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BMW’s centerlock wheels are finally here, and by here, we mean available in North America for the first time. The automaker introduced them in November 2023 for the G8X M cars, but BMW didn’t initially offer them in the US. The wheels themselves aren’t too expensive—$6,696. However, the extra hardware…

German automakers used to offer a wide variety of model variants. But in the last few years, the focus has (rightfully) shifted to efficiency and cost savings. That means companies are slimming down ranges and discontinuing vehicles, leaving little room for niche models.

Like many automakers, Renault is keen on dusting off nameplates it hasn't used in decades. The R5 (Le Car in the United States) is back, and the reborn R4 goes on sale later this year. In addition, the Twingo will return in 2026. On the commercial side, the French brand…

If you think today’s SUVs are too soft, there’s an auction next month you need to register for right now. A 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer will roll across the Mecum’s stage on March 21. This is a pristine example with the plastic still on the seats, the Monroney on the…

The final race in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift sees the hero (Sean) driving a classic Ford Mustang with a Nissan RB26 inline six holding station under the hood. The merger of two distinct car cultures was both literal and symbolic. We're reminded of that iconic combo in…

Unless you were at least a few years old in 1990, it's hard to describe the "dustbuster" craze. At a time when American vehicles still largely had sharp edges, the Chevrolet Lumina APV, Oldsmobile Silhouette, and the Pontiac Trans Sport landed from the future. These aerovans and their raked windshields…

Thought the Pagani Zonda R was cool before? Just wait until you see what it's like driven flat-out on a Formula 1 track. It'll make you fall in love all over again.

Starter motors are incredibly convenient pieces of engineering. Instead of having to use a hand crank to start your car, you can just turn a key or press a button, and voilà, the engine starts. But how does a starter work? Thanks to this custom see-through starter motor built by…

There’s no such thing as a good Lamborghini supercar. They're militaristic things—no visibility, a bad driving position, an abundance of horsepower, and feral handling. There has not been one Lambo in history that is objectively good–only completely and lovably unhinged. But the Revuelto, Lambo’s newest, most powerful, and most advanced…