The first Iron Age flickered out a millennium or two ago, but its automotive equivalent is still going strong. Well, if not strong, it’s at least still going. Dodge, Ram, and other automakers still feature iron blocks as the foundations for their engines — despite a growing trend toward…
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Tips for Prepping Your Car and Yourself This article may contain affiliate links. Let’s be honest—long road trips can go from “freedom of the open road” to “why did I agree to this?” real fast. Somewhere between the third rest stop and the mysteriously disappearing cell service, even the most chill travelers start to fray….
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Nissan 350Z listed in Japan with a full Toyota GT 86 front fascia swap. The widebody kit and wheels create a dramatic exterior transformation. It’s being auctioned with 67,000 miles and starting bid of around $4,700. We love the first-generation Toyota GT 86 here at Carscoops. It proved itself to be one of the best…
Electric vehicle (EV) brand Polestar says it’s not ready to rejoin Australia’s peak automotive industry organisation, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), because it still believes it doesn’t truly represent the local auto industry. Along with US EV brand Tesla, Polestar Australia quit the FCAI in March 2024 in protest of the body’s criticism…
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Not all BMW M cars depreciate the same. Using fresh data from iSeeCars, we break down which high-performance models hold their value — and which ones drop like a rock. No one with any sense treats a car as an investment. But if you must throw your money into a depreciating asset, you might as…
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Design a functional, efficient garage with this home mechanic’s guide to garage layout, from lift placement to electrical and storage planning. Imagine stepping into a garage where every tool has its place, your workspace feels open, and projects flow smoothly without unnecessary clutter. For the dedicated home mechanic, designing a comfortable garage can make all…
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When you think of motorcycles, Aston Martin is unlikely to be one of the brands that pops up in your mind, and yet here it is: a $120,000 motorcycle (when new) without a headlight, wearing the famous wings, built not as an afterthought, but as a statement. The AMB 001 is Aston Martin’s first motorcycle….
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Opt for the manual ’box (which offers more driver engagement) over the six-speed auto and you will pay a maximum of £35 road tax, too. The oil-burners are refined, too: there’s no clatter from under the bonnet, and while 8.0sec to 62mph doesn’t sound impressive on paper, you won’t find it wanting on slip-roads, and…
The newest camouflaged all-electric SUV from Porsche has broken a record at the Shelsley Walsh hill climb. A camouflaged prototype of the Porsche Cayenne electric car has been seen breaking a record in the UK at Shesley Walsh, proving its SUV capability credentials despite being an electric car. Driving the car up the Shelsley Walsh…
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Most of my friends are into cars in one way or another. One of them is an automotive designer. Another has a small fleet of vehicles and works in the insurance industry. A third is the sales director for an auction house. Then there’s my pal Dan Wolff, who’s not a car guy at all….
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