The infamous Daimler-Chrysler “merger of equals” lasted only nine years, from 1998 to 2007, and never lived up to its expectations. Instead, at least on Chrysler’s ledger, drivers were mostly treated to a Mercedes-Benz hand-me-down like the R170 platform. It first underpinned the MB SLK before finding a second
Elvis Presley is known for many things – the voice, the hips, the jumpsuit – but one of his less-discussed but equally documented habits was shooting. In fact, Singer’s habit of shooting guns at inanimate objects that frustrated him was such a common occurrence in his life that it
Hyundai isn’t chasing wagons as sales are declining. Its SUVs are more profitable than wagons. The long-roof i30 is still available in some markets. Just a few months ago, Mercedes’ head of exterior design gave his clear opinion on the position of the wagon in 2026. Robert Lesnik said that “nobody in America is buying
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Maserati is reportedly considering a manual transmission and a V6 engine for a future supercar – a combination that would put the brand in direct opposition to almost every trend currently reshaping the performance car market. CarScoops broke the story on June 20, 2026, describing the Italian brand as “flirting with a stick shift and
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. The 2026 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid offers the advantages (and disadvantages) of a turbocharged inline-six model, but with enough electric driving range to potentially avoid using gas to shuttle the kids to
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Toyota RAV4 engineer says RAV4-based pickup would be ‘fascinating’. The automaker hasn’t planned anything ‘official’. Toyota recognizes that the market exists for a small truck. Despite the great sales success of the Ford Maverick, some automakers have been in a hurry to create a competitor. Toyota has shown at least Some? Interested in creating a
From high-speed car accidents to low-speed parking accidents, there are many ways to injure yourself while driving. Staying calm and thinking clearly after an accident can make the difference between life and death. One of the instances where you should take extra precautions is when you accidentally hit a
Not every great touring motorcycle needs a six-cylinder engine, a thousand-pound weight, or a luxury car price tag to make long-distance riding enjoyable. For decades, riders pursuing comfort and capability were told that bigger was automatically better, leading many to gravitate toward larger and more expensive touring machines loaded with every feature imaginable. The problem