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Video Games

New Thrustmaster Sim Racing Wheel Uses an Axial Flux Motor Just Like a McLaren

Axial-flux tech isn't just for EVs and hybrids—this sim racing wheel uses it to pack a lot of power into a small package.

News

Cars Keep Crashing and Landing in a California Woman’s Backyard

A San Bernardino resident lives right off a curve and steep drop, where four drivers have lost control since 2014.

RAM News

Ram Sales Are Lagging in the US, But Europeans and Aussies Sure Love ’Em

Sales of big pickups are up overseas, but the "idiot" buyers (as some politicians call them) are causing big headaches for some cities.

Features

What Happens When Forza Wants To Put Your Car in an Iconic Racing Game

Consider picking up that suspected spam call—it might just be Microsoft trying to immortalize your car in one of the biggest racing games in the world.

Nissan News

Here Are Some Things That Cost More than Leasing a Nissan Ariya for a Month 

For $99 you can lease a whole electric SUV or buy about 20 Chalupa Supremes.

Car Reviews

The 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot Resort Runner GT Deserves Its ‘Evo Minivan’ Rep

Mitsubishi hid an Evo drivetrain in this obscure JDM minivan, and I've loved every minute of owning it.

Electric Vehicles

Fisker Buyer Will Pay for Critical EV Service Data, Saving Bankruptcy Deal

The move may offer a lifeline to owners, after Fisker told the company buying its leftover stock that it couldn't transfer vehicle data to new servers.

BMW News

BMW Will Build Skytop Concept After All, But It’s Too Late to Order One

The limited run of 50 units has been accounted for, but did you really have half a million bucks lying around, anyway?

Honda News

The Honda Prelude Hybrid Will Make Do With an Automatic After All

At least future Honda EVs will have a manual transmission, right? Right? *crosses fingers*

News

Texas Police Gave Someone a Ticket on a Test Drive Because the Dealer Didn’t Put a Plate On

Allegedly, the dealer offered to reimburse him but only if he bought the truck.

News

Brembo Has Purchased Ohlins for $405 Million 

If approved, the deal would be Brembo's largest acquisition to date.

Tesla News

A Tesla Optimus AI ‘Robot’ Refused to Confirm If It’s Actually Running on AI or Not 

Autonomous or not, the Tesla bots talk bros and are slow in their movements.

People

You Can’t Take Life Too Seriously in a 1991 Suzuki Cappuccino

In this week's episode of Carisma, a kei car collector explains the beauty of slow car fast, following your passions, and snapping necks in a $6,000 Suzuki.

News

Toyota Wants Everyone to Know It Isn’t Building F1 Engines for Haas

"Please make sure that tomorrow's headlines don't read 'Toyota Finally Returns to F1,'" Chairman Akio Toyoda told the media.

Accessories

The Trelino Evo Is a Surprisingly Comfortable Car-Sized Portable Toilet: Review

If you're building an off-grid rig and don't want to deal with a black water plumbing system, a portable toilet like this could be a major boon.

Accessories

RealTruck’s Tonneau Cover Deals are Here For Your War on Fall Foliage

Keep leaves and snow out for a fraction of the cost.

Tesla News

California Police Say Teslas Make Terrible Patrol Cars

On the other hand, it turns out the Ford F-150 Lightning might be well suited for police duty.

Honda News

Whoa, the 2026 Honda Passport Looks Pretty Rugged After All

And even better, it'll keep the stout V6.

Lexus News

How the Fabled Bose Suspension Prototype Lexus Ended Up on FB Marketplace as a Parts Car

Bose spent a rumored $100 million to develop this car's "magic carpet" suspension that could literally jump over obstacles. Now, it's an engine donor.

Tesla News

Here’s Everything Tesla Claimed It Will Make Last Night: A Taxi, a Bus, and a Robot

An EV without a charge port, a van that can seat 20, and a $20K humanoid robot that will "do anything you want."