Autos

I drove the new $55,000 Nissan Z, and it lives up to its reputation as an iconic sports car

The Nissan Z is the latest in a long line of iconic sports cars. I enjoyed the Z's twin-turbocharged V6, 6-speed manual gearbox, and retro looks.

Interesting Junkyard Finds from Under1981.com, Grimsley, Tennessee

Under1981.com Antique Auto Parts is a private salvage yard in Tennessee

2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS First Drive Review: An SUV Moonlighting As a Sports Car

When Porsche launched the Cayenne SUV 20 years ago, the sports car community collectively feigned shock, loudly bemoaning the death of the beloved Porsche brand that had single-handedly been the poster child for the mid-life crisis set. Now that enthusiasts are done dying on that hill, as editor-in-chief Kyle Chermocha wrote when the Cayenne won Th...

10 Crazy Fast Sports Cars From The 2000s

The 2000s produced many fast sports cars, but these ten stand out as the fastest and wildest creations from various manufacturers.

15 Slow Selling Cars That Could Save You Big Bucks in Today’s Market

Saving money on your next car purchase has never been more important.

15 Cars Owners Love After Years of Driving

There’s no doubt about it – new cars are exciting. But we car geeks also know the joy of building a bond with a vehicle and maybe even giving her a name. We also know how hard it is to give that broken-in car to the great beyond when it’s time ‌to let her go. Those of us who like to get comfortable and settle into our whips long-term need to be selective about our choices. So, in the spirit of long-term connection and camaraderie with our commuters, here are 15 cars owners love after years of driving.

'The bad news is clear' at Tesla -portfolio manager

Liz Miller, president of Summit Place Financial Advisors, said that while Tesla was the first company to prove there was "a clear market" for electric vehicles, sales have "plateaued" amid a potential EV "backlash," threatening to make Tesla look "more like a lot of other car companies." Lisa Bernhard has more.

Cars That Starred In Iconic Hollywood Movies

We take a close look at the automotive stars of some of our big screen favourites

2024 Chevrolet Colorado: A Midsize Pickup Punches Above Its Weight

Overhauled in 2023, the Colorado boasts towing and payload capacities superior to benchmarks set by segment leader Toyota—but at a cost, writes Dan Neil.

Chinese electric vehicles are transforming Australia's car market. Are we getting a good deal?

China's electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are having a moment.

Could Cadillac Really Produce a Limited-Production Road Going Hypercar?

Despite the luxury automaker’s founding over 120 years ago, Cadillac’s history in high-performance vehicles dates back to the early-2000s with the release of its first production V car, the 400-horsepower 2004 Cadillac CTS-V. The XLR sports car also began its quick production run that year, ending in 2009. The brand’s progress in performance cars may have had a late start compared to other manufacturers, but today, Cadillac is racing at the top...

Nissan has a new way for drivers to get the most out of in-car tech

The Japanese automaker's new initiative makes use of an automotive 'geek squad' for its customers.

Why the Bugatti Chiron Is As Impressive Now as It Was in 2016

Even after eight years in production, even though hard launches have been commoditized by lesser brands, Bugatti stands alone.

Frustrated transit expert highlights major issues with popular truck design: 'There's no good reason for these to be legal'

"There are people driving these who can't even see over the wheel." Frustrated transit expert highlights major issues with popular truck design: 'There's no good reason for these to be legal' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Tesla Stock Goes For 8 Straight Gains. 2 Things That Will Keep the Streak Alive.

Coming into Friday trading, the electric vehicle makers shares have risen for seven consecutive days, gaining almost $64 a share, or 35%, over that span.

Why Diesel Engines Are More Efficient Than Gas Explained

While diesel and gasoline engines both perform the same general function, the differences in their designs make diesel the more efficient option.

The First-Ever Mercedes-AMG Maybach Is Finally Happening

Is it a Mercedes-AMG Maybach or a Mercedes-Maybach AMG? We're not too sure, but we know it's based on the new AMG SL.

Tesla owner calls out annoying driver behavior at public charging spot: 'Call your local tow company'

"Until cops ticket these guys for illegally parking, it won't change." Tesla owner calls out annoying driver behavior at public charging spot: 'Call your local tow company' first appeared on The Cool Down.

5 Bad Habits To Avoid For Extending The Life Of Your Car's CVT Transmission

If you are new to owning a vehicle with a CVT transmission, then it's important to know how to maintain it properly so you can extend its lifespan.

9000RPM Porsche Spyder RS meets AUDI RS7 on UNLIMITED AUTOBAHN!

00:00 Autobahn 04:40 Dragy 06:02 Sound Subscribe to be the first to see new content! http://bit.ly/2aWQXw9 Check out our 100-200 GPS Scoreboard https://bit.ly/2PSakev Check out our Brand Store: https://AutoTopNL.shop Instagram: http://bit.ly/22Yp1yw AutoTopNL Facebook Fanpage: http://on.fb.me/1jlG5pQ #AutoTopNL UK: Auto-Top is an honest and pure car filming and testing company. We're not interested in eco & green (unless it's like, really superfast). Screaming exhausts, whining superchargers and blowing turbo's is what we want to hear! We review all sorts of performance cars. In the different playlists you can enjoy exhaust sounds, acceleration tests (0-100, 0-200) with launch control, onboard cams and the revving sound of each car. Exotic cars, hothatches, power sedans. We have it all! DE: Wir nehmen alle möglichen leistungsstarken Autos unter ein Lupe. In den verschiedenen Playlists könnt ihr ausreizende Sounds genießen, Beschleunigungstests (0-100, 0-200) mit Startkontrolle, onboard-Kameras und den hochtourigen Sound der Autos. Exotische Autos, sportliche Kompaktwagen und kraftvolle Limousinen. Wir haben sie alle! FR: A travers les différentes playlists, vous pourrez apprécier des bruits d’échappements, des tests d’accélérations (0- 100, 0-200), des caméras embarquées ainsi que le son à l’accélération des voitures. Des voitures de rallyes aux berlines surpuissantes en passant par des bolides hors-norme...nous avons tout ce qu’il vous faut ! PL: Testujemy i oceniamy samochody - w naszych playlistach posłuchasz dźwięku silników, obejrzysz testy przyspieszenia (0-100, 0-200) z launch control, kamerami wewnątrz kabiny i wibrującym dźwiękiem każdego samochodu. Egzotyczne auta, hothatch, sportowe sedany - znajdziesz je wszystkie tutaj! IT: Auto-Top è una società che si occupa di riprese e test drive. Non siamo interessati a macchine che consumano o inquinano poco (a meno che non siamo veramente veloci). Noi vogliamo sentire scarichi che urlano e turbo che soffiano!! Facciamo recensioni su ogni tipo di auto sportiva. Nelle nostre playlist troverai sound di scarichi, riprese onboard, test di accelerazione con launch control (0-100, 0-200) e il suono unico e riconoscibile di ogni auto. Supersportive, hothatches e berline cavallate.. Proviamo di tutto!! ES: Auto-Top es una empresa de pruebas y grabación de coches sincera. No estamos interesados en la ecología. Tubos de escape rugiendo y motores echando humo, es todo lo que nos interesa oir! Hacemos reviews de todo tipo de coches. En las listas de reproducción podéis encontrar desde sonidos del ultramundo hasta tests de aceleración (0-100, 0-200), cámaras a bordo de los coches, hasta el sonido de aceleración de cada coche. Coches exóticos, coches compactos, deportivos. Lo tenemos todo!

It's Finally Happening: The Mazdaspeed Miata Successor Is Coming

The Mazda Spirit Racing division is hard at work testing the high-performance version of the MX-5 Miata.

Sportcars Accelerating! Urus, ABT RS3-R, Capristo Aventador, GT3 RS JCR, 800HP E63S, Stage 4 RS3

A couple of weeks ago, I have filmed many sportcars and supercars during the "Spring Drive Tour" organized by DCC Tours. It was a tour with a round 40 cars starting from estate Groot Kievitsdal, driving to Restaurant De Hof in Renswoude and ending in Hardewijk (The Netherlands). Enjoy the video! Cars in this video: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio with Pogea exhaust Lamborghini Aventador with Capristo exhaust Porsche 911 GT3 RS with JCR exhaust McLaren 600LT Spider Porsche 991 GT3 Clubsport Lamborghini Urus Audi R8 V10 Plus 800HP BMW M3 G81 Touring Nissan GT-R R35 Black edition Audi RS6 Avant ABT Audi RS3-R Audi RS7 Sportback C8 Lamborghini Huracan Ferrari F12berlinetta BMW X6M Mercedes-AMG E63S 4Matic+ Audi RS5 720HP Audi RS3 TTE855 MTR Performance Stage 4 Ferrari California 520HP Audi S7 V8 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody with Vicrez exhaust 670HP Volkswagen Golf 7 R BMW M5 F90 with decat Akrapovic exhaust Audi TT RS 2.5 TFSI Roadster ABT Audi RS6+ Avant C7 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Audi R8 V10 with Quicksilver exhaust Liked the video? Click the 'like' button, comment, and feel free to subscribe! Click the 🔔 bell to join the notification squad! This video does not contain any paid collaboration(s). This video does not contain any (free) products and/or services. This video does not contain any purchased products and/or services at a discount. If there is a paid collaboration(s), received products and/or services, purchased products and/or services in the video, this will always be indicated in the video description. Follow me: Subscribe: http://www.YouTube.com/GUMBAL TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@gumbaltv_official FACEBOOK: http://www.fb.com/GUMBALTV INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/GUMBALTV TWITTER: http://Twitter.com/GUMBALTV http://www.gumbal.tv #gumbaltv

Bringing Back the Toyota Crown - as a Hybrid Luxury Sedan!

The Coolest Car From the Year You Were Born (1945-1995)

What was in style when you were born?

I Have Driven Over 10 Car Models: These Are the 5 Best and Worst for Retirees

Not everyone has the luxury or money to afford to buy a new car when they are retired. While you might have saved up over the years, cashed in any retirement plans or pensions, and are now getting a...

The car that's most likely to be stolen in America, based on data—and one that's least likely to be stolen

Using data from the Highway Loss Data Institute, Way.com compiled the most and least stolen cars as of 2023.

This Solar Charger Promises to Let You Charge Your EV Anywhere

The EV charger, which costs an estimated $3,000, can now be preordered for a $100 deposit.

Wedge-Shaped BMW Sports Car Prototype Caught in Spy Shots

Well, this is new.

A Workhorse From 1923 Is an Automotive Masterpiece 100 Years Later

This Hudson Speedster helped his grandfather build a Lake Tahoe cabin. The car and the house remain with the family.

The Power Of Hydro: How Hydrogen Vehicle Engines Work

While hydrogen-powered vehicles aren't as popular as gas or electric ones, they do exist and offer an alternate form of green energy. But how do they work?

15 EVs That Can Travel Up to 500 Miles on a Single Charge

Improved technology is extending EVs' range, with even the least expensive models journeying more than 200 miles on one charge.

Every Porsche 911 Ranked By Its 0-60 time

Nearly every Porsche 911 model is great, but a few outdo their family members in one key metric

This Toyota Ammonia-Powered Engine Seems To Be Gunning For Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles

Toyota's latest ICE innovations yields amazing results for the future of eco-mobility

15 Most Reliable Cars To Buy, Rated by Mechanics

Because mechanics know what's up.

3 Things We Want To See From The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Chevrolet is bringing back the Corvette ZR1 designation for the first time in years. This is what we're hoping to see from the latest iteration.

Junkyard Discoveries of Desert Valley Auto Parts in Casa Grande, Arizona

Check out these finds from the pages of America's motoring history

John Deere unveils new farming equipment that could change the face of agriculture as we know it: 'This is similar to proven technology'

"Sooner than later, the sheer economics of battery power will make switching a no-brainer." John Deere unveils new farming equipment that could change the face of agriculture as we know it: 'This is similar to proven technology' first appeared on The Cool Down.

We're driving our cars cars to death so we can save money

A version of this article originally appeared on Jalopnik.

Radical New Hyundai Santa Fe is Now a Surprisingly Rugged SUV

The fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has seen a radical transformation, and while it has become a lot more expensive in its latest avatar, it’s arguably a more rounded package. Prices start at AUD$55,500 plus on-road costs in Australia, which means a hefty AUD$9,450 increase over its predecessor. That’s largely due to its hybrid-only powertrain line-up. […]

2025 4Runner Trailhunter and TRD PRO - Everything you need to Know

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Cars can be hard to start in the extreme cold. What to know to ensure a smooth start

The engine only needs about the time it takes you to fasten your seat belt to ensure lubricating oil makes its way across the engine's vital parts.

Turning a 1958 Edsel Into a Bond-Themed Spy Car with Gizmos and Gadgets Galore

I grew up in Southern California in the 1960s, when car culture was a big influence on a boy. Slot cars and plastic models were the gateway drugs, so to speak, which was followed by go-karts and minibikes. I lived in a rural area on the family chicken ranch where there was plenty of room to rod around on hard-packed dirt. My dad, who built much of his own farm equipment, fabricated a go-kart for my older brother when he was 5. I inherited the...

A V-8-Powered Toyota Supercar Is Coming And Here's How It'll Be Created

More details are emerging about the production Toyota GR GT3 Concept, offering plenty of reasons for excitement.

Here's Why European Trucks Look So Different From What We See In America

The flat faces of European trucks give them a very different profile than their American counterparts, but there's a good reason for the boxy design.

These tiny electric vehicles are zipping around cities

Eli Zero can travel 60 miles on a single charge.

These 10 Cars Are Actually Worth More Used Than New

One post-pandemic surprise has been the spike in used car prices. In recent months, some used cars are even selling for more than when they were new!

I Bought a 2024 Tesla EV — Here’s 14 Things They Don’t Tell You

Bought it, tried it myself, and here's what to know.

What to do with old EV batteries? Recycle them!

More and more electric vehicles are being driven on German roads, making the question of what happens to old batteries increasingly important. A battery recycling plant has now started operations in Hamburg.

Super Stock Style For A Street-Driven ’64 Dodge 330

Mark Bonnett’s 1964 Dodge 330 is a performer that defies most of the categories and genres used today, and that’s exactly what drew us to the period-inspired Mopar. It’s certainly not a pro-touring car and the term resto-mod suggests at least some modern updates such as disc brakes or an overdrive transmission. It’s got none of that.… The post Super Stock Style For A Street-Driven ’64 Dodge 330 appeared first on The Online Automotive Marketplace.

The story behind the rise of the Big Three Automakers

A close look at how America's largest car firms got that way