Iran Officially Opens Expanded Space Center With Simorgh Rocket Launch
Iran claims it has successfully launched a Simorgh rocket into space for the first time, possibly carrying an experimental intelligence satellite. A major achievement for the country’s space program,...
View ArticleThe 1,479-Horsepower Bugatti Chiron's Dismal Fuel Economy Figures Released By...
No one is buying the Bugatti Chiron to save the planet. We know it, owners know it, Volkswagen know it. That didn't stop the Environmental Protection Agency from testing one and rating it anyways....
View ArticleThe Redesigned 2018 Chevrolet Traverse Will Cost At Least $30,875
Chevrolet has announced pricing on its new-for-2018 full-size Traverse crossover. Including destination charges, a base Traverse will run you $30,875 plus tax, title, and any additional fees the...
View ArticleLewis Hamilton Is About to Match a Formula 1 Record
Lewis Hamilton already has the distinction of holding several Formula One records. Not only is he is the most successful British driver to compete in the sport, with 57 race wins, but he also holds...
View ArticleMercedes' Exit from DTM May Affect BMW and Audi Efforts
Mercedes-Benz sent out a shockwave over the weekend by announcing it will leave its fabled DTM program behind in favor of Formula E. The manufacturer has been a German touring car long-stay, earning...
View ArticleWatch an Attentive Tesla Owner Override Autopilot and Save His Passengers
Tesla's autopilot version 8.0 found in the Tesla Model S is obviously an advanced piece of technology that has proven to be beneficial, even life-saving, in countless situations. Yet, there are still...
View ArticleAston Martin CEO Calls U.K.'s "Absurd" Petrol Ban "Pointless or Disastrous"
In the wake of the British government's announcement to outlaw the sale of petrol and diesel-powered cars by the year 2040, the CEO of Aston Martin, purveyor of fire-breathing, V-12 supercars, was...
View ArticleWe Messed Up Our VW Jetta Smyth Ute's Back Window
So far, our VW Jetta Smyth Ute build has gone surprisingly well, with no major issues or problems. That changed last weekend, entirely due to human error on my part. The fact that the brains of the...
View ArticleWatch This Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante and Speedster run on the...
When you think of bringing a car to the Nurburgring, a rare, luxurious, 7-figure grand tourer probably isn't the first vehicle that comes to mind. If you're an Aston Martin enthusiast, you don't mind...
View ArticleThe 7 Best Drone Instagram Accounts
You may have seen our recent article on National Geographic's best drone photos of the year (thus far), and if you have, you'll know how useful these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can be for...
View ArticleYou Can Now Buy a New Polaris Slingshot for Under $20,000
The lineup of the Slingshot, the quirky, three-wheeled quasi-motorcycle thing that Polaris calls an "open-air roadster" just got a little bigger and the cost of entry got a little lower. The new...
View ArticleSebastian Vettel: Saying No to Halo Would've Been "Ignorant and Stupid"
Despite catching loads of flack for introducing the Halo cockpit safety device for 2018, Formula One still has one noteworthy supporter—and it's Sebastian Vettel. The four-time world champion and...
View ArticleA 2017 Dodge Viper ACR Lapped The Nurburgring in 7:03.45
Last week, we saw the efforts of the private, crowdfunded attempt to give the Nurburgring production-car lap record back to the soon-to-be-discontinued Dodge Viper. On Wednesday afternoon, Road &...
View ArticleSomeone Bought the BMW 'Spaghetti Car' for $117,000
Money might not be able to buy happiness, but it can certainly buy some of the more ridiculous things in the world. Take the BMW i3 draped in a vinyl wrap of spaghetti (please), which BMW states sold...
View ArticleIs The United States Firing Off "Electricity Bombs" in Syria?
It sounds like something straight out of Call of Duty video game sequel, James Bond movie, or Batman comic. Troops call in an air strike, but instead of high explosives, the pilots employ a weapon...
View ArticlePorsche Pulling Out of Le Mans Prototype Class in Favor of Formula E, Reports...
Porsche will be imminently announcing its withdrawal from the top-tier Le Mans Prototype class (LMP1) in the World Endurance Championship in order to join up with all-electric racing series Formula E...
View ArticleLamborghini Super Trofeo Renews Partnership with Alcantara
There are few ways to make a supercar feel more luxurious than cramming the interior in Alcantara. Alcantara is a unique blend of polyester and polyurethane, and it tends to up the luxury factor while...
View Article2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom Revealed: A $450,000 Car With a Built-In Art Gallery
At places like Pebble Beach or a Sotheby’s auction, you might hear a car referred to as “a rolling piece of art.” The new 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom makes that term literal with its so-called “Gallery:”...
View ArticleWatch the Most Patient Police Officer in the World Conduct a Traffic Stop
In 2012 the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statisticsreported there were 750,340 police officers currently serving in the United States throughout 14,633 departments. Each one of those...
View ArticleTesla Is Quietly Putting Bigger Battery Packs in Its Entry Level Model S
Rumors began to surface last week that Tesla intended on discontinuing its cheapest, most entry-level Model S. It's believed that this sort of lineup restructure is a strategic move to strengthen the...
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