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This BMW E36 Broke Its Engine—Then It Became a Dream Car

This might be the cleanest BMW E36 I’ve ever seen. Spectacular color combo, mint paint, and beautifully executed M3 engine swap. The owner’s story is a good one, too.

By Andrew P. Collins

News

Elon Musk Teases ‘More Affordable Models’ to Bump Tesla’s Falling Stock

Musk doesn’t seem very interested in cheaper EVs, but Wall Street’s not biting on robotaxis and humanoid robots yet.

By Nico DeMattia

2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid First Drive Review: Leaping Out of the ICE Age

The most popular midsize truck in America is now electrified, and right off the bat, it’s a hoot.

By José Rodríguez Jr.

The McLaren Artura Exists Merely for Its Own Entertainment

By Chris Tsui

The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Is the Cure for What Ails Us

By Kyle Hyatt

2025 Toyota Camry First Drive Review: The Best ‘Boring’ Car Keeps Getting Better

By José Rodríguez Jr.

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Tech

2024 Ford Mustang GT’s Next-Gen Coyote V8 Is Now a Crate Engine

byCaleb Jacobs

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Racing

It’s Time for Lance Stroll’s F1 Experiment to End

byElizabeth Blackstock

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Culture

Initial D Toyota AE86 and Mazda RX-7 PC Mice Are for Desktop Drifting

byJames Gilboy

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YouTube

Happiness Is Collecting Unloved Porsches and Driving Them Hard

byKyle Cheromcha

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BYAndrew P. Collins

Apr 24, 2024

News

This BMW E36 Broke Its Engine—Then It Became a Dream Car

This might be the cleanest BMW E36 I’ve ever seen. Spectacular color combo, mint paint, and beautifully executed M3 engine swap. The owner’s story is a good one, too.

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 24, 2024

Elon Musk Teases ‘More Affordable Models’ to Bump Tesla’s Falling Stock

Musk doesn’t seem very interested in cheaper EVs, but Wall Street’s not biting on robotaxis and humanoid robots yet.

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 24, 2024

Parking Garage Rally Circuit Revives ’90s Arcade Racing in All Its Glory

This upcoming indie racer goes to amazing lengths to capture the look and feel of Sega’s golden-era racing games.

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 24, 2024

The Michelin Man Wants To Talk About His Future And Reincarnation

The future of the tire business isn’t in petroleum replacement but in recycling what we’re already using.

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 24, 2024

2025 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe and i4 EV Double Down on Dumping Buttons

But hey: At least the taillights now use lasers and the M440i is getting more power from a mild-hybrid system.

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 23, 2024

Electric 2025 Mercedes G-Class Combines New and Old Tech Like Nothing Before It

It’s a quad-motor EV, but it still rides on a ladder frame with a solid rear axle. Here’s how.

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 23, 2024

The Subaru Legacy Is Being Discontinued After 36 Years

Mark the demise of another sedan—America must have its SUVs. A long Legacy is all that’s left.

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 23, 2024

V8 Ford Mustang Returns to Police Duty in North Carolina

State Highway Patrol is taking delivery of 25 Mustangs, each said to cost about the same as a standard Interceptor.

BYJosé Rodríguez Jr.

Apr 23, 2024

News

BYElizabeth Blackstock

Apr 23, 2024

News

It’s Time for Lance Stroll’s F1 Experiment to End

The Aston Martin driver’s collision with Daniel Ricciardo in China should be the last straw.

BYElizabeth Blackstock

Apr 23, 2024

News

BYNico DeMattia

Apr 23, 2024

News

Kia Asks You to Please Disregard Sightings of Its First Pickup Truck

Reports of the Kia Tasman’s U.S. debut are greatly exaggerated, the brand says.

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 23, 2024

Big-Name Distributor Caught Stealing Small Shop’s Part Design and Selling It on Summit (UPDATED)

Speedmaster sold counterfeit versions of Broader Performance’s valve bodies, and nobody even bothered to take the name off the part.

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 23, 2024

2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Starts at $65,395 and Wow, That’s a Lot of Money

A standard hybrid powertrain, shock-absorbing seats, and all the off-road goodies mean the Tacoma TRD Pro is approximately $17,000 more than before.

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 23, 2024

2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid First Drive Review: Leaping Out of the ICE Age

The most popular midsize truck in America is now electrified, and right off the bat, it’s a hoot.

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 22, 2024

Tesla Cybertruck’s Unintended Acceleration Fix Is Just a Rivet

If the pedal assembly doesn’t need replacing, a tech will just rivet the pad down.

Apr 22, 2024

Apr 22, 2024

Inside EA Sports F1 24’s Massive Physics Overhaul

EA Sports and Codemasters are serious about making this year’s F1 installment the finest and most accurate handling yet. Here’s how.

Apr 22, 2024

Apr 22, 2024

The Mercedes-AMG GT63 Hybrid’s Charge Port Is in a Pretty Risky Spot

Imagine the repair bill after being rear-ended.

Apr 22, 2024

Apr 22, 2024

The McLaren Artura Exists Merely for Its Own Entertainment

Despite its newfangled hybrid powertrain, the way the Artura corners remains its party piece.

Apr 22, 2024

Apr 21, 2024

Aston Martin DBX707 Is Finally As Pretty Inside As It Is Outside

The DBX707 borrows the DB12’s interior and it’s so much better now.

Apr 21, 2024

Apr 21, 2024

2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Could Be the 493-HP Sweet Spot

It isn’t the fastest and most powerful but could be the best bang for your buck.

Apr 21, 2024

Apr 21, 2024

Make This V8-Powered Vintage Sprint Car Your Budget Track Toy

It’s one of just 99 ever made and packs a 390 cubic-inch Ford V8.

BYNico DeMattia

Apr 21, 2024

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The Garage

This BMW E36 Broke Its Engine—Then It Became a Dream Car

Elon Musk Teases ‘More Affordable Models’ to Bump Tesla’s Falling Stock

Parking Garage Rally Circuit Revives ’90s Arcade Racing in All Its Glory

The Michelin Man Wants To Talk About His Future And Reincarnation

2025 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe and i4 EV Double Down on Dumping Buttons

2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid First Drive Review: Leaping Out of the ICE Age

The McLaren Artura Exists Merely for Its Own Entertainment

The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Is the Cure for What Ails Us

2025 Toyota Camry First Drive Review: The Best ‘Boring’ Car Keeps Getting Better

Tech

2024 Ford Mustang GT’s Next-Gen Coyote V8 Is Now a Crate Engine

US Pressuring Mexico to Stop Giving Chinese EV Makers Sweet Deals

Nissan Thinks It Can Beat Toyota to Solid-State EV Batteries

Fox Shocks Will Sell This Skunkworks Silverado With 700 HP and Wild Suspension

Racing

It’s Time for Lance Stroll’s F1 Experiment to End

Inside EA Sports F1 24’s Massive Physics Overhaul

Did Taylor Swift Just Reference the Alonso Dating Rumors In a Song?

F1 Drivers Surprised by China Track That’s Been ‘Repainted, Not Resurfaced’

Culture

Initial D Toyota AE86 and Mazda RX-7 PC Mice Are for Desktop Drifting

World’s Largest Mack Truck Is Getting a New Shot at Life After 55 Years

I Successfully Swapped My ’69 Charger’s Rear Suspension to a Heidts 4-Link

Here’s Why This 1997 Ford Dump Truck Is Almost a Steal at $72K

YouTube

Happiness Is Collecting Unloved Porsches and Driving Them Hard

How One Guy Built a Saab Sanctuary in the Middle of New York City

Tasteful 1986 Porsche 911 3.2 Build Means a Lot More Than Your Average Air-Cooled 911

This Sleeper Volvo V70R Does More Track Days Than Grocery Runs

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This BMW E36 Broke Its Engine—Then It Became a Dream Car

Elon Musk Teases ‘More Affordable Models’ to Bump Tesla’s Falling Stock

Parking Garage Rally Circuit Revives ’90s Arcade Racing in All Its Glory

The Michelin Man Wants To Talk About His Future And Reincarnation

2025 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe and i4 EV Double Down on Dumping Buttons

Electric 2025 Mercedes G-Class Combines New and Old Tech Like Nothing Before It

The Subaru Legacy Is Being Discontinued After 36 Years

V8 Ford Mustang Returns to Police Duty in North Carolina

It’s Time for Lance Stroll’s F1 Experiment to End

Kia Asks You to Please Disregard Sightings of Its First Pickup Truck

Big-Name Distributor Caught Stealing Small Shop’s Part Design and Selling It on Summit (UPDATED)

2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Starts at $65,395 and Wow, That’s a Lot of Money

2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid First Drive Review: Leaping Out of the ICE Age

Tesla Cybertruck’s Unintended Acceleration Fix Is Just a Rivet

Inside EA Sports F1 24’s Massive Physics Overhaul

The Mercedes-AMG GT63 Hybrid’s Charge Port Is in a Pretty Risky Spot

The McLaren Artura Exists Merely for Its Own Entertainment

Aston Martin DBX707 Is Finally As Pretty Inside As It Is Outside

2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Could Be the 493-HP Sweet Spot

Make This V8-Powered Vintage Sprint Car Your Budget Track Toy

The Garage

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