Maserati has confirmed it’s developing a new sedan, marking a clear comeback for the body style even at a brand with deep roots in four-door luxury grand tourers. During a call unveiling refreshed 2027 models—including the GranTurismo, GranCabrio, and Grecale—Maserati’s…
Welding isn’t just a sparky hobby—it’s an electricity guzzler. A recent chat on Brian Scotto’s “Very Vehicular” podcast with Mike Burroughs of Stanceworks (the team behind the F-40 project car) highlighted how shop electricity bills can skyrocket when you’re running…
General Motors’ Active Fuel Management (AFM) and Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) systems are designed to slash fuel consumption in V8 engines by shutting off half the cylinders—or even more—when power demand is low. The idea is simple: most drivers rarely…
On June 5, NASA ordered the four astronauts of the Crew-12 mission—two Americans, one French, and one Russian—to prepare for an emergency evacuation of the International Space Station (ISS) due to a persistent air leak on the Russian side. The…
The myth that electric-vehicle batteries are single-use trash is flat-out wrong. Recycling EV batteries at scale has been a reality for over a decade, with automakers and specialist firms already recovering more than 95% of the lithium, cobalt, and other…
Mercedes-Benz is bringing its first bespoke luxury electric van to the U.S. in 2028, and it’s called the VLE. Forget everything you thought you knew about passenger vans—this isn’t a converted cargo hauler or a glorified people-mover. The VLE is…
You’ve probably seen it at the pump: a sticker warning that you must buy at least four gallons of fuel. No, it’s not a corporate cash grab. The rule targets owners of vehicles that can’t safely run E15, a blend…
American drivers are holding onto their cars longer than ever amid sky-high repair costs, making DIY maintenance a necessity. But if you’re still piloting a 4.6-liter Ford Thunderbird from the 10th generation, you’re in for a special kind of frustration.…
Xiaomi has once again set a lap record at the Nürburgring, but this time with a crucial difference: no driver. The Chinese tech giant’s YU7 GT completed an autonomous lap in 10:29.483, claiming the title of fastest self-driving lap around…
A 1967 Hino Contessa 1300 coupe wearing a $19,950 Craigslist sticker is parked in Los Angeles, and it’s begging for a spot at the next Cars & Coffee or JDM car show. With Italian styling penned by Giovanni Michelotti, a…