A $6,500 Craigslist listing in Minneapolis is offering a 1988 Lotus Esprit project car stripped of its engine and transmission, positioning it as a blank canvas for drivetrain swaps. The seller markets it as a “Great candidate for an LS swap,” … Read more
Honda is recalling over 1 million CR-V and Accord models in the US because their factory-fitted emergency tire repair kits can eject their caps with enough force to injure bystanders. The recall covers 1,049,883 vehicles: 744,350 MY23–26 CR-V Hybrids, 305,013 Accord … Read more
Diesel engines often run two fuel filters to protect their high-pressure fuel systems from contaminants, while gasoline engines typically use just one. The reason? Diesel fuel systems operate at extreme pressures—between 10,000 and 30,000 psi—far exceeding the 10 to 60 psi … Read more
Michelin has spotlighted its specialty tire division—an often-overlooked but strategically vital engine of growth and innovation for the Group. These high-tech tires are engineered for extreme environments where failure isn’t an option: mines, air transport, agriculture, defense, logistics, construction, and motorsport. … Read more
A Florida couple has been arrested after allegedly stealing a car while their young child was asleep in the back seat, according to authorities. Jeyson Javier and Daniela Alfonso Dominguez were taken into custody following a string of car thefts in … Read more
Nexen Tire has completed a semester-long tire research and development programme with the College of Engineering at Seoul National University. The programme, which was incorporated into the university’s regular curriculum, focused on AI- and virtual simulation-based tire development. It included lectures, … Read more
Boreham Motorworks has just unveiled its officially licensed Ford Escort Mk1 RS, a brand-new car—not a restomod—built with Ford’s blessing to carry forward the Mk1 Escort’s performance legacy into the 2020s. Every example starts as a completely new vehicle with an … Read more
Toyota has once again secured the top spot in iSeeCars’ annual Longest-Lasting Cars Study, with an impressive 17.8% of its vehicles predicted to reach 250,000 miles or more. This marks a significant lead over other manufacturers, with Toyota’s luxury division, Lexus, … Read more
Toyota’s 2027 GR86 rolls out with a handful of focused enhancements designed to sharpen the coupe’s sporty edge without a full redesign. The biggest visual change is a new exterior paint color called Thunder, a solid gray finish that adds a … Read more
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has priced a $1.05 billion senior notes offering due 2032 at 100% of face value, carrying an annual interest rate of 8.875%. The Akron-based tire giant expects the deal to close on June 4, 2026, pending … Read more