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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

Many automakers advertise their cars as race-inspired. Usually, it’s meaningless ad copy. Today’s race cars are highly specialized devices with increasingly little relevance to their road-car counterparts. But, Porsche can credibly say its new hybrid 911 is race-bred. The problem faced by the engineers developing the 911’s new...

How Racing Helped Birth the Porsche 911's Hybrid System

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Forget the intro: The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful V-8 American production car ever. It has a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter flat-plane-crank V-8 with 1,064 horsepower, 828 pound-feet of torque, and an 8,000-RPM redline. It'll do over 215 miles per hour and conquer a quarter mile in less than ten seconds. And when equipped with the ZTK package, it has over 1,200 pounds of downforce.

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: This Is 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

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

Ford has racked up many recalls over the last few years, and the costs are weighing down its bottom line. The automaker reported its second-quarter financial results this week and revealed that recall and warranty costs hit $2.3 billion over the last three months, costing the company $25.5 million a day. That's up a whopping $800 million compared to the first quarter.

Ford's Recalls Are Costing Billions

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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

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

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Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

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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?

We finally know what the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is: The most powerful iteration of America's sports car ever, with 1,064 horsepower under the driver's right foot thanks to a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter flat-plane V-8. There's a lot more to it than the big numbers, though. Luckily, we got a chance to talk to several of the lead engineers behind the car, including its executive chief engineer, Tadge Juechter.

Deep Dive: Corvette Engineers Reveal the ZR1's Secrets

It'll have more than 887 horsepower from a twin-turbo V-8 hybrid setup. Finally, the Huracan replacement has a debut date. Tucked away in a press release about H1 2024 sales results is Lamborghini's announcement about introducing its all-new supercar on August 16. Reportedly named Temerario, the third plug-in hybrid from Sant'Agata Bolognese will premiere during the Monterey Car Week.

Lamborghini Huracan Successor Arrives August 16

Dodge's new all-electric Charger is shrouded in controversy. Not only is the Hemi V-8 gone, but it's been replaced with a fake "Fratzonic" exhaust sound that doesn't have the internet convinced. The latest version of the sound, revealed this week, should convince at least a few people, though. The company...

Dodge's New EV 'Exhaust' Sounds Way Better Than We Expected

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating all model years of the Dodge Journey for a disturbing issue. The door locks and windows may not function properly, preventing people inside from getting out. Tragically, there is one report of a crash resulting in a fatal fire where a person was trapped inside.

DOT Investigating One Million Dodge Journeys That Could Trap People Inside

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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 woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Whether in a car, on an airplane, or possibly at your desk, everyone has probably sat in a Recaro seat at some point. Now Recaro Automotive has filed for bankruptcy. According to Automobilwoche, the famous seat company's filing came as a surprise to employees as well as IG Metall, a major trade union. The news surfaced July 29 in Germany through the Esslingen District Court.

Recaro Files for Bankruptcy

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

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Pagani Utopia Roadster: This Is It

The Pagani Utopia is a work of art, with its twin-turbo V-12 engine, manual gearbox, and lavish interior. The only thing that could even remotely improve...

Pagani Utopia Roadster: This Is It

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