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By James Gilboy Dec 18, 2018

Florida Man Arrested for Trying to Trade Weed for Fast Food at McDonald's Drive-Thru

Cops only caught the accused when his munchies got the better of him and got back in line at the same McDonald's.

By James Gilboy Dec 18, 2018

Morgan to Launch Range-Topping 'Wide Body' Sports Car in 2019

Morgan's next top-shelf model will be wider, stiffer, and faster than any Morgan before it courtesy of a novel aluminum box chassis.

By James Gilboy Dec 18, 2018

Audi Drawing Up Faster and Cheaper E-tron Crossovers: Report

Versions of the Audi E-tron electric crossover are reportedly on the way in both austere and ostentatious guises.

By James Gilboy Dec 17, 2018

Michael Schumacher Allegedly Headed to Texas Specialty Hospital, 'No Longer Bedridden'

Five years after a skiing accident left Schumacher comatose, the celebrated F1 champ will allegedly be leaving his home.

By James Gilboy Dec 17, 2018

Limited-Edition Subaru WRX STI S209 May Come to America After All

A trademark filing by Subaru may preview the arrival of an amped-up WRX STI variant with more horsepower and carbon fiber goodies.

By James Gilboy Dec 17, 2018

Watch a Dazed and Confused Tesla Model S Driver Try to Pump Fuel

It seems someone didn't tell this driver what the main selling point of a Tesla Model S is.

By James Gilboy Dec 17, 2018

1,000-MPH Bloodhound SSC Land Speed Record Program Saved From Administration

Though delayed by months, Bloodhound is now back on track after a major cash infusion.

By James Gilboy Dec 15, 2018

Mitsubishi Will Return to Dakar With Eclipse Cross T1 Prototype

The Eclipse Cross T1 is a carbon-clad prototype that Mitsubishi hopes can replicate the success of the Pajero Evolution.

By James Gilboy Dec 14, 2018

Watch This Professional Opera Singer Destroy Every In-Car Vocalist Ever With a Kendrick/Figaro Mashup

If this isn't the hottest music video of 2018, we don't know what is.

By James Gilboy Dec 14, 2018

Data Shows Crash Rates Actually Went up Despite Stricter DUI Laws in Scotland

Researchers believe a faltering public awareness campaign on the dangers of drunk driving is to blame for the spike.

By James Gilboy Dec 14, 2018

Camouflaged Volkswagen I.D. Electric Hatchbacks Spotted Testing in South Africa

You're looking at Volkswagen's first mass-market electric vehicle, projected to have as much as 342 miles of range in WLTP tests.

By James Gilboy Dec 14, 2018

2021 Formula 1 Engine Rules Will Force Exchange of Technical Information

F1 technical director Ross Brawn states that Mercedes, Ferrari, Renault, and Honda will be forced to help new engine suppliers in 2021.

By James Gilboy Dec 13, 2018

Lincoln Hints at Revival of Suicide Doors on New Continental

American sedans are on the verge of extinction, and if the Lincoln Continental is to die too, at least it'll leave a pretty corpse.

By James Gilboy Dec 13, 2018

Startup Claims Microwave Pulse Ignition Could Cut ICE Emissions by 80 Percent

The tech will be tested in Porsche Supercup race cars in 2019, which could determine its viability for road use.

By James Gilboy Dec 13, 2018

BMW, Porsche Reveal Prototype EV Fast Charger That Gives 62 Miles of Range in 3 Minutes

Not only that—it's three times more powerful than anything on the market today.

By James Gilboy Dec 12, 2018

Mick Schumacher Reportedly Close to Signing With Ferrari

The son of legendary Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher could reportedly follow in his father's footsteps and race for the Scuderia.

By James Gilboy Dec 12, 2018

Delta Airlines Bans Emotional Support Puppies, Kittens

No more emotional support animals on long-haul flights, either.

By James Gilboy Dec 12, 2018

Candy Factory Accident Paves German Street With Chocolate

♫ Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination ♫

By James Gilboy Dec 12, 2018

Bugatti Veyron Interior Pops Up on eBay for a Mere $150,000

You can practically picture the listing: "parting out, 150 obo call no text"

By James Gilboy Dec 12, 2018

Hyundai Will Invest $6.75 Billion in Fuel Cell Tech by 2030

Hyundai joins Toyota as a major proponent of hydrogen fuel cells, which it believes can power everything from drones to cars and ships.

By James Gilboy Dec 12, 2018

Volkswagen Displays Record-Breaking I.D. R Pikes Peak at Petersen Museum

Volkswagen's 680-horsepower electric prototype race car can be seen at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California until Feb. 1.

By James Gilboy Dec 12, 2018

Electric Truck Pump Could Save Dairy Farmers Millions in Fuel Costs, Reduce Emissions

A major milk transporter plans to retrofit the pumps to all its trucks and predicts it alone will save 1.25 million gallons of diesel per year.

By James Gilboy Dec 11, 2018

Pininfarina's 1,900-HP Electric Hypercar Will Be Named 'Battista'

Automobili Pininfarina promises the car will be the fastest and most powerful ever built in Italy.

By James Gilboy Dec 11, 2018

Toyota Considering All-Wheel-Drive Corolla With Electric Rear Axle

If developed, the all-wheel-drive Corolla will reportedly use tech similar to that of the Prius AWD-e and Lexus UX250h.

By James Gilboy Dec 11, 2018

Pininfarina's 1,073-HP Electric Crossover Will Use Rivian Underpinnings: Report

Pininfarina's super-crossover will allegedly take the fight to the Lamborghini Urus.