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By Chris Tsui Feb 23, 2021

The 2022 Kia Carnival Is a Crossover With Sliding Doors Because Minivans Are a Hard Sell

Like dipping an apple in caramel and nuts, Kia's new ride tries its hardest to look like something cooler.

By Máté Petrány Feb 23, 2021

The Little-Known, Lotus-Tuned Isuzu Impulse Sure Has Some Passionate Fans in America

And a few of them got ahold of us.

By Hazel Southwell Feb 23, 2021

Rimac May Soon Buy Bugatti. Here's Why That's Actually a Great Idea

[Porsche has entered the chat]

By Chris Tsui Feb 23, 2021

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: A Baby S-Class, Complete With the Screens

Despite the sedan-ocalypse, Mercedes sold 2.5 million copies of the last C-Class. So, here's a new one.

By Stef Schrader Feb 23, 2021

Gunther Werks’ New ‘Remastered’ 911 Speedster Is an Incredible Open-Top Aircooled Lightweight

Gunther Werks' took their obsession with adding lightness to the 993-era Porsche 911 and left off the roof this time.

By Rob Stumpf Feb 22, 2021

GM Forgot to Put AWD Badges on a Bunch of Chevy Trax Crossovers

AW-Damnit.

By James Gilboy Feb 22, 2021

How Canadians Derailed a Train and Drove It to City Hall for Power After a Brutal Ice Storm

It tore up the roads but ultimately saved lives by providing power in a pinch.

By Jerry Perez Feb 22, 2021

2021 Nissan Rogue Gets a Sketchy Two-Star Rating in NHTSA Crash Test

A two-star rating on the front passenger side impact test is raising some eyebrows.

By Máté Petrány Feb 22, 2021

Gordon Murray’s T.50s Niki Lauda Is a Modern F1 GTR Successor That Weighs 1,878 Pounds

With 725 hp on tap from a naturally aspirated V12, you can expect it to be even more brutal.

By Chris Tsui Feb 22, 2021

The 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Compared to the BMW M340i, Mercedes-AMG C43, and Audi S4

Lexus is bringing a V8 to a six-cylinder fight. How does it stack up?

By Rob Stumpf Feb 22, 2021

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.

By Chris Tsui Feb 22, 2021

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.

By James Gilboy Feb 22, 2021

Ram Cancels Comeback of the Dakota Midsize Pickup Truck: Report

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

By Máté Petrány Feb 22, 2021

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.

By Kristin V. Shaw Feb 21, 2021

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.

By Kristin V. Shaw Feb 21, 2021

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.

By Kristin V. Shaw Feb 21, 2021

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.

By Kristin V. Shaw Feb 21, 2021

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.

By Kristin V. Shaw Feb 20, 2021

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.

By Kristin V. Shaw Feb 20, 2021

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.

By Kristin V. Shaw Feb 20, 2021

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.

By Kristin V. Shaw Feb 20, 2021

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.

By Máté Petrány Feb 19, 2021

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.

By Stef Schrader Feb 19, 2021

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.

By Peter Holderith Feb 19, 2021

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.