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A VW ID Buzz sits parked with a second photo of its interior overlaid on the righthand side.
Volkswagen News

Nifty VW ID Buzz Camper Kit Stuffs a Picnic Table Into the Back of the Van

This camper company offers highly customizable kits that can be packed up and stored when not in use. And better yet, you don't lose the second-row seats.

This Old Ford Model A Rat Rod Is Actually a Polaris RZR
Ford News

This Old Ford Model A Rat Rod Is Actually a Polaris RZR

Imagine the look on Henry Ford’s face if he ever saw his Model A being turned into a high-revving hot rod like this.

Chinese mining operation.
Manufacturing

The Next Car Production Crisis Could Be Caused by Magnet Shortage

With China in control of more than 90% of the world's rare-earth minerals production, a problem there can be a problem for everyone.

World’s Largest Wildlife Bridge Spanning 10 Lanes of 101 Freeway Is Nearly Complete
News

World’s Largest Wildlife Bridge Spanning 10 Lanes of 101 Freeway Is Nearly Complete

With physical construction done, the project moves to the planting stage. The one-acre habitat bridge will connect long-isolated wildlife areas of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Coto de Caz home with an epic garage.
News

This $125M Estate Doesn’t Just Have a Big Garage—It Has Its Own Car Museum

The nearly 24,000 sq. ft. facility is not alone. Also onsite is an auto shop, gas station, car wash, and a full-time mechanic.

Vespa 400 in red
News

Vespa’s 1950s Microcar Was Just As Cute as Its Scooters

Produced for just four years, the French-born Vespa 400 was always as cute as a button. Now one's for sale.

SOHC-swapped small block Chevy V8.
For Sale

Check Out This Weird SOHC-Converted Chevy Small Block for Sale

This weird franken-motor was built for hot rodding, but you can buy it for whatever project you like.

Dog-walking UTV.
Builds

This Dog Trainer Has an Incredible Fleet of Dog Vehicles

The "WooFDriver" has special vehicles for walking multiple dogs, a variety of dog-powered road sleds, and a six-door Ford Excursion as his dog limo.

A Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 on a race track.
Chevrolet News

A Stock 2025 Corvette ZR1 Has Already Beaten Chevy’s Official 0 to 60 Time

2.2 seconds to 60 is one-tenth of a second quicker than Chevrolet's own factory estimate, showing it truly can outpace much more elite and expensive supercars.

A new Honda Prologue EV driving on a coastal road.
Honda News

$16,500 Off Honda Prologue Makes It Even Cheaper to Lease Than HR-V

The Honda Prologue got a modest power and range boost for 2025, and it's already being discounted considerably.

Custom Ski-Doo snowmobile converted to wheels and tires.
Builds

Putting Wheels on a Snowmobile Makes for a Rowdy All-Terrain Trike

A team that builds custom go karts applied their know-how to a neglected snowmobile. The results are predictably silly.

BMW M1 Hommage concept.
BMW News

BMW Has Too Much on Its Plate to Worry About a Supercar Right Now

BMW M boss Frank van Meel says that the brand needs to focus on its core offerings right now—and he's unfortunately right.

2019 NSX dashboard
Acura News

Carmakers Can Just Disconnect Your ‘Connected’ Car Whenever They Feel Like It

Automakers love to advertise their connected car features, but Acura's latest announcement proves why you should never buy a vehicle based on them alone.

2026 Jeep Cherokee front 3/4 view
Jeep News

The 2026 Jeep Cherokee Will Finally Be Boxy Again

Jeep's midsize SUV will return in 2025, and we have pictures to prove that it's no longer an amorphous blob.

Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou leaps from his car after the race.
Racing

How Indy 500 Winner Alex Palou and Honda Are Dominating IndyCar’s Hybrid Era

It may be the first full season of running hybrid engines, but Alex Palou has won five out of six IndyCar races so far, while Honda has won them all—including the iconic Indy 500.

New River All American Speedway
Racing

Another Smalltown Short Track Shuts Down in the Heart of Stock Car Racing Country

The track opened in 1999 and held its first NASCAR race that year, but the past few years have been tough.

2025 Nissan Versa S in white.
Nissan News

The Last 5-Speed Manual in the US Is Gone as Nissan Discontinues Base Versa

The Versa S had an incredibly low list price of about $17,000 with a five-speed manual, but new tariffs are killing the business case for the car.

Amazon Fire TV in a Chrysler Pacifica
Stellantis News

Amazon and Stellantis’ Big Plan to Revolutionize In-Car Tech Is Dead

Amazon's SmartCockpit was meant to leverage AI to plan trips, coach off-roaders on trails and, naturally, sell subscriptions. Now, the tech giant and Stellantis have called off their partnership.

Alan Kitzhaber with his truck
News

The Owner of This 4-Million-Mile Kenworth Made Some Smart Mods Along the Way

Alan Kitzhaber has wisely upgraded his truck to improve its livability and keep it going for more than 30 years.

AMS Performance Nissan Z record
Nissan News

Tuned Nissan Z Runs Quarter Mile in 9.23 Seconds With Stock Block

All of the mods that make this Nissan Z an 820-horsepower monster are bolt-ons, and even the nine-speed automatic transmission is stock.