The Atlas Engine Family: GM’s Lost Inline-5 Experiment
An ambitious attempt to modernize trucks, GM’s Atlas inline-5 was a weird, complex engine that powered the Colorado and Hummer H3. But it had some problems.
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Changing Up Your Car’s Interior? Here’s How Much It Can Cost To Reupholster The Seats
Fixing up your car’s interior can make a huge difference, but it can also cost a fortune. Here’s what to know about the true costs of professional reupholstery.
The New BMW iX3 Becomes Brazil’s Longest-Range EV
Depending on where you live, BMW advertises the new iX3 with widely different driving ranges. In Europe and other regions that use the WLTP standard, the electric crossover is rated for up to 500 miles
The 8 Series Is Dead. Time for ALPINA to Revive the 6 Series
BMW killed the 8 Series last year, for the second time. The last coupes, convertibles, and Gran Coupes rolled off the Dingolfing line in April of this year, and there’s no confirmed successor waiting in
BMW Shows Healthy Gains In Europe’s H1 2026 Registration Data
Like nearly every Western automaker, BMW is struggling in China, where sales have been on a downward trend for the past few years. However, there’s a big world beyond China, and the company is performing
How This Rocket Scientist Made NASCAR Irresistibly Loud in the ‘90s and ‘00s
The late 1990s and early 2000s were great times for NASCAR. The racing series was achieving new heights of popularity, the field was packed with memorable drivers, and the cars sounded amazing thanks to the
Somebody Should Really Give Ayrton Senna’s NSX a Good, Long-Term Home
For many fans, Ayrton Senna is the greatest driver to ever get behind the wheel of a Formula 1 machine. His ability to get the most out of any car made him a legend, but
New Book Tells the Story of RTR, an American Drift Team That Exploded Into Way More
If you’ve been following the car scene at pretty much any point since the turn of the century, you’ve probably heard of RTR. With a name so obvious—RTR stands for “ready to rock”—it’s surprising no
How This Guy Scored the Ultimate Accessory to His Datsun Roadster: A Factory Hot Wheels
Hot Wheels cars are a gateway to car fandom. How many people played with 1:64-scale diecasts as kids and dreamed about getting behind the wheel of the real thing? One grown-up enthusiast did things the
Ford’s Thriftpower Inline-Six Powered The Falcon, Mustang, And Bronco For 24 Years
The Thriftpower powered everything from Mustangs to Falcons to Mercury family cars, and there’s a good reason why Ford used it for nearly a quarter century.