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Some Chevy Corvette ZR1 owners report peeling paint at 180 MPH and above

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. Whether it’s battling for the Nürburgring lap record or embarrassing supercars in going from zero to 60 mph, the C8 Corvette ZR1 is taking “America’s Sports Car” to new heights of performance.

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This new hybrid engine achieves unprecedented efficiency gains

Dongfeng’s new Mac Power 2.0T hybrid engine has been certified by CATARC Huacheng, reaching a peak thermal efficiency of 45.5%. The engine uses a new MAKC combustion system, 350-bar direct injection and low-pressure EGR to improve efficiency and reduce knocking. Combined upgrades like variable-geometry turbos and low-friction coatings increase its peak efficiency range by about

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How far can you tow with a Mercedes Sprinter van?

Towing capacity of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter varies across the lineup. As you may know, the Sprinter is available in cargo, crew, and passenger varieties, with seating for 2 to 15 passengers. Additionally, you can get a standard or high-roof version in short (144 inches) or extended wheelbase (170

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For Sale: Rare Koenigsegg One:1 hits the market

A rare Koenigsegg One:1 megacar will be auctioned on July 4, 2026. The pre-auction estimate is pegged at between $9 and $12 million. The Koenigsegg One:1 is the world’s first megacar, delivering one megawatt of power. Some cars become famous for performance; Others go down in history for changing the approach to engineering. The Koenigsegg

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Here’s how EV companies can provide direct-to-consumer sales

Blystock/Getty Images Not so long ago, during a semiconductor shortage, greedy dealerships put markups on almost every type of vehicle. Not surprisingly, car buyers weren’t happy, and things eventually got to the point where a survey found that 76% of Americans believed dealerships were dishonest about car prices. If you belong to that

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Why are diesel taxes higher than gas taxes in some states (especially California) and lower in others?

Al Drago/Getty Images For decades states have used gas taxes to fund road repairs. But only kind of. Most states charge per gallon purchased, not per dollar spent, which means that as cars are becoming more fuel-efficient (and EVs are eating into gas purchases), this means gas

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The everyday performance bike that quietly does everything right

Sport bikes had largely taken over the motorcycle industry in the 90s. Manufacturers were creating one impressive bike after another, in search of either the fastest production motorcycle in the books or the fastest bike around the track. Despite being fast, these bikes gradually became less practical. Small displacement sport bikes became more and more

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The hybrid SUV that feels practical, efficient, and surprisingly fast

The primary motivator for automakers to develop hybrids or hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), as others would prefer to call them, is efficiency. Reducing the engine load only to where it works most efficiently, and then leaving the electric motor to do the rest, is the perfect recipe for significant fuel efficiency improvements. Just take a

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Daytona EV gets huge boost

The Charger Daytona Scat Pack is now $12,500 more expensive for 2027. Pricing now starts at $72,495 for the two-door and $77,490 for the four-door. Pricing for the entry-level Charger R/T with the gas engine remains unchanged at $49,995. The eighth-generation Dodge Charger is already a few years old. Since the model launched for 2024,

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A lovely history of the stages of love’s journey

jetcityimages/getty images Known for living up to its motto “Clean Places, Friendly Faces”, Love’s is one of the premier travel stops in the United States. Luv’s has approximately 600 locations spread across 42 states, which is a testament to the success of the brand. However, Love’s history

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