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News

MIT Built an Open-Source Database of 8,000 Cars to Give Designers a Head Start

Engineers created thousands of different car bodies to train AI tools to make cars more aerodynamic, and speed up car design.

Toyota News

Forget Toyotathon: This Left-Hand-Drive Civilian Mega Cruiser Is the Gift You Want

Toyota reportedly built 150 units of the Hummer-like Mega Cruiser for civilians, and the left-hand-drive models are even harder to find.

Nissan News

Nissan Ignored Hybrids and Now It’s Paying the Price

Nissan reportedly dismissed the popularity of hybrids as a passing fad. But it won't have a hybrid in the U.S. until well into next year.

News

Bengals QB Joe Burrow Bought a Batmobile for $3 Million

Standing out in an NFL team's parking lot can be tough, but a Tumbler should do the trick.

Tools

Milwaukee Packout Wall Plate Review: Makes The Most of Your Modular Storage System

It’s a no-brainer for Packout patrons.

News

Someone Keeps Sawing Down This Speed Camera in Toronto

In Canada's biggest city, the battle between speed and automated enforcement has reached a tipping point.

Ford News

You’ve Heard of Truck Nuts—Now Get Ready for EV Wire Nuts

The automotive world's tackiest accessory might have reached its final form, and really, I'm not even mad.

Porsche News

‘Trusted’ Porsche Parts Dealer Faced Chop Shop Accusations. Now It’s For Sale

Felony charges, an untimely death, and a seven-figure lawsuit spell the end for LA Dismantler after decades in business.

News

Recaro Lives! Seat Maker Rescued From Bankruptcy by Italian Parts Supplier

After failing to deliver orders earlier this year, Recaro was facing financial ruin until Proma Group stepped in.

Mini News

You Just Know This Old Mini With Twin Yamaha Sportbike Engines Can Scoot

Rated at 340 horsepower, this rear-wheel-drive Mini weighs about 900 pounds less than a new Miata yet has nearly twice the power.

Rivian News

Rivian Is Opening Its Charging Network to Other EVs

Each new Rivian Adventure Network station will be available to all compatible EVs, and existing chargers will receive "gradual retrofits" to allow other makes.

News

U-Haul Is Launching a New Race Car Trailer, and It’s a Game-Changer

The "Toy Hauler" rental trailer is bigger and sturdier than the old Auto Transport one, with drive-over fenders and a whole host of tie-down spots.

Mercedes-Benz News

Now the Pope Can Do Tank Turns With His Electric Mercedes G-Wagen

This isn't the first G-Class to serve as a Popemobile but it is the first electric Mercedes and the only one that can do tank turns.

Video Games

‘My First Gran Turismo’ Is a Free Demo That Probably Isn’t for You

The free version of Gran Turismo 7 drops Friday with 18 cars and three tracks, and is geared at younger players.

For Sale

Ferrari-Powered Sbarro Super Eight For Sale Is the Fastest Pizza Delivery Car Ever

Allegedly a one-off, this Swiss-built, V8-powered hot hatch was displayed at the 1984 Geneva Motor Show before ending up in private hands.

IMSA

Genesis’ First-Ever Le Mans Prototype Looks Stunning

Genesis may have already declared war on the Germans with its street cars, but it will now go after them on the race track.

News

Watch Someone’s Life Flash Before Their Eyes in a 1,300-HP Jeep Trackhawk

Fitted with street-legal drag tires, the big SUV came frighteningly close to swerving into a utility pole while speeding down a public road.

Chevrolet News

GM Recalls 132,000 Trucks for Tailgates That Fail at Their One Job

Truck makers love to talk about their snazzy tailgates, but first, let's make sure they stay closed when they're supposed to.

Jaguar News

Gorgeous Jaguar XKSS Recreation Stolen From Texas Restoration Shop

Team CJ Works' XKSS rides on an E-Type chassis and looks just like a Le Mans legend. Unfortunately, it's vanished.

Car Electronics

Some Amazing Cyber Monday Deals for Gearheads are Still Running

You can still arm yourself to the teeth for cheap.