Chase Bierenkoven

Tesla Tells Drivers to Be Paranoid Amid FSD9 Release

Tesla has finally released their Full Self-Driving (FSD) 9 beta. However, it came with quite the warning and has left some quite concerned with the ramifications of unproven software being used on the open road.

A high-angle photo of a maroon BMW M8 GC

Coupes

Massive Alpina BMW M8 GC Crash At Goodwood

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is aptly named. With that expectation of speed comes some pretty spectacular- and expensive- crashes. Now, this year's festival has its first victim, thankfully with no injuries: A BMW M8 GC.

It's possible to daily drive a sports car, like this BMW M3, photographed along the front fender

Trends

I Promise It’s Easy to Daily Drive a Sports Car

Turns out, you can daily drive a sports car. It's a common question asked by consumers while car shopping. Now, I'm here to report that it is a possibility, and may not require the litany of sacrifices it once did.

The Jaguar XJR-12D pre-crash at Goodwood

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Watch: Massive Jaguar Crash At Goodwood Festival of Speed

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is known for two things: the famous hill climb and crashes. Unfortunately, a rare Jaguar XJR-12D had quite the crash over the weekend.

A mechanic performs a brake job in a shop

Trends

How Much Does It Cost to Replace Your Brakes and When to Do It?

One of the most critical aspects of car safety and ownership is knowing when to replace your brakes. However, there's some nuance to the process that some may not be aware of.

Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel celebrates a win from the seat of his car

Trends

Do Formula 1 Drivers Brake With Their Left Foot?

Driving a Formula 1 car is like playing chess at 200 MPH. Drivers experience serious G-forces throughout a lap. As the sport has evolved, so too have their driving methods.

Trends

This Is How Red Bull Formula 1 Team Is Beating Mercedes

Red Bull's Formula 1 team has been the only real challenge to Mercedes' dominance over the last seven seasons. Now, the team has finally overtaken them both on the track and in the lab.

Coupes

No One Wants the Subaru BRZ, but You Should

The small, rear-wheel drive sports car is a dying formula. The Subaru BRZ's sales numbers reflect this, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't want one.

An odometer on an older car, showing lower mileage

Trends

Is Mileage or Age More Important When Buying a Used Car?

The debate of mileage vs. age is one as old as the auto industry itself. There are benefits and costs to each, and this formula is the key to determining the answer to this hotly-debated issue.

An auction gavel lies on a stack of cash

Trends

I’m Selling My Used Car at Auction, and You Should Too

I'd like to say that I'm not a gambling man. However, selling a used car at auction can be just that. It has its ups and downs, but may just net a seller more cash than selling privately.

The 2021 Ford Bronco slides through the sand proving its one of the best manual cars available in 2021

SUVs

People Are Already Flipping Ford Broncos

The Ford Bronco has been red-hot since its debut a few years back. Journalists are already raving about the model, and Ford is struggling to keep up with demand.

Trends

Dieselgate 2: Volkswagen and BMW Fined in Another Emissions Scandal

Dieselgate was a watershed moment in environmental law. It was also a very, very public case. Now, Volkswagen and BMW have both been accused of more emissions tampering.

The Subaru Impreza in silver, photographed driving through an underpass

Sedans

No One Wants to Buy a Subaru Impreza. You Should.

The Subaru Impreza is a long-standing sedan staple. It's been on sale since forever, but due to the rise of the SUV, its popularity has dipped in recent years.

A mechanic works on a replaced engine on a workbench in a garage

Trends

Is It Worth It to Buy a Used Car With a Replaced Engine?

When amidst the car buying process, you may come across a vehicle with a replaced engine. Initially, this may seem like a terrible purchase. However, a replaced or rebuilt motor can provide many benefits.

A black ModVans CV1, based on the Ford Transit

Trends

ModVans Has Two New Ways for You to Live the Van Life

California-based company ModVans has seen a gap in the van life market and taken advantage. Their new offerings promise to make the lifestyle not only more fun but far, far more practical.

Trends

Cheap Luxury Car Ownership Cost Isn’t as Bad as You Think

It's more or less common sense among used car buyers: There's no such thing as a cheap luxury car. However, with a little mechanical know-how and some research, that may not be the case.

Coupes

Buyer’s Guide: BMW E46 M3 (2000-2006)

The E46-generation BMW M3 is praised in just about every category. Should you be in the market for one, this guide will serve as a helpful stepping stone to M3 ownership.

Cars

Your Used Honda Civic Is Making Money Just Sitting There

The semiconductor shortage has forced the used car market into chaos of late. Some are benefitting and others are losing millions. It's an uncertain time to be sure, but Honda Civic owners seem to be in the latter camp.

A man looks in the window of a used Chevrolet

Trends

How to Negotiate the Price of a Used Car

When buying a used car, negotiating the price is arguably the most important part of the whole process. Your negotiating skills can make or break the deal. Moreover, the process begins much sooner than you think.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk stands next to a blue Tesla Model Y SUV.

Hybrids & EVs

Tesla’s Elon Musk Says Self-Driving Is Hard, Finally

Tesla is often cagey about the status of the brand's "FSD" system. Owners have long been waiting for the feature, and they've been paying for the privilege for quite some time.