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It's been over a decade since the last of the Kappa sports cars from General Motors rolled off the assembly line. In the United States, the platform-sharing lineup consisted of the Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice, but abroad, the Kappa was known as both the Daewoo G2X in Korea and the Opel GT in Europe. Whatever version you got, it shared a lot of parts with many other cars. Radios, steering wheels, HVAC controls, and more.

The Saturn Sky Is a Strangely Good Candidate for an AWD Swap

Hyundai has recalled the 2024 Santa Fe over a wiring problem that could deploy airbags at random. The same issue might cause the airbags to stop working altogether, meaning they may not deploy in the event of an accident. A total of 49,719 vehicles are affected, including 40,144 standard combustion SUVs and 9,575 hybrid models.

Hyundai Recalls 50,000 Cars for Airbags That Could Randomly Deploy

The revolutionary Dr. Ian Malcolm famously said, "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." Except this time, it isn’t an escaped T-Rex on the loose—it’s German engineers and their infamously V-8-less creation, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C63S E Performance.

The Mercedes C63S E Performance Is a Technical Masterpiece With No Soul

It is extremely difficult to not be charmed by the Ineos Grenadier’s old-school persona at a glance. That’s deeply intentional; When Ineos chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe couldn’t buy the rights to produce the original Defender after Land Rover discontinued the model in 2016, he simply decided to replace it. That explains the Landie-like two-box styling, squared-off wheel arches, and a full-time four-wheel-drive system. It looks like a 1990s Defender 110 with a dash of Cyberpunk 2077 thrown in, and it turns heads.

The Ineos Grenadier Is Too Old-School for Its Own Good

High-mileage German performance cars aren't exactly known for their reliability. That's especially true for the BMW M5, of which every variant has its share of known issues. The first twin-turbo V-8-powered M5, the F10, has a handful of catastrophic problems that emerge as mileage builds. One of those problems killed this motor.

If You Don't Replace the Bearings on a High-Mileage M5, You'll Regret It

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is here, and it's bonkers. Look closely at the back window and you'll see the person largely responsible for that—Corvette Executive Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter. He's retiring after 47 years at General Motors, and to honor his contributions to the Corvette, the ZR1 features a small Tadge Badge on the glass.

Revealed: Tadge Badge

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One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

There's a new supercar maker on the block. Nilu27, a brand founded by Koenigsegg and Bugatti designer Sasha Selipanov, has just revealed its first car: the NILU. Rather than leaning into cutting-edge tech like turbocharging or hybrid assistance, this car takes the purist approach, using a naturally aspirated V-12 connected to a gated manual transmission. It even has gullwing doors.

This New Manual, V-12 Hypercar Is a Purist's Dream

The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition owned by Bryan Banks burst into flames on June 8. Apparently, something in the engine failed and by the time the fire department arrived, the car was a total loss. Insurance covered most of the payout, and he turned to Toyota with a warranty claim for the rest.

Two GR Corollas Burned Down. Toyota Won’t Honor the Warranties

Stellantis is offering a voluntary buyout package to its salaried US-based workforce, which currently totals approximately 11,000 people. Job reductions are never a good sign, but this news comes less than a week after Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares threatened to shut down brands in the company that were not making money.

And So It Begins: Stellantis Offers Buyout Packages for US Employees

Managing 14 brands is a tricky business for Stellantis. Shortly after publishing disappointing results for the first half of the year, CEO Carlos Tavares said unprofitable companies will be killed off. Besides the possibility of discontinuing automakers that are not making any real money, the conglomerate might try to offload others. Maserati is in pole position for getting adoptive parents.

Stellantis Hints at Selling Maserati

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

When you fill up your tank, you don't really think much about the gasoline that's going inside. Just choose the correct octane rating for your car, and that's it, right? Wrong. Which premium fuel you choose can differ wildly in quality, according to the experts. Total Seal Piston Rings on...

It's Incredible How Badly Low-Quality Fuel Can Damage Your Engine

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

One by one, automakers are backtracking on the ambitious EV goals they set a few years ago. Audi is the latest to acknowledge that sales of cars with combustion engines might continue beyond the previously scheduled cutoff date. In 2021, the company with the Four Rings promised to transition to electric-only vehicles by 2033, but it is now considering keeping ICE vehicles in its lineup for a longer period.

Now Audi Is Saying Gas Cars Could Stick Around

If you haven’t read the introduction post already, I’m building a hybrid sports car in my garage. Yes, an entire sports car, top to bottom. It’s intended to be "open-source" when complete, with every part fabricated off-site. That means every component needs a specification, the whole build planned out before any custom hardware is ordered.

How I'm Mounting the Engine In My Garage-Built Hybrid Sports Car

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a unique cat named Inky, who is looking for his forever home. Inky's story is one of resilience and hope, and the shelter is seeking a cat-savvy owner who can provide the understanding and care he needs.

Meet Inky: A Former Street Cat With A Tough Past & A Bright Future

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

In a letter to the US Federal Trade Commission late last week, US Senators Ron Wayde and Edward Markey revealed that Honda and Hyundai sold driver data to Verisk Analytics, a data broker, for surprisingly little profit. Automakers have been under increased scrutiny in the last few months regarding their...

Automakers Sold Your Data for Pennies [Update]

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This Is the Last V-8-Powered Maserati

Maserati, like most automakers, is getting ready for the future. New platforms, powertrains, and models are coming, so it's time to say goodbye to the current...

This Is the Last V-8-Powered Maserati

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