California Car Sale Scam Leads to Arrests as Authorities Warn of Wider Network
Authorities in California have arrested three men accused of carrying out a coordinated car sale…
Connecticut’s Fake Court Notice Scam Sparks Statewide Alarm
Connecticut authorities are warning residents about a growing scam that uses fake court notices, spoofed…
Mazda’s SUVs Are Losing Momentum While MX-5 Miata Sales Continue to Climb
Mazda’s latest U.S. sales figures send a mixed message for the Japanese automaker. While several…
Volkswagen Has Dethroned Amazon As Rivian’s Biggest Investor
Volkswagen has officially become Rivian’s largest shareholder after increasing its stake in the American EV…
Chevy Is Preparing a Monster V8 That May Power a Performance Truck
Chevrolet Performance has sparked a wave of speculation after posting a mysterious teaser image hinting…
Oklahoma Cops Flip Suspect’s Car to Stop a Wild New Year’s Eve Chase Involving a Fentanyl-Loaded Fugitive
The last day of 2024 was not a quiet one for Moore Police. What started…
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SPOTLIGHT
Wait, Your Car Can Do What? China’s EVs Now Project Full Movies From Headlights
Dang it, China. You guys have gone completely off the rails, and somehow it’s brilliant. There, I’ve got that off my chest. Although I’d have used a more colorful choice of words that wouldn’t be … Read more
I Saw the 2008 Hummer HX Concept and Suddenly the Rezvani Tank Made Perfect Sense
The Rezvani Tank lineup has long made a strong impression on me. The lineup reads…
You’d Walk Past This X5 in a Parking Lot. You’d Never Guess It Costs More Than the Top-End Bentley Bentayga
There’s expensive, there’s ultra-luxury expensive… and then there’s this particular BMW X5 that quietly strolls…
He Builds Cars Out of Anything—and They Actually Drive: Explore India’s Most Creative Car Museum
When passion, creativity, and ingenuity combine, something truly magical and inspiring occurs. For Kanyaboyin Sudhakar…
Remember the Nissan Xterra? It Died in 2015. Now It’s Rising from the Grave Thanks to Trump-Era Policy
The Nissan Xterra’s return is a case study in how regulatory frameworks can quietly shape…
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Woman Files Lawsuit Against VW After Allegedly Suffering Second-Degree Burns From Tiguan’s Seat Heater
A woman filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington after allegedly suffering from second-degree burns from her 2023 Tiguan’s seat heater. While the judge dismissed the … Read more
Renault Revives Open Air R4 Spirit With New Plein Sud EV
Renault is opening orders for the Plein Sud version of the R4 E-Tech. The new open roof variant is offered…
GM Doesn’t Deny The Corvette Z06X Is A Thing, Fueling New Speculation
Rumors surrounding a potential Corvette Z06X have gained fresh momentum after General Motors engineers addressed the idea directly during a…
Mazda Could Be Preparing Another SUV With The CX-40 Name
Mazda’s current lineup already includes a large number of crossovers. In the United States, one of the company’s key markets,…
ABT’s Latest Audi A6 Avant Adds Power Without Losing Restraint
German tuning company ABT modifies a wide range of Volkswagen Group vehicles, but its best-known specialty remains Audi. The company…
TIPS & HACKS
A Facebook Marketplace Car Deal Goes Sideways Fast in Marietta
In Marietta, a seemingly ordinary used-car deal turned into a costly lesson for unsuspecting buyers.…
That Viral Top Gear Clip Shows Jeremy Clarkson Boosting Key Fob Range with His Head
Jeremy Clarkson presses a car key fob to his head and unlocks a vehicle far…
A woman’s Kia Started Shaking Right Before Trade-In. She Tried to Fix it Herself. It Went Badly
Just two hours before she was scheduled to trade in her Kia for a new…
Hackers Bought a Wrecked BYD, Pulled Out a Tiny Module, and Reconstructed Its Entire Life — Mile by Mile
The modern car has since stopped being just a box of pistons, motors, and rubber…
TRAVEL
These Tourist Districts Look Magical by Day but Feel Different After Dark
Some tourist districts change sharply after dark. Streets that looked charming at noon can become…
The “Pay in Dollars” Mistake Americans Keep Making Abroad
A card reader abroad can look helpful when it flashes a familiar number in U.S.…
The Parking Mistake Tourists Make in European Old Towns That Gets Expensive Fast
Driving into a European old town can feel harmless at first. The hotel is only…
Destinations That Make Travel Feel Easy Again
Some trips are easier when the first day has an obvious starting point. A compact…