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Russell Battles Verstappen to Thrilling F1 Sprint Race Win
F1

Russell Battles Verstappen to Thrilling F1 Sprint Race Win

After an exciting F1 spring that saw Kevin Magnussen start in pole position, Mercedes charged to a win while Red Bull struggled with tire degradation.

Czech Automaker Praga, Known for Race Cars, Airplanes, and Tanks Is Making a Hypercar
Aftermarket

Czech Automaker Praga, Known for Race Cars, Airplanes, and Tanks Is Making a Hypercar

Praga is best known for its experience in racing and hosting its own spec racing series. Now it wants to turn that knowledge into a road legal “extreme performance” car.

Wholesale Used Car Prices in Freefall While Retail Prices Keep Rising
Car Buying

Wholesale Used Car Prices in Freefall While Retail Prices Keep Rising

Used car prices are plummeting, but not for the consumer. Wholesale prices are way down while retail prices at dealers remain astronomical. This could signal the beginning of the end of the inflated modern car market.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek, Impreza Flop in New Side-Impact Crash Test
Subaru News

2022 Subaru Crosstrek, Impreza Flop in New Side-Impact Crash Test

In a new IIHS side-impact crash test that simulates an impact from a larger vehicle than before, the trio of Subaru compact cars earned a “poor” rating.

This Bring a Trailer Parody Twitter Account Is Telling Painful Truths
For Sale

This Bring a Trailer Parody Twitter Account Is Telling Painful Truths

It's clearly a joke, but when unbelievable auction results pop up almost daily, it's a lot less obvious.

Ford Designed a Dual-Purpose Removable Tailgate Step That’s Pretty Clever
Ford News

Ford Designed a Dual-Purpose Removable Tailgate Step That’s Pretty Clever

Through a somewhat complicated process, it effectively gives you a factory gooseneck tailgate.

Flyin’ Miata Ends Sale of V8 Miata Swap Kits Due to Emissions Regulations
Mazda News

Flyin’ Miata Ends Sale of V8 Miata Swap Kits Due to Emissions Regulations

Fear of retaliation from the EPA means there will be fewer of God's chosen vehicle on the streets from now on.

silicone sealant how to use
Car Care

Here’s How To Use Silicone Sealant or RTV

Don't have cold feet, use RTV with glee!

Jackie Kennedy’s 1974 BMW Bavaria Is Sitting on a Salvage Auction Lot in Florida
BMW News

Jackie Kennedy’s 1974 BMW Bavaria Is Sitting on a Salvage Auction Lot in Florida

It looks like the auto salvage company isn't quite aware of what it's about to auction.

Rivian R1S Manufacturing
Rivian News

Rivian’s Next-Gen R2 Platform Is Delayed Until 2026

The smaller EV platform will be delayed at least a year.

Volvo EX90 Ride Pilot
Volvo News

2024 Volvo EX90 Will Be ‘Hardware Capable’ of Full Self Driving

Volvo's first lidar-equipped car has it for more than just safety reasons.

2023 Honda Civic Type R Dyno Test Reveals 327 HP, More Power Than Claimed
Honda News

2023 Honda Civic Type R Dyno Test Reveals 327 HP, More Power Than Claimed

Sticking to a pattern of underrating its cars, the figures are both quite a bit more than what Honda advertises.

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Review: A Plug-and-Play EV That Won’t Replace Gas Trucks Just Yet
Ford F-150

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Review: A Plug-and-Play EV That Won’t Replace Gas Trucks Just Yet

It's an easy-to-understand electric pickup that's also mighty quick and super capable. However, the compromises are still too many with a price tag so steep.

Rivian’s LED Headlights Are Giving Owners Headaches In Snow and Ice
Rivian News

Rivian’s LED Headlights Are Giving Owners Headaches In Snow and Ice

LED lights don't draw enough energy to create a lot of heat, but that waste heat is useful for preventing ice buildup on headlights.

Hurricane Ian Destroyed Some Incredible Cars, and Thousands Are Now Available at Salvage Auctions
For Sale

Hurricane Ian Destroyed Some Incredible Cars, and Thousands Are Now Available at Salvage Auctions

Hurricane Ian destroyed so many cars in Florida and other southern states that the Copart website now lets you browse them with even greater ease.

Tesla Model S in red
News

Salvage Teslas Could Use Superchargers Again Under New Program: Report

Tesla has flip-flopped on whether salvaged cars should be able to fast-charge for years now. But it may finally be warming to the idea.

Porsche Will Pay Some Owners $1,100 to Settle Over Bogus MPG Claims
Porsche News

Porsche Will Pay Some Owners $1,100 to Settle Over Bogus MPG Claims

It's not a small number of owners, either, as roughly 500,000 vehicles are included in the settlement.

$100K Markup on 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Isn’t Surprising, but It Is Sad (UPDATE)
Chevrolet News

$100K Markup on 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Isn’t Surprising, but It Is Sad (UPDATE)

It's fast, but not fast enough to outrun a six-figure markup, apparently.

Mercedes-AMG One Hypercar Beats Porsche’s Nurburgring Lap Record by Nearly 8 Seconds
F1

Mercedes-AMG One Hypercar Beats Porsche’s Nurburgring Lap Record by Nearly 8 Seconds

The car was not modified in any extensive way in order to achieve the record.

Super GT Nissan Z GT500
Racing

Super GT Drivers Say Carbon-Neutral Fuel Exhaust Hurts Their Eyes

Evidence suggests the cause is more elementary than the plant-based fuel itself.