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If you received a bunch of password reset requests from Instagram recently, you’re not alone. As reported by Malwarebytes, an antivirus software company, there was a data breach revealing the “sensitive information” of 17.5 million Instagram users. Malwarebytes added that the leak included Instagram usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and more.The company added that the “data is available for sale on the dark web and can be abused by cybercriminals.” Malwarebytes noted in an email to its customers that it discovered the breach during its routine dark web scan and that it’s tied to a potential incident related…

It can be easy to see a person selling a car as little more than an obstacle between you and your potential new purchase. However, just as it is as a rule in general life, treating people with respect is everything when buying a used car privately.  I know I’m not your parent, but you’ll have to forgive me because this column doubles up as a lecture on good manners. So why exactly am I taking the moral high ground? Well, after a family member informed me of a recent car-selling experience, it got me thinking about how we treat…

There have been rumors of Ferrari rebooting the F40 for years, but it hasn’t happened barring a tribute based on the Ferrari 296 GTB. But that doesn’t stop people asking “what if?” In this case, digital artist Martin Tyminski (Fully Leaded) has gone to town and come up with a render of what a 2026 Ferrari F40 either could, or depending on your opinion, should look like. Fully Leaded Ferrari F40 conceptFully Leaded The key is that Tyminski’s design isn’t focused on nostalgia linked to those cars tacked on bedroom walls when we were kids. It’s focused on evolution and…

First Brands Group says it is going up for sale, starting a formal process to market and sell the business, in whole or in parts, with the goal of moving to new ownership early this year. The company said the sale process is meant to maximize stakeholder value and speed its transition to a new owner. It is in talks with an ad hoc group of lenders on additional debtor-in-possession financing and a stalking horse bid for certain business segments. First Brands said the expected funding, once agreed and approved by the court, would help it maintain supply and service…

This insider perspective offers extensive previously undisclosed details, making it a rare and valuable read on Nio. (First-generation ES8. Image credit: Nio) Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO, HKG: 9866) published a lengthy post on its social media accounts Thursday, reflecting on its decade-long chassis R&D journey as it reached the milestone of producing its 1-millionth vehicle. The piece begins with Nio’s origins in 2024, when it was still known as NextEV, recounting the challenges it faced in chassis development and how it overcame them. From an insider’s perspective, it provides those following Nio with a wealth of previously undisclosed details, making…

Want a little more style with your big Lexus? A Japanese tuner called Tom’s, which is closely cozied up with Toyota and Lexus, might have just the ticket. Tom’s has just revealed its takes on the latest Lexus GX, Lexus LX, Lexus LC convertible, and the absurdly wonderful Lexus LM van, that let them stand out without jumping out like some sort of flashy Toyota instead of a vehicle with an L on the hood. Yes, This GX Looks Like A Shoe Tom’s Lexus TAS modelsTom’s The Lexus GX Taylor’s Tom’s version is the boldest of the trio, so we’ll…

If you want to buy a brand-new Toyota AE86, you finally can. No, it’s not some sticker package from the factory, this is as close to the real thing as you’re ever going to get. Tom’s, a legend in the Japanese auto scene, is building the AE86 from scratch. Yes, scratch. Last year it showed its own new chassis. This year, it’s a completed car. The Cleanest AE86 Since the 1980s Toms Heritage AE86Toms Forget about building a Mustang or Camaro from a catalog, or yet another Porsche restomod. If you wanted a retro-cool car from Japan that didn’t feel…

Most popular search engines earn money through ad clicks. These brands turn their profits into a better world. BongkarnGraphic / Shutterstock When you fire up a search engine, you’re tapping into a powerful money-making machine. But did you know that you can use a search engine that donates to charity? These platforms turn your clicks into donations, letting you support causes like climate action, education, and hunger relief with every query. Unlike conventional search engines that pocket all the ad revenue, these alternatives redirect a portion to nonprofit partners. The idea is simple: Advertisers pay to place ads in search…

Photo: HANSAINVEST Real Assets Germany produced 18% of its electricity through solar power in 2025, up from 14% in 2024, a significant leap that meant solar overtook both coal and methane gas in the country’s electrical supply – despite the high latitudes the whole country sits at. Germany has been through several significant changes in its energy system in recent years, often brought on as a result of some sort of disaster. In a move that made waves internationally, Germany committed to shutting down all its nuclear plants after the Fukushima disaster. Many pointed out that this decision could lead…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. In some ways, 2025 ended up being a predictable year for auto sales. We knew tariff pressures and expiring electrification credits would both have big impacts on buying habits, for example, and both proved to be correct. But if you’d asked us early last year whether we expected the Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Bronco rivalry to heat up, we’d have had no obvious reason to say “yes”—and we would have been wrong. It’s no secret that the…