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The DIY Hero Who Built a Koenigsegg-Style ‘Freevalve’ Miata Engine Is Making It Open-Source
Car Tech

The DIY Hero Who Built a Koenigsegg-Style ‘Freevalve’ Miata Engine Is Making It Open-Source

It already works, but there's so much more potential.

Farewell to Bruce Meyers, Off-Road Pioneer and Father of the Meyers Manx Dune Buggy
People

Farewell to Bruce Meyers, Off-Road Pioneer and Father of the Meyers Manx Dune Buggy

Meyers was a legendary hot rodder, racer, surfer, artist, and war hero as well as inventor.

The Apparent Hackers Behind Kia’s Ransomware Attack Are Demanding Millions in Bitcoin
Kia News

The Apparent Hackers Behind Kia’s Ransomware Attack Are Demanding Millions in Bitcoin

The automaker denies it was the victim of a cyberattack, but the alleged culprit left a pretty detailed digital ransom note.

The V8 Lexus IS 500 Is Finally Here and That’s a Sign of the Times
Lexus News

The V8 Lexus IS 500 Is Finally Here and That’s a Sign of the Times

Don't expect many more four-doors with 5.0-liter, naturally-aspirated V8s.

2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance: The V8 Is Back, and It’s Got 472 HP
Lexus News

2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance: The V8 Is Back, and It’s Got 472 HP

Not quite a full IS F, but it'll fight the BMW M340i, Mercedes-AMG C43, and Audi S4 with eight beautiful, naturally-aspirated cylinders.

Ram Cancels Comeback of the Dakota Midsize Pickup Truck: Report
RAM News

Ram Cancels Comeback of the Dakota Midsize Pickup Truck: Report

It appears the Jeep Gladiator-based Ram Jr. is no more.

Why Jay Leno Loves the Pontiac Firebird WS6, a ‘Four-Seat Corvette’
People

Why Jay Leno Loves the Pontiac Firebird WS6, a ‘Four-Seat Corvette’

He was given the final year Pontiac Firebird WS6 for driving one at the Daytona 500.

The Man Behind the Modern Stoplight Was a Prolific Black Inventor
People

The Man Behind the Modern Stoplight Was a Prolific Black Inventor

Garrett Morgan came up with the idea for a warning position, which became today's caution light.

2020 Chevy Bolt Leases Are Dropping as Low as $49/Month with New Models Coming Soon
Chevrolet News

2020 Chevy Bolt Leases Are Dropping as Low as $49/Month with New Models Coming Soon

Chevy's electric hatchback was never a hot seller, but now dealers need to make room for the updated versions.

Jan Opperman’s VPJ-2 IndyCar Has a Colorful History Just Like Its Larger-Than-Life Driver
History

Jan Opperman’s VPJ-2 IndyCar Has a Colorful History Just Like Its Larger-Than-Life Driver

The race car was also driven by teammates Mario Andretti and Al Unser in 1974.

There’s a Boeing 737 For Sale on Facebook for the Price of a New Ferrari
Ferrari News

There’s a Boeing 737 For Sale on Facebook for the Price of a New Ferrari

Who knew the private jet life could be so cheap? There is one catch, though.

Some Car Companies Are Making a Lot More on Destination Fees Than Others: Study
Car Buying

Some Car Companies Are Making a Lot More on Destination Fees Than Others: Study

Consumer Reports digs into destination fees to uncover the reasons behind some sizable increases.

Jay Leno’s ‘Stump a Car Nerd’ Segment Should Really Be Its Own Show
Culture

Jay Leno’s ‘Stump a Car Nerd’ Segment Should Really Be Its Own Show

We could watch Tim Allen and other enthusiasts guess cars all day.

Porsche Confirms Taycan Cross Turismo Wagon, and It’s Got a ‘Gravel Roads’ Driving Mode
Porsche News

Porsche Confirms Taycan Cross Turismo Wagon, and It’s Got a ‘Gravel Roads’ Driving Mode

With more ground clearance and adjustable suspension, it may be the electric rally wagon of our dreams.

The 2022 Morgan Plus 8 GTR Track Car Happened Because It Refused to Let Unused Chassis Go to Waste
Car Tech

The 2022 Morgan Plus 8 GTR Track Car Happened Because It Refused to Let Unused Chassis Go to Waste

The Bristol Bullet was set to be a Morgan Plus 8-based retro drop-top powered by a BMW V8—except now we're getting nine 2022 Plus 8 GTRs instead.

Biking on Giant Circular Saw Blades Is All Fun and Games Until You Wipe Out
Culture

Biking on Giant Circular Saw Blades Is All Fun and Games Until You Wipe Out

That's one way to get better traction in the ice, I guess.

The US Army’s Largest 4×4 Ever: The Gigantic, 1,000-HP LARC-LX Amphibious Vehicle
History

The US Army’s Largest 4×4 Ever: The Gigantic, 1,000-HP LARC-LX Amphibious Vehicle

Four engines, a payload capacity of 100 tons, and an operational lifespan of over half a century—not bad at all.

Toyota Gives a New Truck to Heroic Driver of FJ Cruiser That Got Annihilated in Texas Pile Up
Toyota News

Toyota Gives a New Truck to Heroic Driver of FJ Cruiser That Got Annihilated in Texas Pile Up

After being violently rear-ended by a semi, the driver got out and helped rescue others involved in the wreck.

Here’s Why Automakers Are Publishing Two Different Nurburgring Times
News by Brand

Here’s Why Automakers Are Publishing Two Different Nurburgring Times

The more you know...

Lexus Let the Twitch Community Mod an IS and the Result Is Exactly What You’d Expect
Lexus News

Lexus Let the Twitch Community Mod an IS and the Result Is Exactly What You’d Expect

It's the ultimate car for gaming. Because that's what cars are for, right?