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The People Who Make EVs Are Enthusiasts Too
Electric vehicles have gotten wrapped up in the culture wars. I suppose that’s natural in these polarized times, where seemingly everything becomes a flashpoint, all framed in "us vs them" terms. Among car enthusiasts, EV haters are legion, feeling like…
Everything We Know About the V-8 Muscle Car
There’s a very good chance that Dodge shoves a V-8 back into the engine bay of the Charger. The brand’s efforts to make the electric Daytona the ultimate offering haven’t resonated with buyers, and now that Stellantis has a new…
Going Hybrid Isn’t Scary. The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Is Proof
A friend of mine often says that auto engineers do their best work when backed into a corner. At least in Europe, internal-combustion cars have to run Lambda=1—no fuel enrichment to help keep things cool or make extra power. It's…
‘Zero Fatalities, Zero Accidents:’ Toyota Wants Software To Make Cars Safer. But It’s Not There Yet
The era of software-defined vehicles is upon us. Executives for companies like BMW and Rivian have spoken at great length about the importance of software and how it will help shape the next generation of cars, trucks, and SUVs. Toyota…
How Toyota Engineered the New RAV4 for the Future: Interview
Imagine having this on your resume: “Chief Engineer for the world’s best-selling vehicle.” A claim like that would certainly turn heads at your next interview. For Yoshinori Futonagane, the man behind the sixth-generation Toyota RAV4, it’s a badge he wears…
The Real Horror Icons Come From Detroit
What was the first horror movie that really scared you? I mean truly, genuinely kept you up at night? For me, it was the Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake from 2003. I was 11 or 12, and my cool, older cousin…
How the Ultimate Porsche Event Comes to Life
If you’re not a hardcore Porsche nerd like some of us, you might not know what Luftgekühlt means. Literally, it’s German for "air-cooled." But in this context, Luftgekühlt is the brainchild of two-time Le Mans winner Patrick Long and Southern…