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Iwaya Giken "space" balloon capsule
News

Tourist Balloon Rides Into ‘Space’ Could Start Launching This Year

How to make Larry Walters proud and Elon Musk jealous using just a balloon.

How Old-School Solid Axles Still Have a Future in Electric HD Pickup Trucks
Electric Vehicles

How Old-School Solid Axles Still Have a Future in Electric HD Pickup Trucks

Every electric truck on sale has an independent rear suspension—great for ride quality, but useless for towing huge loads. Enter the electric solid axle.

Red Bull, Ferrari, and Rookies: What We’re Watching in F1 Preseason Testing
F1

Red Bull, Ferrari, and Rookies: What We’re Watching in F1 Preseason Testing

New drivers, new team bosses, and plenty of new storylines to follow in the upcoming 2023 F1 season.

Here Are the Most Annoying Opinions Strangers Have About Your Car
QOTD

Here Are the Most Annoying Opinions Strangers Have About Your Car

The worst opinions are almost always unsolicited. A close second? When it's coming from a stranger.

Honda Ballade AMG in South Africa
Honda News

Mercedes and AMG Really Did Build Honda Civics. Here’s Why It Happened

Before AMG was bought by Mercedes-Benz, it tuned more than just German cars. Here's one you might not have heard of.

Idiot BMW Driver Smashes Into Mazda Miata After Crossing Double Yellow on Canyon Road
Culture

Idiot BMW Driver Smashes Into Mazda Miata After Crossing Double Yellow on Canyon Road

Here's your semi-regular reminder: Motorsports on public roads are incredibly dangerous, illegal, and dumb. Take it to the track.

How to Remove Light Surface Rust From Your Car
Maintenance & Repair

How to Remove Light Surface Rust From Your Car

Blast ugly and invasive surface corrosion before it eats your car alive.

Here’s How To Drive In Snow
Cars 101

Here’s How To Drive In Snow

Learn these techniques to stay safe on snow-covered roads.

California Man Is Selling His ‘CASH’ Vanity Plate for $2,000,000
For Sale

California Man Is Selling His ‘CASH’ Vanity Plate for $2,000,000

There's a market for some second-hand plates in California, including a cool $24.3 million for one.

Drivers Can’t Stop Crashing on This Highway Exit in Seattle. Here’s Why
Culture

Drivers Can’t Stop Crashing on This Highway Exit in Seattle. Here’s Why

Despite numerous improvements from the DOT, this off-ramp is still a car-crashing machine.

Mercedes-Benz and BMW Have Dramatically Different Ideas for Next-Gen Infotainment
BMW News

Mercedes-Benz and BMW Have Dramatically Different Ideas for Next-Gen Infotainment

Mercedes' unveiled its new infotainment system with big touchscreens and new software. BMW's new look goes a completely different direction.

Jeep Wagoneer intercepted at Spanish customs
Dodge News

Dodge, Ford, Jeep Vehicles Stolen in US Seized in Spain Just Before Heading to Africa

This might give us some idea of where those Camaros, Raptors, and Shelbys stolen in factory heists are going.

Tesla Model S Charging
Tesla News

EV Tax Law Pushes Tesla to Shift Battery Production to US From Europe

Tax incentives will dictate how automakers do business for many years to come.

Guy Wins Free Ram TRX and Mitsubishi Evo 8 in Separate Contests in One Year
People

Guy Wins Free Ram TRX and Mitsubishi Evo 8 in Separate Contests in One Year

Winning one high-dollar performance car is rare enough, but two in just a few months? C'mon.

You Can’t Make Your Car ‘Perfect,’ and You Won’t Keep It Forever
Culture

You Can’t Make Your Car ‘Perfect,’ and You Won’t Keep It Forever

Doug DeMuro explains why the idea of keeping and maintaining a car forever doesn't really make sense—financially or emotionally.

Minneapolis Parking Garages and Lots Are Packed With Cars Fleeing the Snowstorm
News

Minneapolis Parking Garages and Lots Are Packed With Cars Fleeing the Snowstorm

Keeping your car off the street doesn't just help snow plows, but it keeps roadways open for emergency crews and first responders.

Fuel Efficiency and Safety Aren’t Driving Up Car Costs. Fanciness Is
Car Buying

Fuel Efficiency and Safety Aren’t Driving Up Car Costs. Fanciness Is

Cars are more fuel efficient and safer than they were nearly 20 years ago. They're not necessarily more expensive because of that, though.

Stellantis’ UAW Employees Get $14,760 Bonuses After $17.9B Profit in 2022
Stellantis News

Stellantis’ UAW Employees Get $14,760 Bonuses After $17.9B Profit in 2022

Despite supply chain limitations and other logistical hurdles, the automaker had a good 2022.

Iconic Meyers Manx Classic Dune Buggy Kit Updated After 50 Years
Builds

Iconic Meyers Manx Classic Dune Buggy Kit Updated After 50 Years

You still need to source your own Volkswagen Beetle chassis, engine, transmission, and suspension.

2023 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe Review: Alters Your Brain Chemistry
BMW 8 Series

2023 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe Review: Alters Your Brain Chemistry

Even though it's heavy, complicated, and expensive, the BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe made me desire everything I didn’t want.