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Best Portable Tire Inflators of 2026, Tested
Big tires, small tires, overland rigs, and even a basketball—I tested them all to find inflators I’d actually use myself.
The J.Ruiter RVR Is a Coach-Built Off-Roader Straight Out of Interstellar
This isn’t like any side-by-side you’ve ever seen before.
Best Early October Prime Day Deals for Auto Enthusiasts
Amazon's massive fall sale event, Prime Big Deal Days, is October 6-7. Get a head start on your holiday shopping and beat the Black Friday traffic by grabbing a great deal today on the car gear you crave.
NHTSA Says 102 Cars Meet Its New Pedestrian Safety Standard, But There’s a Catch
Toyota and Lexus dominate the agency’s first pedestrian-focused test results, while Audi and VW currently have no qualifying models.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Reportedly Adding 420-HP Hurricane Inline-6 to Its Powertrain Arsenal
Jeep won't give the Grand Cherokee a Hemi, but a twin-turbo six isn't bad.
Pearley: Hybrids Will Rule It All
Small turbo engines in non-electrified big vehicles don't have a great future. Hybrids do.
Gang That Stole 33 Land Rover Defenders Worth More Than $800,000 Sentenced to Prison
An eight-month Defender theft spree across England and Wales earned the four-man crew a combined 15 years in the clink, according to authorities.
Hyundai Recalls Ioniq 9 EV Over Power Folding Rear Seat Issue
The electric SUV joins its internal-combustion siblings in being recalled to fix a problem with the back rows.
GM’s New Heavy Duty Pickup Truck Engine Is an 8.3-Liter Behemoth Called ‘Mongoose’
It may seem like an odd choice, but the General has a good reason for the latest Duramax’s in-house moniker.
BMW WRT Snags Win Away from Cadillac in IMSA’s Battle of the Bricks
Sheldon Van Der Linde stole a win away from Earl Bamber in the closing ten minutes of the Battle of the Bricks to deny Jack Aiken locking up the Driver’s Championship early.
Blaney Becomes First Driver to Swing at NASCAR’s Most Polarizing Driver After Crash with Hocevar at Bristol
Blaney tests NASCAR’s no-fighting stance as Hocevar’s latest run-in sparked punches, cheers, boos, and another Merch promo.
Joey Logano Steals a Win in NASCAR’s Bristol Night Race While His Teammate Throws Punches on Pit Road
Bristol Motor Speedway heated up under the lights as Joey Logano stunk out a win amidst a Gibbs/Hocevar battle for the lead and a Blaney/Hocevar battle in the pits.
No. 60 MSR Acura ARX-06 on Pole for Their Final IMSA Sprint Race
Only GTP and LMP2 qualified for the Tirerack.com Battle of the Bricks as GTD, and GTD Pro qualification was canceled due to weather and time constraints.
Best Car Floor Mats of 2026, Tested
From daily-driver basics to heavy-duty liners built to withstand dirt, snow, mud, and spills, these floor mats fit every car and lifestyle.
It’s Probably Not a Good Idea to Stoplight Drag Race a Cop Car
A Toledo repair shop employee was charged after allegedly stoplight drag racing a patrol car on a test drive.
BMW Said a Differential Fluid Was Good for Life, Now It's Being Sued Over It
A class-action lawsuit claims the supposedly maintenance-free front differentials can fail prematurely, leaving owners with expensive repair bills.
Honda Reportedly Fast-Tracks Next-Gen CR-V, More Hybrids After Killing EVs
A new report suggests the next CR-V will begin production in early 2027.
The Travel Stroller We’ll Pack for Every Road Trip
The Uppababy Minu V3 folds in seconds, disappears into the cargo area, and proved that a stroller is still nice to have for a growing four-year-old.
BMW, Lexus Dealers in New York to Refund Customers Over $1.1 Million After Charging Bogus Fees: A.G.
The two dealerships must also pay $700,000 in penalties.
Blind, Drunk Driver Reportedly Made It 150 Miles Before Police Stopped Him
He reportedly navigated by following a truck's lights while driving without a license or insurance, in a car he didn't have permission to take.
Deep Dive: GM’s New 6.6-Liter Small Block V-8 Has the Power, Promises the Reliability
This Gen 6 small block will power General Motors pickup trucks for years to come.
Police Say a C8 Corvette Z06 Was Doing 186 MPH on Public Roads, Need Help Finding the Driver
Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigators are asking for help identifying the driver after video allegedly showed the C8 hitting dangerously high speeds.
Acura Is Temporarily Stopping Production of the MDX Type S
The mid-sized crossover is the latest performance-minded Acura to be impacted by emissions uncertainties.
U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Require AM Radio in All New Cars
Congress is one step closer to forcing automakers to retain the old-school radio band despite industry objections and EV interference concerns.
Volvo Plans to Roll Out 13 New Vehicles by 2030
The company’s initiative includes seven cars for Western markets like the U.S. and Europe, and six more for China.
Our Picks for the Top All-Terrain Tires for 2026
All-terrain tires balance highway comfort, off-road traction, snow performance, and durability. Here are our picks for the ultimate A/T tires for trucks and SUVs.
Man Who Bought Dodge Charger Hellcat, Chevy Camaro and Corvette Using Fake ID Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
The man was caught after being shot while trying to sell another car he bought using fake identification, according to court documents.
2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 Boast New V-8s, a Better 4-Cylinder, and Keep the Diesel
GM has revealed the secrets of its all-new 5.7-liter and 6.6-liter small block V-8 engines.
See Every Angle of the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
The base Corvette gets a big upgrade toward the end of the C8 generation.
Watch Max Verstappen Pass Dozens of Karts in One Start While Racing 100 Other Drivers
The four-time Formula 1 champion’s “Max vs. 100” race went how you might expect.
Porsche Cayenne Electric Adds 92 New Colors, Power-Closing Doors for 2027
Oh, and now your massaging seats can synchronize up with the stereo.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Jay Leno’s Classic Car Smog Exemption Into Law
Senate Bill 1392, better known as “Leno’s Law,” phases in a narrow smog-check exemption for qualifying collector cars.
The Volkswagen ID.3 GTI Is a Rear-Wheel Drive Hot Hatch for Europe
Its 322 horsepower mean this forbidden fruit EV is the most powerful car to ever wear the GTI badge.
McLaren Commits to Building New SUV As Part of Large-Scale Investment
The new model will use a new McLaren-built hybrid engine, and sit on a new platform that won’t be shared with another automaker.
NASCAR’s Brake Failures at Gateway Were Inevitable, Remain Hard to Solve
Mandatory brake cooling alone cannot fix failures compounded by team choices, constant slowdowns, and a particularly tight Turn One.
Formula 1’s 2027 Schedule Revealed, Packs in 10 Sprint Races
Some doubts still hover over the planned events in the Middle East next year, however.
The Adorable Porsche 550 Spyder J Is an 80%-Scale Electric Replica of a Legend
Porsche Motorsport is marking 75 years of the 550 Spyder with a limited-edition collector's piece.
Complicated Infotainment Screens Are Involved in 25% of New Vehicle Problems, Study Suggests
Infotainment issues represent the top five most common problems reported by buyers of 2026 model year vehicles, JD Power says.
The Best Sleeper Cars You Can Buy
These sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs, and pickup trucks offer surprising performance while flying under the radar, and that’s the point.
Best Car Scratch Removers, Tested
From quick fixes to pro-grade polishers, I got hands-on with the year’s best scratch removers to see which really restore your finish.
This Rolls-Royce Phantom One-Off Has Abalone Shell Hummingbird Inlays
The custom-ordered Phantom’s signature birds each integrate 53 pieces of abalone shell and mother-of-pearl.
These Are the 20 Longest-Lasting Cars, Trucks, and SUVs in 2026: Report
Piling on the miles is no problem for this collection of vehicles.
JLR-Stellantis Partnership Will Reportedly Result in a U.S.-Made Land Rover Defender Pickup
A tie-up with Ram would seem to be the obvious way about it, but details regarding size and platform remain a mystery for now.
17-Year-Old Driving C7-Gen Chevy Corvette Caught Doing 123 MPH in a 55, Cops Say
As if being caught doing 68 mph over the speed limit wasn't bad enough, the CHP officer then called the teen driver's parent.
The 2028 Volvo XC60 T8 Plug-In Hybrid Gains Monster EV Range
A new 37.9-kWh battery pack means the PHEV will be able to travel up to 78 miles on electric power.
Trump Suggests He Isn’t Opposed to Chinese Automakers Landing a Foothold in the U.S.
The statement comes as the president faces pressure from U.S. automakers to protect the industry.
Top-Rated Tires for Every Truck
The right truck tire depends on how and where you drive. These are our favorite options for highway driving, off-roading, and everything in between.
The Ferrari 296 GT Modificata Is a Recreational Race Car
Like the 499 P Modificata before it, Ferrari is selling an endurance racing winner specialized for track day use.