The American Trucking Associations (ATA) says the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is poised to publish a draft notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks this week. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)…
Torque converter shudder is a vibration or jerking sensation that stems from the torque converter—the hydraulic coupling between the engine and transmission—failing to smoothly transfer power. The shudder often feels like driving over rumble strips at steady speeds, typically between…
In 1938, Mercedes-Benz shattered the world land speed record on a public road with a heavily modified W125 Grand Prix car, clocking 268.9 mph on a stretch of Germany’s Autobahn between Frankfurt and Darmstadt. The attempt was part of Nazi…
A 2005 BMW X3 2.5i with 253,047 miles is listed on Craigslist for $5,700, offering a rare six-speed manual transmission paired with a meticulously maintained powertrain. The X3, BMW’s second SUV introduced in 2003, was co-developed with Magna Steyr and…
Car enthusiasts aren’t the only ones ignoring manufacturer fuel recommendations anymore. As the price gap between regular and premium gasoline widens to near-record levels, drivers across the board are switching to regular 87-octane fuel—even in cars that technically require higher…
Italian coachbuilder SGT Automobili has flipped the script on retro-modern design with the 55-SGT, a carbon-fiber homage to the legendary 1990s Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI. Beneath its razor-sharp, boxy bodywork—complete with welded-shut rear doors, flared…
Lucid Motors is aggressively clearing out its 2026 model-year inventory ahead of the 2027 models hitting showrooms, offering steep discounts on both the Gravity three-row electric SUV and the Air electric sedan. The deals are substantial but not as deep…
A Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode drove for miles with the driver slumped over and asleep at the wheel on a twisty mountain section of Trans-Canada Highway 1 between Golden and Revelstoke, British Columbia. Witness Carleigh King filmed…
Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur division has created three bespoke 911s for the UK, Japan, and Kuwait, each blending local culture, heritage, and craftsmanship into one-off masterpieces. The brand reports that 98% of 911 buyers now opt for at least one personalization…
Dodge leaned hard on the “banned by NHRA” marketing stunt when it launched the 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon, but the association’s rules have since shifted. The 2018 Demon ran a quarter-mile in 9.65 seconds at 140 mph, which was NHRA-certified,…