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Aftermarket

Nanotech Coating Inspired by Black Holes Can Keep Cars Cooler Without AC

A newly-developed coating can reduce cabin temps by as much as 70 percent without the need for shade or AC.

QOTD

What Do You Want the ‘Gran Turismo’ TV Show to Be About?

Think "Breaking Bad" but instead of meth it's super realistic racing games.

Toyota Reviews

2022 Toyota GR86 Review: Fun Never Gets Old

Better than it ever was, the new GR86 retains the scrappiness of some of the best Toyotas that came before it.

F1

F1: Hear Charles Leclerc’s Uncensored Radio After Monaco Tire Fiasco

Charles Leclerc was fuming after Ferraris' tire fiasco and now you can hear his uncensored mic.

Project Car Diaries

Moving a $300 VW Cabrio 20 Miles Turned Into a Three-Hour Saga

When a heap comes your way for cheap, fun stories materialize.

BMW News

BMW Rumored to Drop the 4 Series Big Grille but it’s a Long Shot

There are some rumors that BMW might swap the 4 Series' big grille for a smaller one but they're probably bogus.

Racing

Marcus Ericsson Wins 2022 Indy 500 in Dramatic Fashion

The first full-capacity race since 2019 did not disappoint. The crowd, atmosphere, and the final laps were nothing but exceptional.

Builds

This Rusty 1950s Milk Truck Is an 815 HP Drag Racer

Stuffing a '50s milk truck with a twin-turbo Chevy big block V8 looks like a lot of fun.

Volkswagen News

VW Dealers Still Worried About Being Left Out of Scout EV Plans

U.S. dealers want Volkswagen to come clean about where it will sell Scout EVs.

F1

Sergio Perez Wins F1 Monaco GP as Ferrari Blows Tire Strategy

Tire management was pivotal during the 2022 Monaco GP, potentially costing Charles Leclerc a win.

Nissan News

1993 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo Barn Find With 24K Miles for Sale

Feeling nostalgic over classic Nissan Zs? This 300ZX Twin Turbo Barn Find could scratch your itch.

Culture

Family Road Tripping in a Muscle Car Is More Fun Than an SUV

Give me a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 and an open road. I’ll pack light.

Culture

Collector Creates Limited-Production Diecast Run of Rare Challengers

A full-size version of this uncommon pink model sold for nearly $200K earlier this year.

Lucid News

Lucid Recalls Air EV to Add Tie to Ethernet Wiring Harness

No, Air owners can't use a zip tie to fix it in their garage.

Rivian News

Rivian Adds Soft Sand Mode with Low Regen and High Power Settings

New mode is part of a an over-the-air software update; no mechanical intervention required.

Mercedes-Benz News

Mercedes Will Drop All Manual Transmissions in 2023

There weren't many left anyway, but soon they'll be all gone.

News

Great Wall Motors Is Launching a Hydrogen-Only, Luxury Brand: Report

GWM have already developed hydrogen fuel cell technologies, with a luxury brand almost ready to go.

Racing

How Honda Beat Supply Chain Issues to Get Ready for the Indy 500

Honda had to take a few gambles in order to keep a steady parts supply. And even then, things are still "very tight."

People

Former EPA Chief Reportedly Made Chauffeurs Speed, Drive Into Oncoming Traffic

Scott Pruitt's high-speed antics were called ā€œoverly obnoxious, excessive, and ... dangerous to everyone" in a newly revealed internal EPA report.

Ford News

Ford F-150 Lightning Buyer Finds Way to Track Truck Before Delivery

They watched its every move for two days before their access was removed.