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Project Car Diaries: A Simple Honda Civic Intake Swap Turned Into a Scavenger Hunt

First, I just wanted to clean my air filter. Then I wanted to change the whole intake system. Finally, I had to make the new setup look good.

By Andrew P. Collins

News

Ford Says It’s Too Late for UK to Delay 2030 Internal Combustion Engine Ban Now

Ford has already made investments in anticipation of only selling EVs in the country by 2030, and warns a delay would harm business.

By Rob Stumpf

2024 Lexus GX Prototype Off-Road Drive: It Wheels as Good as It Looks

A short stint behind the wheel of Lexus’ top-shelf 4×4 showed it might actually live up to the hype.

By Caleb Jacobs

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review: You Simply Can’t Go Wrong

By Jerry Perez

2024 Chevy Trax Review: Will It Dog?

By Andrew P. Collins

2023 Lexus LX 600 Review: A Compromised but Charming Luxury Land Cruiser

By Nico DeMattia

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Car Tech

Nissan Isn’t Making a NACS, CCS EV Charging Adapter for Leaf Owners

byLewin Day

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Racing

Crash site of fatal Reno Air Races collision. A front of flame can be seen on the desert floor, billowing a large plume of smoke. A second source of smoke can be seen elsewhere.

Two Pilots Killed in Landing Crash During Last-Ever Reno Air Race

byJames Gilboy

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Culture

Chop-Top 1997 Saab EX Prototype Is the Ultimate 900 Aero—and It’s for Sale

byNico DeMattia

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The Garage

How To Change a Tire

byCaleb Jacobs

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The War Zone

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was shown an unusual surface-to-air missile known only as the 358 during a recent visit to Iran.

Bizarre Iranian ‘Loitering SAM’ Shown To Russian Defense Minister

Sep 20, 2023 5:00 PM

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Unleashes New Wave Of Cruise Missiles On Crimea

Sep 20, 2023 4:06 PM

Claims Swirl Around ‘Sabotage Raid’ On Airbase Near Moscow

Sep 20, 2023 12:18 PM

A-10 Pilot’s Compelling Case For Replacing Warthogs With Super Hornets

Sep 20, 2023 10:56 AM

Decision To Give ATACMS To Ukraine Is About To Become Easier

Sep 19, 2023 8:48 PM

Let’s Talk About Russia’s New Long-Range Kh-BD Cruise Missile

Sep 19, 2023 3:50 PM

New details about the crash of a Marine Corps F-35B on September 17, 2023, have emerged.

“He Just Lost It In The Weather” – Audio From F-35 Crash Response Emerges

Sep 19, 2023 3:24 PM

Azerbaijan launches anti-terror operation in Karabakh

Azerbaijan Reignites Shooting War In Disputed Nagorno-Karabakh Region

Sep 19, 2023 1:58 PM

William Tell Air Combat Competition Crowns Its Winners

Sep 19, 2023 1:23 PM

Air Force Special Operations Command is looking at expanding its ability to land on beaches around the world as part of a shift toward "runway agnostic" operations.

Special Ops C-130s Using Beaches As Runways Eyed For Pacific Fight

Sep 19, 2023 10:12 AM

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Deals

BladeHQ’s Knife Deals Are Too Good Right Now

byHank O'Hop

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The Garage

The Best Modular Motorcycle Helmets: An Adaptable Helmet That’ll Keep You Safe

Here’s What To Do When You Hydroplane

Best Car Phone Mounts: Stay Connected and Safe

Best Motorcycle Lifts: Work on Your Bike Safely

Best Power Tool Combo Kits: Save Money, Time, and Your Sanity With an All-in-one Kit

Cobra Launches Its Value-Packed New RAD 700i Radar Detector

Leatherman’s Garage Batch #6, Harvest, Is Here

Best Electric Bikes: Don’t Strain Yourself Enjoying the Outdoors or Your Commute

Best Mechanic’s Tool Sets: Get Your Wrenching Career Started

Initial Impressions: Roofnest’s Condor 2 Has the Space You Want From a Rooftop Tent

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The Latest

BYRob Stumpf

Sep 20, 2023

News

Ford Says It’s Too Late for UK to Delay 2030 Internal Combustion Engine Ban Now

Ford has already made investments in anticipation of only selling EVs in the country by 2030, and warns a delay would harm business.

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

A Chevy Corvette Got Squashed by a Silverado and Its Passengers Walked Away

Amazingly, none of the passengers in either car were injured in the crash.

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

This Turbo Chrysler PT Cruiser on Bentley Wheels Goes Unbelievably Hard

This is how the PT Cruiser’s redemption arc begins.

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT on Bentley Continental GT wheels

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

What Is Flex Fuel?

Renewable fuels are key for the survival of internal combustion engines.

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

I Rode in the Hydrogen Lexus UTV, and It’s a Riot

If more off-roaders got the chance to experience a hydrogen-burning side-by-side like this, demand just might soar. But it (probably) won’t happen.

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

The Next Need for Speed Game Probably Isn’t Coming for a Very Long Time

Developer Criterion Games will focus on Battlefield while a “core group” charts the future of the racing franchise.

Image of modified Porsche drifting in Need for Speed Unbound.

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

2024 Nissan Kicks Is the Kind of Car We Need More Of: Affordable

At $20,790, the new Kicks gives you quite a lot for your money—even if it’s boring.

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

Project Car Diaries: A Simple Honda Civic Intake Swap Turned Into a Scavenger Hunt

First, I just wanted to clean my air filter. Then I wanted to change the whole intake system. Finally, I had to make the new setup look good.

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

Bridgestone RE-71RS High-Performance Tire: Tested on Track and Roads on Both Coasts

This is an elite-tier performance tire you can be competitive with on the track. Best suited for clean roads, but viable in the Northeast.

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

Don’t Miss Amazon’s Killer Craftsman Digital Torque Wrench Deal

Time to take your garage into the 21st century.

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

Chop-Top 1997 Saab EX Prototype Is the Ultimate 900 Aero—and It’s for Sale

Even though it’s a one-off prototype, it’s fully road-legal and built with Saab factory parts with blessings from the factory.

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

Nissan Isn’t Making a NACS, CCS EV Charging Adapter for Leaf Owners

The CHAdeMO standard will likely die in the U.S. as the Leaf is phased out in the near future.

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

All Four Modern Minivans Are Overlooking Backseat Safety: IIHS

IIHS crash testing found that rear seat passengers were at greater risk of injuries than those in the front row.

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

The Best Modular Motorcycle Helmets: An Adaptable Helmet That’ll Keep You Safe

I whip my helmet back and forth, I whip my helmet back and forth.

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 19, 2023

Why Lexus Thinks 4x4s Will Be Better, Not Worse as EVs

It’s all about vehicle control, and as Toyota has already played around with, there are a few tricks to making futuristic EVs feel like their ICE predecessors.

Sep 19, 2023

Sep 19, 2023

2024 Lexus GX Prototype Off-Road Drive: It Wheels as Good as It Looks

A short stint behind the wheel of Lexus’ top-shelf 4×4 showed it might actually live up to the hype.

Sep 19, 2023

Sep 19, 2023

For Sale: 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan With Exposed Mack Truck Turbo

Just try to find a better street-side conversation starter for $2,600.

Sep 19, 2023

Sep 19, 2023

Here’s What To Do When You Hydroplane

Wet roads can be just as dangerous as those covered in snow or ice if you don’t know how to handle your car on them.

Sep 19, 2023

Sep 19, 2023

Best Car Phone Mounts: Stay Connected and Safe

There isn’t a single best method for holding your smartphone in your vehicle, so let’s help you decide what’s ideal for you.

Sep 19, 2023

Sep 19, 2023

Cruise Robotaxis Cause Austin Street Gridlock Due to ‘Heavy’ Pedestrian Traffic

Residents in Austin, Texas are fed up with Cruise-induced traffic jams—just like Californians.

Cruise autonomous robotaxis stuck in traffic jam | Austin, Texas | Hero

BYRob Stumpf

Sep 19, 2023

News

Project Car Diaries: A Simple Honda Civic Intake Swap Turned Into a Scavenger Hunt

Ford Says It’s Too Late for UK to Delay 2030 Internal Combustion Engine Ban Now

A Chevy Corvette Got Squashed by a Silverado and Its Passengers Walked Away

This Turbo Chrysler PT Cruiser on Bentley Wheels Goes Unbelievably Hard

I Rode in the Hydrogen Lexus UTV, and It’s a Riot

2024 Lexus GX Prototype Off-Road Drive: It Wheels as Good as It Looks

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review: You Simply Can’t Go Wrong

2024 Chevy Trax Review: Will It Dog?

2023 Lexus LX 600 Review: A Compromised but Charming Luxury Land Cruiser

Car Tech

Nissan Isn’t Making a NACS, CCS EV Charging Adapter for Leaf Owners

Cruise Robotaxis Cause Austin Street Gridlock Due to ‘Heavy’ Pedestrian Traffic

No, the 2024 Ford F-150 Will Not Require Subscription for 360-Degree Camera

BMW Defends Its Data Privacy Policies, Rejects Mozilla’s Scathing Report

Racing

Two Pilots Killed in Landing Crash During Last-Ever Reno Air Race

Penske Porsche Triumphant at IMSA’s Return to Indianapolis

Ferrari and Carlos Sainz Halt Verstappen’s F1 Streak in Singapore

Sainz Takes Pole at F1 Singapore GP Amidst Red Bull Meltdown

Culture

Chop-Top 1997 Saab EX Prototype Is the Ultimate 900 Aero—and It’s for Sale

For Sale: 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan With Exposed Mack Truck Turbo

Inside the Crumbling Brooklyn Garage Hiding an Incredible Secret Car Collection

That Long-Abandoned BMW M3 CSL Finally Got Towed Away—But to Where?

The Garage

How To Change a Tire

What Is Flex Fuel?

Bridgestone RE-71RS High-Performance Tire: Tested on Track and Roads on Both Coasts

Don’t Miss Amazon’s Killer Craftsman Digital Torque Wrench Deal

The War Zone

Bizarre Iranian ‘Loitering SAM’ Shown To Russian Defense Minister

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Unleashes New Wave Of Cruise Missiles On Crimea

Claims Swirl Around ‘Sabotage Raid’ On Airbase Near Moscow

A-10 Pilot’s Compelling Case For Replacing Warthogs With Super Hornets

Decision To Give ATACMS To Ukraine Is About To Become Easier

Let’s Talk About Russia’s New Long-Range Kh-BD Cruise Missile

“He Just Lost It In The Weather” – Audio From F-35 Crash Response Emerges

Azerbaijan Reignites Shooting War In Disputed Nagorno-Karabakh Region

William Tell Air Combat Competition Crowns Its Winners

Special Ops C-130s Using Beaches As Runways Eyed For Pacific Fight

Deals

BladeHQ’s Knife Deals Are Too Good Right Now

Arm Yourself With a Heavily Discounted Garmin Watch

Deals On Tonneau Covers To Keep Your Truck Bed Safe And Secure

Surprise! Harbor Freight’s Running Even More Killer Deals

The Garage

The Latest

Ford Says It’s Too Late for UK to Delay 2030 Internal Combustion Engine Ban Now

A Chevy Corvette Got Squashed by a Silverado and Its Passengers Walked Away

This Turbo Chrysler PT Cruiser on Bentley Wheels Goes Unbelievably Hard

What Is Flex Fuel?

I Rode in the Hydrogen Lexus UTV, and It’s a Riot

The Next Need for Speed Game Probably Isn’t Coming for a Very Long Time

2024 Nissan Kicks Is the Kind of Car We Need More Of: Affordable

Project Car Diaries: A Simple Honda Civic Intake Swap Turned Into a Scavenger Hunt

Bridgestone RE-71RS High-Performance Tire: Tested on Track and Roads on Both Coasts

Don’t Miss Amazon’s Killer Craftsman Digital Torque Wrench Deal

Chop-Top 1997 Saab EX Prototype Is the Ultimate 900 Aero—and It’s for Sale

Nissan Isn’t Making a NACS, CCS EV Charging Adapter for Leaf Owners

All Four Modern Minivans Are Overlooking Backseat Safety: IIHS

The Best Modular Motorcycle Helmets: An Adaptable Helmet That’ll Keep You Safe

Why Lexus Thinks 4x4s Will Be Better, Not Worse as EVs

2024 Lexus GX Prototype Off-Road Drive: It Wheels as Good as It Looks

For Sale: 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan With Exposed Mack Truck Turbo

Here’s What To Do When You Hydroplane

Best Car Phone Mounts: Stay Connected and Safe

Cruise Robotaxis Cause Austin Street Gridlock Due to ‘Heavy’ Pedestrian Traffic