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By Lewin Day May 14, 2021

Authorities Say Tesla Model 3 Was on Autopilot During Fatal Crash in California

The crash between a Tesla Model 3 and an overturned truck on the highway left one dead and two seriously injured.

By Lewin Day May 13, 2021

Aftermarket Instrument Clusters Fix Tesla Model 3's Main Omission

Telsa's Model 3 famously doesn't come with an instrument cluster at all, but aftermarket companies are here to change that.

By Lewin Day May 13, 2021

Did a Tesla Model S Plaid Just Set the Quarter-Mile Record for Production Cars?

A Canadian outlet posted—then promptly deleted—a story claiming the Model S Plaid scored a 9.23 second quarter-mile.

By Lewin Day May 13, 2021

Colonial Pipeline Paid a $5 Million Ransom To Get Things Back Online

Contrary to earlier reports, Colonial Pipeline cooperated with demands for payment from the DarkSide ransomware group.

By Lewin Day May 12, 2021

Tesla Will Stop Accepting Bitcoin Over Environmental Impact of Mining

The price of Bitcoin plunged after Elon Musk took a stand against it on Twitter.

By Lewin Day May 12, 2021

The Colonial Pipeline Is Finally Back Online and Pumping Gas

The vital pipeline restarted operations this afternoon, but its operators warned that it'll be a slow process.

By Lewin Day May 12, 2021

Stellantis CEO Says Chrysler, Other Struggling Brands Will Have 10 Years to Prove Worth

Instead of dropping the axe, Stellantis wants its brands to find their footing in the wake of the PSA/FCA merger.

By Lewin Day May 11, 2021

‘Art Deco’ Craigslist Miata Must Be Seen to Be Believed

This homespun blend of antique parts tacked on to a first-gen Miata is asking for just 6,900 of your hard-earned dollars.

By Lewin Day May 11, 2021

Watch the World’s First V8 Tesla Swap Start Up for the First Time

Rich Rebuilds' latest madcap project puts a Camaro V8 under the hood of a Model S—and it just roared into life.

By Lewin Day May 11, 2021

Here’s What You Need To Know About the East Coast Fuel Shortage

A cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline last Friday has led to pumps running dry across the Southeast—but that's not the whole story.

By Lewin Day May 11, 2021

British Man Builds a Road-Legal Power Wheels and Drives It Literally Everywhere

The world is your oyster when you drive a tiny Porsche.

By Lewin Day May 10, 2021

Video: DC Cops' Cruiser Drag Race Ends in Crash and Reckless Driving Charges

The two officers were charged with three counts of reckless driving after they crashed into each other on a quiet DC street last month.

By Lewin Day May 10, 2021

Lotus Will Sell You the Tooling for the Elise if It Thinks You’ll Do It Justice

By Lewin Day May 7, 2021

The Newest Fast & Furious 9 Trailer Shows So Many Cars Being Destroyed

The latest installment in the Fast saga promises vehicular carnage on a grand scale—go figure.

By Lewin Day May 7, 2021

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Celebrates Its Famous Urinals With This Classy New T-Shirt

The pee troughs are a key part of Indy's ever-rich character...and red-flag potty breaks.

By Lewin Day May 7, 2021

A Fully Loaded 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Will Set You Back $70,255

We dive into the configurator for Jeep's new three-row SUV.

By Lewin Day May 6, 2021

Embarrassing Ferrari 488 Pista Crash Is a Lesson on Knowing Your Limits

With all safeties off and no computer to save them, this driver puts it in the weeds in humiliating fashion.

By Lewin Day May 6, 2021

How NASCAR’s Next-Gen Ford Mustang Compares to Its Australian Supercar Sibling

We stack up NASCAR's new pony car against its brother from Down Under.

By Lewin Day May 6, 2021

Grosjean Will Close His Formula 1 Career With a Mercedes W10 Test at the French GP

The former Haas driver will drive a demonstration run at his home grand prix, marking his first drive of an F1 car after his crash last year.

By Lewin Day May 6, 2021

The Feds Can Use Your Car to Access Private Data on Your Phone

You can thank modern infotainment systems.

By Lewin Day May 4, 2021

Volkswagen ID.4 Becomes First Production-Based EV To Complete the NORRA Mexican 1000

VW's new electric SUV took on a Baja rally and lived to tell the tale.

By Lewin Day May 4, 2021

Automaker Calls Police on YouTuber for Complaining About Their New Car

Vietnam's VinFast claims it's trying to defend its reputation against "untrue" statements by a popular YouTuber.

By Lewin Day May 4, 2021

Hertz, Other Rental Companies Feeling the Pain as They're Forced to Buy Used Cars

Rental car companies are purchasing whatever they can find as new car production remains tight due to component shortages.

By Lewin Day Apr 13, 2021

Next-Gen Toyota Land Cruiser Will Get a Gazoo Racing Off-Road Version: Report

Could a GR Racing version make up for dropping the V8?

By Lewin Day Apr 13, 2021

VR6-Swapping a VW Scirocco in Just Four Days Is a Truly Grueling Task

The oddball pair seemed destined for each other. The process proved even fate can involve a monumental struggle.