicle Safety, Senators Say

    Half of all drivers are women, and cars should be designed so that anyone of any gender will be safer.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • Firefighters surround a Chevy Equinox EV

    Road Debris Causes Chevrolet Equinox EV Battery Fire, Boston Traffic Mayhem Ensues

    Many firefighters aren't prepared to deal with EV fires, but the Boston Fire Department had the situation under control far more quickly than expected.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z

    Unreleased Beyoncé Music Stolen Out Of Jeep Wagoneer In Atlanta

    Whether or not they knew what they were stealing or who they were stealing from is not clear at this time.

    By Collin Woodard 2 days ago Read More
  • Electric cars at a motorway service station are charged by a bank of electrical chargers on April 24, 2022 in Exeter, England.

    The Rest Of The World Leaves North America Behind When It Comes To EV Sales

    In this morning's edition, we're looking at how North America's EV sales are fairing versus the rest of the world, and how badly tariffs are hurting Volvo.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • 1991 Mercedes-Benz Brabus G36

    At $39,500, Is This 1991 Mercedes Brabus G36 A Big Deal?

    That's no typo: just a particularly rare type of G-Wagen on U.S. roads.

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • Formula 1 car being reversed with assistance from marshals.

    Why Is It So Hard To Reverse An F1 Car?

    Yes, F1 cars have reverse gears, but you'll rarely see drivers use them.

    By Abhik Das 3 days ago Read More
  • A car rear wheel drum brake

    Why Most Modern Cars Stopped Using Drum Brakes

    Drum brakes have mostly been replaced by disc brakes on most modern vehicles. So when did this shift happen, and what's the advantage of disc brakes?

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 days ago Read More
  • Red Bull F1 team mechanics with a tire blanket.

    Why Does F1 Use Tire Blankets?

    Have you ever wondered why Formula 1 tires arrive in a special blanket? It isn't just to keep them pristine for race day — here's the science behind them.

    By Abhik Das 3 days ago Read More
  • Modern Cadillac emblem

    What Happened To The Ducks In The Cadillac Logo? (And Why They Were There In The First Place)

    If you looked closely at a Cadillac logo from before the year 2000, you might have noticed several small birds hiding in the company crest. Where did they go?

    By Charles Krome 3 days ago Read More
  • Overhead shot of the Ferrari Daytona SP3 Tailor Made

    Ferrari Makes One Last Daytona SP3 To Help The Children

    The Daytona SP3 Tailor Made will be the 600th unit of a 599-model run. Or, rather, it will be the 599+1th model, as that is how Maranello will be numbering it.

    By Nicholas Werner 3 days ago Read More
  • Flashing lights on patrol cars at night

    Florida Man Breaks New Speeding Law Two Minutes After Enforcement Starts

    Florida has just enacted new penalties for so-called "super speeders," and a man broke the new law just two minutes after it went into effect at midnight.

    By Nicholas Werner 3 days ago Read More
  • President Donald Trump

    Trump Says 30% Tariff Is Coming To European, Mexican-Made Cars On August 1

    Get ready for a fresh round of price shuffling.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 days ago Read More
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