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Image inside Mazda's Hiroshima plant.
Electric Vehicles

Toyota Is Recycling Old EV Batteries to Help Power Mazda’s Production Line

Toyota collected used high-voltage batteries from all kinds of cars to store the energy that powers Mazda's manufacturing HQ.

Golden Sahara II
For Sale

One of the Most Iconic 1950s Custom Cars With Glowing Goodyear Tires Is for Sale

There's no overstating it: This is a staple of automotive history, especially in the customization world.

Husky tool box
Deals

Big Mechanic Tool Sets Are Deeply Discounted for The Home Depot’s Labor Day Sale

Get a great deal on a solid, comprehensive Husky tool kit that comes with its own three-drawer storage system.

Ryobi tool batteries
Tools

Ryobi Tool Batteries are a steal at 61% Off during The Home Depot Labor Day Sale

During this year's Labor Day promo, you can get two Ryobi batteries and a charger for just $79.

Bissell carpet cleaner
Deals

Get a Serious Stain-Beating Automotive Carpet Cleaner for Under $100 During Amazon’s Labor Day Sale

Amazon has some nice discounts on Bissell carpet extractors that are perfect for old seats and auto interiors.

Hyundai Santa Fe
Car Tech

This $199 Hacking Device Will Probably Let Thieves Steal Your Car (Updated)

Combined with community-developed firmware, hackers can gain easy access to cars as new as the 2025 model year.

2027 Mercedes-Benz SQS SUV Prototype Spy Photo
Mercedes-Benz News

Here’s Our First Look at What May Be the Last Mercedes EQS SUV

Mercedes may have discontinued the EQ line, but several models are years from a full replacement.

Kia EV6
Car Tech

This Korean Navigation App Turns Road Safety Into a Game People Want to Win

More than 10 million drivers have reportedly received auto insurance discounts or credits on their way up the leaderboard.

Picture of a Renault Avantime next to a teaser image of the car in Gran Turismo 7.
Video Games

Gran Turismo 7’s Next Update Has a Pointlessly Genius Minivan

Next week's GT7's update will include the Corvette CX plus a 20-year-old, cult-favorite van barely anyone bought.

Porsche Taycan posing in the Catskills
Porsche Taycan

2025 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo Review: Is This the Perfect All-Around EV?

Porsche's mid-range EV manages to feel like a serious performance car while being a remarkably practical wagon.

Corvette ZR1 from the left rear quarter.
Chevrolet News

Chevy Corvette Z06, ZR1 Hit With Recall and Stop-Sale Because They Might Catch Fire While Refueling

Corvettes with a certain cooling fan and radiator combination may be able to inadvertently blow some fuel toward the engine where it could ignite.

Spa, Belgium. 26-28 August 2022. F1 World Championship. Belgian Grand Prix. Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG Markus Duesmann and Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development Oliver Hoffmann reveal Audi’s liveried showcar in the pit lane at Spa.
F1

2026 F1 Cars Are Over a Second Slower Per Lap, But FIA Says ‘It Doesn’t Matter’

When next year's F1 cars hit the track, they'll be considerably slower than their predecessors, "but not as slow as F2."

The Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak concept rides on off-road 31-inch BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain tires mounted on 18-inch Foreshadow wheels.
Chrysler News

Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Is a Four-Seat Minivan on 31-Inch Tires

Inspired by overlanding and van life, according to Chrysler, the Grizzly Peak is a hardcore Pacifica prepped for the trails.

Jeep Cherokee in blue
Jeep News

The 2026 Jeep Cherokee Returns as a 37 MPG Hybrid starting at $37,000

The XJ this is not, but Stellantis is hurting for affordable SUVs, and this certainly fits the bill.

2026 Jeep Cherokee
Jeep News

New Jeep Cherokee Will Still Be Capable Off-Road, CEO Says

Hybrid power isn't the whole story for Jeep's revived midsize SUV, but it will take some time for models to roll out.

Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford News

Is This a Ford F-150 Lightning Tremor in Disguise? Because It Looks Like It

Ford's electric F-150 currently lacks a dedicated off-road model, but that might not be the case for much longer.

Nissan Xterra
Nissan News

Nissan Xterra and Pathfinder Are Coming Back as Body-on-Frame, Hybrid SUVs: Report

If you always thought the Nissan Xterra was cool but you were just a kid when it first came out, you might get a shot at one in the near future.

An Autozam AZ-1 in Forza Horizon 5.
Video Games

Forza Horizon Could Finally Go to Japan Based on Deleted Social Media Post

A post from a car importer, later deleted, teased that a Forza dev was capturing one of its kei cars for the next Horizon game.

2027 Porsche Cayenne EV Spy Photo
Porsche News

This Is Our Best Look Yet at the 2027 Porsche Cayenne EV

Porsche's new electric SUV is just about ready for prime time.

Robert Shafto's 2023 GMC Sierra HD 3500
Chevrolet News

Left in the Lurch: GM HD Truck Owners Demand Answers as Transmission Issues Mount

GM finally has a fix for its half-ton transmission issues, but heavy duty truck owners are still waiting for news.