Before you buy a used car, read this post. People really do have the technological capability—and the desire—to change the mileage on a well worn automobile. Rami (@rami_sf415), who frequently publishes car related TikToks, posted one that shows him hooking up wires and a tablet device to his car through its dashboard computer. After a … Read more
Following the 2015 debut of the 3.0 CSL Hommage R concept, BMW’s kidney grilles have been steadily growing. Some of its smaller sedans still have fairly subdued kidneys, sure, but for the most part, BMW has embraced massive grilles, notably on vehicles like the iX, 4 Series, and 7 Series. One new BMW is bucking … Read more
Enthusiasts and journalists often complain about car bloat. Today’s vehicles are noticeably bigger and heavier than those from a few decades ago, with much of that added bulk dictated by safety regulations. Still, you’re far more likely to survive a head-on collision in a modern car than in an equivalent model built 20-30 years ago. … Read more
Frank Stephenson is a man who speaks his mind. Some of his opinions may be controversial, but he has every right to talk about car design. Having been involved in styling everything from the Ferrari F430 to the original BMW X5, the Moroccan automotive designer knows a thing or two about the subject. A few … Read more
When rags pass for suspension bushings and gasket leaks get “fixed” with bathroom-grade silicone, it’s time to ask: What else is being hidden under that fresh wax job? Auction cars may look showroom-ready, but what you can’t see could wreck your wallet. In a viral video, the CarHax AI Facebook account takes us under a … Read more
The big kidney grille that BMW introduced on the second-generation 4 Series was controversial from the start. It was a departure from the expected and turned off enthusiasts. BMW claimed it’d received positive feedback about the design, defending the styling choice. But if you were one of those people who mashed their keyboards in disgust … Read more
Every mechanic has horror stories about the things they’ve discovered inside customer vehicles. From forgotten food that’s turned into science experiments, to drug paraphernalia, to items that would make anyone blush, automotive service throws up surprises that go well beyond engine trouble. An Aug. 12 Facebook Reel from Toyota Woodbridge, a dealership serving the greater … Read more
A skit about people lying about how much the car they just bought cost is making people on the internet nostalgic. Instagram user Driveway Finds (@driveway_finds) is a page dedicated to car comedy from Dustin Hallinan and John Birto. In a since-deleted video posted on Aug. 1, the duo portrays a personal vehicle sale between … Read more
A Nissan sales manager has gone viral for his conversation with customers after a Nissan Pathfinder transmission went out three days after being sold. In a TikTok that’s generated 1.7 million views as of this writing, John Mesker (@johnmeske) shares his phone call with the customers who purchased the Nissan Pathfinder. Mesker reveals in an … Read more
A Colorado movie car museum is auctioning off more than 60 vehicles from its collection as the owner seeks to build a new location. That means you have the chance to purchase a range of cool cars from Hollywood history, with most items offered at no reserve. The collection for sale includes a range of … Read more