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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series 2.8-litre Review

With the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel now retired, the equally powerful 2.8-litre 4-cylinder 1GD-FTV engine is the only engine option available for the Australian market. You can choose an automatic or manual transmission, but we’re behind the wheel of the six-speed automatic for this review. Putting the nail in the V8 has […]

Car expert finds Tesla with original powerpack and nearly half a million miles on it: 'People aren't understanding how significant this is'

"The world needs more stories about high mileage EV batteries." Car expert finds Tesla with original powerpack and nearly half a million miles on it: 'People aren't understanding how significant this is' first appeared on The Cool Down.

23 Affordable McLaren Supercars Available Today

Forgive me for being negative. But as you will soon find out, there is no such thing as a ‘cheap McLaren.’ It’s a supercar, after all. And if wishes were McLarens, beggars would own supercar rentals. Here’s the thing. Since 1963, McLaren has built a name for itself as a top-tier track-focused performance car automaker, annihilating its European competitors like Ferrari and Lamborghini on and off the track. As such, the appropriate thing to say is not cheap but attainable. These are the McLaren models (used and new) that fall under the bracket of ‘affordable’ supercars (we tweaked the title to avoid any confusion). We’ve also included the average price and reasons why they’d be considered affordable, even though they carry an emblem synonymous with premium automotive performance excellence.

Video: Toyota Corolla GRMN Finally Spied For The First Time

The GT3 RS-style fender vents and extra hood cooling are dead giveaways, as is the larger wing.

History And Mystery Of The Rarest Ford Big Block Ever Built

During the 1960s Le Mans, Ford battled Ferrari, creating a secret powerhouse engine to maintain their win streak. Here's the engine that made history.

Last Japanese Pickup Truck in America with a Manual Transmission

Explore the only Japanese pickup truck still available in America with a manual transmissionoffering unmatched driving engagement.

Consumer Reports lists first-ever ranking of most reliable used cars to buy

Consumer Reports did a brand ranking for used car reliability of five- to 10-year-old cars and here are the brands that are most and least reliable.

US tanks weren’t ready for Russian attacks. Ukraine has a fix

The American-made M1 Abrams is considered one of the world’s premier tanks, yet has still proven vulnerable to Russian drones and explosives on the battlefield in Ukraine, which had sidelined the armored behemoth.

Listen To The Next-Gen Porsche 911 GT2 RS As It Accelerates

Get ready to hear the raw power of the next-gen Porsche 911 GT2 RS as it accelerates with fierce intensity. This video captures the spine-tingling sound of its high-performance engine roaring to life, showcasing the thrilling acceleration and unmistakable exhaust notes that make this GT2 RS a true beast on the road. Perfect for Porsche enthusiasts and car lovers who crave the sound of pure speed and engineering excellence!

The Electric Car Brand With The Least Problems Per 100 Cars Built

The most dependable electric car brand is one that already has built a reliable reputation in the ICE age.

The Best And Worst Years For The Chevy 350 V8 Engine

Chevy's 350 small block V8 engine has quite the history behind it, but like many other popular engines, some years are far better than others.

13 Most Iconic F1 Cars of All Time

There’s street racing, there’s NASCAR, and then there’s F1. F1 courses are notably more technical than other close-circuit courses, and F1 cars are a beast well-prepared for that burden. F1 cars travel well over 200mph and cost millions of dollars to build. Traveling at 220mph and navigating technical terrain means making immediate decisions, and the car has to respond instantaneously. But not all F1 cars are created equally, either. Over the years, there have been some shining-star examples of how an F1 build should be done. Here are the 13 most iconic F1 cars of all time, not because they cost the most money, have particular specs, or because they look the cleanest, but because they crushed their season.

This Time Capsule 1962 Chevrolet Impala was Stored for 40 Years

Imagine you’re a respected barn-find guru always on the hunt for the next great discovery. One day you get a call from an old friend, a class-act guy who has been stashing an array of vehicles over the decades; the kind that are desirable among contemporary collectors and enthusiasts. The friend asks if you’d help him liquidate some classics, so you oblige without hesitation. At his place of business, mundane double doors creak open, exposing...

17 Muscle Cars So Strange Nobody Remembers Them

2025 Chevrolet Equinox First Drive Review: Now With a Pulse

As it stands, the Equinox is Chevrolet’s second-best-selling model, behind only the Silverado. If you held me hostage and told me my safe release depended on my ability to pick an Equinox apart from its Bowtie-badged stablemates, I wouldn’t feel good about my chances. Yet, more than 200,000 families brought theirs home for the first time last year,...

Touring Jerry’s Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum In Pennsylvania

It’s a familiar refrain. Someone starts collecting cars and, when the collection gets too big to store at home, they open a museum. In the case of Jerry and Janet Enders, Jerry’s Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum has expanded to document almost every aspect of American life in the 1950s and ’60s. Occupying a two-story,… The post Touring Jerry’s Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum In Pennsylvania appeared first on The Online Automotive...

Teeny-Tiny Tesla Robotaxi Spotted In California

It’s definitely the right color. A vehicle purported to be a disguised version of Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi has been spotted […]

I drove a Subaru Solterra EV for week — here’s my pros and cons

The 2024 Subaru Solterra features a 72.8 kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of 222 miles. After test driving it for a week, it's quite clear it has a lot in common with the Toyota bZ4X.

4 Used Tesla Models That Will Last — and at a Lower Cost

Tesla has revolutionized the electric vehicle market, but new models often come with a hefty price tag. For budget-conscious buyers looking to join the Tesla revolution, used models can offer...

6 Cars That Defined Carroll Shelby's Legacy

Few names command as much prestige as Carroll Shelby in the automotive world. These six cars that he designed are the most iconic and loved.

The H2 Starfire Engine May Be The Most Promising Disruptor In The EV Industry

Electrification of vehicle fleets is the express goal of almost every mainstream manufacturer.

The Most Reliable Honda Models Ever Built, Ranked

Honda has a wide range of vehicles -- from sedans to SUVs to sport cars -- that are known for their reliability. Here are the ten most reliable Hondas ever.

This Design Feature Is Why LS Engines Can Handle So Much Horsepower

There are many factors that allow LS engines to create so much horsepower and torque, but there's one key feature that's critical to its design.

13 Japanese SUVs That’ll Last You a Lifetime

If there’s one thing that Japanese automakers like Toyota, Subaru, and Honda are known for, it’s their bulletproof reliability. This reputation was largely earned by small cars like the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic, but their SUVs have also lived up to the high reliability standards gearheads have come to expect from Japanese cars. SUVs are currently the best-selling vehicles in the country, and it’s easy to see why. Few vehicles can match the versatility SUVs offer — they’re good-looking (well, some of them), spacious enough for the whole family, capable of driving through tough terrains and weather conditions, and can be fast if you opt for their performance versions. However, all these qualities are useless if the SUV keeps breaking down on you, which is why it’s important to prioritize reliability. Using reliable resources like J.D. Power, RepairPal, and CarEdge, we scoured the market and found some of the most reliable Japanese SUVs you can buy today, including new and used options.

2025 Nissan Kicks Gains a Lot of Ground

The all-new Kicks makes significant improvements and forces far fewer sacrifices.

Kawasaki Ninja H2R Supercharged vs Le Mans Hypercars at Hihglands

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Sports Cars Going To Automotive Heaven In 2025

We look at which sports cars are facing the chopping block this year.

How GMs Supercar Killer From The 80s Would Stack Up Today

Nearly four decades after its debut, the 1987 Buick GNX still holds its own against many modern performance vehicles.

Every Major Pickup Truck Brand Ranked Worst To Best

Pickup trucks serve nearly every possible purpose both on and off road, but not all of today's makes and models are create equal.

1,070 Horsepower Makes The Dodge Hornet Even Cooler

Dodge's new electric brute can hit 60 mph in just 1.4 seconds.

The Best 3-row SUVs Under $40,000 for Back To School Carpools, Family Travel and Daily Driving

A Girls Guide to Cars

13 Best Upper-Class Cars of 2024

Purchasing a car is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make, and in most cases, it’s not an appreciating asset like a house. Thanks to their high incomes and net worth, the upper class can afford much more expensive and luxurious cars than the rest of us, and there’s no shortage of vehicles for them to choose from. We’ve gathered some of the best upper-class cars on the market in 2024. While they cost a fortune, they’re also well-equipped to justify their price tags.

13 Pricey Sports Cars and Their Affordable Alternatives

Porsche recently unveiled the latest iteration of the quintessential sports car – the 992.2-gen Porsche 911. We predict you’ll be hearing a lot about this sports car for a long time. Even folks who’ve never seen the inside of the car will have plenty to say about the 911’s departure from its traditional naturally-aspirated flat-sixes to a hybrid drive system. It marks the first time in over six decades that Porsche would equip a road-going 911 with a hybrid powertrain. It probably won’t matter what you think of this shift if you can’t fork over around $115,000 to get one. It doesn’t have to be a sad reality, though. There’s always an Emira for every Evija: A 370Z for every 8 Series. Indeed, the market brims with alternatives that capture these elite sports cars’ spirit, performance, and excitement at a fraction of the cost.

25 Photos That Show How Cars Will Change in the Next 100 Years, According to A.I.

While they'll probably look very different than the vehicles we own today, we have no doubt what the auto industry will entail years from now.

How The Compact, Affordable Tesla Model 2 Could Be The Answer To Chinese EVs

Elon Musk told analysts in 2023 that it will be about half the cost of the Model 3 and Y platform", which means it could take on cheap Chinese EVs.

Pontiac Catalina Vs. Bonneville – The Biggest Differences Explained

Between these two land yachts of the era, both the Pontiac Catalina and Pontiac Bonneville lived fruitful lives as models in the automakers lineup in the '60s.

6 Cars You Should Buy Now Before Prices Skyrocket in 2025

If you're ready for a new car, now is the time to buy. Certain manufacturers plan to raise their prices on some of their 2025 selections by as much as 23%. What you pay for a new vehicle looks like it...

The 10 Quickest Six-Cylinder Sports Cars Available In 2024

In the right hands, six-cylinders is more than enough.

8 Unreliable Used Cars To Avoid Buying In 2025

The biggest advantage of buying a used car vs. a new one is that the purchase price is usually much lower, which helps you save money right from the start. But that advantage goes out the window if the car needs a lot of expensive repair work. That’s why it’s important to do your research when buying a used car to make sure you get one that rates high in performance, safety and reliability.

Here's Why Ford's First Production Car Was Called The Model T

The Model T is an icon of automotive achievement that kicked off a new era in transportation. So how did it end up with such as unusual name?

Jeep CEO enacts turnaround plan after significant sales declines

DETROIT — Stellantis’ Jeep brand is well known for scaling tough terrains, but its latest challenge of achieving 1 million vehicle sales domestically by 2027 will be a steep hill to climb.

The Chevy Traverse Is A Great Family Ride With One Annoying Flaw

The new Traverse is bigger everywhere, except under the hood.

Virginia High School Students Raise $20,000 To Surprise Beloved Janitor With Dream Car

Francis Apraku is now the proud owner of a Jeep Wrangler.

The 1942 Lincoln-Zephyr Ushered Out An Era With V-12 Power

A new Lincoln for a new era, the Lincoln-Zephyr was a success from its introduction for the 1936 model year. Unlike the stately Model K Lincolns that had established the company’s enviable reputation in the luxury field, the handsome and innovative Zephyr was aimed at the upper medium-priced market, where it would square off against the Packard… The post The 1942 Lincoln-Zephyr Ushered Out An Era With V-12 Power appeared first on The Online...

Here's What's Happening With Mazda's Rotary Sports Car Revival

Mazda's iconic sports car is being revived... At least we hope so.

10 Used Supercars That Are Cheaper Than A New Chevy Corvette

Looking for high-performance supercars at an affordable price? These used supercars can be had for less than the cost of a new Chevy Corvette.

Corvette Zora Will Be The Chevy-Badged Hypercar To Vanquish Ferraris

As if the 1,064-hp ZR1 wasn't wild enough, the Bowtie brand is already writing the next chapter in the C8's history.

13 Hybrid Cars To Stay Away From Buying

Save yourself the headache and avoid these models.

Cheap, Fast Cars To Buy In 2024

Can you drive a fun car and fit it into your budget? You can if you choose one of these cheap, fast cars available for 2024.

America’s grandest auto company? The Rise and Fall of Packard

America’s grandest auto company? The Rise and Fall of Packard