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Idle cargo ships scattered in the ocean outside the Panama Canal (left) a container ship traverses locks in the Panama Canal in 2010 (right)
News

‘World’s Worst Traffic Jam’ Has 150+ Cargo Ships Stuck at Panama Canal

A historic drought has limited the ability to adjust water levels to allow ships to pass through the vital shortcut.

Forget F1: You’re All Sleeping on Monster Jam
Culture

Forget F1: You’re All Sleeping on Monster Jam

A weekend at the World Finals shows that if you left monster trucks behind in childhood, it’s time to go back.

The GMC Hummer EV is So Inefficient It Makes Other Electric Trucks Look Thrifty
GMC News

The GMC Hummer EV is So Inefficient It Makes Other Electric Trucks Look Thrifty

Did you really expect a Hummer to be economical?

Monterey Police Handed Out So Many Tickets During Car Week
Culture

Monterey Police Handed Out So Many Tickets During Car Week

The department's Instagram page becomes a trove of predictable traffic violation statistics this time of year.

2024 Chevy Silverado HD Review: Dang, This Is Nice
Chevrolet Silverado

2024 Chevy Silverado HD Review: Dang, This Is Nice

Chevy managed to totally revamp its hardest-working pickup with a mid-cycle refresh worth paying for.

2000 Mazda 626 MPS Concept
Mazda News

Mazda’s 626 MPS Could’ve Been Its Answer to the WRX STI and Lancer Evo

It had an itty-bitty twin-turbo V6 and a wing like a DTM car.

Here’s Why the 2024 Can-Am Maverick R’s Suspension Is So Weird
Car Tech

Here’s Why the 2024 Can-Am Maverick R’s Suspension Is So Weird

Strange as it looks, the company says it improves load distribution and steering geometry.

Driver Credits Halo for Surviving Scary Airborne Super Formula Crash
Racing

Driver Credits Halo for Surviving Scary Airborne Super Formula Crash

Yuhi Sekiguchi's car landed upside down, but the driver was still able to exit the car without help.

The Best All-Season Tires in Snow
Replacement Parts

The Best All-Season Tires in Snow: Be More Prepared

While these aren't snow-specific tires, they'll offer improved grip in a pinch.

Netflix Is Doing Drive to Survive But With NASCAR Now
NASCAR

Netflix Is Doing Drive to Survive But With NASCAR Now

Netflix will produce a docuseries covering all the drama of the 2023 Cup Series playoffs.

Jeep Slammed With Recall of 340,000 SUVs Due to Software Issues
Jeep News

Jeep Slammed With Recall of 340,000 SUVs Due to Software Issues

It's been a troubled summer for the brand from Toledo.

Cruise Chevy Chevrolet Bolt in Intersection
Self-Driving Tech

GM’s Cruise Robotaxis Got Free Rein in San Francisco Only to Have It Taken Away

A Cruise vehicle collided with a fire truck days after the company received 24/7 operating approval, sparking a state investigation.

World's fastest Roomba robot vacuum cleaner. The Roomba has visible pink wheels and trim on its aerodynamic elements, including pink-rimmed front and rear wing end plates.
Culture

Watch the ‘World’s Fastest Roomba’ Obliterate Itself in a Not-So-High-Speed Crash

It turns out tandem two-wheel drive is better for spinning in place than high-speed stability.

The VW T-Roc Cabrio Is Outselling the Mazda Miata in Europe. What Gives? [UPDATE]
Car Buying

The VW T-Roc Cabrio Is Outselling the Mazda Miata in Europe. What Gives? [UPDATE]

This isn't the first time it's happened, either.

Tenacious Race Car Driver Pushes Stalled BMW M4 Across the Finish Line
Racing

Tenacious Race Car Driver Pushes Stalled BMW M4 Across the Finish Line

Max Orido may not have won the race, but he still won the championship, so it's all good.

A 3D-Printed Combustion Engine Made of Plastic Works as Well as You’d Expect
Watch This

A 3D-Printed Combustion Engine Made of Plastic Works as Well as You’d Expect

Does it run? Kinda.

Front head-on image of a red Ford Mustang Mach-E at speed on a road.
Ford News

Ford Mustang Mach-E Owners Still Report Power Loss Even After Recall Repairs

New complaints from owners have forced NHTSA to launch a probe into Ford's handling of a prior recall.

Meet the Rolls-Royce Droptail, Probably the World’s Most Expensive New Car
Rolls-Royce News

Meet the Rolls-Royce Droptail, Probably the World’s Most Expensive New Car

Reportedly costing more than $25 million, this is the first of four coachbuilt Droptails to be made.

Here’s How to Launch Your Race Car Without Messing It Up
Racing

Here’s How to Launch Your Race Car Without Messing It Up

Whether you're on gravel, dirt, or pavement, nailing your launch is essential to racing success.

1937 Mercedes 540K Special Roadster Wins Best of Show at 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Mercedes-Benz News

1937 Mercedes 540K Special Roadster Wins Best of Show at 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

This 540K Special Roadster was kept safe in the Afghanistan embassy in Paris during WWII.