Car enthusiasts don’t just drive—they torture-test their rides. Whether it’s mud-slinging a 2003 Honda CR-V through off-road trails, pushing a ’75 Corolla wagon up a brutal jeep road, or wrestling a Prius up Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway at 11,000 feet,…
Ryan’s 2008 Toyota Yaris, won in a radio contest, has served him well but now feels too small and dated. With a $30,000 budget, he’s eyeing a mid-size crossover with modern tech, power, and AWD—ideally seating four comfortably with trunk…
The Toyota RAV4 V6 is one of the most deceptive sleeper SUVs ever built, quietly outrunning far pricier crossovers from BMW and Porsche in straight-line acceleration while wearing the most suburban disguise imaginable. Under its unassuming skin, the third-generation RAV4…
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…
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…
Honda’s reputation for strong resale value holds true with the 2021 Accord, which has proven remarkably resilient against depreciation. According to Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the base LX trim retains 76% of its original value after five years, far outpacing…
Japan’s Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) L0 Series maglev train holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest passenger train ever built, achieving a verified top speed of 375 mph (603 kph) in 2015. However, this record-breaking run was…
The Slate Truck, starting at $24,950 plus destination fee, is the least expensive new EV on the market. However, its sparse interior and loud cabin have left some unimpressed. Alternatively, YouTuber B_Serious has been working on converting a 1982 Toyota…
Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation have announced the initial phase of their strategic manufacturing alliance, aiming to realize air mobility for all. The alliance will combine Joby’s expertise in electric aviation with Toyota’s production systems and operational excellence. The…
Texas has officially overtaken California as the largest new-vehicle retail market in the U.S., according to a new JD Power report. While California’s share of U.S. light-vehicle sales has slipped from 12.5% in 2019 to 11.4% this year, Texas has…