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Your Favorite Cruising Songs Right Now
Readers share their go-to tracks for road trips and night drives.
Amber DaSilva · 1m
Elon Musk Posts Private Info On X
Elon Musk shared email and credit card details on X app, sparking security concerns.
Erin Marquis · 1m
U.S. Army Tests In-Flight Peeing Tech for Helicopter Pilots
U.S. Army tests new system letting helicopter pilots pee mid-mission.
Nicholas Werner · 1m
Porsche Mission S Concept: Driver-Centric Supercar
Porsche's Mission S concept supercar prioritizes driving over digital distractions with minimal displays.
Ryan Erik King · 1m
Lamborghini Revuelto Carbon Fiber Costs More Than Average Car
Lamborghini Revuelto's carbon fiber options cost $50,601, more than average new car price.
Daniel Golson · 1m
Tesla Roadster Reveal Tonight
Tesla unveils second-gen Roadster tonight after nine-year delay.
Amber DaSilva · 1m
All Four Artemis II Astronauts Retired
Artemis II astronauts retire after lunar mission, each pursuing new roles post-flight.
Nicholas Werner · 1m
DIY Police Tracker Cameras Cause Cop Annoyance
YouTuber builds ALPR system to track police cars, cops get worried.
Justin Hughes · 1m
Eli's Cross-Country Road Trip Car Search
Eli needs a reliable $20,000 car for a snowy Maine move with towing.
Tom McParland · 1m
Cops Contest To Pull Over Most Black Drivers
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers played a game to pull over the most Black drivers, sparking internal investigations and potential terminations.
Justin Hughes · 1m
Used Ford F-150 Lightning EVs Selling at Half Price
Used Ford F-150 Lightning EVs are selling at 50% off after Ford stopped production.
B. L. Johnson · 1m
Chinese Automakers Build Factories in Europe to Circumvent EU Laws
Chinese car makers are setting up European factories to bypass EU isolationist rules.
Amber DaSilva · 1m
Youth Car Programs Readers Would Create
Readers propose free car programs for teens without money worries.
Collin Woodard · 1m
2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 PHEV Review
2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 PHEV delivers plug-in performance without sacrificing the thrill of a V8.
Logan K. Carter · 1m
Worldwide Solar Power Boom Offers Hope
Solar power surge could shift global energy to clean sources faster than expected.
Nicholas Werner · 1m
DS F3VER Concept Looks As Hot As It Sounds
DS Automobiles reveals a stunning electric hatchback concept at Paris Motor Show.
Amber DaSilva · 1m
Tom Cruise Races In ARCA For Days Of Thunder Sequel
Tom Cruise aims to race in ARCA for Days of Thunder sequel, sparking NASCAR's cautious interest.
Ryan Erik King · 1m
Porsche's Gas-Powered Macan Replacement Spied
Porsche's new gas-powered Macan replacement hidden under a modified Audi Q5 test mule.
Daniel Golson · 1m
Greece's Submersible Bridges: A Silly Engineering Marvel
Greece's submersible bridges, designed to let ships pass while allowing cars, are a quirky solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
Andy Kalmowitz · 1m
Kawasaki Versys 900 Launches Sport Tourer Era
Kawasaki's new Versys 900 bike signals a shift to sport tourers in motorcycle trends.
Amber DaSilva · 1m
Pickup Truck Starts 102.4-Liter Engine Like Lawnmower
A vintage military engine requires a truck to start it like a lawnmower.
Michael Frank · 1m
Next-Gen Mercedes E-Class EV Spied at Nürburgring
Mercedes-Benz's next-gen E-Class EV shows a return to traditional luxury design after EQ lineup criticism.
Ryan Erik King · 1m
2027 Polaris RZR Pro R Boost Off-Road Review
Turbocharged off-road machine delivers 275 hp for desert adventures.
Brad Brownell · 1m
California EV Rebate Almost Only For Mustang Mach-E
California's $3,500 used EV rebate applies to just 31 Ford Mustang Mach-Es under $25,000.
Justin Hughes · 1m
Hybrid vs Regular Motor Oil: Key Differences
Hybrid vehicles need specialized motor oil to handle frequent start-stop cycles and cooler temperatures.
Beverly Braga · 1m
Peugeot RCZ Vision Concept Car
Peugeot's electric RCZ Vision concept car shows potential for production with Feline Future design.
Daniel Golson · 1m
Smart #2 EV Revealed
Smart's production #2 EV features bench seat and splitgate for urban EVs.
Amber DaSilva · 1m
Opel STX Concept: Box-Flared Bread Van Wagon
Opel's STX Concept wagon design shows electric performance and cargo space without SUV trends.
Andy Kalmowitz · 1m
Fiat Multiplay Concept Car
Fiat's watermelon-inspired Multiplay concept car transforms into a pickup truck with a pet-friendly seat.
Logan K. Carter · 1m
Elon Musk's Politics and Tesla Cars
Elon Musk's political actions directly impact Tesla's cars through funding and influence.
Amber DaSilva · 1m
Readers Want Retired Racing Drivers To Make Comeback
Readers pick retired racing drivers for comeback chances.
Ryan Erik King · 1m
Countries with Gas Under $2 Per Gallon
8 countries pay less than $2 for gas per gallon, including Libya at $0.088.
Chloe Clougher · 1m
Tesla Renames FSD in Europe to Meet EU Rules
Tesla drops 'Full Self-Driving' name in Europe after EU regulators call it misleading.
Andy Kalmowitz · 1m
What Youth-Focused Car Program Would You Create?
A go-kart nonprofit aims to get teens excited about cars before street driving.
Collin Woodard · 1m
1963 Ford Falcon Convertible for $9,000
A 1963 Ford Falcon convertible costs $9,000 but has rust and modern seats.
Rob Emslie · 1m
NHTSA vs IIHS Safety Test Differences
How NHTSA and IIHS crash tests differ in methods and ratings.
Josh West · 1m
6 Hellcat Hemi V8s Ranked From Least To Most Ridiculous Horsepower
Dodge Hellcat V8s escalate from 702 to 1,025 hp across 6 models.
Josh West · 1m
7 Used Midsize Pickup Trucks Under $30K
Affordable midsize trucks under $30k: Colorado, Ranger, Canyon, Ridgeline, Gladiator, Frontier, Tacoma.
Chloe Clougher · 1m
Nissan 300ZX, Exocet, Pinzgauer 710k: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online
Amber DaSilva finds rare cars for sale online: 1985 Nissan 300ZX, 2016 Exomotive Exocet, and 1976 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710k.
Amber DaSilva · 1m
Saudi Highway 10: 150-Mile Straight Drive
Saudi Arabia's 150-mile Highway 10 stretches across the Empty Quarter with no settlements, taking two hours to drive at 75 mph.
Ryan Erik King · 1m
7 Cars With Lease Deals Under $300 Monthly
Lease deals for 2026-2027 cars under $300 monthly available through Nov 2.
Charles Krome · 2m
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Began Life As A Spy Satellite
A spy satellite built for military use became NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope after the NRO abandoned its program.
Nicholas Werner · 1m
BMW M5 Gets Snoutier Neue Klasse Facelift
BMW M5 spy shots reveal snoutier, toothier Neue Klasse design for 2027.
Daniel Golson · 1m
5 New Family Minivans Ranked By IIHS Safety Ratings
IIHS safety ratings rank Toyota Sienna top among 2026-2027 minivans.
Dave Goldberg · 2m
6 Cars Under $500 Monthly Payments
Six new cars with payments under $500 monthly.
Charles Krome · 1m
Transmission Fluid vs Hydraulic Fluid Differences
Why transmission fluid isn't interchangeable with hydraulic fluid despite both being fluids.
B. L. Johnson · 1m
7 Sports Cars Built for Off-Road Adventures
Porsche 959, Lancia Stratos and others prove sports cars can conquer dirt trails.
Kiran Menon · 1m
What Cars Qualify for Uber Rides
Uber's vehicle rules: 15-year max age, four doors, seat belts, and no commercial branding.
Beverly Braga · 1m
Nancy Grace Roman Telescope vs James Webb
Roman telescope surveys vast sky for new stars while Webb zooms on details.
Nicholas Werner · 1m
Modern Turbo-Four Muscle Cars Outperform V6 Base Models
2026 Camaro turbo four beats 1993 V6 base model in 0-to-60 times.
Logan K. Carter · 1m
Lexus Models Nearly Indestructible
Lexus models like ES 350 and RX 350 last decades with minimal repairs.
Chris Tsui · 1m
7 Most Powerful 8-Cylinder Engines Ever Made
Ferrari, Ford, McLaren and others push 8-cylinder engines to record power levels.
Aidan Eckhardt · 1m
IIHS Tests Heavy-Duty Truck Safety
IIHS reveals heavy-duty trucks and cargo vans lag in crash prevention safety tests.
Collin Woodard · 1m
Car Battery Labels Explained
Decoding car battery labels: CCA, CA, RC, and Ah ratings explained.
Beverly Braga · 1m
Hyundai Tucson Common Issues
Hyundai Tucson reliability issues: transmission and engine problems affect certain models.
Monday Goma · 1m
4 Used Lexus Models With Manual Transmissions
Finding manual transmissions in used Lexus models is rare but possible.
Chris Tsui · 1m
Towing Rules Are Annoyingly Complicated
How to stop your car from being towed varies by state and situation.
Josh West · 1m
What Features Do You Wish Automakers Would Add To Their Cars?
Readers share imaginative car features they'd want automakers to add.
Lalita Chemello · 1m
Porsche 911 Challenge Track Review
Porsche's new 911 Challenge race car offers novice drivers a track-ready experience without the complexity of high-end racing.
Robb Holland · 1m
Alaska City's One-Lane Tunnel for Cars and Trains
Whittier, Alaska's one-lane tunnel shares space with trains, serving 278,000 vehicles annually.
Ted Ladue · 1m