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2024 Lamborghini Urus Performante Review: A Physics-Defying Branding Exercise
Car Reviews

2024 Lamborghini Urus Performante Review: A Physics-Defying Branding Exercise

As fast and capable as Lamborghini's fastest SUV is, it never seems to capture the magic that its other supercars have.

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 03: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing, Second placed Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Third placed Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari celebrate on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 03, 2023 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Mario Renzi - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
F1

What to Watch for When F1 Returns From Its Summer Break

F1's summer break is coming to a close. Here's a recap of what's happened so far, and what will likely happen as we head to Zandvoort.

The Cybertruck’s Range Extender Costs $16,000 and Takes Up a Third of the Bed
Tesla News

The Cybertruck’s Range Extender Costs $16,000 and Takes Up a Third of the Bed

Even with its high price tag and bed-eating size, the range extender still fails to get Tesla's pickup to 500 miles of range.

A Toyota Mirai hovers against a black-and-white background of an IED explosion in Ukraine
Culture

Ukrainians Turned a Toyota Mirai Into a Hydrogen Bomb to Use Against Russia

This isn't what most of us imagine when we think of a "hydrogen bomb."

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 09: (L-R) Riyu Ohta of Team Japan and Mathilde Gros of Team France compete during the Women's Sprint 1/32 Finals on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Culture

Japan’s Olympic Track Bike Costs More Than a New Porsche 911

The all-carbon Japanese bicycle costs around $135,000 and is made by a company that builds race cars and space rockets.

Truck no, trailer yes.
Car Buying

Pickups Are Great, But You’re Probably Better Off Renting a Trailer

Pickup trucks are out-of-control expensive and they use a lot of fuel. If you're not using that bed all the time, renting trailers can be a great alternative.

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE300 Cabriolet Review: Making the Everyday Feel Special
Mercedes-Benz Reviews

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE300 Cabriolet Review: Making the Everyday Feel Special

There aren't many convertibles of this style anymore. The new CLE Cab makes a nice case for 'em.

The Direct Connection all-new HurriCrate series of crate engines will offer a lineup including a Cat 1 crate engine that delivers up to 420 horsepower and a Cat 3 engine (above) that reaches up to 550 horsepower, based on preliminary estimates.
QOTD

What Car Would You Put Dodge’s New Hurricrate Engine Into?

The Hurricane is now available as a twin-turbo, inline-six crate engine, and we want to know what you'd build with it.

Start screens of The Need for Speed and Nissan Presents: Over Drivin' GT-R with a Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R superimposed.
Video Games

There’s a JDM Need for Speed Game Featuring Only Nissans

Revisit Nissan's golden era of '90s performance with Over Drivin' GT-R and Skyline Memorial.

Waymo
Self-Driving Tech

Waymo Robotaxis Keep Waking Up Neighbors With 4 AM Honking Spree

Every night, a fleet of self-driving taxis beep at each other while trying to park themselves in a San Francisco lot.

Boston Is Using AI for Good to Fix Stop-and-Go Traffic
News

Boston Is Using AI for Good to Fix Stop-and-Go Traffic

With the help of Google Research's Green Light project, AI-optimized intersections have already seen traffic reduced by 50%.

Hyundai’s Anti-Theft Update Is Working, But Thieves Are Still Trying
News

Hyundai’s Anti-Theft Update Is Working, But Thieves Are Still Trying

Stolen vehicle claims dropped by 64% after the new software install, but thefts of Hyundais and Kias still remain elevated compared to the industry norm.

Rivian R2’s Charge Port Moved to Work Better at Tesla Superchargers
Rivian News

Rivian R2’s Charge Port Moved to Work Better at Tesla Superchargers

Compatibility sometimes means compromise, but is it the best move? 

Honda S2000 watch close up
Honda News

You Can’t Have a Honda S2000, But You Can Wear One on Your Wrist

A fascinating find for Honda enthusiasts, these hard-to-find watches will turn heads every time you turn your wrist.

This Dude Is Firing Real-Life Mario Kart Shells From His Little Suzuki
News

This Dude Is Firing Real-Life Mario Kart Shells From His Little Suzuki

A YouTuber goes on a months-long journey of personal growth and discovery while building the perfect shell rocket. But not without physics and science stuff getting in the way.

There’s a Camper Conversion for the US-Bound ID Buzz. If Only VW Would Sell Us One.
Volkswagen News

There’s a Camper Conversion for the US-Bound ID Buzz. If Only VW Would Sell Us One.

A Seattle-based auto shop debuts three kinds of conversion kits for the ID Buzz. Too bad we don't know when the hell the EV adventure van is arriving stateside.

Huge Texas Car Theft Ring Known for Shipping Cars to Mexico Busted by Police
News

Huge Texas Car Theft Ring Known for Shipping Cars to Mexico Busted by Police

If you're fixin' to mess with Texas, don't. Especially if you're planning to steal hundreds of high-performance cars.

Tesla Owner Catches Car and House on Fire After Plugging Directly Into Power Line
Tesla News

Tesla Owner Catches Car and House on Fire After Plugging Directly Into Power Line

Flaming Model S earns the Tijuana distinction of being the area's first EV fire.

Jaguar’s Rebuilding Year Is Coming: It’ll Pause New Car Sales in the UK in 2025
Jaguar News

Jaguar’s Rebuilding Year Is Coming: It’ll Pause New Car Sales in the UK in 2025

"There will be a period where you will not be able to buy a Jaguar" in some markets, a brand exec said.

Electric Dodge Charger Daytona’s Fake Exhaust Sound Is Almost Unsettling
Dodge News

Electric Dodge Charger Daytona’s Fake Exhaust Sound Is Almost Unsettling

It just gets louder and louder without changing pitch, which makes donuts especially weird.