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F1

F1 Welcomes Scandal-Ridden Flavio Briatore Back With Open Arms

Briatore will serve as an Alpine advisor, and The Powers That Be seem to see no issues.

Black BMW XM Label Red on road.
BMW News

BMW Is Already Prepared to Let the XM Die: Report

Production of BMW's super SUV is reportedly due to end in 2028, and plans for an EV successor have been canned.

Seeing Pikes Peak for Myself Made Me Truly Appreciate Its Danger
Acura News

Seeing Pikes Peak for Myself Made Me Truly Appreciate Its Danger

My first-ever Pikes Peak was filled with drama, excitement, and some kick-ass driving.

Best Automotive Touch-Up Paints Review and Buying Guide
Cleaning & Detailing

Best Automotive Touch-Up Paint: Make Your Exterior Shine

With these easy-to-use touch-up paint products, you’ll keep your car looking like it just rolled off the lot.

2025 VW Jetta GLI
News

2025 VW Jetta GLI: Same Six-Speed With a Fresh Face

Volkswagen's sports sedan is one of the last manual performance cars left around $30,000 since the GTI went auto-only.

Teaser images of 2025 Vokswagen GLI grille and shifter.
News

Volkswagen Hints the 2025 Jetta GLI Will Keep the Manual

The new fast Jetta will likely have the six-speed that you can't get in a GTI.

Image of a supposed invitation to a Ferrari vehicle reveal event with the Ferrari Vision GT imposed over top.
Ferrari News

Looks Like Ferrari Will Drop a Road Version of the 499P

The silhouette evokes the Ferrari Vision GT—which itself envisioned a road version of Maranello's Le Mans champion.

Deployed air bag
Car Buying

Knockoff Airbags Are Here, and They’re Killing People

The fakes are cobbled together from junkyard parts and others of dubious origin.

Grease Gun Deals
Maintenance & Repair

Grease Gun Deals You Need to Keep Your Joints in the Fight

You’ll use a grease gun every oil change. Why not treat yourself to a good one?

Thieves Got a Florida Car Dealer to Deliver a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Right to Them
News

Thieves Got a Florida Car Dealer to Deliver a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Right to Them

Turns out stealing a $420,000 SUV can be as simple as sending a text.

The Best Epoxy For Garage Floors: It’s Time to Go Pro
Accessories

The Best Epoxy For Garage Floors: It’s Time to Go Pro

Trick out your garage with a dope epoxy floor like the pros.

Best Asphalt Driveway Sealers
The Garage

Best Asphalt Driveway Sealers (Review & Buying Guide)

These are the best asphalt driveway sealers that'll offer a protective seal.

A screenshot of a YouTube video from WOOD TV8 showing the aftermath of a crash in which a drag racing Jeep CJ struck a family's yellow Jeep Wrangler, that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old spectator.
Culture

Jeep Driver Blames ‘Stuck Throttle’ for Killing Bystander, Authorities Aren’t Convinced Yet

The driver involved in a crash that killed a woman in May reportedly asked that police keep his vehicle "under shelter."

John Force's Funny Car exploding at Virginia Nationals
Racing

Funny Car Explosion at 300 MPH Has Drag Racing Legend John Force Hospitalized

John Force is a drag racing legend and one of the most successful men in the sport, even at age 75. Looks like some kind of mechanical failure caused an explosion at speed, sending him into barriers on both sides of the drag strip at Virginia Motorsports Park.

Various pickup trucks homologated for Group B
Culture

Group B Rally’s Forgotten Pickup Trucks Were Doomed From the Start

No fewer than three pickups were officially homologated as Group B rally trucks. These are their stories.

2025 Infiniti QX80 First Drive Review: A Shot at the Moon That Lands Among Stars
Infiniti Reviews

2025 Infiniti QX80 First Drive Review: A Shot at the Moon That Lands Among Stars

A complete redesign of the QX80 brings the expected addition of luxury, safety, and tech but also a six-figure price tag.

General Motors Cruise self-driving car undergoing testing on the streets of the Mission District neighborhood of San Francisco, California, October 6, 2019.
GM News

GM’s Cruise Will Pay a Measly $112K to Put Robotaxis Back on California’s Streets

That's a $7,500 penalty for each of the 15 days Cruise withheld information about a collision from authorities.

Yellow Ford Maverick parked and posed in a front three-quarter view.
Ford News

Ford Will Hold New Maverick, Bronco Sport Deliveries to Stave Off Recalls

The company spent $4.8 billion last year on recall fixes. That is definitely way too much in avoidable costs.

Bugatti: Front-Engined Grand Tourer With Tourbillon V16 Could ‘Certainly’ Happen 
Bugatti News

Bugatti: Front-Engined Grand Tourer With Tourbillon V16 Could ‘Certainly’ Happen 

Anything is possible with Bugatti's new naturally aspirated V16—so let's dream big and bespoke, people!

Lowe's Early Fourth of July Tool Deals
The Garage

Save Up to 50% on Tools With Lowe’s Early Fourth of July Sale

Summer’s here. Let’s get to work.