A man went viral on TikTok after accusing his mechanic of some shady behavior—alleging the worker took his car out for a personal spin. User @gelsadas02 reported that he had dropped off his Dodge for service but later saw the mechanic behind the wheel, taking his family to church. “Just saw my mechanic and his … Read more
Gran Turismo 7 is the latest installment in the long-running franchise, continuing to serve fans clamoring for one of the best driving simulators ever produced. It was released in March 2022 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 simultaneously, marking the first time Gran Turismo has been made available to play on two consoles. Although … Read more
A woman went viral on TikTok after sharing the precautions she’s taking to stop thieves from swiping the tires off her Toyota. Jordan (@viewsfromfivefootthree) explained in a recent video that she’d heard reporting that 2025 Toyota Camrys were the target of thieves, a rumor that rattled her so much she sprinted out of her apartment … Read more
A creator who typically focuses on crypto betting, particularly high risk meme coins, got his audience’s attention with a post about his BMW M4. The 2025 BMW M4 is a beast of a machine, blending raw power with cutting-edge tech and can cost upwards of $120,000. But Tiger Trades (@tradertigers) still found something to complain … Read more
Toyota took a different approach to electrification than other automakers, and it’s paying off. The company has some EVs where it needs them, but perhaps more crucially, Toyota offers tons of great hybrids. Add in a good truck lineup in North America, and it’s easy to see how Toyota eclipsed 900,000 global sales in July … Read more
A major innovation in the automotive world comes from Romania: production has begun on the world’s first, mass-produced liquified petroleum gas (LPG) direct-injection engine. Signing off on this first is Horse Technologies, a company specializing in the development of low-emission propulsion systems, which was born out of a joint venture between the Renault Group and … Read more
Just like the trend toward SUVs in the United States throughout the 2000s, there’s another major shift happening that seems unstoppable. Automatic transmissions have become the standard in many markets, threatening the survival of manual transmission cars. In 2001, almost every passenger car registered in the five major European markets—Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, … Read more
In the age of TikTok and shrinking attention spans, traditional auto shows are starting to look like relics of the past. Most of the action now happens on social media, as old-school marketing methods are no longer as effective. Still, some classic car events have stood the test of time. Take next week’s IAA Mobility … Read more
A Michigan man has gone viral for sharing a unique feature in his 1998 Chevrolet Suburban that brings passengers closer together. In a Facebook post that’s generated over 9.8 million views as of this writing, Eric Paauwe from Oakland Auto Detail (@oaklandautodetail) shares why this one feature in 1998 Suburbans makes them better than SUVs … Read more
Ford’s recall nightmare continues with four new ones from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This brings the automaker’s total for the year to 108, by our count. The latest ones affect 1.17 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles across a wide range of years and models, dating back to 2015. So far this year, … Read more