Marcus Webb 
President Trump has signed a memorandum that has been reported as a major win for the Right to Repair movement. However, upon closer examination, it appears that the memorandum is actually an attempt to undermine the California Air Resources Board’s…
The way the EPA measures fuel economy in new cars changed dramatically after 2020, but the reason has nothing to do with aerodynamics or tire pressure. It’s all about sulfur in gasoline—and a regulatory shift that quietly made pump gas…
The MICHELIN Guide has officially entered Oceania with its inaugural New Zealand 2026 Restaurant Selection, recognizing 110 establishments across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown. The milestone marks the Guide’s first expansion into the region, celebrating culinary excellence rooted in local…
Installing a 10,000-pound winch on a Porsche Cayenne isn’t for the faint of heart. The 958-generation Cayenne’s bumper had to come off—an eight-hour ordeal involving 120 fasteners, headlight removal, and wrestling with unlevel ground without jackstands. The winch itself bolted…
The average marketed price of a new car has hit a record high of $51,974, according to data from Automotive News and Catalyst IQ. This represents a $2,421 or 4.9% increase from the same day last year, and $314 higher…
Lamborghini has turned up the heat on its Urus SE with a new Performante PHEV variant for 2027, packing 801 horsepower and a raft of chassis upgrades aimed at sharpening dynamics without sacrificing daily usability. The headline number is the…
Buc-ee’s has built a reputation on colossal travel centers that double as tourist attractions, but the chain’s roots were far more modest. The first store in Lake Jackson, Texas, opened in 1982 at just 3,000 square feet—small enough to fit…
Fuzzy dice once embodied rebellion and risk in car culture, but their meaning has eroded over decades. The trend traces back to WWII pilots who placed dice on instrument panels—often with seven pips for luck or as a dark nod…
Kia’s subcompact Niro crossover is getting a 2027 refresh that sharpens its styling, upgrades its tech, and refines its ride—while dropping both the fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The updated Niro keeps the same hybrid setup: a 1.6-liter four-cylinder…
Kroger announced on July 1, 2026, plans to acquire regional grocer Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, a cash-and-liabilities deal that includes $1.25 billion in cash and the assumption of approximately $400 million in outstanding liabilities. The transaction, subject to regulatory…