At $6,990, Would You Unleash Your Inner Cruella In This 1996 Cadillac DeVille?
A 1996 Cadillac DeVille listed for $6,990 on Craigslist claims mint condition with 71,509 miles. The car features Cadillac’s 4.6‑L Northstar V8, MagnaRide adaptive suspension, and a spacious leather interior, but the engine is notorious for head‑gasket failures. The dealer notes three in‑house mechanics have inspected the vehicle, yet the ad provides scant service history and no detailed Carfax. Buyers must weigh the low price against potential repair costs and limited documentation.
What Causes Spun Bearings — And Can They Be Fixed?
A spun bearing occurs when the thin oil film that separates the crankshaft journal from its bearing shells collapses, causing metal‑to‑metal contact and often catastrophic engine failure. The most common trigger is inadequate lubrication—low oil level, a failing pump, delayed...
Why Do Rideshare Drivers Need Special Car Insurance?
Rideshare driving remains a popular gig, but personal auto policies typically exclude commercial use, leaving drivers exposed. Uber and Lyft only provide limited liability when drivers are logged in, creating a coverage gap that can force out‑of‑pocket expenses. Specialized rideshare...
It's Not Your Imagination, Diesel Prices Are Going Up Faster Than Gas Or Oil
Diesel prices in the United States have surged to an average $5.55 per gallon in April 2026, outpacing gasoline’s $4.10 per gallon and creating a $1.45 gap. Since the start of 2026 diesel has risen roughly $2.05 per gallon, nearly double...
I Want To Be Like The Gears And Gasoline Guys When I Grow Up
Gears and Gasoline, a trio of veteran car builders, have turned their YouTube channel into a showcase for authentic, full‑car builds rather than click‑bait horsepower demos. Their content spans meticulous restorations, power‑train swaps—like a K24‑swapped Civic and a V6‑powered MR‑Spyder—and...
Keanu Reeves Raced This Supercharged Scion tC, And Now You Can, Too
Keanu Reeves captured the 2009 Toyota Pro/Celebrity race behind the wheel of a factory‑built Scion tC that was fitted with a TRD supercharger and a suite of track‑ready upgrades. The same car, now stripped of its original safety gear and showing...
This Is The Cheapest New American Subcompact SUV You Can Buy
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax launches at $23,495, making it the cheapest new subcompact SUV offered by an American automaker. GM sold over 200,000 Trax units in 2025, keeping the model as its second‑best‑selling SUV and the segment leader in the...
Why Did Ram Switch Back To The CP3 Pump?
Ram’s fifth‑generation HD trucks launched in 2019 with a new Cummins 6.7‑liter diesel and the Bosch CP4.2 high‑pressure injection pump, but the CP4 quickly earned a reputation for premature failure. After two model years of complaints, Ram reverted to the...
Lola T70 Racecars Used To Be So Cheap That George Lucas Bought His Own To Film THX 1138
George Lucas stretched a $777,777 budget for his 1971 sci‑fi debut THX 1138 by purchasing a used Lola T70 racecar, then customizing it with lights, a siren and a fake turbine to appear futuristic. The vehicle, a 1967 Mark III previously owned...
Saturn Once Made An SC Turbo, But Not For You
In 2001 Saturn entered a one‑off, turbo‑charged SC2 in the Car and Driver One Lap of America, boosting the 1.9‑liter engine to 224 hp. The team added a Garrett T6 turbo, increased displacement to 2.1 L, and shed 110 lb, delivering 0‑60 in...
5 Of The Best Folding E-Bikes, According To Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports has identified the five best folding electric bikes, highlighting the Velotric Fold 1 as the top‑rated model. The rankings span a price spectrum from $1,078 for the Lectric XP 4 to $1,899 for the Blix Vika+ Flex, and all five excel...
Consumer Reports' 2026 Sports Car List Reawakens An Old Argument
Consumer Reports’ 2026 Best Sports Cars list sparked debate by slotting the electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and the front‑wheel‑drive Honda Civic Si alongside traditional two‑seat roadsters. The original Sports Car Club of America definition—two seats, soft top, competition‑ready—doesn’t neatly cover these models....
How An F1 Driver Turned The Utilitarian International Scout Into A Luxury Off-Roader
The Monteverdi Safari, a Swiss‑built luxury SUV from the late 1970s, was essentially an International Harvester Scout rebodied and fitted with high‑end V8 engines and premium amenities. Founder‑driver Peter Monteverdi leveraged his racing pedigree to transform the utilitarian platform into...
Jeep Dealership Allegedly Forged Buyer's Signature, Sold Him A Car With 6,200 Added Miles And Tacked On An Extra $5,000...
A Bronx Chrysler‑Jeep‑Dodge Ram dealer is sued for allegedly delivering a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L with over 6,200 miles on the odometer, despite promising a 13‑mile vehicle. The buyer, Louis Huertas, was also billed $2,400 above the agreed price and...
How Goodyear Developed Tires For The Moon
Goodyear supplied the first gas‑filled rubber tires to ever touch the Moon, fitting the hand‑pulled Modular Equipment Transporter (MET) on Apollo 14. The smooth, nitrogen‑inflated XLT tires hauled up to 360 lb of equipment across a two‑mile lunar loop, proving that rubber...