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The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. If you play games on a PC and like cars or racing, you may already be familiar with My Summer Car, a legendary indie title from 2016 (how the time’s flown) about building a project car from nothing in Finland and trying not to die in the process. A sequel’s long been in development, and I’m pleased to report that the day of its early access release has finally arrived. Get ready for My Winter Car. These…

Roman culture had also changed. As central control declined, independent power centers formed across the western provinces. Wealthy cities became isolated, and local elites replaced imperial governance. Some have speculated that lead poisoning from Rome’s water pipes contributed to its decline, but modern evidence indicates this was not a significant factor. In contrast, climatic changes during the late Roman period are recognized by historians as contributing factors in Rome’s long decline. Edward Gibbon famously argued in “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire” that the loss of civic virtue and the rise of Christianity played a role. While controversial,…

Tesla will begin charging riders who make a mess while using its Robotaxi service. Riders will be assessed a fee on one or two tiers depending on the severity of the mess. The fee will cost up to $150 for “severe” messes, including biohazard events and smoking. Tesla’s Robotaxi service just gained one of the most realistic features imaginable: cleaning fees for when you lose your lunch in the back seat. According to Tesla influencer Sawyer Merritt on X, the company is now apparently rolling out two tiers of cleaning fees for riders of its Robotaxi service. The tier that a mess…

Every year, the GPU market seems to follow a familiar script. Nvidia continues to set the pace at the high end, AMD responds where it can, and the loudest headlines are dominated by flagship performance. For most buyers, that still means choosing between the same two companies — even as the balance of power clearly tilts in Nvidia’s favor. But the GPU I’m most excited about heading into 2026 doesn’t come from either of the companies. Instead, it’s an unconfirmed card that could quietly change the shape of the market – Intel’s Arc B770, often referred to in leaks as…

BMW was commissioned by Toyota to do the underpinnings of the current Supra, and it duly did so by developing that car’s components in tandem with those of the G29 Z4, the results of which are pretty spectacular on both sides. But if anything, the Z4 feels the more exciting of the two to drive, especially with its canvas electric roof down so you can appreciate the cultured screams of its 335bhp, 3.0-litre turbo engine that much more viscerally. The driving position remains a defining factor; some like it, some don’t. You feel as if you’re sitting right over the…

It’s been over a decade since Suzuki stopped selling cars in the United States, attempting to move the Kizashi sedan, the Equator pickup, and the Grand Vitara SUV before throwing in the towel. But, Suzuki still builds new cars for other markets, cars we can’t have, like the five adorable concepts it’s showing off at next month’s Tokyo Auto Salon.    The first concept is the bite-sized Jimny SUV. It’s part of a collaboration with the video gam company Capcom, and it draws its design cues from the Monster Hunter franchise. Capcom released the game’s latest installment, Monster Hunter Wilds,…

EV range figures — and fuel economy for fossil fuel vehicles for that matter — provided by auto manufacturers can be on the optimistic side; but by how much? Recent and ongoing testing in Australia reveals the differences from real-world driving range can be substantial. What’s WLTP Got To Do With It? WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light-Duty Vehicles Test Procedure) is a laboratory-based test for measuring new vehicle fuel economy, electric range, CO2 emissions and other pollutants. WLTP values are currently widely used in Australia by vehicle manufacturers for EV range labeling, but the WLTP test cycle is not a mandatory…

When your kid starts showing a preference for one of their stuffed animals, you’re supposed to buy a backup in case it goes missing.I’ve heard this advice again and again, but never got around to buying a second plush deer once “Buddy” became my son’s obvious favorite. Neither, apparently, did the parents in Google’s newest ad for Gemini.It’s the fictional but relatable story of two parents discovering their child’s favorite stuffed toy, a lamb named Mr. Fuzzy, was left behind on an airplane. They use Gemini to track down a replacement, but the new toy is on backorder. In the…

EV Recycling Revolution Electric vehicles (EVs) promise a cleaner future – fewer emissions, less noise, and a break from fossil fuels. But there’s a less glamorous side to that story: the challenge of what happens after those cars are built. Batteries age. Electronics fail. Components become obsolete faster than regulators can write rules. In this silent gap between ambition and reality, a new revolution is taking shape – one not led by automakers or tech giants, but by dismantlers, recyclers, and parts resellers. They’re the people quietly ensuring that the EV transition doesn’t become another wave of industrial waste but…

The best-selling sedan in America and its smaller crossover sibling are the subject of a new recall. Specifically, we’re talking about the Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Corolla Cross Hybrid, and more specifically, new models built for the 2025 and 2026 model years. The quick description of this problem is a loose bolt that could pose a fire risk. The detailed explanation is a bit more complicated. Base Trim Engine 2.5L Dynamic Force I4 Hybrid Base Trim Transmission CVT Base Trim Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Base Trim Horsepower 184 HP @6000 RPM Base Trim Torque 163 lb.-ft. @ 5200 RPM Fuel…