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Visualization from the open-source engine simulator on Github
Culture

Hear This Absurdly Accurate Homebrew Engine Sim Rev a Chevy Big Block

A programmer built a free simulator that can emulate the sound of just about any engine, even the weird ones.

Dodge Is Softening the EV Muscle Car Blow by Giving Us Some Kind of ‘Gear’ Shift
Dodge News

Dodge Is Softening the EV Muscle Car Blow by Giving Us Some Kind of ‘Gear’ Shift

The system is called eRupt and “kicks you in the backside at every shift point,” according to Dodge boss Tim Kuniskis.

Fast Times and Million-Dollar Fines: Inside the EPA’s Messy War on Dirty Diesel Trucks
Trucks

Fast Times and Million-Dollar Fines: Inside the EPA’s Messy War on Dirty Diesel Trucks

The federal government is ramping up its crackdown on non-compliant diesel tuners and deleted trucks. But some claim it's going way too far.

Show Us Your Best 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Configurator Builds
Porsche News

Show Us Your Best 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Configurator Builds

A zillion options to play with on an all-time dream car? Don't mind if we do.

Next-Gen Dodge Challenger and Charger Won’t Be Electric Only: Report
Dodge News

Next-Gen Dodge Challenger and Charger Won’t Be Electric Only: Report

The Hemi V8 isn't long for this world, but Stellantis' twin-turbo Hurricane I6 may soon make its muscle car debut.

This Ambitious Space Shuttle Concept Was a Post-Apollo Pipe Dream We Never Got
History

This Ambitious Space Shuttle Concept Was a Post-Apollo Pipe Dream We Never Got

The Space Shuttle was cool. But you should see one of the design concepts that preceded it.

Roads in the US Just Keep Getting Deadlier: NHTSA
Culture

Roads in the US Just Keep Getting Deadlier: NHTSA

Traffic fatalities have surged in recent years, and 2022 has the highest number of first-quarter deaths since 2002.

Acura’s Future EV Designs Are All About Using Light
Acura News

Acura’s Future EV Designs Are All About Using Light

The design offers a clue as to the company's direction in the electrified era of cars.

Buy This Pristine 1982 GMC Camper Van for the Stripes and Submarine Top
GMC News

Buy This Pristine 1982 GMC Camper Van for the Stripes and Submarine Top

Van life beckons, and it could be yours in this $21,000 Craigslist find.

BMW Z3 M Coupe side profile
Cars 101

What Is a Shooting Brake?

Us nerds have salivated over these for decades.

Dodge’s Electric Charger Daytona SRT Concept Is the Future of American Muscle Cars
Dodge News

Dodge’s Electric Charger Daytona SRT Concept Is the Future of American Muscle Cars

Retro looks, 800-volt architecture, and a loud 'exhaust': This is how Dodge plans to do electric vehicles.

Cars Have Hit This California House 23 Times, Homeowner Begs City To Take Action
Culture

Cars Have Hit This California House 23 Times, Homeowner Begs City To Take Action

Ever since Interstate 680 was built, Ray Minter has had to deal with cars smashing into his home. Now, he's had enough.

2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Arrives Just in Time To Miss EV Tax Credits
Kia News

2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Arrives Just in Time To Miss EV Tax Credits

Kia's plug-in hybrid Sportage punches in just under $40K.

Cadillac Celestiq Hero Wheelbase
Cadillac News

Cadillac Celestiq Testing Photos Show 10+ Foot Wheelbase, Certified Land Yacht Status

The land-yacht wheelbase of the Cadillac Celestiq should rival the Audi A8 L and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept
Dodge News

Electric Dodge Charger Concept’s ‘Exhaust’ Is As Loud as a Hellcat V8. Here’s How

Dodge thinks it's come up with a way to scratch the exhaust note itch that EVs usually leave unsatisfied. But does this sound like it'll do the trick?

Hacker Gains Access To Tractor Diagnostics With New John Deere Jailbreak
Aftermarket

Hacker Gains Access To Tractor Diagnostics With New John Deere Jailbreak

Hacker Sick Codes demonstrated full root access to multiple John Deere touchscreens in a talk at DEFCON this month.

A red Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat.
Dodge News

2021 Dodge Durango Hellcat Owners Are Super Mad Dodge Is Bringing It Back for 2023

The Durango SRT Hellcat was supposed to be a one-year-only special. Now Dodge is reviving it, and 2021 owners feel cheated.

2023 Mazda 3 Bumps Up Its Base Engine and Its Starting Price by $1,400
Mazda News

2023 Mazda 3 Bumps Up Its Base Engine and Its Starting Price by $1,400

It now costs $1,400 more to get the lowest-spec Mazda 3, but you'll get more power and better MPG for your troubles.

EP3 honda civic si
Honda News

The 2002-2005 EP3 Honda Civic Si Doesn’t Deserve the Hate It Gets

The EP3 deserves a chance.

A Tesla Model S charging at a Tesla Supercharger
Electric Vehicles

EV Owners Say They’re Mostly Happy With Public Charging, When It Works

EV charging stations are getting easier to find, but inoperable chargers are proving to be a problem.