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Reality Check: Leno’s Law Won’t Really Save Old Cars from California Emissions Tests

The new law is being hailed as a landmark victory that will keep classic cars on the road longer. But it doesn’t actually fix the systemic issues with the state’s emissions testing rules.

Video Games

Everyone’s Favorite Insane Car Crash Simulator Hits PS5 Next Month

For years, PC gamers have wreaked automotive havoc with BeamNG.drive. Next month, PlayStation players will finally get there shot at the ultimate car physics sandbox.

Aftermarket

eBay Says ‘No More Buying or Selling Airbags on eBay’

Starting Thursday, individuals and companies may not list airbags or airbag inflators for sale on eBay—and it’s definitely for the best.

The Downshift

VW ID. Buzz Taking Another Year Off After Stumbling Start: TDS

Volkswagen’s funky electric van was one of the most anticipated new vehicles in years. But these days, it’s still struggling to find its people.

Chevrolet News

GM’s New 8.3L Diesel Borrows Something Crucial From the Canceled ‘Baby Duramax’

GM almost revolutionized pickups in the late 2000s with a high-tech Duramax diesel. It was eventually canceled due to the recession, but part of it still lives on in the new 8.3-liter “Mongoose.”

Dodge Charger

2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Sixpack Review: This Reboot Is Off to a Poor Start

The Dodge Charger Scat Pack is trying to stir enthusiasts’ souls with six cylinders, but the faithful are angry and want a V8.

Chevrolet News

GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Diesel: Here’s the Full Spec Download

In this case, more is more. GM built a powerhouse with its new heavy-duty pickup engine that makes 555 hp and best-in-class torque.

Nissan News

New Nissan Z T-Top Revealed! And It Sure Looks Like More Than a Concept

The Nissan Z Kaze concept brings back an iconic feature that’s been missing from sports cars for over two decades.

Nissan News

Exclusive: Nissan Says It’ll Bring the Z T-Top Concept to Production if You Shout Loud Enough

“We’re gonna make that car happen” if fans demand it, Nissan America’s product boss exclusively tells us. Time to get loud.

Bentley News

2028 Bentley Torcal: Crewe’s First EV Looks Meaner Than a Bentayga and Makes 235 More HP

While the cabin is mostly copy-paste from its Porsche sibling, the Bentley Torcal’s avant-garde exterior design is a welcome breath of fresh air.

Lexus News

Lexus Confirms This Voids The Warranty

MSCHF turned two Lexus crossovers into sculptures. Now they look like they got parked in the Backrooms.

Porsche News

This New Porsche 911 Off-Road Lift Kit Is Your Ticket to a Cheap 911 Dakar

KW Suspensions rolled out a new off-road lift kit for the Porsche 996 and 997 for just $5,429, or about 2 percent of the price of a real 911 Dakar.

Ford News

Shop Builds the Ford F-150 Lightning Crew Cab Diesel That Ford Itself Refused To Make

Not only does this F-250 with a 7.3-liter Power Stroke look like a Lightning street truck, but it also goes like one thanks to roughly 600 horsepower.

The Downshift

Honda’s Ready to Take on Grand Highlander With Super-Sized Pilot: TDS

Honda reportedly wants a slice of the big, three-row crossover pie, but it’s fighting a battle with time.

GM News

GM’s Stance on CarPlay Is as Fractured and Confusing as Ever

A new report indicates GM isn’t bringing phone projection back to EVs after all, while the company doesn’t want to speak on the matter. What’s going on?

Car Buying

Iran Makes $4,300 New Cars That Almost Nobody Can Buy

Iran has a truly bizarre car market. State-sanctioned lotteries make domestic compact cars crazy-cheap but hard to find, while a Land Cruiser is almost $300,000.

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Car Reviews

Dodge Charger

2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Sixpack Review: This Reboot Is Off to a Poor Start

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC53 Pros and Cons Review: All the Right Numbers, Still the Wrong Vibes

Subaru Reviews

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Review: Why This Should Be Your Daily Driver

Honda Prelude

2026 Honda Prelude Long-Term Test: First Impressions

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