Toyota Mirai Struggles to Get Started on the East Coast
The Mirai (the Japanese word for “future”) is Toyota’s first shot at a commercially available hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Toyota and the Japanese government are betting a lot on hydrogen with some...
View Article2017 Dodge Challenger Recalled for Rollaway Concerns
Fiat-Chrysler is recalling 7,802 2017 Dodge Challengers in the U.S., 390 in Canada, and 119 more outside of North America for a parking issue, according to Automotive News. The affected Challengers...
View ArticleWatch This Porsche 906 Carrera 6 Rip Through The Gears On The Dyno
Not a single day goes by that we don't marvel at what goes on over at the Revs Institute. Between compassionate preservation efforts (not restorations) and their regular vintage racing floggings,...
View ArticleHow Not to Make a Custom Exhaust for $130
Colin Furze, the shed-based fabricator, punk rock enthusiast, YouTuber, and otherwise nut job has done another car mod. This time, he has been issued a challenge by the hosts of BBC Worldwide show,...
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Top 10 Road Trips in America
Of all the wonderful traditions that define America, none combines our love of automobiles with our wandering spirit like the road trip. Loading up the car, cranking the music, and pointing the hood...
View ArticleWatch a Driver Wreck While Towing a Van Poorly
There's a lot of math that goes on behind the scenes when it comes to determining just how much weight a vehicle can tow safely. Whether you're an engineer or somebody who happened to rent a U-Haul...
View ArticleWet Nurburgring Lap Video Shows Why You Should Take it Easy in the Rain
The Nurburgring is big. Real big. The 12.9-mile Nordschleife is so big that the weather can be bright and sunny when you begin a lap, yet a torrential downpour elsewhere on the track—a hazard not...
View ArticleLyft Will Still Need Human Drivers Even After Self-Driving Cars Arrive, Exec...
Like many companies involved in the automotive world these days, Lyft is marching its way into the world of self-driving cars. Late last week, the company announced its intentions to build on its...
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US Navy Aircraft Carriers Had Escalators Just Like At The Mall
When you think of escalators, shopping malls, department stores, airports, office buildings, and even President Trump comes to mind—not US Navy aircraft carriers. But the technology was introduced...
View ArticleIs A New Porsche Macan Faster Around The Track Than A Porsche 944 Turbo?
Have thirty years of technological advancement made it possible for Porsche's entry level SUV to be faster around the track than one of their best analog sports cars of the past? Well, we won't spoil...
View ArticleThis Is How the Iconic Nissan Skyline Was Made
As an automotive enthusiast, when you think of an auto manufacturer, you might think of your favorite car, something you like or dislike about the brand, and possibly even its flagship model. If you...
View Article79-Year-Old Woman Cited for Driving Her Porsche 149 MPH
We've had some crazy stories lately about speeding in the triple digits, but this is a surprising one. Ever have one of those nights where you just can't sleep? We've all been there—it's 2 a.m. and...
View ArticleRussian Dash Cam Shows Car Driving Into Swarm of Locusts
Russian dash cam videos are pretty much the most interesting things to watch. They've captured everything from helicopters flying dangerously close to highways to trucks carrying human waste exploding...
View ArticleDale Earnhardt Jr. Joins NBC Broadcast Team for 2018 NASCAR Season
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is hanging up the helmet after the 2017 NASCAR season ends. Thankfully, retirement isn't keeping him far from the track. For 2018, he'll move up to the broadcast booth with NBC....
View ArticleThis Video Shows Some Of What You Missed By Not Going To Emory Porsche Campout
In case you missed it, Emory Porsche Campout was an awesome Porsche-centric event that took place in mid-July up in Western Oregon on the grounds of the Parts Obsolete campus. Hundreds (claimed to be...
View ArticleMan Arrested for Driving 112 MPH Told Police He Did it 'For Snapchat'
Here's a hot tip: if the police pull you over for doubling the speed limit, you're probably going to jail. Being honest and forthright in your answers about why exactly you felt the need to drive so...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz Entering Formula E, Leaving German Touring Car Championship
Like it or not, electric racing series Formula E is one of the fastest growing domains in motorsports today, and it looks like it's just poached one of the biggest whales out there. Mercedes-Benz has...
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Report Says Missile Defense Test Failed Because Sailor Pushed The Wrong Button
A high profile and high stakes test of Raytheon's new SM-3 Block IIA interceptor and the Aegis Combat System against an intermediate range ballistic missile failed last June. The misfire occurred not...
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India Wants New Subs While Ones They Already Have Sail With Broken Periscopes
After nearly a decade, India says it will finally move ahead with plans to team up with a foreign contractor to build advanced diesel electric submarines. The announcement comes amid reports that...
View ArticleDanish City Using Bluetooth Transmissions from Vehicles to Track Traffic...
A Danish city is using tech to track traffic patterns that could represent either an important new way to study traffic or a privacy nightmare, depending on your perspective. The city of Aarhus is...
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