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Miata-Based Fiat 124 Spider's Days Limited Due to Dwindling Demand, Rising Costs: Report

Fiat's beloved roadster could be put on the back burner as the company refocuses its near-future efforts on family cars and urban movers.

 By Chris ChinAug 25, 2019
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2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel First Drive Review: Diesel Done Right

This could easily be the quietest and smoothest diesel engine we've ever tested—period.

 By Jerry PerezAug 23, 2019
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By Chris Chin Aug 25, 2019

Miata-Based Fiat 124 Spider's Days Limited Due to Dwindling Demand, Rising Costs: Report

Fiat's beloved roadster could be put on the back burner as the company refocuses its near-future efforts on family cars and urban movers.
By Chad Kirchner Aug 25, 2019

Potential ZR2-Twin GMC Canyon AT4 Off-Roader Teased Ahead of 2020 Debut

Stowed in a trailer hauled by a GMC Sierra HD during a recent media event, the mid-size pickup was covered in cryptic camouflage.
By Chris Constantine Aug 25, 2019

Found for Auction: 1974 BMW 3.0 CSL in Rare Taiga Metallic Green Is 1-of-4 Ever Made

With only three others painted in this sparkling hue, this "Batmobile" adds a welcome splash of color to the comparatively tame collector scene.
By Chris Chin Aug 25, 2019

Russian State-Backed Aurus Senat Is a 598-HP, $274K Luxury Barge Built for Oligarchs

Meant to be a budget Rolls-Royce Phantom of sorts, the Senat is slated to pop up in international showrooms in the next year or so.
By Chris Constantine Aug 25, 2019

Listen to the 2020 Audi RS6 Avant Produce Four Straight Minutes of Twin-Turbo V-8 Grunt

No obnoxious commentary, just auditory goodness from Audi's America-bound superwagon.
By Chris Teague Aug 24, 2019

Your Time to Watch The Fast and The Furious Films on Netflix Is Coming to an End

After a year on the streaming service, the first three movies in the series will be removed to make way for new titles.
By Chris Teague Aug 24, 2019

Here's Our First Peek at Lamborghini's Hybrid V-12 Hypercar Ahead of Its September Reveal

The limited-run machine will reportedly cost upwards of $3 million and use supercapacitor technology to boost overall output to 838 horsepower.
By Stef Schrader Aug 24, 2019

This Totally Custom Tesla Model S Pickup Truck Is a Toy-Hauling, Tire-Shredding EV

The first El Camino-ized Tesla sedan was actually made out of a salvage Model S which famed conversion shop EV West got its hands on—and this is it.
By Chris Tsui Aug 24, 2019

Watch Stampeding Bison Ram a Rental Car at Yellowstone National Park

"I can't believe I didn't take the insurance," the driver said.
By Chris Chin Aug 23, 2019

Colorado Race Track's 'Largest Burnout' World Record Claim Denied by Guinness

A total of 170 cars performed a simultaneous burnout at the KBPI Rock & Roll Car Show in Colorado, but they all forgot to do one thing.
By Chris Tsui Aug 23, 2019

For Sale: 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Owned by Top Gear Host Chris Harris

The winning bidder will get to meet Harris at a race track for some hot laps in the track-ready Camaro.
By Jonathon Klein Aug 23, 2019

2020 Porsche Taycan Interior Photos Released, Buttons Be Damned

Tangible knobs are so last century.
By Chris Tsui Aug 23, 2019

Booming Sales of Lamborghini Urus SUV Drive Automaker's $11B Valuation

The valuation could yield an IPO and allow Lambo to fight the likes of Ferrari on the trading floor, say Bloomberg analysts.
By Chris Teague Aug 23, 2019

VW Will Reveal a Redesigned, EV-Friendly Logo at 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show

The company wants you to forget Dieselgate, and it will go to great lengths to do it.
By Chris Tsui Aug 23, 2019

Lynk & Co 03 Cyan Concept Smashes 4-Door, FWD Nurburgring Records—Sort Of

While the 03 Cyan Concept is road-legal in Sweden, it isn't a production car yet. So it's complicated.
By Caleb Jacobs Aug 23, 2019

Michigan State Police Would Like to Remind Drivers That 10-Over Is Still Speeding

The law, the limit, and the negative space between.
By Chris Tsui Aug 22, 2019

Lexus to Build Small, Urban Hatchback Instead of Tesla-Fighter for Its First EV: Report

Its design will reportedly be seen in a new concept during October's Tokyo Motor Show.
By Chris Tsui Aug 22, 2019

Rollover Crash Leaves Toyota 4Runner Driver Dangerously Dangling on Cliff's Edge

Black Bear Pass in Colorado is popular among off-road enthusiasts for its stellar views and downright dangerous nature.
By Chris Tsui Aug 22, 2019

Eight-Year-Old Boy Takes Mom's VW Golf on 87-MPH Autobahn Joyride, Cops Let Him Slide

The juvenile speed demon told police he "just wanted to drive a little bit."
By Jerry Perez Aug 22, 2019

Watch Car Thieves Steal a Tesla Model S in Under 30 Seconds Using a Relay Device

The relay device is able to wirelessly capture the key fob's signal and trick the Tesla into thinking the thieves have the keys. 
By Chris Teague Aug 22, 2019

You Can Lease a Newer, Pricier 2020 Jeep Gladiator for Less Money Than a Two-Door Wrangler

Jeep's latest off-roader can be had with a sweet deal, if you can find the right one.
By Caleb Jacobs Aug 22, 2019

See Rivian R1T Adventure Truck's Awesome Stowaway Camp Kitchen and Shelter in Action

Say what you want about the electric truck, but its unique architecture allows for clever attachments not available in traditional pickups.
By Chris Chin Aug 22, 2019

One-Off 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 S 'Millechiodi' Could Be World's Most Expensive Miura

The "Millechiodi" was built to replace a factory-built Miura Jota that was destroyed in an accident.
By Chris Chin Aug 21, 2019

This 64-Year-Old Aircooled Porsche Engine Was Bid to $220,000 and Didn’t Sell

The Type 547/1 Fuhrmann Four-Cam helped the automaker claim over 1,000 motorsports victories throughout the '50s.
By Chris Tsui Aug 21, 2019

Toyota Backtracks on Why It Won't License Cars to Video Games Like Need for Speed

In a now-deleted tweet, Toyota implied that its cars aren't in the new Need for Speed because the game "promotes illegal street racing."
By Chris Teague Aug 21, 2019

Twin-Turbo, Twin-Engined Mazda MX-3 Is a Homebuilt Hoon Machine That Burns All Four Tires

Understandably, this is the only Mazda MX-3 of its kind.
By Stef Schrader Aug 21, 2019

Is This Dealership's 707-HP, Hellcat-Swapped 2020 Jeep Gladiator Really Worth $148K?

The first rule of modifying a vehicle is, "Never expect to get back all the cash you poured into it."
By Rob Stumpf Aug 21, 2019

High California Man Arrested While Trying to Repair Flat Tire With Bandages and Gauze

Some call this man the "MacGyver of Mission Viejo."
By Chris Tsui Aug 21, 2019

Mid-Engined Hyundai Prototype Spotted in Race Car Camouflage at Nürburgring

Air intakes on the rear window panels hint at something more exotic under this Veloster N TCR's shell.
By Rob Stumpf Aug 21, 2019

Chevrolet Corvette C8 Will Cost More Than $60,000 After First Year: Report

The C8's sub-$60k price tag won't last forever, and the first-year allocation is reportedly selling out fast.
By Caleb Jacobs Aug 21, 2019

The Toyota Land Cruiser's Future in America Looks Uncertain

The beloved off-roader's days could be numbered.
By Chris Tsui Aug 20, 2019

2020 Audi RS6 Avant: 5 Things to Know About Audi's Gorgeous, US-Bound Super Wagon

Uber-fast and shamelessly practical never looked this good.
By Chris Tsui Aug 20, 2019

New Jersey High School Auto Shop Class Is Converting Old Volkswagens to Electric Vehicles

Launched around a decade ago, the Memorial High School program has already produced students who are now working in the car industry.
By Chris Teague Aug 20, 2019

One-Owner 1988 Ford Bronco II for Auction Is Likely the Cleanest Example We'll Ever See

The baby buckin' Bronco looks like it just rolled out off the dealer's lot and is screaming for a trip to town.
By Chris Tsui Aug 20, 2019

Pioneer of Automotive Spy Photography Jim Dunne Dies at 87

Dunne reportedly had spots on proving grounds named after him and "wanted" posters up in the security offices of multiple OEMs. 
By Caleb Jacobs Aug 20, 2019

Careless Off-Roaders Destroy 400 Trees Just Planted by New Jersey Conservation Group

Wheel with care, or don't wheel at all.
By Chris Tsui Aug 20, 2019

Icon's Newest Creation Is a 1949 Hudson Coupe With 638 HP and Alligator Skin Interior

Powered by a supercharged LS9 out of a Corvette ZR1, this custom-restored Hudson's interior alone took 400 hours of work.
By Chris Tsui Aug 20, 2019

2020 Porsche Taycan Dashboard Uncovered as Built-In Apple Music Is Announced

The Taycan will be the first car to feature Apple Music as standard, which is great, but we're more focused on the EV's interior.
By Chris Chin Aug 20, 2019

Here’s What It Takes to Detail a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL That’s Sat for 37 Years

The family heir has been left in a New Jersey garage, accumulating decades of dirt, dust, and mold.
By Rob Stumpf Aug 20, 2019

Traveling 2,000 Miles in 24 Hours, The 2020 Porsche Taycan Is Ready for a New Cannonball Record

Alex Roy not immediately included.
By Stef Schrader Aug 19, 2019

Feds Accuse Ex-Auto Dealer Owner of Pocketing Millions by Defrauding Credit Unions, GM: Report

Former NIADA president Andrew Gabler allegedly faked vehicle sales and loan applications to land him and his finance manager huge profits.
By Chris Chin Aug 19, 2019

Watch a Blindfolded Man Direct a Driver Around the 154-Turn Nürburgring From Memory

Misha Charoudin laps the 12.9-mile 'Ring nearly 1,000 times per year for work, making him quite the expert.
By Rob Stumpf Aug 19, 2019

Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster and Starman Have Completed Their First Trip Around the Sun

The space-loving Roadster has traveled enough miles to eclipse its warranty coverage over 21,000 times.
By Chris Tsui Aug 19, 2019

2020 Nissan Juke Teased as the Fun-Loving, Sporty SUV Americans Can't Have

Appearing to sport far less divisive styling than the outgoing model, the new Juke will debut early next month.
By Chris Teague Aug 19, 2019

This Porsche 911 Safari Build Is Strong Enough to Hold an Entire GT3 Cup Race Car on Its Roof

The custom build by Kelly-Moss was built to carry camping equipment on its heavy-duty rack and cage system, but this is infinitely more impressive.
By Chris Teague Aug 18, 2019

Headed to Auction: Meyers Manx Buggy Driven by Steve McQueen in The Thomas Crown Affair

The A-list motorhead did all of the stunt driving himself and even helped modify the custom beach speedster.
By Caleb Jacobs Aug 18, 2019

Rescue Teams Save Elderly Couple Who Tumbled 450 Feet off Imogene Pass in Jeep Wrangler

It reportedly took emergency professionals five hours to reach the Jeep, whose occupants—both 72—sustained critical injuries.
By Caleb Jacobs Aug 18, 2019

One-of-Three 1939 Type 64 by Porsche Fails to Sell at Monterey After Massive Auction Snafu

The Nazi-era car was originally anticipated to sell for $20 million before an error sent the crowd into a collective uproar.
By Chris Constantine Aug 17, 2019

McLaren F1 LM-Specification Sells for Record-Breaking $19,800,000 at Monterey Car Week Auction

It now holds the title of most expensive McLaren ever sold at auction.
By Chris Teague Aug 17, 2019

California Cops Seize Jeep Wrangler Found Stuck, Abandoned in Protected Wilderness Area

See what happens when you drive where you’re not supposed to?
By Rob Stumpf Aug 17, 2019

Motorist Stopped on Washington Interstate Was Playing Pokemon Go Using 8 Cell Phones

The even had a custom foam jig which held all the phones simultaneously.
By James Gilboy Aug 17, 2019

One Man Spent Eight Years Building This Insanely Detailed Jaguar E-Type Low Drag Coupe Clone

The painstakingly precise creation at last had its own debut in Monterey at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering this week.
By Chris Chin Aug 16, 2019

Aston Martin Will Build You a Custom-Designed, Bond-Like Lair to Match Your Luxury Supercar

It’s part of the British company’s Automotive Galleries and Lairs division—seriously.
By Stef Schrader Aug 16, 2019

Amazon's 30-Cent Gas Stunt for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Was So Popular Police Shut It Down

Of course offering dirt-cheap gas in the notoriously expensive Los Angeles area would clog traffic. What did they expect?
By Jonathon Klein Aug 16, 2019

Revel in the $9-Million, 1,600-Horsepower Bugatti Centodieci

This is certainly one way of celebrating the EB110 Super Sports supercar and the make’s founder.
By Chris Chin Aug 16, 2019

Chevrolet Silverado Driver Tries to Pull Fast One by Fitting Ford 'Platinum' Badge to Tailgate

This owner clearly thinks that all pickup trucks matter. 
By Chris Chin Aug 16, 2019

GM Will Give You $2,500 off a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro If You're Switching From a Ford Mustang

When the sales numbers just aren't there, you've got to take initiative...with incentives.
By James Gilboy Aug 16, 2019

Tesla Semi Prototype Spotted Hauling 75,000-Pound Load Through Northern California

California Highway Patrol members spoke to the truck's driver, who said the test mule was "exceeding" its 600-mile range estimate.
By Chris Chin Aug 16, 2019

Video: Runaway Car Wheel Blindsides Man on Sidewalk, Launching Him out of Frame

The man suffered minor head injuries and a bruised liver as a result of the collision.
By Chris Tsui Aug 16, 2019

McLaren’s Upcoming Million-Dollar Speedster Will Be Its Lightest Road Car Ever

McLaren is only making 399 of them, so if you're itching for an open-cockpit thrill-mobile, you best get in line.
By Chris Chin Aug 16, 2019

Possible McLaren 750LT Prototype Spied Running at Nurburgring With Extreme Aero Upgrades

All the not-so-subtle details prove this is more than an ordinary 720S.
By Jonathon Klein Aug 16, 2019

The 2020 Infiniti QX55 Brings a Crossover Coupe Design to the Style-Focused Brand

We’ve only just been teased, but the SUV Coupe will be ready by next year.
By Caleb Jacobs Aug 15, 2019

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Family OK After Private Plane Goes up in Flames at Tennessee Airport

Earnhardt Jr. was with his wife and one-year-old daughter when the plane they were in ran off a runway due to the blaze.
By Chris Tsui Aug 15, 2019

2020 Rezvani Tank Is a Dodge Demon-Powered, Jeep Wrangler-Based Off-Road Warrior

The madmen at Rezvani have cranked the performance of this 4x4 up to 1,000 hp with plenty of military-grade goodies to boot. Oh, and it costs $349k.
By Chris Tsui Aug 15, 2019

2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Now Offers Manual Transmission on Its Highest Trim

The five-door Civic also gets new wheels and a bigger screen on the Sport trim.
By Rob Stumpf Aug 15, 2019

Buy This Safari-Style 1975 Ferrari 308 GT4 and Become an Off-Road Celebrity

Lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, and a quad-cam Ferrari V-8? Yeah, go ahead and sign us up.
By Caleb Jacobs Aug 15, 2019

This Dually Toyota Tacoma Conversion Is a Sad Waste of a Pickup Truck

In the realm of excess, nothing is too far...except maybe this.
By Chris Teague Aug 15, 2019

McQueen's 1968 Ford Mustang GT From Bullitt Could Become Most Expensive 'Stang Ever

Once thought to be long gone, this genuine classic will head to auction in January 2020 with records in its sights.
By James Gilboy Aug 15, 2019

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Weighs 223 Pounds Less Than Challenger Hellcat, Leak Claims

Documents said to be from the Ford dealers' computer network put the GT500 at 4,225 pounds, which may be porky, but it's still lighter than its rival.
By Jerry Perez Aug 15, 2019

The Only Supercar Made in America Is the 2020 Acura NSX

From Ohio with love.
By Chris Tsui Aug 15, 2019

The 194-MPH 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray Will Start at $59,995

A sub-$60K, mid-engined rocket.
By Chris Chin Aug 15, 2019

One-of-Five 1962 Ferrari 196 SP Race Car Expected to Sell for $8M-$10M at Monterey

As far as historical significance goes, the 196 SP was Ferrari's first-ever mid-engined sports prototype.
By James Gilboy Aug 14, 2019

For Sale: Arno XI Italian Racing Boat Powered by Ferrari V-12 Formula 1 Engine

How do you say-a? It's-a very fast.
By Chris Teague Aug 14, 2019

Someone Stuffed a Mercedes-Benz Diesel Engine Into a MK4 Toyota Supra Because Why Not

This coal-rolling JDM classic is good for nothing if not smoky, smoky burnouts.
By Caleb Jacobs Aug 14, 2019

2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Gets 717 HP With Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition

Only 501 of these high-powered muscle machines will be built in honor of the original '69 Charger Daytona.
By Rob Stumpf Aug 14, 2019

Biohacking Tesla Model 3 Owner Implants Key Card Chip Into Her Arm

She'll always have her key on hand.
By Chris Tsui Aug 14, 2019

Automotive Icon Enzo Ferrari Died 31 Years Ago Today

Here's a quick recap of the Italian automotive legend’s fabled life and times.
By James Gilboy Aug 14, 2019

Jaguar Challenges Oxford Dictionary to Change Definition of 'Car' on Behalf of EVs

The book's current definition doesn't make any specific mention of battery-powered cars, and the maker of the I-Pace is petitioning to fix that.
By Chad Kirchner Aug 14, 2019

New Ford Ranger FX2 Off-Road Package Makes 2WD Pickup Trucks Fun Again

This agile mid-sizer is built for slinging desert donuts and drifting through fast-paced gravel trails.
By James Gilboy Aug 14, 2019

600-HP Audi RS6 Avant Super Wagon Teased Ahead of Frankfurt Motor Show

Even better, Audi hasn't ruled out selling the family supercar in the U.S.
By Elijah Nicholson-Messmer Aug 14, 2019

Top 10 Poster Cars Heading to Gooding & Co.'s 2019 Pebble Beach Auction

Iconic Germans, brash Brits, and seductive Italians—just bring the cash and they're all yours.
By Chris Chin Aug 13, 2019

Jaguar Will Give You $3,000 to Dump Your Tesla and Buy an I-Pace Electric Crossover

Jaguar has gone on a mission to lure EV buyers to its newest offering with a "Tesla Conquest" discount—no, really.
By Chris Constantine Aug 13, 2019

1987 Porsche 962 IMSA GTP Sells for Tear-Inducing $960,000 at Auction

This Coca-Cola-clad sports prototype was driven by the likes of Hurley Haywood and Vern Schuppan.
By Chris Tsui Aug 13, 2019

New Acura Type S Concept Is Proof That Beautiful Japanese Sports Cars Still Exist

This marks the return of the Type S moniker, which was last used on the sporty 2008 TL variant.
By Chris Tsui Aug 13, 2019

2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid: What You Must Know About Porsche's Most Powerful SUV

Think of it as a plug-in hybrid SUV with 918 Spyder tech under the hood.
By James Gilboy Aug 13, 2019

808-HP 2019 Ford Mustang GT 'Gulf Heritage' Is the Most Expensive New 'Stang You Can Buy

Nashville-based Brown Lee Ford will build "only" 119 of these mega-Mustangs to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford's 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans win.
By Caleb Jacobs Aug 13, 2019

Watch a Toyota Prius Get Punted off a Trailer After Train Crashes Into Semi Truck

For unknown reasons, the big rig decided to reverse just as the Union Pacific locomotive came howling down the tracks.
By Chris Teague Aug 13, 2019

You Can Now Experience Bentley's New EXP 100 GT Concept Car Via Augmented Reality

The app projects a rendered image of the car onto a flat surface that the user can then walk around and view from any angle.
By Chris Tsui Aug 13, 2019

California Man's Plot to Avoid Tickets With 'NULL' Vanity Plate Nets Him $12K in Fines

After being told by the DMV and LAPD to change his plates, the I.T. professional refused, saying "No, I didn’t do anything wrong."
By Jerry Perez Aug 13, 2019

Behold the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Regular Cab GM Won't Bring to the US

These sweet-looking Silverado RST and Trail Boss models are only available in the Middle East.
By Chris Tsui Aug 12, 2019

All Grown-Up Honda Odyssey Celebrates 25th Birthday With New Set of Wheels 

A new accessory package and trim-specific wheels commemorate the popular minivan, which was born in 1995.
By James Gilboy Aug 12, 2019

World's Only Chevrolet eCOPO Camaro Electric Drag Car Heads to Monterey Car Week Auction

We'd call it the world's most unassuming nine-second car if not for the giant Mickey Thompson drag slicks and parachute out back.
By Rob Stumpf Aug 12, 2019

Video Shows Crashed Tesla Model 3 Violently Explode Multiple Times After Initial Impact

The driver, who was traveling with two young kids at the time of the crash, confirmed Autopilot was engaged.
By Caleb Jacobs Aug 12, 2019

For Sale: Military-Issued 1968 Jeep 'Five-Quarter' Dump Truck Is the Ultimate American Workhorse

If it can carry the weight of an entire nation, it can probably carry whatever you have in your garage.
By Caleb Jacobs Aug 12, 2019

Dodge Charger Daytona Pickup Truck Rendering Fulfills Our Wildest Muscle Car Fantasies

Thank you, Chevy El Camino, for your sacrifice.
By Chris Chin Aug 12, 2019

This Is What the BMW Logo Really Means. And No, It's Not an Airplane Propeller

BMW sets the record straight on its logo's provenance and meaning.
By Chris Chin Aug 12, 2019

City of Minneapolis Bans Drive-Thrus to Increase Safety and Reduce Pollution

No more late-night Taco Bell drive-thru for you.
By Chris Teague Aug 11, 2019

Just $4,000 Will Buy You This 2001 Volvo S80 Limousine Built for a Swedish Diplomat

With seating for six and under 100,000 miles, what else could you want at that price?
By Caleb Jacobs Aug 11, 2019

Speed-Crazed Aussie Builds 1,000-HP Subaru Brat Pickup That Runs 7-Second Quarter-Miles

This cute ute has ditched its humble reputation in favor of a heavily boosted EJ25 and fat rear tires.
By Chris Tsui Aug 11, 2019

West Virginia Man's Reaction to Tree Falling on a Fiat Is This Year's Greatest Local News Clip

The tree fell and flattened the Fiat “like a pancake,” as Billy Tatum, who was playing cards on his porch at the time, recounts.