Since the widespread adoption of automatic transmissions, manuals have mostly been associated with performance cars. Slapping through the gears while winding out the engine is a thrilling experience, and nothing launches a 426 Street Hemi off the line like a four-speed. Now that trucks have become daily drivers and even luxury vehicles, they mostly have automatics, but manual transmissions used to be the standard in pickups.

The Only American-Built Pickup Truck With A Manual Transmission

The hybrid SUV and crossover market is rapidly becoming a competitive and popular market in the U.S. for a number of reasons. New car buyers are desperately trying to cut their monthly gasoline bills down, even if that means spending more on an efficient car option. The new generation of hybrid technology also makes cars more efficient than ever while still producing impressive performance outputs. Manufacturers from all corners of the globe are so invested in hybridization, that they're now reeling back their full electrification transition strategies.

The Japanese Hybrid SUV That Outsells Every Other Hybrid Vehicle

All over the world, more and more folks are embracing the two-wheeled lifestyle. The growing number of small and mid-displacement offerings targeted at beginner riders is a testament to this. And while a lot of new players in the industry are flexing their muscles in this arena, we can’t ignore...

Kawasaki Eliminator Gets New Colors In Europe, Pretty Much Nothing Else

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Essentially a crossover version of the Golf, the T-Roc isn't sold in the United States. That's not exactly a tragedy since we have enough SUVs already here, including the slightly larger Taos. What makes the T-Roc different than nearly all other high-riding models is the convertible version. Yes, a crossover with an electrically folding fabric top is available in 2024.

The Best-Selling Mainstream Convertible in Europe Is a Crossover

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The only manual V8 RWD sedan left in America is a compelling proposition all on its own; the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is a reminder of what AMG used to be, and after being refreshed for 2025 with new looks and a 33-inch touchscreen, it's on par with German automakers in the interior tech department. The 2025 CT5-V Blackwing didn't get any performance enhancements when it was revealed at the beginning of this year, and we didn't think it needed any, but now Cadillac has addressed the issue with a new Precision Package that promises enhanced handling for all driving conditions.

America's Last Manual, V8, RWD Sedan Just Got Even Better For 2025

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The 2024 Buick Envista is a well-rounded bargain with only a few drawbacks. See what driving this SUV is really like. 
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The 2024 Buick Envista is a no nonsense near-luxury SUV

Debuting in 1964 as a performance upgrade for the Pontiac Le Mans, the GTO quickly became a legend. This muscle car, born from Pontiac’s clever work-around of a General Motors performance restriction, ignited a craze that would grip the American car market for years. Initially offered as an option package, the GTO’s immense popularity led Pontiac to raise it to a standalone model by 1966.

The Legacy of the 1965 Pontiac GTO: How a Muscle Car Revolutionized American Automotive History

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you’ll be aware that multi-million-dollar cars require eye-watering amounts of money just for simple maintenance and servicing, especially if it’s a Bugatti. Over the years, we’ve had many Bugatti owners tell us how insanely expensive it is to own a hypercar. While a 27-year-old recently claimed that his $4 million Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Carbon goes a mere 62 miles on a full tank of fuel, renowned entrepreneur and influencer Manny Khoshbin has given a detailed account of the ownership cost of his Veyron in the past. He claimed that all fluids have to be changed each year, and that costs a whopping $25,000.

The owner of a $1.7 million Bugatti Veyron was shocked when the official service center quoted him $12,000 to replace a faulty door mirror switch. The clever owner took it to a supercar specialist who swapped it with an identical part from a Volkswagen van, which cost just $1.

A mad YouTube channel called Builda Dad Garage is creating a two-engined, eight-wheeled go-kart. Six of the wheels are driven, and the project uses two Predator 301cc single-cylinder gas engines. Part of the beauty of a project video series is that you don't know what will happen next, but are...

This Dude Built a Twin-Engine, 8-Wheel, 6-Wheel Drive Go-Kart

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Today's UCOTD is bound to upset those who still don't quite understand this feature. I promise I am not doing that intentionally -- I am not that mean (usually). No, I really do believe that the right person could take this project 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport Convertible and make it a fun project truck.

Used Car of the Day: 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport Convertible

There's a lot of anticipation surrounding the Lamborghini Temerario, the sports car from Sant'Agata, heir to the Huracan, which will make its debut at Pebble Beach on 16 August 2024. A period model, it will bid farewell to the naturally-aspirated V10 engine in favour of a rechargeable powertrain based on a new turbocharged V8.

The successor to the Lamborghini Huracan in video

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

EV charging station company ChargePoint debuted the Omni Port, which can change the charging handle from CCS to NACS to support more EVs. It's essentially an adapter, which will stay installed on ChargePoint public charging stations to enable users to charge their EVs, no matter which system they have. There...

ChargePoint's 'Omni Port' Has CCS and NACS Charging, But Adds a Failure Point

Legendary sports seat manufacturer Recaro has filed for bankruptcy. The company was acquired by a private equity firm in 2020 and its collapse puts 215 jobs at risk. The separate aircraft seat and gaming chair divisions are unaffected by the collapse of the automotive business. Whether it’s a hot production...

You Better Sit Down For This, Recaro Has Filed For Bankruptcy

Kia has a new K8 sedan on sale — for the Korean market, at least. It didn’t exactly set American buyers’ hearts racing when it was on sale here, but the Kia Cadenza was a solid midsize sedan that offered premium features at a budget-friendly price tag. The brand’s midsize sedan didn’t kick the bucket entirely when the Korean automaker withdrew it from the U.S. market in 2020, but it’s instead lived on as the K8. Now, the Korean market Kia K8 gets a bold mid-cycle update, with dramatic styling and a host of interior tweaks to boot.

This Is the New Kia K8 Sedan We’re Not Getting in the U.S.

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Actor Richard Deacon found fame on classic TV sitcoms such as The Dick Van Dyke Show (CBS, 1961-1966), on which he played Mel Cooley, and Leave it to Beaver (CBS, 1957-1963), in which which he portrayed neihbor Fred Rutherford. Both characters were married to women, while Fred had a son.

The Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Deacon ('Dick Van Dyke Show'): 30 Years After His Tragic Death

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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Tiny Japanese Convertible Was Made For An Electric Trike Powertrain, Right?

This guy got a free Honda Beat kei car from an acquaintance because the engine is dead. He's decided to swap the dead engine for an...

Tiny Japanese Convertible Was Made For An Electric Trike Powertrain, Right?

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