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Phira Phonruewiangphing/Getty Images It’s easy to forget that car theft has been around as long as there has been on-street parking. Theft from transportation is so pervasive in American culture that it predates the modern automobile and the U.S. Constitution. Before automobiles, horses were a common target […]
Gestalt images/Shutterstock Consumer Reports’ results can sometimes be quite damning. The publication is known for its impartiality, and that can lead to negative press. For example, we covered 67 used models that you shouldn’t buy, according to Consumer Reports. Now automakers should expect bad press; after all, […]
For most, motorcycles mean solo adventures. Rides that you don’t share with anyone but yourself. But there’s a secret that some swear by: the extra seat isn’t there by accident. Whether you want your best friend or your lover is entirely your choice, but it doesn’t change the fact that this feeling is sacred. Solo […]
The first cars lacked some of today’s modern conveniences, including electric starters. It wasn’t until 1912, when Charles F. Kettering invented one for Cadillac, that there was even an option besides manual starting. However, rather than becoming a footnote in early automotive history, the hand crank persisted on some […]
Ex-Mercedes design boss Gorden Wagner discovers a ‘Red Pig’ reboot. The original AMG sedan took second place at the 1971 Spa 24 Hours. The spectacular tribute will likely remain a one-off effort. Mercedes bought a majority stake in AMG in 1999 before becoming a wholly owned subsidiary six years later. However, the company had been […]
The eight-speed gearbox, torque converters and software from Lexus and Toyota are said to be defective. February 17, 2026 – A lawsuit has been filed against the Toyota UA80 transmission after customers complained about problems with the eight-speed gearbox. In addition to the Toyota UA80 transmission, the class action lawsuit alleges that the torque converters […]
