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The man who owns 450 cars

Conservatively valued at $50 million, Rodger Dudding's collection of cars and motorbikes is truly eclectic

2024-05-20T09:10:12Z

Edmunds: The best midsize SUVs for families in 2025

Along with smartphones and streaming subscriptions, the three-row SUV is now a staple of American family life. And since nearly every automaker sells one, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Some buyers will want the best fuel economy, while others may value tech and safety features. But all three-row SUV buyers can likely agree on room. You can never have enough passenger or cargo space in a family SUV, and here Edmunds’ car experts...

2024-12-11T13:14:47Z

Used electric cars save owners over £1,000 a year compared with petrol models, study finds

Used electric cars save owners over £1,000 a year compared with petrol models, study finds - A think tank said savings have risen since early 2023 as second-hand electric vehicles are ‘no longer more expensive to buy’.

2024-11-20T12:55:55Z

What Really Went Wrong With The Infamous Chevy Vega?

When it first came out, the Chevy Vega was a hit with car enthusiasts—but there’s a chilling reason it became known as “the car that nearly destroyed GM”.

2024-11-29T14:48:33Z

Consumer Reports survey finds electric vehicle reliability improving but lagging gas models

DETROIT (AP) — The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a wide gap with gas-powered automobiles, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports.

2024-12-05T17:42:20Z

The best cars ever from Japan

We select the machines we reckon are the most important and finest examples from the Land of the Rising Sun

2024-04-05T10:57:31Z

The most complicated cars ever made

Ever been confused by what's sitting in your engine bay? Wait 'till you see these complex machines

2024-02-24T10:19:41Z

Star vehicles: 25 iconic film and TV modes of transport

Here are the 25 most iconic film and TV vehicles, ranked in order of their first appearances.

2021-01-12T10:32:35Z

Is the 2025 Buick Enclave a BETTER new luxury midsize SUV than a Lexus TX 350?

FIRST DRIVE: The Enclave is all new for 2025 from Buick. On the outside you will be greeted by all new sheetmetal, glass black grill and full LED lighting. On the inside you will be welcomed by an enlarged interior, and 30in digital display. Under the hood is a 2.5L turbocharged inline-4 that produces 328HP & is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2025 Buick Enclave a BETTER new luxury midsize SUV than a Lexus TX 350? **Please click the link to get your Raiti's Rides Merch! https://shop.spreadshirt.com/raitisrides/ videography: Steven Flood 🎥

11/18/2024 10:00:05 PM

The world’s largest engines

We all know about large car engines of today, but those in the past have been larger – and as for those engines fitted into other types of vehicle…

2024-11-18T09:05:25Z

Every brand ever operated by Ford – can you name them all?

While not as prolific a brand-hoarder as arch rival GM, Ford has operated a fair few brands down the years. We explain them all

2024-03-05T11:01:19Z

Uptown Funks: Fiat 600e and Hybrid

Uptown Funks: Fiat 600e and Hybrid - CAR REVIEW: A new compact SUV that’s a little chubby and a little cutesy in its styling – all with the choice of an electric or hybrid engine. Sean O’Grady takes out this most intriguing of case studies...

2024-11-30T06:15:07Z

10 amazing ways airplanes helped cars get better

Aviation technology had an outsize influence on the world of cars. Autocar investigates the biggest advances

2024-06-01T09:09:19Z

Junkyard Turbo 5.3L LS - Engine Power S11, E14

We start with a Gen IV Iron Block 5.3L from the junkyard, get it running, and then add a selection of budget-friendly upgrades to turn it into a solid street swap engine. Afterward, we test our upgrades on the dyno and get a special visit from a high horsepower, big boost drag car. PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE ARP Manifold Bolts https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23928_66fed8161fff5 Berryman Products Berryman B-12 Chemtool Carburetor, Fuel System & Injector Cleaner https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23920_66fecf7e8b5d7 Berryman Products Berryman B-33 Engine Degreaser https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23921_66fecfafa0dfd Duralast NGK V Power Copper Spark Plug https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23926_66fed7b37ea85 Hot Shot's Secret Adrenaline Assembly Lubricant https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23935_66fedfcee6652 Hot Shot's Secret Adrenaline R Series Nano Shift Transmission Fluid https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23931_66fedf59d143f Hot Shot's Secret Adrenaline R-Series Racing Oil https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23932_66fedf783511f Hot Shot's Secret Adrenaline Racing Gear Oil https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23933_66fedf95ba0b2 Hot Shot's Secret Adrenaline RTL Racing Top Lube https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23934_66fedfb0c90e2 Hot Shot's Secret Blue Diamond Dexron VI & Mercon LV Transmission Fluid https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23937_66fee014698b1 Hot Shot's Secret Blue Diamond PAO Engine Oil https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23938_66fee0314ae68 Hot Shot's Secret Blue Diamond Severe Duty Gear Oil https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23936_66fedfeacfdb7 Hot Shot's Secret Diesel Extreme https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23939_66fee04a6a170 Hot Shot's Secret EDT+ Winter Defense https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23941_66fee08847079 Hot Shot's Secret Everyday Diesel Treatment https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23940_66fee06c5bacf Hot Shot's Secret Unleashing the Power: Big Boost Bill Lutz blown Hemi powered Camaro https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23930_66fedabe2df23 MANN+HUMMEL WIX XP Oil Filter https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23942_66fee1997b313 Race Winning Brands Haltech NEXUS Rebel LS - Suits Gen IV https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23919_66fee4311c41b Summit Racing Manual & Electronic Boost Controllers https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23943_66fee1b343f3e Summit Racing Summit Racing Boost Control Solenoids https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23927_66fed7e0685e0 Summit Racing Summit Racing Exhaust Tubing Mandrel Bends https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23924_66fed6ca55533 Summit Racing Summit Racing Oil Cooler Block-Off Plates https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23929_66fed8438f9e1 Summit Racing Summit Racing Turbo Crossover Pipe Kit https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23923_66fed6b1b6c39 Summit Racing Summit Racing Turbocharger Hot Side Combo Kit https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23922_66fed5a969b31 Summit Racing TrickFlow TFX Fuel Injectors https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23925_66fed70db6a38

11/10/2024 3:00:56 PM

What has General Motors ever done for us?

With its damaging six-week strike now behind it, join us as we list all of the automotive inventions and conveniences brought to us by GM

2023-12-16T10:15:30Z

George Barris’ Incredible Life—And Coolest “Kustom” Cars

George Barris is an icon in the world of cars, hailed as the “King of the Kustomizers”—but few know about the scandal that nearly destroyed his incredible legacy.

2024-12-11T15:53:13Z

We should all be checking the state of our winter tires. Here’s how, and why

Despite the very real safety risk of driving on worn-out winter tires in snowy and icy conditions, more than 850 tickets for non-compliant tires have been handed out by Montreal police this season already. CAA says it thinks the cost of living has something to do with it.

2024-12-11T00:52:00Z

Tesla restarts search for New Delhi showroom with India's DLF, sources say

By Aditi Shah and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Elon Musk's Tesla has resumed its search for showroom space in New Delhi, two sources told Reuters, in the first sign it is rethinking entering the Indian market after putting its investment plans on hold earlier this year. Musk said in April he would meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a trip where he was to potentially announce

2024-12-10T16:54:57Z

Did You Know These Toyota Facts?

Toyota has spent decades making cars, but there's more to their story. The shift from agriculture to automobile to space tech had its ups and downs, so let's see how it has evolved over the years.

2024-10-30T09:09:11Z

Jeep's Journey From The Battlefield To The Streets

The first Jeep Trucks were released during WWII as Allied forces sought rugged and versatile vehicles. What became of them after the war, and how did they become this relevant today?

2024-08-22T11:23:36Z

Range Rover electric seen testing in Dubai

Land Rover has unveiled a series of images of its upcoming electric Range Rover being tested in Dubai. The car itself looks almost identical to the combustion-powered car with a few subtle changes. In typical EV fashion, the front radiator grille has gone and in its place is a smoothed-off front end, while the charging flap is electrically operated...

2024-11-28T16:15:08Z

The weirdest concept cars in history as Jaguar unveils controversial new model

For better or for worse, the new Jaguar design has split opinion.

2024-12-03T12:27:55Z

Best selling cars of all time, from each car maker

Some of the information was easy to find, others difficult, and some of the results were surprising

2024-03-01T10:07:23Z

The most iconic car ever made by every major automaker

Autocar chooses the most iconic car ever made by major automakers - and explains why

2024-04-08T09:03:37Z

America's finest junkyard? Gems from L&L Classic in Wendell, Idaho

The world’s finest junkyard? Gems from L&L Classic Auto in Wendell, Idaho

2024-11-26T10:10:33Z

Partisans discover Chinese buggies moving to Kursk for potential Russian sabotage

Military convoys with Chinese-made Desertcross 1000-3 all-terrain vehicles have been spotted in the Kursk region, Russia. The deployment of these buggies could indicate Moscow's intention to intensify saboteurs' raids in this region and along the Ukrainian border, according to the ATESH partisan movement. Representatives of the underground movement...

2024-12-11T07:42:40Z

The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Is The Ultimate Luxury Truck With Big Power & Range

The #GMCSierraEV is the first fully electric version of the popular gas powered #GMCSierra. However, unlike its rival the #F150Lightning, the #SierraEVDenali takes a more tech heavy route being built on a dedicated #Ultium platform with one of the largest battery packs in the segment, along with class-leading range of 460 miles. The #SierraEV also brings the luxury with the #Denali trim that gives this truck the nicest interior its in class. We're also on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redline_reviews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liketheredline Twitter: https://twitter.com/tweettheredline

11/24/2024 1:40:10 AM

Ferrari to sign multi-year deal with Andretti Formula Racing

The Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari is to sign a multi-year deal with the US motorsports organization Andretti Formula Racing LLC starting in 2026, the company announced on Tuesday. Under the deal, the carmaker is to supply power units and gearboxes to the racing team led by TWG Global and General Motors. The deal is subject to Andre...

2024-12-10T17:20:02Z

Following a serious accident, robotaxis are abandoned

The General Motors automotive group has decided to put an end to its Cruise driverless autonomous cabs. This decision follows a serious accident with one of its robot cabs in 2023. However good they may be, robots are still machines. General Motors (GM) has learned this the hard way. So much so, in fact, that it has decided to put an end to its fleet of Cruise robot cabs operating in several major US cities. They had been on commercial hiatus...

2024-12-11T09:16:03Z

US net crude oil imports to fall by 20% in 2025 to lowest since 1971, EIA says

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. net crude oil imports are forecast to fall by 20% next year to 1.9 million barrels per day, their lowest since 1971, the Energy Information Administration said on Tuesday, pointing to higher U.S. production and lower refinery demand. The EIA expects the United States to produce 13.52 million bpd of oil in 2025, up from 13.24 million bpd in 2024, it

2024-12-10T19:55:05Z

Peugeot completes its EV line-up as orders open for the e-408

Peugeot has completed its EV line-up as its new e-408 goes on sale. The e-408 utilises a 58kWh battery pack and electric motor that produces a total of 210bhp and Peugeot claims that it can do up to 453 km on a single charge. As standard, the car is compatible with up to 120kW DC rapid charging, allowing for a 20 to 80% top-up in just over half an ...

2024-12-10T14:20:04Z

The greatest cars to use the Hemi V8

Continuing our occasional series about world-famous engines, we look at the long history of Chrysler’s Hemi

2024-01-25T11:32:26Z

Massive Classic Cars That Ruled American Roads

When bigger meant better, Detroit's automotive giants created some of the most spectacular land yachts ever to grace American highways. These steel behemoths were something you could never miss, even if you wanted to.

2024-11-25T21:32:25Z

Check out this massive indoor garden feeding the hungry

The Red Deer Food Bank is going green in a big way. Staff had to get innovative to keep up with rising costs and demand for services. Now they're growing fruits and vegetables in hydroponic sea cans so hampers can be stuffed with fresh produce for clients.

2024-12-06T11:05:07Z

The most striking-looking Cadillacs ever made

Cadillacs represent a relaxed way of travelling in American style - here are those that did it best

2024-02-20T10:11:06Z

US Postal Service chief defends plan to buy rising number of EVs

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy defended plans to buy a rising number of electric delivery vehicles and said he did not plan to return funding earmarked for zero-emission models without legislation from Congress. In 2023, Congress gave USPS $3 billion as part of a $430 billion climate bill to buy EVs and charging infrastructure -- including $1.2

2024-12-10T18:24:59Z

The pope's new wheels: Introducing the new fully electric popemobile

Shortly before his 88th birthday, the head of 1.4 billion Catholics is treating himself to a new set of wheels: a custom-made vehicle from Mercedes-Benz that for the first time drives without any harmful CO2 emissions. Popes have been getting around in tailored cars for almost 100 years. But Pope Francis is now one of the first heads of state to ma...

2024-12-04T15:47:46Z

20 cars not as good as you think

Overrated is a strong word - we wouldn't want you to think any of these aren't much good, but they do have overlooked flaws

2024-12-05T10:17:49Z

20 Insanely Durable Cars Built To Last More Than 300k Miles

Cars will usually start showing signs of aging when driven for 100,000 to 150,000 miles. However, that depends on the model, make, maintenance, and driving conditions. Now here is the kicker; these 20 rides could double that count.

2024-11-25T21:32:06Z

Photos Of The 25 Rarest Cars In The World

Dive into the elite realm of the world's rarest cars. From limited-edition masterpieces to one-of-a-kind marvels, discover the captivating stories behind these rare gems. Unearth the extraordinary engineering, exquisite designs, and unparalleled craftsmanship that make these cars true works of art.

2024-05-13T17:38:15Z

Chinese car makers turn to hybrids to avoid EV tariffs from the EU

Following higher EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, car makers such as BYD, SAIC and Geely have increased their hybrid exports to Europe, in an attempt to boost their European market share in this way. View on euronews

2024-12-06T06:07:44Z

Audi reveals the second-generation Q5 Sportback SUV

Audi has unveiled the second generation of its Q5 Sportback SUV, to rival cars like the Mercedes GLC Coupe and BMW X4. From launch, the car will come with a choice of three different engines with all boasting 48V mild-hybrid technology. The entry-level 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol produces a total of 201bhp and 340Nm of torque – while power is tra...

2024-11-26T12:44:09Z

Germany's 2030 electric car target to fall short, projection shows

Projections from management consultancy Deloitte show that Germany's electric car market will grow much more slowly than the government had hoped. By 2030, only 11.2 million fully electric vehicles are expected on the road, falling 3.8 million short of the 15 million target, according to Deloitte's projections. The now-collapsed German coalition go...

2024-12-11T10:20:20Z

Iconic Renault 5 returns as a lovable electric supermini

The advertising blurb for the original Renault R5, the car with those mischievous headlamps that seem to be winking at you, marketed the model as a "little friend." It went on to sell five million units. This made it one of the most successful cars ever from the French makers and now more than 50 years after that debut, the brand is hoping for a re...

2024-11-26T12:14:30Z

The most obscure cars ever made by General Motors

The most obscure cars ever made by General Motors

2024-02-20T11:42:04Z

Yes, there are 18 different car gearbox types

There are rather more gearbox types out there than you might think? We take a look at them all

2024-03-26T10:09:27Z

Stellantis and CATL to invest €4.1 bn in joint Spanish battery plant

The multinational car maker Stellantis and the Chinese battery giant CATL are to invest up to €4.1 billion ($4.3 billion) in a joint battery cell factory in Spain, the companies said in a statement on Tuesday. Production of the factory for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells in the north-eastern Spanish city of Zaragoza is scheduled to begin at the ...

2024-12-10T12:19:56Z

First Canada-made batch of low-carbon jet fuel produced in B.C.

The first commercial batch of low-carbon aviation fuel in the country has been made in B.C. and purchased by a major airline. As Michelle Ghoussoub reports, experts say it could slash carbon emissions but the costs of scaling it up would be massive.

2024-12-11T03:37:02Z

12 Absurdly Unsafe Features That Made Old Cars Dangerous

Many popular automobile features from the past would raise eyebrows in today’s safety-conscious environment. The following are examples. Actually, if it weren’t for these questionable features, we wouldn’t be in a much safer place today.

2024-12-09T04:52:01Z

I Tried The World’s Fastest Vehicles

Embark on an exhilarating journey as I test the world's fastest vehicles, pushing the limits of speed and adrenaline. From high-performance cars to cutting-edge motorcycles, experience the thrill of unparalleled velocity and engineering excellence. Buckle up for a ride like no other! 🏎️💨🚀

2024-12-02T13:37:44Z