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BMW battery production
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BMW Thinks Lithium-Ion Batteries Can Still Improve Before We Need Solid-State

Solid-state batteries are far away and expensive, but BMW's next-gen EVs will offer 30% more range and 30% faster charging than its current cars with better lithium-ion packs.

2025 Nissan Kicks Pros and Cons: At Least It Looks Good Now
Car Reviews

2025 Nissan Kicks Pros and Cons: At Least It Looks Good Now

If your only requirements for a small SUV are that it’s cheap and looks nice, the second-gen Kicks has those two bases—but only those two—covered.

Bataha 212cc Hemi Predator engine
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Harbor Freight Hemi Build Screams With Performance Parts From Amazon

Fitted with an aftermarket cam, a billet connecting rod, and a straight pipe, this hot-rodded single-cylinder Predator is going into a minibike.

High School Welding Class Builds ‘Carolina Squat’ Truck Just to Sink It Into the Sea
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High School Welding Class Builds ‘Carolina Squat’ Truck Just to Sink It Into the Sea

Several states have banned the Carolina Squat from their roads, but this truck isn't destined for the pavement—it'll live on as an artificial reef.

Nurburgring Just Banned Motorcycles From Tourist Laps
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Nurburgring Just Banned Motorcycles From Tourist Laps

Motorcycles will only be allowed to ride the Nordschleife under the supervision of trained guides during motorcycle-only training sessions and courses. There will only be five of those this year.

Next-gen Jeep Compass design silhouette with the word "Delayed" superimposed
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Jeep Pauses Next-Gen Compass to Reassess the Whole ‘EV-First’ Thing

A gasoline version may be rushed to market rather than the electric Jeep Compass we were expecting next year.

Best Shop Vacs: Get Everything Cleaned Up in a Hurry
The Garage

Best Shop Vacs: Get Everything Cleaned Up in a Hurry

Keeping your floors crumb- and sawdust-free.

Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ PACKOUT™ 2.5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum Hands-On Review
The Garage

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Packout Wet/Dry Vacuum Review: It’s a Solid Win for Mobile Pros

Game Recognizes Game: BMW Gives Mate Rimac Props for Super-Rare E30 M3
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Game Recognizes Game: BMW Gives Mate Rimac Props for Super-Rare E30 M3

Mate Rimac is famous for owning killer BMWs like a E39 M5 he often drives to work. But this was the first time we caught a glimpse of his 1-of-600 E30 M3 Evo III—and BMW took notice.

Shop equipment deals from Eastwood company
The Garage

Eastwood’s Shop Equipment Deals Are Killing Your Excuses for Letting That Project Car Sit

It's great to get deals on tools, whether you're a pro car builder or enthusiast wrenching in your free time.

Mercedes-Benz EQS
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Mercedes Is Finally Ready to Destroy the Line Between EV and ICE Car Design

Mercedes-Benz's jellybean styling for EVs wasn't cutting it with high-end buyers, so the luxury brand is pivoting on design.

Hemi Who? This Viper V10-Powered Jeep Wrangler Is for Sale
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Hemi Who? This Viper V10-Powered Jeep Wrangler Is for Sale

When a Hemi V8 swap just isn't enough, you swap an 8.3-liter V10 into your boxy off-roader.

RauhRacing's Renault Twingo
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This Happy Renault Twingo Is Racing the Famously Torturous Nurburgring 24 Hours

We chat with two brothers who embarked on a wild journey after spotting a Twingo during a motorcycle trip across France, and thought, "What if we turned one into a race car?"

LA Tow Truck Crime Ring That Held Crashed Cars Hostage Busted by Police
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LA Tow Truck Crime Ring That Held Crashed Cars Hostage Busted by Police

Officials charged 16 people who reportedly made a total of $217,000 by scamming accident victims in the LA area.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: The 2025 drivers and their cars on stage during F1 75 Live at The O2 Arena on February 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
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The Must-Watch Moments From Last Night’s F1 2025 Reveal Party

When people boo the FIA at event hosted by F1, you know it’s going to be a good time.

Rivian R1S California Dune Edition
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The Best Part of Rivian’s R1 California Dune Limited Edition Is the Wheels

You can get the rally-inspired 20-inch wheels in beige or graphite, but they're exclusively available on the new limited-edition California Dune models.

There's still time to save big with lingering President's Day Impact wrench deals
The Garage

You Can Still Land a 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench for Cheap With Lingering President’s Day Power Tool Deals

Plus more killer offers on power tools.

Boosted Chevy Inline-Six Shames V8s With 1,320 HP on the Dyno
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Boosted Chevy Inline-Six Shames V8s With 1,320 HP on the Dyno

What do you do with an old Chevy 292-cubic-inch I6 motor out of a UPS truck? Custom build every component to make it scream down the drag strip.

Lancia Ypsilon HF front three-quarter view.
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Stellantis Doesn’t Want to Bring Any More Brands to the US Anytime Soon

While Volkswagen might sell its Cupra-branded EV models in the U.S., Stellantis believes it's best to keep the Peugeots and Lancias across the Atlantic.

Image of Aurel Persu's car in museum.
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This 103-Year-Old Romanian Clown-Shoe Car Pioneered Automotive Aero as We Know It

Aurel Persu was the first designer to tuck a car's wheels inside its body. The low drag coefficient of his creation rivals that of even the most slippery EVs today.