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5 Facts About The 1971 Pontiac Firebird Probably Only Hardcore Car Fans Know

As one of the many iconic muscle cars from that era of American automotive history, the Pontiac Firebird has a storied history of struggles and successes.

6 Hybrid Vehicles To Stay Away From Buying

Not all hybrid cars are created equal. While some models offer excellent fuel efficiency, reliability and performance, others fall short. With so many options, it can be tough to separate the good...

Audi's RS Q8 Performance Might Make You Rethink That Urus Order

While the Lamborghini Urus is somewhat derived from the Audi RS Q8, the 2025 refresh of Audi's sporty SUV still brings impressive power and a new facelift.

Junkyard Discoveries from Ron’s Auto Salvage in Allison, Iowa

Enjoy our tour of one of America’s most interesting junkyards

A Workhorse From 1923 Is an Automotive Masterpiece 100 Years Later

This Hudson Speedster helped his grandfather build a Lake Tahoe cabin. The car and the house remain with the family.

How Kaiser-Frazer took on the Big Three – and nearly won

We look at the car company that is mostly forgotten now but played a big role in the US auto industry after the Second World War

24 Best New Cars Worth Their Price Tag

Take your pick, we love them all.

I Have Driven Over 100 EVs: These Are the Best and Worst for Your Money

Going green has never been more appealing -- or more confusing. With electric vehicles (EVs) taking over roads and driveways, it's tough to know which ones truly deliver bang for your buck. But...

Out with the Venza, in with the Signia – 2025 Toyota Crown Signia First Look

I drove a Tesla for the first time. It's perfectly fine — but still left me underwhelmed.

Taking a Model 3 for a spin was the only way for me to work out why some people love Teslas so much. The fanboys may not be happy with me.

Here's What Happens If You Never Change Your Transmission Fluid

There are plenty of ATF brands and cars that promise 'lifetime' transmission fluids, but the truth is more nuanced than set-it-and-forget-it transmission fluid.

5 Pontiacs That Have Impressive Quarter-Mile Speeds

While the Pontiac brand is now retired, it still has a lot of remarkable history in the automotive world, like some very impressive quarter-mile speeds.

Every Porsche 911 Ranked By Its 0-60 time

Nearly every Porsche 911 model is great, but a few outdo their family members in one key metric

Don’t Waste Your Money on These 9 Unreliable Car Products

Many people spend a large amount of time driving, and while the main function of a vehicle is to facilitate transporting people from place to place, this public activity is one where consumers can...

A South Carolina Sheriff Just Bought His Department a Fleet of 2024 Ford Mustang GTs

The Richland County Sheriff's Department's 15-member Community Action Team now has 17 new Mustangs.

Rivian's Next-Gen EVs Are Now Here. I Went Inside the Labs Where They Came Together

Rivian approaches vehicle development like a tech company. We got an exclusive look at the electrical hardware labs ahead of the second-generation R1 launch.

The 10 cars most likely to be stolen in your state

CheapInsurance.com used the National Insurance Crime Bureau's vehicle theft trend data to find the most frequently stolen cars in each state.

LEAKED: Smart #5 Is An Electric Crossover With Supercar Levels Of Power

Smart is known for making tiny city slickers, but the Smart #5 is anything but compact, with dimensions similar to that of the Audi Q6 e-tron.

Ford CEO says American car buyers need to break this addiction

The American "affordable EV" is coming, but don't expect it to be the kind of American car you're used to.

20 Vehicles that Will Last More than 200,000 Miles

A study of more than 13.5 million cars was conducted to find out which models offered the longest-lasting cars. Take a look and see the winners.

Newly introduced EV charger is 75% than Tesla’s Supercharger

TheStreet’s Conway Gittens brings you the biggest news of the day, including what investors are watching and a British company is disrupting the EV charging market.

15 Fastest American Police Cars Of All Time

When you fight the law, remember the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, 2017 Ford Interceptor, 1993 Ford Mustang SSP, and 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Z06 don't have to obey the speed limits. Watch our video!

Tesla Model 3 | This is it!

How The 1958 Bonneville Saved Pontiac From Chevrolet

The 1958 Pontiac Bonneville wasn't iconic just in its design, it put the brand back in buyers minds and stopped Chevrolet from dominating the market.

BMW Doesn't Want Cars Burned In Car Carrier To Go Up For Sale

The car carrier MV Fremantle Highway went up in flames in the North Sea last year, consuming thousands of brand new Mercedes, BMWs and Minis. Some of the cars on board were in good enough condition to be salvaged, reconditioned and sold, but BMW doesn’t seem to want anyone to buy those cars.

Are we seeing a return to internal combustion engines?

"Gearheads are realizing the experience is such an important part of the car," said Car and Driver magazine's Tony Quiroga.

What Ever Happened To The Ford Pinto?

Nearly 45 years after being discontinued, the Ford Pinto has become something of an utter punchline.

Top 15 Cars From The Fast And Furious Saga

From Dom Toretto's 1970 Dodge Charger and 1997 Mazda RX-7 FD Veilside to Paul Walker's 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT and 1995 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R,1, to the Flip Car from Fast And Furious 6, watch our video on the best cars from the Fast and Furious franchise so far.

Green and Spacious: The Best 7-Seater Hybrid SUVs, From Luxury To Affordable

A Girls Guide to Cars

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks, adding to quality doubts

Tesla said on Tuesday it was recalling most Cybertrucks in the United States over issues with their windshield wipers and exterior trim, the latest setback for the futuristic truck whose mass production is expected to start next year. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

Audi RS6 Avant Successor Spied Without Hybrid Power?

It could be an early mule or something else entirely.

Pedestrian’s photos reveal the difficulty of walking safely due to cars: ‘This isn’t just inconvenient, it’s dangerous’

It's enough to make you crave a car-free community. Pedestrian’s photos reveal the difficulty of walking safely due to cars: ‘This isn’t just inconvenient, it’s dangerous’ first appeared on The Cool Down.

15 Most Reliable Cars To Buy, Rated by Mechanics

Because mechanics know what's up.

Ranked: the largest engine made by every major car company

All things come to an end eventually, but personal transport powered by internal combustion engines will still be with us for a few years yet.

13 Worst Vintage Chevrolet Cars Ever Made

"Worst" might be a little harsh, but when you look at the facts...

2025 Toyota GR Supra Loses the Four-Cylinder but Keeps the Manual

Inline six cylinder is the only powertrain option on the menu, but it comes with a slight price bump.

Here's What Happens When You Keep a Car For Over a Decade

Hanging onto an old vehicle can be great for your finances. Keep reading to learn what to expect if you pay your car off and keep it around for a while.

Junkyard Discoveries of Desert Valley Auto Parts in Casa Grande, Arizona

Check out these finds from the pages of America's motoring history

The tiny electric car that comes disassembled and delivered in boxes

That's right – this vehicle gets delivered in flat boxes. I know it sounds crazy, but that's exactly how the Luvly O electric minicar rolls.

The New BMW M5 is Much Heavier But Massively Powerful

The BMW M5 has a long and storied history as one of the best sports sedans on the market, but the car we have today is nothing like the one seen in earlier model years. BMW is gearing up for the release of an all-new M5 in 2025, and the car will arrive with a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time. Oh, and it’s also 1,000 pounds heavier than the last iteration.

More Junkyard Discoveries of Windy Hill Auto Parts, New London, Minnesota

Founded in 1964, and still family-run today, Windy Hill Auto Parts is a treasure trove of rare and interesting nuggets - with enough supply to warrant this part two

Why Do Americans Drive On The Right Side Of The Road?

Like many other countries around the world, the U.S. drives on the right side of the road - and the reason why is rooted in American Revolution history.

Transit expert highlights issues with popular design trend in truck and SUV models: 'It honestly infuriates me'

"Why do people in the U.S. feel they need giant pickup trucks?" Transit expert highlights issues with popular design trend in truck and SUV models: 'It honestly infuriates me' first appeared on The Cool Down.

3 Things We Want To See From The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Chevrolet is bringing back the Corvette ZR1 designation for the first time in years. This is what we're hoping to see from the latest iteration.

912-HP Audi RS e-tron GT Performance Is Audi's Most Powerful Car Yet

The new electric GT is part of a three-car lineup that has received upgraded suspension, styling, technology, and a lighter battery.

A Suzuki Jimny Pickup? It Could Be Happening

Sadly, don't expect any of them to come to America anytime soon.

Move over, Ford and Chevy: Kei trucks are pulling up as customers opt for smaller, cheaper vehicles

As trucks in the U.S. get bigger and more expensive, demand has surged for a cheaper, smaller alternative from across the Pacific Ocean: Japan’s Kei trucks.

Don't Let The Fake Exhausts Fool You, This is Ferrari's First EV

Don't be fooled by the Maserati Levante bodywork and faux exhaust pipes - this is Ferrari's first-ever electric vehicle.

30 Coolest '80s Cars That Still Turn Heads

Here, we’ve highlighted the 30 most memorable cars of the 1980s—a decade marked by innovation, style, and unforgettable driving experiences.

13 Vintage Cars With the Coolest Wide Wings

Way too cool.