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Hyundai Ioniq 6
Electric Vehicles

Harvard Claims ‘Holy Grail’ EV Battery Breakthrough. But When Will We See It?

As promising as this sounds for next-gen EV batteries, it still needs a reality check.

This Scion Went From 35 to 70 MPG With Extreme Hypermiling Mods
Builds

This Scion Went From 35 to 70 MPG With Extreme Hypermiling Mods

It's more than simple aero tweaks. We're talking fuel shut-offs, precisely placed spark plugs, and a thermostatically controlled warm air intake.

"Blue Goose" rail vehicle made from 1953 Chryslers
History

100 MPH In a 1953 Chrysler on Rails: Untold Tales of the ‘Blue Goose’

We talked to the son of the man who built this lost contraption from the '50s, and found out its speed "problem" was bigger than we thought.

Subaru WRX Driver Hits Plow, Rips Car in Half After Bonehead Pass
Subaru News

Subaru WRX Driver Hits Plow, Rips Car in Half After Bonehead Pass

The driver walked away with a cold reminder that passing on a blind curve in the snow is a terrible idea.

What Modern Feature Would You Actually Want in Your Old Car?
QOTD

What Modern Feature Would You Actually Want in Your Old Car?

I love the cars of my youth. But I can't deny that there are some great modern features I wish my old vehicles had.

Ford CEO: Fine With Being ‘Only One on the Planet Making a V8 Affordable Sports Car’
Ford News

Ford CEO: Fine With Being ‘Only One on the Planet Making a V8 Affordable Sports Car’

CEO Jim Farley says Ford's perfectly happy to be the last bastion of the affordable V8 sports car.

Laguna Seca Sued by Rich Neighbors for Being a Race Track
Racing

Laguna Seca Sued by Rich Neighbors for Being a Race Track

The historic track's neighbors, which primarily consist of subdivisions built around country clubs, want racing shut down forever.

Carlos Sainz Is Dakar’s Oldest Champion With 4th Title, Gives Audi Its First Win
Racing

Carlos Sainz Is Dakar’s Oldest Champion With 4th Title, Gives Audi Its First Win

The soon-to-be 62-year-old racer proved that experience and perseverance are key to winning the famed 5,000-mile race.

2024 Acura MDX Type S: Will It Dog?
Acura MDX

2024 Acura MDX Type S: Will It Dog?

This seven-seat SUV does a nice job combining comfort and sportiness in a practical package. But you'll pay for a lot of fuel if you use the power.

Two horses tug on a stuck white SUV
Culture

Watch an Amish Horse Team Pull a GMC Yukon Out of an Icy Ditch

Now this is what real horsepower looks like.

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Fires Actually Increased After Recall: NHTSA
Chrysler News

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Fires Actually Increased After Recall: NHTSA

The rate of fires now "exceeds pre-recall levels," according to the federal administration.

Acura Is Starting To Drop Its Controversial Touchpad Infotainment Controls
Acura News

Acura Is Starting To Drop Its Controversial Touchpad Infotainment Controls

The refreshed 2025 MDX will feature a touchscreen instead of the pad.

Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift’s Shibuya Scene Landed a Crew Member in Jail
History

Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift’s Shibuya Scene Landed a Crew Member in Jail

No movie magic here, just a truly illegal drift that sent a man to jail.

What Abandoned Car Still Haunts You to This Day?
QOTD

What Abandoned Car Still Haunts You to This Day?

As a kid, I used to see the same wrecked International Scout behind a service station all the time.

These are the best waterproof car covers
Accessories

Best Waterproof Car Covers: Protect Your Car’s Paint

Keep your vehicle dry when it's parked outside with a waterproof car cover.

BMW i7 on a bridge 3/4 view
Electric Vehicles

Europe to Require EV Battery Passports That Reveal Material Origins

These rules only apply to the EU for now, but you'd imagine they'd make determining IRA tax credit eligibility a snap.

Mazda Spirit Racing concept 3 and MX-5
Mazda News

Mazda Spirit Racing Teases ‘More Nimble and Powerful’ 3 Turbo for Production

The track-ready concept with Mazdaspeed vibes shown in Tokyo hints at a true Mazda3 hot hatch.

Honda Will Retrofit 2018-2022 Accords With Wireless Apple CarPlay
Honda News

Honda Will Retrofit 2018-2022 Accords With Wireless Apple CarPlay

It's part of an effort to keep older Hondas relevant for longer.

Would You Spend $900 On This 737,000-Mile Volvo 740 Wagon?
QOTD

Would You Spend $900 On This 737,000-Mile Volvo 740 Wagon?

Think there are no cheap cars anymore? Well, have you tried searching for ones with three quarters of a million miles?

Ford Abandons Effort to Patent Self-Repossessing Cars, at Least for Now
Ford News

Ford Abandons Effort to Patent Self-Repossessing Cars, at Least for Now

Tow truck operators will still have to repo Fords the old fashioned way.