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Why the Volkswagen Thing Never Truly Found Its Place in America

Why the Volkswagen Thing Never Truly Found Its Place in America

Volkswagen’s quirky open-top Thing looked perfect for California beaches, but American buyers never fully embraced the unusual machine.

The Batmobile Without Batman: The Court Case That Changed How Fictional Cars Are Protected

The Batmobile Without Batman: The Court Case That Changed How Fictional Cars Are Protected

A landmark U.S. court decision confirmed that even a fictional car can qualify as a legally protected character.

Kia Boys Hit Two Cars Overnight, Steal One Vehicle and Trash Another in Pennsylvania

Kia Boys Hit Two Cars Overnight, Steal One Vehicle and Trash Another in Pennsylvania

Teen thieves are still targeting vulnerable Kia and Hyundai models left parked outside across American neighborhoods overnight.

Tesla to recall over 14,500 Model Y SUVs in US over missing weight certification label

Tesla to recall over 14,500 Model Y SUVs in US over missing weight certification label

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated this absence could lead to customers overloading the vehicles, increasing crash risk.

U.S. Students Build Ultra-Efficient Car That Gets Nearly 2,150 MPG

U.S. Students Build Ultra-Efficient Car That Gets Nearly 2,150 MPG

A lightweight student-built prototype shocked engineers by achieving fuel economy figures that seem impossible even for modern hybrid vehicles.

Road to Nowhere: American 8x8 Heavy Trucks During World War II

Road to Nowhere: American 8x8 Heavy Trucks During World War II

During World War II, America developed massive experimental 8x8 military trucks designed to haul the heaviest artillery on the battlefield.

Hyundai Recalls More Than 421,000 Vehicles Over Sudden Phantom Braking Issue

Hyundai Recalls More Than 421,000 Vehicles Over Sudden Phantom Braking Issue

Hyundai owners report unexpected braking incidents involving Tucson and Santa Cruz models equipped with collision-avoidance technology systems.

“Please Be Patient, Student Driver”: Why These Stickers Are Starting to Annoy American Drivers

“Please Be Patient, Student Driver”: Why These Stickers Are Starting to Annoy American Drivers

“Student Driver” stickers have become a widespread trend in America, but many experienced drivers now find them increasingly frustrating.

America’s Favorite Used Cars: The Top 10 Best-Selling Pre-Owned Vehicles

America’s Favorite Used Cars: The Top 10 Best-Selling Pre-Owned Vehicles

Here’s a closer look at the models that dominated America’s used-car market last year.

The car that is in the museum received a speeding ticket

The car that is in the museum received a speeding ticket

An Illinois auto museum received a bizarre speeding ticket tied to its famous “Knight Rider” display car.

5 of the Most Powerful Engines Ever Installed in American Cars

5 of the Most Powerful Engines Ever Installed in American Cars

Massive displacement, brutal horsepower, and legendary engineering helped define America’s greatest high-performance engines ever built.

More Than 60,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs Recalled Over Potential Drive Power Failure

More Than 60,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs Recalled Over Potential Drive Power Failure

Jeep Cherokee owners face new recall after drivetrain issue raised concerns about possible vehicle rollaway incidents nationwide.

U.S. Company Unveils Smart Robot That Can Change Car Tires Automatically

U.S. Company Unveils Smart Robot That Can Change Car Tires Automatically

AI-powered SmartBay technology cuts tire service times dramatically while helping shops tackle technician shortages nationwide.

Four Dependable Body-on-Frame SUVs Worth Considering on the U.S. Used Market

Four Dependable Body-on-Frame SUVs Worth Considering on the U.S. Used Market

These rugged SUVs combine proven reliability with genuine off-road capability and surprisingly decent everyday usability.

Chevrolet Tahoe: The Definition of a True American SUV

Chevrolet Tahoe: The Definition of a True American SUV

Thirty years after its debut, the Chevrolet Tahoe remains one of America’s most recognizable full-size SUVs.