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Garbage Trucks Now Have AI Cameras To Score Your House and Clock Code Violations

A company called City Detect is outfitting municipalities with cameras to give homes a “blight score,” effectively turning a whole city into an HOA.

Honda Prelude

2026 Honda Prelude Long-Term Test: First Impressions

So far, the Honda Prelude has proven to be a fun-to-drive, fuel-efficient coupe for getting around town, and it’s clearly a driver’s car. However, some of the features it’s missing at this price point make us raise an eyebrow.

Chevrolet News

GM’s New V8 Trucks Ditch Oil Dipstick for Digital Gauge

2027 Chevy Silverados and GMC Sierras with the new 5.7-liter or 6.6-liter V8 will not feature a physical dipstick.

The Downshift

GM Finally Gave Up the Fight Against CarPlay and Android Auto: TDS

GM is introducing a new infotainment system with phone projection—first in trucks, before expanding through the lineup “across electric, gas, and diesel-powered vehicles.”

Ford News

The 2027 Ford F-150 Raptor and Tremor Will Be Thousands Cheaper. Here’s the Catch

If you’ve been wanting an off-road-capable F-150 but the Raptor and Tremor are too pricey, Ford’s got you in mind with the 2027 models.

Ford News

2027 Ford F-150 Brings the V8 Back to Every Trim in the Lineup

Ford made a slew of changes to the new F-150 based on customer feedback, and one thing was clear: Buyers of all kinds want the 5.0-liter.

Deals

Mechanics Tool Set Clearance at Amazon: Get up to 52% off DeWalt, Craftsman, and More

Some huge 300- and 200-piece tool kits are almost half off, along with lots of other high-quality stuff from Klein, Sunex, Wera, Craftsman, DeWalt, GearWrench, and even more.

Infotainment

iOS 27 CarPlay’s Best New Features, According to Someone Who Used Them

The latest iPhone update makes CarPlay more useful, with more widget options, new nav features, and a small but important improvement for music and podcasts.

Trucks

You’ve Never Seen a 16,000-Pound Trailer Stay This Stable in a Panic Brake

These Diamond C trailers feature an anti-lock braking system that turns potentially disastrous maneuvers into largely uneventful moments on the highway.

People

Late-Night McLaren Crash Kills Well-Known Cars and Coffee Founder

South OC Cars & Coffee organizer James Wehr, 27, has died.

Honda Prelude

2026 Honda Prelude Long-Term Test Begins: Living With Honda’s Most Controversial Car

The new Prelude’s connection to its predecessor, along with its drivetrain, performance, and price, has enthusiasts up in arms. But is the shade justified? We’re living with one for a long time to find out.

The Downshift

Volkswagen Just Proved It Can Make a Super-Long-Range EV Right Now: TDS

The VW Mission Efficiency is another example of the company showing it can achieve remarkable feats of engineering, if it ever cared to share them with the public.

NASCAR

Buy This NASCAR 1957 Ford Fairlane From When Stock Cars Were Actually Stock

It’s still a race car, but unlike today’s Cup cars, this 1957 Ford started out as a true stocker.

Builds

One of the Most Sorted Miatas Out There Is Ford EcoBoost-Powered

A 2.3-liter turbo-four capable of 450 hp and an aero kit that can generate over 500 pounds of downforce is quite the combination.

Electric Vehicles

Suddenly 56% of Drivers Say High Gas Prices Have Them Interested in EVs

The Trump Administration is proudly anti-EV, but its war against Iran may be driving adoption.

History

One Dude Mapped Route 66 in Its Entirety, and You Can Scroll Through All 2,199 Miles

This detailed app lets you see what makes Route 66 legendary without leaving your couch.

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Car Reviews

Honda Prelude

2026 Honda Prelude Long-Term Test: First Impressions

Honda Prelude

2026 Honda Prelude Long-Term Test Begins: Living With Honda’s Most Controversial Car

Porsche 911

2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabrio Review: ‘I Felt My Brain Shift’

Jeep Reviews

2026 Jeep Recon First-Drive Review: Disappointment Is a Jeep Thing Now

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