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'Never Say Never:' An Electric Corvette Isn't Completely Off the Table

Chevrolet debuted its first electrified Corvette, the E-Ray, in 2023 with a 1.1-kilowatt-hour battery pack designed to give Chevy's ubiquitous eight-cylinder engine a bit of extra boost. Now there's a Corvette ZR1X, which uses a similar battery pack with 26 percent more energy, helping deliver a whopping 1,250 horsepower combined.

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The ZR1X Is the Fastest Corvette Ever. Chevy Tells Us How It Happened

Corvette engineers first uttered the phrase "King of the Hill" internally in the mid-1980s. Their majesty was a 1990 ZR1—that’s a 32-valve, 375-horsepower V-8 designed by the GM-owned Lotus Division and built in Oklahoma by Mercury Marine. It first drew Ferrari comparisons to a sports car that had pissed away…

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'America's Hypercar:' The New Chevy Corvette ZR1X Aims to Take Down Ferrari

The 2025 Corvette ZR1 may already be the fastest rear-wheel-drive car to touch down on our planet: A record-stomping track monster that crushes 60 miles per hour in 2.2 seconds, and whose 233-mph top speed reads like an AI hallucination.

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‘I’ll Swap These Out:' Veteran Mechanic Performs Routine Job. Then He Issues a Controversial Warning About This Duralast Product

This mechanic says a routine job became a serious irritant after the customer gave him the brake pads they wanted him to put on their car.My Mobile Mechanic (@mymobilemechanic978) responded by posting a controversial warning about Duralast Gold brake pads.“It’s not a good brand at all,” he says.My Mobile Mechanic’s…

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The Honda Super EV Looks Like a Kei Car For Europe

Honda is attending next month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed to give its hot hatch a proper sendoff by showcasing the Civic Type R Ultimate Edition. It’s also bringing the new hybrid Prelude and the oddly shaped 0 SUV, which doesn’t quite resemble the Hondas we’re used to. Alongside these already-revealed…

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'Don’t Get Fooled, Ladies:' Man Says GMC Quoted Wife $900 to Put $6 Amazon Part Back on Car. He Does It in 1 Second

A self-proclaimed dad of TikTok said a GMC dealership quoted his wife $900 for a simple part replacement that he later found on Amazon for $6. He demonstrates in a video exactly how easy the part ended up being to install.

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Audi Changes Its Mind. Will Make Gas Cars For Another 10 Years

Next Monday, June 23, will mark three years since Audi pledged to launch its final gas-powered cars in 2025 and transition to selling only EVs starting in 2026. At the time, the Volkswagen Group’s luxury brand also vowed to end production of combustion engine vehicles by 2033. While it left…

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The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Just Set Another Lap Record

The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT can add another lap record to its growing portfolio. Last month, the electric sedan set a new fast lap at Road Atlanta, beating the previous record by 6.73 seconds, which was set by a Taycan Turbo S. The Taycan Turbo GT lapped the 2.54-mile track in…

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Audi Put The Windscreen Wiper And Turn Signal Controls Together. Here's How They Work

Automakers typically update switchgear in their higher-end models before the new technology is introduced in more affordable cars. The 2026 Q3 sits near the bottom of the lineup, yet it ushers in a new feature that’s sure to spark controversy. The compact luxury crossover no longer has conventional stalks mounted…

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‘It’s for Weight Reduction Ofc They Use Cheap Plastic:' Why Is the Interior of This $250K Lamborghini Crunchy to the Touch?

A Lamborghini driver criticized the brand’s build quality, demonstrating creaky plastic bits in its interior. Maz (@closedbymaz) posted a clip of himself to TikTok sitting in the interior of a blue Huracán where he digs his fingers into various points of the sports car’s cabin.

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The 2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed Is a Leather-Lined Gravel Machine Gun: Review

The Bentley Bentayga arrived ten years ago, if you can believe it. While the Bentayga arguably pioneered the ultra-luxe ‘Ute segment, many have followed, pushing the form ever faster and more expensive. Now Rolls, Lambo, and *gasp* Ferrari have six-figure SUVs of their own, while the “value” options from the…

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Walmart Customer Catches Someone Stealing a Corvette in the Parking Lot. Then He Reports It to Security

This man tried to steal a bright red car at Walmart—he wasn’t even slick about it. And to make matters worse, he chose one of the most recognizable and beloved cars in America: a cherry red Corvette.

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The New Audi Q3 Gets Split Lights and a Column Shifter

Audi’s product renewal is in full swing. After launching the next-generation A5 and Q5, as well as the electric A6 and Q6 E-Tron models in recent times, Ingolstadt is now sprucing up a smaller vehicle. The aging Q3 finally transitions to its third iteration, bringing substantial updates inside and out.…

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Time Is a Circle: Stellantis Snags Patent for Three-Speed EV Gearbox

Stellantis’s new patent for a three-speed gearbox could bring off-road capability to its future electric vehicles. The patent describes how the gearbox could offer low-range, high-range, and direct-drive gearsets, the kinds of configurations you’d expect to find in a Jeep or a Ram.

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Toyota Salesman Finds Thousands of Dollars of 'Missing' Keys. Now He's Exposing Dealerships for Failing to Give Buyers the Spare

A car salesman is calling out his fellow salespeople for not giving car buyers both sets of keys with their purchase.

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The 2026 Kia EV4 Is a Better Tesla Model 3: Review

The EV4 is a fascinating proposition. Aimed directly at the Tesla Model 3, it’s a small(ish) electric sedan set to arrive next year, in a world dominated by crossovers. Why would Kia bring a four-door EV Stateside when popular opinion suggests the body style is dying? Well, it isn’t dying—at…

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Ford Says People Don't Care About Engines Anymore: 'I Think A Lot of That Is Gone'

Ford believes the days when combustion engines defined a vehicle are largely behind us. It’s not just because EVs are gaining traction worldwide at the expense of ICE cars. People don’t care as much as they once did about what powers a car. Vice Chair John Lawler made this point…

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Only Ferrari Race Car Drivers Can Buy This 296 Speciale

It’s been less than two months since Ferrari launched the 296 Speciale, and yet it’s already unveiling a special edition of the supercar. Called the “Piloti Ferrari” for good reason, this limited-run electrified machine is exclusively for those who actually race cars bearing the Prancing Horse. Eligible buyers must race…

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Renault CEO Luca de Meo Suddenly Resigns

The Renault Group is seeking a new CEO following Luca de Meo’s surprising decision to resign after five successful years at the helm of the French brand. Having previously contributed to the rise of Volkswagen Group’s SEAT brand during a five-year tenure, he joined Renault in July 2020. At the…

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‘Thought I Was Doing Him a Favor:' Woman Tries to Tow in Husband’s Ram Bighorn. Then She Makes a Common Mistake

Helping your spouse tow a trailer should earn you brownie points, not body shop bills. But when one woman forgot to lift the tailgate on her husband’s Ram truck, she got a crash course in clearance, and a viral moment that’s now a teachable one.

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‘That’s Not Normal:' Woman's 2014 Honda Civic Keeps Stalling at Red Lights. Then She Asks for Help

A woman turns to TikTok for answers about an issue with her 2014 Honda Civic, and—for once —the internet offers simple, actionable advice.

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‘I’m Absolutely Doing This:' Arizona Man Shares Little-Known Sunroof Trick to Stay Cool. Then He Slides It Open to Show Off

How can you beat the heat this summer? According to one driver, if you have a sunroof in your car, all you need is a roll of aluminum foil or a sunshade.

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The Jetsons Promised Us Jet-Propelled Cars of the Future. Here's Why That'll Never Happened

Automakers are on a massive quest to find alternative fuel sources. Some believe batteries are the future, while other, more skeptical minds are exploring hydrogen, synthetics, and other alternatives in hopes of keeping the combustion engine alive. However, they might have overlooked a far more exciting alternative—jet propulsion.

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'Hertz Would Never:' Man Gets Pulled Over In a Rental. Then He Reaches For the Enterprise Car’s Registration

This man was pulled over by police while driving. But he says it’s clearly Enterprise’s fault.

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‘I Was Like Bait:' Woman Drives a ‘Fishbowl’ Car. Then She Reveals Why You Shouldn’t

A woman has had it with her “fishbowl” car after a creepy interaction with a bike rider while driving. And it’s doubled as actionable wisdom for prospective car buyers.

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