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    39

    Here Are All 28 Cars Available In The U.S. Right Now For Less Than $30,000

    Which automakers are still interested in selling you a car for less than 30 bands? It's a lot fewer than you would think.

    By Brad Brownell 6 hours ago Read More
  • As with all rules, this one is meant to be broken, as well, but you've got to be very careful. Diesel Hub says starting fluid can be used on some diesel engines, but only when the manufacturer explicitly states that it's safe to use. Usually, that's only on engines that are 20-plus-years-old, do not use glow plugs to help with start-up and have relatively low compression ratios.  Think of old diesel cars and trucks — old farm equipment too — the sort of stuff that might as well be running on vegetable oil. Those are the types of vehicles that could probably be alright if you used starter fluid on them, but anything newer than that, and you're heading for destination city. That's not where you want to be, is it? I didn't think so. I'm sure I'll get some comments from people talking about how they use starting fluid on their modern diesel motors when it's really cold out, but they're either reckless or lying on the internet, which is something nobody should ever do.
    5

    Here's What Can Happen When You Use Starting Fluid In A Diesel Engine

    Use starter fluid on anything with a glow plug and you're looking at detonation city.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 10 hours ago Read More
  • A blurred car close in proximity to the lower half of a human walking in a pedestrian crossing at an intersection.
    17

    Pedestrian Deaths Have Dropped For A Depressing Reason

    Yes, there were more people out and about walking, but reckless behaviors in vehicles also went up.

    By Lalita Chemello 22 hours ago Read More
  • SCAG Wilkerson Racing's funny car engine exploding, causing less damage to the body than expected
    5

    Why This Funny Car Driver Is Excited About The Aftermath Of His Engine Explosion

    Normally, an explosion like this would destroy a funny car body, preventing it from being used again, but this car's design kept it intact.

    By Justin Hughes 1 day ago Read More
  • Dodge Razor concept
    72

    Which Manufacturer Do You Think Could Build The Most Convincing Miata Competitor?

    The car market definitely needs another affordable sports car, and that will always be true.

    By Brad Brownell 1 day ago Read More
  • Kevin Thomas sits in his green frankensteined 2014 Caterham F1 car he built.
    6

    It Took A Decade To Find Enough Real Parts For This Home-Built F1 Car

    He wanted a real one that he could show the world, and also take to the track.

    By Lalita Chemello 1 day ago Read More
  • Artist's rendering of an Overview satellite in geosynchronous orbit over the Earth
    14

    Meta Will Harvest Sunlight With Satellites To Keep Its AI Data Centers On Earth Going At Night

    Meta has partnered with Overview Energy, with the claim that 1 GW of energy could be sent to existing solar farms on earth by 2030, even when it's dark out.

    By Nicholas Werner 2 days ago Read More
  • Jack Black shooting Jumanji 4 with costar Dwayne
    9

    Even The Rock's 'Fast & Furious' Fame Can't Get Him Out Of A Too-Dark Tinted Window Ticket

    Did I just write this entire post specifically so I could reference an incredibly old wrestling video? Hell yeah, I did. Happy Friday.

    By Collin Woodard 2 days ago Read More
  • Chinese car factory
    83

    New Cars In The USA Cost Nearly Twice As Much As They Do In China

    Without the influence of tariffs, some Chinese cars could be capable of undercutting the market and restoring options under $20,000 for American car buyers.

    By Brad Brownell 2 days ago Read More
  • Rear view of a 1970s Chevy Camaro Z28 at the bottom of Sebago Lake, Maine
    54

    Underwater Drone Explorer Discovers Camaro Z28 At Bottom Of Maine Lake

    Investigators were able to put together a partial VIN for the car, but they haven't tracked down the owner or figured out how it ended up in the lake.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • An orange Dodge Charger Sixpack in the snow.
    56

    Stellantis Is Profitable Again Because There Really Is No Replacement For Displacement

    The new V8 Rams even come with a "Symbol of Protest" badge, just in case you were still unsure of where we're at as a country.

    By Chris Tsui 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue 2026 Aston Martin Vantage S

    2026 Aston Martin Vantage S Will Make You Feel Alive

    This new version of the Vantage only gets small tweaks here and there, but they add up to create a sports car that's an absolute delight to drive.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • A self-driving Waymo gets in the way of firefighters responding to a fire in California.
    16

    Waymo's Confusion Around Emergency Vehicles Is Only Getting Worse: First Responders

    While cities wait for Waymo's actions or federal regulators to help first responders respond to life and death situations, they, along with states, are acting.

    By Lalita Chemello 2 days ago Read More
  • Interior of a BMW iX3L
    10

    BMW Please Give Us More Good Interior Color Schemes Like China's Long-Wheelbase iX3

    Here's hoping the U.S.-spec iX3 will be offered with this Chinese interior design, and better yet, here's hoping BMW will keep introducing more punchy colors.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of the all black CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series parked on asphalt in front of the silhouette of a mountain range at dusk
    16

    Cadillac Announces 26-Unit, Manual-Only CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series With 685 Horsepower

    This special edition has extra power and a lot of F1 logos inside and out. Too bad it only comes in black.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the Cadillac Cien concept with the doors open
    18

    These Automakers Should Build New Supercars, According To Our Readers

    When money is (usually) no object, and the goal is to create something that looks outrageous and performs even better, the results are typically fantastic.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • President Donald Trump and Ford CEO Jim Farley
    107

    Ford In Talks With Trump Administration About Getting Into The War Business

    Big bangs and even bigger gas prices.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • 2010 Land Rover Ranger Rover
    95

    What Famously Unreliable Car Would You Magically Make Reliable?

    There are so many fabulous cars out there that just aren't worth the trouble they bring with them because of their disgusting unreliability.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • 1987 Porsche 924S front three-quarter image
    68

    At $5,500, Is This 1987 Porsche 924 S A Stealthy Steal?

    With the engine from the 944, could this Porsche 924 S be a surprisingly powerful yet inexpensive way into Porsche ownership?

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • the skyline of Toronto, Canada, at dusk
    53

    Forced Labor-Made Goods Are Illegal In Canada, And That Might Be A Problem For U.S. Car Manufacturers

    Rules meant to police Chinese imports could - and should - apply to U.S. manufacturing, one Canadian group is arguing.

    By Erin Marquis 3 days ago Read More
  • An orange Porsche Macan GTS on a highway.
    28

    Porsche Confirms Gas Macan Is Ending Production This Summer Because Who Needs Cars That Sell?

    I'm sure the folks who run Porsche are much smarter than I am, know what they're doing, and everything will turn out fine. Right?

    By Chris Tsui 3 days ago Read More
  • A head-on shot of a blue Model X parked with its two rear doors open in front of a view of foggy mountains
    56

    Tesla's Discontinued Model X Is Now The Fastest Selling Used Car In The U.S.

    Tesla's other models also ranked high on the list of fastest-selling used cars last month, including the Model Y and the Cybertruck.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • United Airlines aircraft preparing to take off and American Airlines aircraft landing at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    10

    United CEO Desperately Wants People To Hear Him Out On Mega Merger Despite American Airlines' Rejection

    This is a business plan on the verge of becoming fan fiction.

    By Ryan Erik King 3 days ago Read More
  • Silver Porsche Cayenne

    I'm Trading My Old Cayenne For An Efficient Commuter! What Should I Buy?

    Matt just moved out to the Chicago suburbs and now has a 60-mile commute. He wants an efficient family hauler. With a budget of $30,000, what car should he buy?

    By Tom McParland 3 days ago Read More
  • F1 cars battling it out in the rain at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix.
    22

    The F1 Drought May Be Extended Because Of Rain

    If Sunday's race gets suspended or canceled, it would mean an almost two-month-long break for Formula 1 until May 24 in Montreal.

    By Chris Tsui 3 days ago Read More
  • Pontiac Vibe parked in front of townhouses on a sunny street
    26

    These Cars' Cancellations Left The Biggest Holes In The U.S. Market

    Surprise: You complained about more than just a dearth of small pickups.

    By Erin Marquis 3 days ago Read More
  • Cars of german car maker Mercedes stand parked at the automotive terminal on August 11, 2025 in Bremerhaven, Germany.
    81

    Automakers Expect $2.3 Billion In Tariff Refunds Whether Trump Likes It Or Not

    A big payday is coming for automakers. Anyone care to wager on just how much Trump tariff money makes it back to actual consumers?

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 days ago Read More
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