Modern manual transmissions in cars like the Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V come with a feature called “no-lift shift,” which lets drivers change gears without lifting their foot off the accelerator. At first glance, this seems impossible—after all, traditional manuals require…
Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were supposed to offer the best of both worlds: electric commuting range with the flexibility of a gas engine for longer trips. But Consumer Reports’ latest reliability data suggests that the added complexity of combining batteries, electric…
A Tesla Model 3 driver is claiming his vehicle was operating in Autopilot mode when it crashed into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. However, Harris County Constable’s Office records indicate the car almost certainly did not have…
The Rivian R1S has just become the benchmark for car sleeping after a recent overnight in the back during a Massachusetts camping trip. Using Camp Mode to keep the cabin comfortable while listening to rain and writing, the R1S delivered…
The thrill of organized street racing has captivated audiences, with its unique blend of speed and exotic locales. Recently, NASCAR hosted an event at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a circuit built between helicopters and fighter jets. Inspired by this, readers…
The myth that electric-vehicle batteries die after just a few years refuses to die, despite mountains of real-world data showing the opposite. A recent deep dive into battery-reliability studies confirms that today’s EV batteries are built to last at least…
An 85-year-old Florida man, William Bosworth, was arrested last month after allegedly street racing his “favorite car”—a 2006 Nissan 350Z—alongside a red 1998 Chevrolet Corvette on US 27 in Leesburg. Bodycam footage from a June 12 traffic stop shows Bosworth,…
As America marks 250 years since its founding, the debate over which vehicles best symbolize the nation’s spirit rages on—and the Ford Model T stands as the undisputed king. The “Great 250-Year Experiment” of American democracy has weathered trials, triumphs,…
The Smart Crossblade isn’t a car in any conventional sense. It’s a rolling automotive oddity, a two-seat open-air contraption that Mercedes-Benz built just 2,000 units of between 2002 and 2003—and it was never officially sold in the U.S. Yet somehow,…
Inline-six engines—often called straight-sixes—have powered legends from JDM sports cars to German muscle machines and even heavy-duty semis, and now they’re making a comeback in luxury and performance segments. But despite their smoothness and character, these long, linear powerplants come…