A barn-find 1961 Jaguar E-type 3.8-liter roadster with matching-numbers components that was used as a daily driver in Niger is heading to an auction block this week. The car was auctioned by Leclere Motorcars at its sale […]
Barn-found stories have become legend, it seems, no matter what is being discovered under ratty covers, layers of dirt and piles of discarded household items. But in this case, if Eric Jensen’s wife had been […]
Tesla boss Elon Musk made a surprise announcement, stating the company’s next car, called the Model Y, will be shown at a media event on Thursday at Tesla’s design studio in Los Angeles. The Model […]
The Corolla has long carried Toyota’s reputation for building reliable, if rather unexciting, cars. They get good gas mileage, are comfortable and have a muted style that typically appeals to older buyers. But the brand’s […]
One of the toughest situations for autonomous cars to deal with is when something unexpected happens. This can include temporary lane closures, diversions, and situations where a police officer is directing traffic with hand signals. […]
Everyone has dreams of unearthing an incredible barn find, but this may have people looking in old factories instead: A 1927 Packard was pulled out of a historic Philadelphia manufacturing plant after being parked for […]
We all remember our first car. There was nothing like turning that key for the first time and taking that clunker over to show off at a friend’s house. Most of us move on from […]
You love the look of the vintage ’69 Mustang Mach I and Boss 302 with louvers covering their sloping, sports-roof backlights. But now you’re all grown up and drive a big F-150 pickup truck. Nonetheless, […]
In many states, driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be used interchangeably, while in some, a DUI and a DWI are slightly different offenses for driving while drunk or on […]
American four-wheel-drive vehicles, particularly the Chevrolet Blazer and Ford Bronco, have enjoyed quite a renaissance in the past few years, becoming mainstays at collector car auctions. But the next big thing on the classic 4×4 […]
Porsche celebrates two half-century anniversaries at the extreme ends of the spectrum this year, that of the all-conquering 917 endurance racer that transformed the Le Mans 24-hour spectacle, and that of the innovative but controversial […]
When anyone has a question concerning Chevrolet’s Chevelle, a mid-size model line introduced in 1964, they seek out Jeff Helms, and especially when the question involves the 1965 Z16 Chevelle. Helms has heard all the […]
BMW has begun testing its next-generation electric SUV, ahead of its expected launch in 2021, and has released the first official images of the car. Known for now as the iNext, the car will represent […]
If you do a search for the meaning of the phrase, plain brown wrapper, you find definitions like cover, veil, disguise or camouflage. The phrase denotes something that in many cases suggests something that is […]
Introduced in the fall of 1955, the 356A was the first Porsche with specifications that were different enough from the original to warrant a new model designation. Yet while the new models were more desirable […]
According to car ads, it’s always the best time to buy a new ride. For auto dealers and manufacturers, sure, but when is the best time for you? Timing plays an important role, especially for […]
Self-driving cars, meant to ease the commuting conundrums in cities, may create a new problem of their own: traffic jams while trying not to pay for parking. It’s one reason researchers are taking a hard […]
A rare piece of Hemi magic, one of just five Challenger R/T Hemi convertibles produced in 1970 with 4-speed manual transmissions, will cross the block when Mecum Auctions stages its first Arizona auction March 14-16. […]
Porsche has announced that buyers of its first electric car, the Taycan, will get free access to the Electrify America charging network for their first three years of ownership. Buyers of the car, which is […]
Cars are getting more high-tech. You can now buy a car that has Wi-Fi, night vision and can park by itself. But there’s a growing fear criminals can tap into your car — stealing your […]
Comedian Kevin Hart reportedly spent about $500,000 on classic cars to thank his crew after he wrapped up his latest international tour. “Just treated my guys to Old School cars,” Hart wrote in an Instagram post. “This tour […]
For years, the BMW 3 Series has been the benchmark by which all other entry-level compact luxury sports sedans have been measured. Few have tried to unseat it, but they have failed to stick. Until […]
The family of an Illinois man has reunited him with his beloved 1976 Porsche 914 that he sold more than two decades ago. Richard Lotesta originally bought the car in 1978. He enjoyed it so […]
When I first jumped behind the wheel of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, I wasn’t expecting much. The sedan is designed to catch the eye of commuters who want a nice-looking, gas-sipping and not-too-costly yet […]
Pictured: An ageless Vector Remember the radical origami designs and grossly underpowered vehicles of the 1980s and ‘90s? And then came — OMG Y2K! — and ended two decades of mostly unloved cars. But now […]
When I lived outside of the city and had a car, the commute into work was always close to unbearable. I couldn’t reach anything in the backseat, I always made a mess of my breakfast […]
Gooding auctions are most-often equated with exotic European sports cars and competition machines, but the Scottsdale sale coming in January also boasts a healthy dose of American muscle among its offerings. A trio of desirable […]
Irish officials have arrested four known gang members in a classic car scam that primarily targeted elderly collectors, the country’s national police force said in a news release. The An Garda Síochána said the scammers […]
With Waymo’s commercial autonomous taxi service kicking off this month, you’d be forgiven for thinking the driverless car conundrum had already been solved; that robo-taxis are here and we’ll just have to get used to […]
Bob Golfen, he who is so affectionate toward vintage British and German sports cars, may have been the first to take notice of what should have been recognized as a seismic event of massive proportions […]