Illinois Ends Mandatory Driving Test for Seniors Aged 79-86 Starting July 1
Illinois, the only state to require elderly drivers to take age-based driving tests, is set to eliminate this requirement for drivers aged 79-86 starting July 1. Under the Road Safety & Fairness Act, introduced by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias,…
These Are Your Favorite Types Of Driving
A recent reader poll asked automotive enthusiasts to share their favorite types of driving, and the responses revealed a surprising mix of mature, practical, and adrenaline-fueled preferences. Gone are the days when hooliganism and track days dominated the conversation—today’s drivers…
What’s Your Dream Street Race Location?
Street racing’s golden era began on public roads in the 19th century, and today’s top motorsport events still rely on temporary circuits carved from urban and rural tarmac. Formula One’s crown jewel, the Monaco Grand Prix, turns the principality’s streets…
Dunlop Geomax MX54 First Look: Hard Pack MX Tire
Dunlop has released the Geomax MX54, a new motocross tire designed for intermediate-to-hard terrain, covering a wider variety of track surfaces than its predecessor, the Geomax MX53. The MX54 is built to provide better grip and longer durability, making it…
At $8,400, Is This 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 A Range-Topping Luxury Sedan Now Within Your Budget?
A 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 is up for grabs on Craigslist for $8,400, a price that puts a once-$85,000-plus flagship sedan within reach of budget-conscious buyers. This fifth-generation S-Class model, part of the W221 generation, wears a champagne-over-Savanna tan paint…
If Safety Tech Isn’t Most Responsible For Increasing Car Prices, What Is?
The increasing cost of cars has been a topic of discussion, with many attributing it to the high cost of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). However, according to David Harkey, president of the IIHS-HLDI, safety features are not the main contributor…
After Toyota, Volkswagen Also Thinks It Has Too Many Models
Volkswagen Group is doubling down on its cost-cutting crusade with a sweeping plan to slash complexity across its sprawling model lineup. The German automotive giant is targeting fewer models and variants, prioritizing high-volume products that sell best rather than maintaining…
2026 High Point National MX Fantasy Picks: 7 Fast Facts
The 2026 Pro Motocross Championship Series swings east for the first time, rolling into High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, this Saturday. With 38 riders on the grid, the absence of Lucas Coenen—who’s back in Europe after a runner-up…
7 Common Objects You Should Never Leave in a Hot Car
As summer temperatures soar, the inside of a parked car can turn into a furnace—easily exceeding 130°F—posing serious risks to anything left inside. Beyond the obvious hazards like spoiled food or theft-prone electronics, several everyday items can become dangerous or…
Kia Soul Explodes Due to Compressed Air and Lit Cigarette
A Kia Soul exploded in Gamewell, North Carolina, due to a combination of compressed air and a lit cigarette. The incident occurred on the evening of June 12, when a child in the back seat was playing with a can…