Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Ethanol only contains two thirds the amount of energy of an equivalent amount of gasoline, yet engines make more power burning it than gasoline. This video from Engineering Explained will tell you...
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The Scamander is the most bizarre TVR of all
At one point, TVR was serious about a car that could handle both a racetrack and a river cruise.
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Audi takes 100% stake in Sauber F1 team
Audi is taking complete control of Sauber ahead of its 2026 entry into Formula 1.
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Former GM President John F. Gordon's 1964 Cheetah #002 prototype surfaces for sale
Two million dollars will get you an historic Cheetah prototype with an aluminum body instead of fiberglass.
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Ford patents reconfigurable seating layouts for EVs
Ford's new seat patent includes fold-out seat bottoms in the backs of the front seats so passengers could also sit facing backward.
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Bugatti CEO reveals prototype of Chiron successor's V-16
Bugatti has been working on its V-16 engine for years and has had running examples since at least 2022.
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The redesigned 2025 Infiniti QX80 will use a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 in place of the outgoing model's V-8, the automaker confirmed Monday in a press release.
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2004 Lincoln Mark X convertible concept heads to auction
Ford in the 2000s was considering a Lincoln convertible based on the Thunderbird, and this concept hints at what it might have looked like.
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Honda developing active rear diffuser system
Cars in the future may feature multiple aerodynamic elements hidden away when not in use.
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Plymouth Prowler gets dissected by Jay Leno and Chip Foose
Chip Foose provided some of the early design input for the Plymouth Prowler, and he explains it all in an episode of “Jay Leno's Garage.”
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King Charles III's one-off 2018 Jaguar I-Pace heads to auction
Then-Prince Charles had his first EV repainted to a special blue color.
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Honda designing hidden storage in EV bumpers
Hidden rear bumper storage could be used for secure package delivery to a vehicle.
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Apple is canceling its decade-long electric car project, Bloomberg reports. The company has reportedly invested millions of dollars into the project, but has now determined that it isn't viable.
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2025 Infiniti QX80 teased, debuts March 20
Infiniti announced the 2025 QX80 will debut soon, and for now we have some teaser shots of the SUV in camouflage.
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Rivian developing software for free-wheel towing
Rivian is exploring technology that may make its vehicles more appealing to RV owners.
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Kimera EVO38 brings a never-built rally car to life
Italy's Kimera is back with a modern version of the stillborn Lancia 038 rally car.
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Ferrari Dino owned by Led Zeppelin's Peter Grant up for sale
A classic Ferrari with a connection to rock 'n' roll history can be yours.
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Ineos Fusilier revealed with all-electric and range-extended powertrains
The Fusilier is a smaller SUV than the Grenadier, but it has the same off-road-ready look.
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The 2025 Mazda CX-70 two-row crossover SUV will have a starting price of $41,820, with certain versions arriving at U.S. dealerships this spring, Mazda announced Wednesday.
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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser costs $57,445, hybrid powertrain standard
The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser brings the nameplate back to the U.S. with a smaller engine and lower price.
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Hennessey Venom F5 top speed attempt planned for 2024
Hennessey aims to take the production-car top-speed crown back.
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Stellantis explores 2-speed transmission for off-road EVs
A patent shows a 2-speed transmission for EVs where one gear is for on-road driving and the other for off-roading.
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Dean Martin's 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Custom Sport Wagon up for sale
The custom Cadillac wagon was built by Batmobile builder George Barris, and now can be yours.
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GM patents foldable bed ramps for pickup truck
Foldable bed ramps would fit in GM pickup bed walls and still allow for a shallow loading angle.
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