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Racing

How Indy 500 Winner Alex Palou and Honda Are Dominating IndyCar’s Hybrid Era

It may be the first full season of running hybrid engines, but Alex Palou has won five out of six IndyCar races so far, while Honda has won them all—including the iconic Indy 500.

Racing

Another Smalltown Short Track Shuts Down in the Heart of Stock Car Racing Country

The track opened in 1999 and held its first NASCAR race that year, but the past few years have been tough.

Nissan News

The Last 5-Speed Manual in the US Is Gone as Nissan Discontinues Base Versa

The Versa S had an incredibly low list price of about $17,000 with a five-speed manual, but new tariffs are killing the business case for the car.

Stellantis News

Amazon and Stellantis’ Big Plan to Revolutionize In-Car Tech Is Dead

Amazon's SmartCockpit was meant to leverage AI to plan trips, coach off-roaders on trails and, naturally, sell subscriptions. Now, the tech giant and Stellantis have called off their partnership.

News

The Owner of This 4-Million-Mile Kenworth Made Some Smart Mods Along the Way

Alan Kitzhaber has wisely upgraded his truck to improve its livability and keep it going for more than 30 years.

Nissan News

Tuned Nissan Z Runs Quarter Mile in 9.23 Seconds With Stock Block

All of the mods that make this Nissan Z an 820-horsepower monster are bolt-ons, and even the nine-speed automatic transmission is stock.

Cadillac News

GM’s Next-Gen Small-Block V8 Will Arrive in 2027

General Motors will spend nearly a billion dollars tooling up Buffalo for its sixth-generation of small-block V8 production.

History

The Disappearing Car Door Was a Clever, Flawed Idea the Internet Won’t Let Die

Was it safe or practical? Maybe not. But this curious video of a company's "disappearing car door" invention refuses to fade away from the internet, for good reason.

Self-Driving Tech

When Cars Drive Themselves, What Will We Do With the Extra Time?

Self-driving cars promise safety and convenience. But can we use our newfound free time for anything worthwhile?

Car Tech

Watch a 100-Year-Old Snap-On Embarrass Modern Socket Wrenches

Do they still make 'em like they used to? This YouTuber compares several vintage wrenches to the modern competition.

News

Go From Wake Up to Wind Down With This Japanese Truck Factory Worker

This mini doc follows an Isuzu employee from his company-owned apartment to the manufacturing plant, giving a cool look at a day in the life.

Lamborghini Reviews

2025 Lamborghini Urus SE Review: The Unapologetically Silly Super SUV

The hybrid Urus SE isn't perfect, but everything about it will make you laugh. And that's kind of the point.

Honda News

Want Better MPG Out of a Honda Insight? Install a Tiny Kubota Turbodiesel

The small diesel is significantly more efficient than the Honda Insight's stock hybrid drivetrain.

BMW News

2026 BMW M2 CS Is 100 Pounds Lighter and Adds 50 HP But Loses the Manual

BMW M seems to save its secret sauce for the CS models, and all signs point to this new M2 CS keeping that trend going.

Cadillac News

Recalled 6.2L GM V8 Teardown Shows Why You Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs

Ever seen a small-block with all eight of its connecting rod bearings completely shot? Check this out.

Cadillac News

The Cadillac Escalade IQ Is So Big It Has a Two-Way Intercom System

Some big cars will boost the driver's voice for people in the way back. But the Escalade does it in both directions.

F1

Monaco F1 GP Date Stepping Out of Indy 500’s Shadow Just Might Save It

Sunday marked the last Memorial Day Weekend featuring the Monaco, Indy 500, and Coke 600 triple-header before the former moves to June. It could be F1’s best decision yet.Ā 

News

This Cursed Road Near a North Dakota Oil Field Swallows Up Any Truck That Tries It

The town of Williston's "Road of Shame" is a local legend, and now, its fame is spreading to the entire internet.

Nissan News

Nissan Selling the HQ Ghosn Built Would Prove No Cost Is Too Sacred to Cut

Nothing is off limits at Nissan, as new management is reportedly mulling drastic measures to stay afloat, including selling the company's Japan HQ built in 2009.

GM News

Tell Your Uncle: Pontiac Isn’t Coming Back Just Because GM Is Renewing the Trademark

Trademark filings can mean something to everyday gearheads, but only sometimes. This is not one of those times.