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Listen to the VW ID Buzz’s Fake Blinker Sounds
Volkswagen News

Listen to the VW ID Buzz’s Fake Blinker Sounds

The replicated blinker sounds can be heard through the EV’s speakers.

The Only Drag Strip in Alaska Is One of the Most Beautiful on Earth
Culture

The Only Drag Strip in Alaska Is One of the Most Beautiful on Earth

Nestled among trees with glorious mountain views, it doesn't get better than this.

VW ID Buzz Van Will Be 10 Inches Longer in US Than in Europe
Volkswagen News

VW ID Buzz Van Will Be 10 Inches Longer in US Than in Europe

Even though the North American version is less than a foot longer than the European version, we're still miles away from its North American debut.

Rimac Engineer Says 0-60 MPH in Under 1 Second Is Possible
Culture

Rimac Engineer Says 0-60 MPH in Under 1 Second Is Possible

That's top-fuel dragster territory.

Christian von Koenigsegg Says the C8 Chevy Corvette Is ‘Mind-Blowing’
Chevrolet News

Christian von Koenigsegg Says the C8 Chevy Corvette Is ‘Mind-Blowing’

Koenigsegg is impressed by America's sports car, even if cheap cars aren't his thing.

Musk Tesla Do not complain
Tesla News

Elon Musk Tells Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Tester to Stop Complaining

Despite Musk previously saying that "critical feedback is always appreciated," the Tesla CEO isn't welcoming it this time.

Sunken WWII Warships Emerge From Drought-Striken Danube River
Culture

Sunken WWII Warships Emerge From Drought-Striken Danube River

The Danube River in Europe is at its lowest in nearly a century, revealing the ghosts of conflicts past.

1969 Charger Project Car
Project Car Diaries

1969 Dodge Charger Project Chronicles: Updated Steering and Outdated Induction

This rusty slab is starting to take shape.

1988-90 Honda Acty kei pickup
Honda News

Honda Has Been Quietly Making Old Kei Truck Parts for Years

Better still, many of the parts fit the truck's van counterpart, too.

What Is Automobile Insurance?
Insurance

What Is Automobile Insurance?

Insurance is a lot like taxes: It’s required, and it takes your money.

Ethiopian Airlines Pilots Allegedly Fall Asleep Mid-Flight, Miss Landing
Culture

Ethiopian Airlines Pilots Allegedly Fall Asleep Mid-Flight, Miss Landing

You shouldn't fly over your destination airport at 37,000 feet.

This Ford F-150’s Nasty Undercoat Was Caused by Working at a Steel Mill
Ford News

This Ford F-150’s Nasty Undercoat Was Caused by Working at a Steel Mill

You'll need a hammer and chisel to reveal parts on this F-150.

California Will Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035: Report
Culture

California Will Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035: Report

More than a dozen states could follow suit as they currently operate under California's emissions regulations.

It’s Done: Daniel Ricciardo Is Leaving McLaren F1 at the End of 2022
F1

It’s Done: Daniel Ricciardo Is Leaving McLaren F1 at the End of 2022

Looks like McLaren CEO Zak Brown got his way, after all.

VW Touareg on homemade bead lock wheels
Volkswagen News

Resourceful Off-Roader Builds His Own Beadlock Wheels From Scratch

It took the builder a few tries to get them right, but they're still cheaper than buying a new set.

This Audi S4 Race Car’s Gigantic Wings Are Fully Functional
Audi News

This Audi S4 Race Car’s Gigantic Wings Are Fully Functional

This race car cares about one thing and one thing only: downforce. Can you tell?

An engine mount on an engine block.
Maintenance & Repair

How To Replace Engine Mounts

Engine mounts deteriorate, get dry, and fail. To avoid damaging the drivetrain and help make the car feel new, consider swapping out old engine mounts.

Australian State Could Require Special Driver’s License for Performance Cars
Culture

Australian State Could Require Special Driver’s License for Performance Cars

Other proposed measures include a ban on disabling traction control in high-powered vehicles.

F1 CEO Says It’ll Never Race in Russia Again
F1

F1 CEO Says It’ll Never Race in Russia Again

Russia has burned its bridges with Formula 1, and the race won't be coming back.

DC Down Under Dispatch #5: Why We Pulled the Plug Just Before the Finish Line
Electric Vehicles

DC Down Under Dispatch #5: Why We Pulled the Plug Just Before the Finish Line

After traveling over 1,500 miles across Australia, a stubborn brake warning forced the Kia EV6 to retire less than 200 miles from the finish line.