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11 Things We Love About the GMC Sierra EV Pickup Truck—And One Thing That’s Missing

A Girls Guide to Cars

Los Angeles First Responders Use Rally Defender in Wildfire Relief Duties

The truck is even still wearing its rally-spec livery while being used to clear roads.

The Lexus RC Is Going Away, and It’s Taking the V8 RC F With It

I’ve always admired the Lexus RC from afar. While I’ve never driven one, I adore the way it looks, the fact that it’s rear-wheel-drive-based, and that it offers both a naturally aspirated V6 and V8. So it’s a little bit sad, even if unsurprising, that Lexus is finally killing the RC off after its 11-year run. Unfortunately, most of the RC lineup is...

The Rarest Mazda Miata Ever Made

Only 200 examples of the MSR 12R will be created, but another version of the MX-5 exists that is even rarer.

These 10 Used Cars Will Last Longer Than an Average New Vehicle

Given the turbulent economy over the past five years, finding a car that lasts longer than 200,000 miles isn't a matter of pride -- it's a financial planning near-necessity. Thankfully, cars last much...

50 Worst-Made Cars Ever Put on the Road

Some cars are classics...in the worst possible way. These cars really set the industry back.

The Sedan With The Most Safety Awards For The Last Five Years

While SUVs may dominate most "safest vehicle" lists these days, that doesn't mean you can't find a sedan that you can trust with your life.

The Story Of The Unstoppable Ford GT40

The wounded pride of one created an American legend as Ford sought to establish itself as a serious competitor in endurance racing. What followed was a pricey revenge, and here is the story.

6 Honda Vehicles You Can Finally Import In 2025

There are several cool Hondas that have never been sold in the United States, but here are six that are now free from the 25-year import rule.

4 New Pickup Trucks the Middle Class Should Consider Buying in 2025

For some drivers, reliable commuter sedans and sporty crossover SUVs don't deliver enough power, performance or prestige. For them, only a pickup will do. But all that extra horsepower, torque,...

6 Alternatives To The Toyota 4Runner

The Toyota 4Runner is already an incredibly powerful and capable off-road vehicle, but these alternatives will give it a run for its money.

This ground-breaking car can jump over potholes

The Chinese company BYD has unveiled a car capable of jumping over potholes. In a promotional clip, the Yangwang U9, BYD’s latest model, is shown leaping over a six-meter-wide pothole. To effectively avoid obstacles of all kinds, the car reduces its speed before all four wheels lift off the ground. However, this unique feature comes with a hefty price tag: the Yangwang U9 is sold for 186,000 pounds (230,000 dollars) The vehicle boasts a range of...

This Rebadged Lotus Is The Coolest Car You Can Legally Import In 2025

The curious chapter of automotive history that brought us the Opel Speedster.

The cars that shocked the world

As the BMW XM Red Label makes its entrance, we take a close look at all the cars that shocked us all when they arrived

Testing the world's first car

I've finally gotten my hands on the rarest car on planet earth. Do they really not make them like they used to? Lets see...

The most interesting European cars we’ve ever spotted in American junkyards

American junkyards are inevitably full of Detroit's finest - but we've unearthed plenty of European models on our travels too

The Best Cars That Still Offer a Manual Transmission in 2024, Ranked

These automakers—including Porsche, BMW, Mazda, Honda, and more—are saving the manuals, one performance car at a time.

This Renault R5 Has a Mid-Mounted, Turbocharged... Rotary Engine?

Rallying homologation special meets twin-rotor whine.

4 Luxury SUVs the Rich Will Be Buying This Year

More than just a ride, luxury SUVs make driving an experience. Equipped with a host of high-tech features, these vehicles aren't just a way to get around town. Of course, they don't come cheap....

A Volkswagen ID.7 Just Went 584 Miles On A Charge (With Only A Little Cheating)

The automaker ran its electric sedan at the Nardò Technical Center at an average speed of 18 miles per hour.

20 Cars We are Excited About in 2025

Whether you're looking for sustainability, speed, or sheer style, the cars of 2025 are poised to deliver on all fronts, making it a thrilling year for those passionate about driving and innovation. Get ready to explore the future of the automobile, where tradition gets a makeover.

Toyota's New 2.0-Liter Turbo-Four Could Pack As Much As 400 Horsepower

Another detuned version could make as much as 296 horsepower when both go into production.

Preview: 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Amps Up Fuel Economy and Power

Commendable subcompact SUV is poised to become even more desirable2026 Subaru Crosstrek HybridBy Jeff S. BartlettThe hybrid revolution continues to gain momentum, with more models and even more a...

New partnership teases next-gen battery with unbelievable capabilities — here's how it could slash the price of EVs

The packs can also hold more power than common ion-based batteries. New partnership teases next-gen battery with unbelievable capabilities — here's how it could slash the price of EVs first appeared on The Cool Down.

The Most Powerful Pickup Truck You Can Buy For Under $40k

Trying to find a powerful truck that won't clean out your life savings? Look no further.

The First Car With A Toyota 2JZ Engine Wasn't Even Vaguely Sporty

The 2JZ engine is one of the most legendary performance units ever made, but its debut came in a car built to be a lover and not a fighter.

Who Owns Allison Transmission And Which Pickup Trucks Use Them?

Allison Transmission is responsible for some truly impressive heavy-duty engines found in a variety of vehicles, but who owns the storied company today?

The Land Rover V8-Powered Sports Car You Can Legally Import To The USA

The original Morgan Plus 8 is now eligible for import. Let's explore its history and design.

5 Reasons Why the Honda and Nissan Merger Could Benefit the EV Market

It seems like Japanese automakers are fast falling behind the EV movement, with Tesla and Volkswagen taking the lead. However, that could all change by 2025, says CNN, as Honda and Nissan have...

10 Cars With More Power Than The 2025 Porshe Carrera S - At Half The Price

The 2025 Porsche Carrera S has debuted with a six-figure asking price. These are ten more powerful models that cost less than half its MSRP.

The New Tesla Model Y’s Turn Signal Stalks Are a Trend Worth Following

Have we finally reached peak turn-everything-into-a-touch-control and are progressing down the other side back to sanity? Or is Tesla just messing with us by letting its refreshed Model Y keep its turn signal stalk? The new Model Y “Juniper” has quietly debuted in China and Japan. The freshened electric SUV features updates similar to those seen on...

Used sports cars that should go up in value

Get a great car AND make some money too? It's possible - we drill down the finest

The Most Spacious Hybrid SUV That You Can Buy

This is a hybrid SUV that has excellent passenger space, but it is compromised when it comes to cargo capacity.

The Electric BMW M3 Is Taking Shape

Don't worry - there'll still be a combustion M3, though an ICE-powered M4 may soon be a thing of the past.

How the hot EV market left middle-income Americans out in the cold

Electric vehicles made up about 9% of cars sold in the U.S. last year. Even with tax credits, they were too expensive for many middle-income households.

Inside Ultra Modern Factory Producing Weird but Powerful Cars - Microlino

4 SUVs To Buy in 2025 That Will Last Throughout Retirement

2025 is sure to be a knockout year for new cars, especially when it comes to sports utility vehicles, or SUVs. You might be in the market for a vehicle that can handle the rugged terrain and have lots...

8 Overpriced New Cars To Avoid Buying

With Kelley Blue Book reporting that the average buyer now pays well over $49,000 for a new car, no one could blame you for feeling like every vehicle on the market is overpriced. However, some cars...

UK police seize Cybertruck because it’s illegal there

Just because UK residents are allowed to purchase an imported Cybertruck doesn’t mean they can drive it on public roads. Choosing to take the risk opens them up to a police stop. Case in point, as spotted on Bluesky by Adam Tranter: Authorities stopped the driver of one of Tesla’s “Cyberbeast” limited editions in the […]

Why 3-Year-Old Hybrids Are A Better Investment Than New Ones

There are lots of reasons to buy a three-year-old hybrid rather than the 2025 model, including depreciation, performance, and the environment.

Who Owns Maserati And Where Are The Cars Built?

Maserati builds some of the most impressive luxury brands on the market, and it's managed to keep it's factories located where the company was founded.

Who Owns Nissan And Where Are Its Cars Built?

Nissan has a long history of both solo ownerships and partnerships, and manufacture around the world. Today it may be on the verge of yet another change.

Cool cars you can legally import to the USA in 2025

With the new year comes an opportunity to import cars that have become eligible under the NHTSA’s 25-year rule. Here are some of the best.

US Probes Engine Failure Risk in More Than 870,000 GM Trucks

US auto safety regulators are probing General Motors Co. over concerns that more than 870,000 of its full-size pickup trucks and SUVs face the risk of engine failure.

How Fast Is The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD? A Look At Its Top Speed

While the Mustang has traditionally been classified as a muscle car, the 2025 GTD puts it equally in supercar territory. Here's how fast the model can go.

Automakers Seek Repeal of Biden’s High-Speed Braking Rule

The largest US auto trade group wants a federal court to block a Biden administration rule requiring carmakers to install automatic emergency braking systems on new vehicles that the industry argues is impractical.

Pictures Of Cars That Women Loved In The 70s & 80s

Each of these beauties tells a story of an era when cars and women's changing lifestyles created partnerships on the open highway. What a spectacle it must've been to see those divas take on these masterpieces!

What Does SS Stand For On Chevrolet's Cars & Do Any Current Models Have The Badge?

Back in the golden era of muscle cars, the Chevy SS badge was something to boast about. Nowadays, it's less common, but that doesn't mean that it's gone.

Toyota Revamps EV Naming Scheme

Toyota could be dropping alphanumeric tags for real names.

The Lincoln Motor Company secured a $10 million government contract in 1917 and started a journey that transformed automobile manufacturing forever.

Edsel Ford once said, "Father made the most popular cars; I want to make the best," and that's precisely what The Lincoln Motor Company did. So, here's how the company began and continues to craft its cars.