Why Certain Cars Survive While Others Don't

Any car more than a couple of decades old that’s still on the road has likely been the recipient of some serious, time-consuming repair work. This means that, at some point, a previous owner decided the car was worthy of being kept alive. But what is it about certain cars that makes them deserving of a second chance,…
The Inside Of An Alternator Is Completely Fascinating
If you’ve ever wondered how your car’s battery stays charged, wonder no more. I cracked open a junkyard alternator and recorded the wonders that lie within in the second installation of our new video series, David Dissects.
This Video Of Hillbillies Torturing An Old Ford Pickup In The Back Woods Is Deeply Troubling
This video shows a group of hillbillies taking an old Ford truck out to the back woods, placing it on blocks, shooting it in the face with a shotgun, and revving the engine so long, it seizes. Then the ruffians break out the chainsaw and do some seriously grisly stuff that has permanently scarred my psyche.
MIT Study Estimates That VW's Dieselgate Scandal Will Send 1,200 Europeans To An Early Grave
In 2015, Researchers from MIT, Harvard and Hasselt University (in Belgium) estimated that VW’s 482,000 cheating diesels would lead to an estimated 59 premature deaths in the U.S. Now some of those same researchers have taken a look at the 2.6 million TDIs sold in Germany, and the premature death figures are staggering.
The Brabus 550 Adventure 4x4² Is 550 Horsepower Of Pure Tacticool
The Mercedes G500 4x4² is already way over the top, with portal axles, enormous wheels and tires, and eight fancy shock absorbers. But German tuning company Brabus has taken that brobdingnagian beast and emboldened it even better with the Brabus 550 Adventure 4x4², the ultimate in tacticool off-roaders.
The 2017 Land Rover Discovery Is A Slick Family Hauler That Kicks Ass Off-Road
The Land Rover LR4 was one of the few three-row luxury SUVs you could actually take off-road. But it’s a dinosaur, ancient and clumsy. The 2017 Land Rover Discovery that replaces it is leaner, more comfortable and still goes to work when the pavement disappears. The Discovery badge is back, and it means something…
General Motors Finally Strikes A Deal To Sell Opel To France's PSA Group: Report
We’ve heard for weeks now that GM wants to dump its money-losing Opel brand onto PSA Group, a French manufacturer of Citroen and Peugeot cars, among others. Now, after all the rumors, Reuters says the deal is done.
Shitstorm Of Drama Engulfs Two Popular YouTube Channels Over Busted RX-7
Rob Dahm—the popular YouTuber who built the absolute-bonkers, first ever four-rotor, all-wheel drive Mazda RX-7—let other popular YouTuber Vehicle Virgins drive his other RX-7 (a three rotor). Sadly, during that drive, the hood was damaged, and now there’s a shitstorm happening on YouTube and Twitter.
Comment Of The Day: If Superman Were An Uber Driver Edition
Today, we wrote a story about how, even with driverless cars, Uber’s future isn’t looking so hot. But maybe there’s one person can save the ailing company: Superman!
Consumer Reports Says The Chevy Cruze Is Good Enough To Take Down The Japanese
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State Trooper Explains The Incredible Car Safety Feature That No One Uses
Sgt. John Perrine, a Public Information Officer for the Indiana State Police, recently issued a public service announcement to make sure everyone is aware of a truly revolutionary feature found on every modern car. BMW drivers are going to want to grab a notebook and pen.
What Do You Want To Know About The 2017 Land Rover Discovery?
The new 2017 Land Rover Discovery— the successor to the mighty LR4— is upon us, and I’m in Utah off-roading and on-roading (Is that a word? Anyway) the crap out of it for a few days. So tell me what you want to know, and I’ll do my darnedest to figure out some answers.
Tons Of Chevrolet Silverados Are Missing Their Tailgate Handle Bezels And It's Driving Me Nuts
First generation Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras, built between model years 1999 and 2007, are plagued with a terrible disease: their tailgate handle linkages are made of the cheapest plastic known to humankind, and as a result, thousands of these trucks drive around with gaping holes in their rear ends. It’s…
The 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Is What Happens When You Add A Track Package To A Track Monster
Chevy’s ZL1 is already a total monster on the track, but now the brand is offering a 1LE performance package which could very possibly mean we all need to brace ourselves for the beastliest Camaro to ever hit the streets.
Here's What A Jeep Wagoneer Looks Like After 40 Years Under A Sand Dune
Sometime around 1977, a classic Jeep Wagoneer became entombed after a sand dune in Truro, Massachusetts shifted and engulfed a garage. Now, after four decades, the Jeep has been removed from the garage, and holy shit, does it look terrible.