2025 Ford Explorer First Drive Review: Much better inside, still good everywhere else
We drive the updated 2025 Ford Explorer on- and off-road, and appreciate the updated cabin, new technology, solid powertrains and three-row comfort.
Get shoes for under $100 and save up to 70% on athletic apparel at Dick's summer clearance event
Shoes for under $100 and discounts up to 70% off while supplies last on men's and women's athletic gear and shoes.
F1 Commission drops plan to expand F1 points system
A plan to expand the points system in Formula 1 beyond the top 10 finishers in a grand prix has been dropped following a meeting of the F1 Commission. The proposal was lodged earlier this year to pay out points to at least the top 12 drivers, with ...
Organized Crime Behind Dealership Theft Trend
Southeast Michigan, like many other parts of the country, has been dealing with a rash of dealership break-ins where hundreds or thousands in cars are taken in minutes. We know this has been a trend well before covid hit, but now Michigan State Police are just reconfirming something else we already knew: organized crime is behind it. Watch an Arkansas trooper deal with a street takeover suspect in the most brutal way possible. According to MSP, these organized theft rings will purposely recruit
GM’s Cruise Gives Up On Steering Wheel-less Autonomous Vehicle, Will Use Next-Gen Chevy Bolt Instead
General Motors is throwing in the towel on its bespoke autonomous vehicle that doesn’t have a steering wheel called Origin. Instead, its Cruise self-driving unit is turning its focus to development efforts on the next-generation Chevy Bolt.
MCC Readers Have More Chances to Win the “Plum Craziest” Pair of Dodge Challengers Ever
Back in 2013, Dream Giveaway set the stage for the future of Dodge muscle cars with the “Plum Crazier” Challenger, marking the first Challenger Dream Giveaway. That unique event saw one lucky winner take home a pair of Plum Crazy Challengers. Now, after a decade-long wait, Dream Giveaway is back with an even more thrilling offer – the “Plum Craziest” pair of Dodge Challengers. Get bonus tickets to win here. Image Via Dream Giveaway Since 2007, 140 winners have seen their automobile dreams come t
Sauber Hires Ex-Ferrari Boss Mattia Binotto to Run Audi F1
Andreas Seidl and another Sauber executive are leaving the Formula 1 team, clearing the way for a total rebuild ahead of Audi's 2026 debut.
Why McLaren’s Hungarian GP critics are missing the mark
You could be forgiven for thinking McLaren had just thrown away another victory, such has been the reaction from some quarters to the way the team handled the Hungarian Grand Prix. McLaren has made some high-profile errors this season, most recently ...
Backfire News Readers Get More Chances to Win the Hurst Performance Pair Up of a Lifetime
What if you could go back in time, meet George Hurst and “Miss Hurst” Linda Vaughn at your local dragstrip, and have him build you a 1969 Hurst/Olds convertible? That would be pretty cool, right? While we can't turn back the clock, we can offer you the next best thing with our new Hurst Dream Giveaway. Get your bonus tickets here. Image Via Dream Giveaway Muscle-car history tells us that two 1969 Hurst/Olds convertibles were commissioned for parade use at drag strips across America in 1969, with
1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Could Fetch Up to $18 Million at Auction
RM Sotheby’s is set to auction one of Ferrari’s most iconic cars, the 1960 250 GT SWB California Spider, during Monterey Car Week. This particular example is not just any Ferrari; it’s the very first 250 GT SWB California Spider ever built and was the car introduced at the 1960 Geneva Motor Show. Image Via RM Sotheby’s The 250 GT SWB California Spider is celebrated for its elegant Pininfarina design and potent V-12 engine. The model debuted in 1957 as a long-wheelbase version but gained prominen
Toyota, Stanford Use A.I. to Make Self-Driving Cars Drift Together
The Toyota Research Institute and Stanford Engineering have created autonomous tandem drifting Toyota Supras. The research could lead to safer self driving cars.
Police Departments Love To Post 'Graphic Design Is My Passion' Photos Of Their Cruisers
Apparently, the American Association of State Troopers is holding a contest to determine the coolest cruiser in the country, and the 13 cars the bootlickers who actually vote in this dumb contest like most will end up in a cop calendar.
Racesuits are out, bathing suits are in as NASCAR’s Cup Series enters a rare break
NASCAR Cup Series teams have been anticipating this week for almost 300 days. On Oct. 4, 2023, NASCAR announced its 2024 schedule. In doing so, it became known that Cup Series teams would not stop racing until hitting the two-week Olympic break ...
Unsealed deposition with Elon Musk's righthand man reveals new details about their working relationship
A trove of previously unreleased documents provides a peek into Elon Musk's working relationship with Jared Birchall.
Why Elon Musk is voting for the Republican party
The billionaire said used to vote for Democratic presidential candidates but no longer considers it the party of meritocracy and free speech.
Car Theft Ring Snags 400 Vehicles From Dealerships And Factories So Far This Summer
A wave of car thefts is sweeping dealerships across Michigan this month, as a group of organized criminals has made off with hundreds of cars worth millions of dollars. Now, dealers across the state are taking matters into their own hands, calling in private security firms to try and bring the “unprecedented number” of thefts to an end.
Audi F1 Program Continues to Load Up, Adds Ex-Ferrari Boss Binotto
Audi will Formula 1 in partnership with the Sauber program beginning in 2026.
Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Interior Review: More functional than fancy
A deep dive into the Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy interior, which boasts impressive storage and functionality.
That’s Cooked: Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Crash Shuts Down Highway
After all, it’s the kind of vehicle that brings a smile to people’s faces regardless of their age and background, though today’s Wienernews isn’t particularly upbeat. Illinois State Police reports that the Oscar Mayer machine was traveling northbound on the toll road when it struck a Hyundai. It’s unclear if the unidentified Hyundai was traveling in front of it or to its side.
The First 2025 BMW M5 in North America Will Be Very, Very Orange
This one-off version of the 2025 BMW M5, featuring vivid Frozen Orange paint with orange accents inside and out, will be auctioned at Pebble Beach in August.
