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The plug-in hybrid has turned from stop-gap to a do-it-all choice, but which is best for a family? The plug-in hybrid powertrain has had its critics in recent years but, like it or not, its breakthrough moment looks to have arrived. PHEV tech puts a future-proofed car on your driveway that meets your needs without asking you to adapt your habits and journeys to it. That saves on petrol and, of course, carbon dioxide - in much of your daily motoring without making the rest of it any harder. A s

What do Mr. Bendo, the other Muffler Men, and numerous giant Paul Bunyan figures around the U.S. have in common? They all have a common parent from the 1960s.

If you don't want to stress your car's AWD system, you should replace all four tires, but that can be expensive. Tire shaving is a cheaper alternative.

The terms "fuel-efficiency" and "fuel consumption" are often used interchangeably, but engineers say there's an important difference between the two.

The listing claims genuine Rolls-Royce parts, though that is hard to verify. Carbon fiber panels, a scooped hood, and matte black wheels define the look. Inside, orange leather and a tablet-style screen push the cabin just as far. A Range Rover Sport wearing a Rolls-Royce face is up for sale in Finland, which tells you everything you need to know about how this story is going to unfold. Someone decided the standard badge wasn’t enough and grafted on Cullinan-inspired parts with

Buying a hybrid might sound like a surefire way of saving money on gas, but Consumer Reports says you might want to think twice before taking delivery.

This 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet was previously sold on BaT in September 2021 before being delivered to Gunther Werks and modified to their Speedster specification. As one of 25 examples, the car was stripped of its convertible top, side windows, and windshield prior to receiving chassis reinforcements, a number of carbon-fiber body panels, a shortened windscreen, a Speedster-style tonneau cover, and a repaint in Pearl Green metallic. Power is provided by a Rothsport Racing-built 4.0L fla

This Rosso Corsa 1999 Ferrari F355 Spider remained under the care of its original owner until 2023, when it spent time in the United Kingdom and was purchased by the current owner. Its 3.5-liter DOHC V8 subsequently received a timing belt service before relocating back to the US, and the car now shows under 8k miles. Equipped with a paddle-shifted six-speed F1 gearbox, the car features a beige leather interior, a soft top, 18″ five-spoke magnesium wheels, pop-up headlights, a cassette ster

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro coupe was purchased by the owner in 2009, and a multi-year custom build completed in 2022 involved refinishing the body in black cherry metallic paint and mounting it on a Roadster Shop SPEC-series chassis with rack-and-pinion steering, tubular front control arms, a rear four-link setup, adjustable coilovers, and drilled and slotted disc brakes linked to a hydroboost-assisted Wilwood master cylinder. In 2024, an LSX454 crate engine was installed along with a Whipple su

This 1985 BMW 323i coupe is believed to have been modified with Hartge components to the company’s H26 specification before being brought to the US in the early 1990s. Circa 2016 the car underwent chassis repairs and a repaint prior to being fitted with a CAtuned-built M20B25 stroker inline-six. The coupe wears a Hartge-style rear wing and lower bodywork along with gray side stripes and rides on 16″ multi-piece wheels. Inside, tan leather–trimmed front sport seats are accompanied by

This 1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 was purchased by the seller in 2023 and has 45k miles. Powered by a 5.7-liter LT5 V8 paired with a ZF six-speed manual transmission, the car is finished in Polo Green II Metallic over beige leather upholstery. It is equipped with the Selective Ride and Handling Package, two removable roof panels, pop-up headlights, 17″ sawblade alloy wheels, power-adjustable sport seats, air conditioning, and a Delco Bose Gold Series sound system with a CD player. Work com

This 1966 Porsche 911 coupe was built on February 2, 1966, and was purchased new at Competition Motors in Woodland Hills, California, by American television music composer Jerrold Immel. It remained registered to Immel through the mid-2010s and was acquired by the seller in 2022. Finished in Polo Red over black leatherette and houndstooth fabric, the car is powered by a 2.0-liter flat-six mated to a five-speed manual transaxle. Service completed in 2023 involved installing Weber carburetors as w

This 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 coupe has 10k miles, and it remained with its original owner in Texas for a total of 16 years before it was later purchased in 2024 by the seller, who is the third registered owner. The car was ordered with over $3k in optional equipment including the GT500 Premium Trim Package, HID headlights, and navigation, and it is is powered by a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission. The Performance White-finished bodywork has Shelby Blue

This 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans was sold new at Hall-Burdette Motorcycles of Sacramento, California, and was purchased by the seller in 1988, reportedly from its second owner. Since that time, it has been ridden 24k miles and fitted with a Corbin two-up sport seat, Bitubo fork dampers, progressive fork springs, Fox shocks, an electronic ignition system, aftermarket coils, K&N pod filters, braided stainless-steel brake lines, and replacement tires, hand levers, grips, and switchgear. Power i

The same Dark Horse produced 420 to 465 wheel horsepower across four dynos. Ford’s official 500 HP crank rating assumes drivetrain losses the dynos disagreed on. Weather correction factors alone can shift a single pull by nearly 100 horsepower. Measurable performance is important. It’s how we know what parts enhance an engine and which ones diminish it. Horsepower and torque figures are the backbone of performance car sales, and they’re important for marketing even

This 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35i is an Atacama Yellow-finished roadster that was specified with a six-speed manual transmission along with the M Sport and Citrus Yellow Packages, which together added an adaptive M suspension, an M Sport steering wheel, and Piano Black wood trim. Power is provided by a twin-turbocharged 3.0L inline-six with COBB engine management software, and further modifications include a catless exhaust downpipe, a Luxon front strut brace, a BMW M Performance front brake kit, 19&#8

This 2008 Bentley Azure was first registered in Florida and was exported to Canada in 2010, and later imported back into the US in 2021. It has 16k miles and is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V8 linked with a six-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Beluga over Beluga leather, the car features a Flying B hood ornament, a black soft top, 19″ six twin-spoke alloy wheels, an electronically controlled adaptive suspension, xenon headlights, Park Distance Control, multi-zone auto

This 2007 BMW 328i sedan was initially delivered to Performance BMW of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Finished in Crimson Red over Beige Dakota leather, the car is equipped with the Sport and Premium packages as well as a sunroof, adaptive xenon headlights, a sport suspension, 17″ Style 161 alloy wheels, heated front sport seats, a BMW CD stereo, cruise control, and dual-zone automatic climate control. This

This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup is one of approximately 500 Sportruck editions produced, and it is said to have been used by its original owner as a shop truck at Queensboro Volkswagen in New York until 2007, when it was purchased by the seller. The truck has been repainted in Royal Red over Autumn Tan leatherette upholstery and is powered by a 1.7-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes an aftermarket exhaust system, 13″ eight-hole steel wheels,

This 2005 BMW Z4 3.0i roadster is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six paired with a six-speed SMG sequential transmission and is finished in Sterling Gray Metallic over Dream Red leather upholstery. It features the Premium and Sport packages as well as an M Sport suspension, Dynamic Driving Control, a power-operated convertible soft top, dual roll hoops, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, ventilated disc brakes, 18″ ellipsoid Style 107 alloy wheels, heated power-adjustable M Sport seats, a BMW Busin