Solera

MAY 4, 2025

The automotive landscape has shifted dramatically. Customer experience (CX) has become the magic differentiator that converts browsers into buyers and first-time customers into lifelong advocates. In a sea of similar inventory and competitive prices, dealerships that master exceptional CX sell more vehicles and establish a sustainable competitive advantage that will drive profitability for years to come.

IT 130

IT Professional Services Finance Vehicle 130

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

A senior gentleman has been keeping the Dodge Charger in a storage facility for he can't even remember how long. The car hides under a thick layer of dust that leaves its original color to the imagination. Will it shine and drive again, or should it already be on its way to the scrap yard? The 96-year-old owner of the 57-year-old Dodge Charger is Peter.

Car 119

Car IT 119

Jalopnik

MAY 4, 2025

A deleted truck isn't a glitch on the road, but it's definitely something you don't want to be caught having. Here's what it means to have a deleted truck.

Trucking 61

Trucking IT 61

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

I hardly ever get excited seeing old muscle cars anymore. No offense, but I sort of feel like I've seen everything at this point. There's not much exciting or riveting out there that I haven't already seen a thousand times before. But I was genuinely excited when I saw this 1968 Corvette C3 L88 floating around eBay. It's one of the scant few classic late '60s muscle machines that genuinely gets my blood pumping anymore. ( continue reading.

Car 109

Car IT 109

RepairSmith

MAY 4, 2025

It began with a clunk coming from the front of your car. Every speed bump and turn brought it out of hiding, and before long, your steering started giving off tremors. If this sounds familiar, your control arm bushings may be failing. Driving with a bad bushing can impact your vehicles handling and alignment. Thats why you should get it replaced immediately.

Mechanic 52

Mechanic Vehicle Manufacturing Consulting 52

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

If you ask any gamer about the most popular racing game series, there's a high chance they will answer with NFS, short for Need for Speed. The NFS series has been the benchmark for arcade racing games, offering players the thrill of racing from the comfort of their own homes. Of course, some NFS titles have earned their spot in the hall of fame, while others haven't been that well received.

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Jalopnik

MAY 4, 2025

We've all seen a gas vehicle help jump someone's stranded car in a parking lot, but what about a Tesla? Can these EVs help out your fellow strangers?

Car 52

Car Vehicle 52

Jalopnik

MAY 4, 2025

A dual-clutch transmission is a complicated piece of equipment, so if you don't use the right oil to save a few bucks, you may end up spending much more.

IT 54

IT 54

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

The Trans Am dominated Firebird sales in 1975, as it was already the best-selling model in the entire lineup. Pontiac shipped over 84K cars, and the Trans Am secured the leading spot with over 27K units. The base Firebird continued to be a popular choice, being ordered by over 22K customers, while the Esprit was third with 20K cars. The Formula was the least popular this. ( continue reading.

Car 93

Car IT 93

Jalopnik

MAY 4, 2025

Why rent a car, when a motorcycle can be easier? If you're looking for the Turo of bikes, we've been testing out some of the best.

Car 52

Car 52

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

The American muscle car space changed significantly in the early '70s, mainly due to the push for smaller and more efficient engines, rising insurance costs, and increasing gas prices. All models focused on big engines were affected, including the GTO and the Cuda. Plymouth sold only 18,690 Barracudas in 1971, down from over 55K cars in the previous year. ( continue reading.

Insurance 95

Insurance Engineering IT Car 95

Tire Review Magazine

MAY 4, 2025

Bring Back the Trades (BBTT), a nonprofit organization focused on supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople, has launched a new skilled trades career website at BBTT.org. Milwaukee Tool supported the website relaunch. As BBTTs exclusive sponsor for power tools, hand tools, safety, storage, and equipment, Milwaukee Tool helps amplify BBTTs mission to raise awareness and build trades-focused opportunities.

Education 96

Education IT 96

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

When a team like Newmar unveils a new lineup to join their family, you can bet your bottom dollar is going to be special, and their latest RV is all of that and then some. Folks, Newmar is calling its latest RV the Freedom Aire. It's a "Compact Class C" motorcoach built upon a Mercedes-Benz 4500 Sprinter chassis. According to information released by the manufacturer, it also boasts an "industry-first&q. ( continue reading.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing IT 98

Tire Review Magazine

MAY 4, 2025

Bring Back the Trades (BBTT), a nonprofit organization focused on supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople, has launched a new skilled trades career website at BBTT.org. Milwaukee Tool supported the website relaunch. As BBTTs exclusive sponsor for power tools, hand tools, safety, storage, and equipment, Milwaukee Tool helps amplify BBTTs mission to raise awareness and build trades-focused opportunities.

Education 96

Education IT 96

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

The only thing better than a fancy, expensive, and highly competent superyacht is… two superyachts with the same attributes. Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook and the current CEO of Meta, as well as the owner of an already impressive 2-vessel fleet of superyachts, has now added a third. Though always the nerdy billionaire who went against the grain in terms of the flashy billionaire life, Zuckerberg is embracing. ( continue reading.

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78

Jalopnik

MAY 4, 2025

No one wants police lights flashing behind them, but if you're driving through Michigan, you may be more curious than upset due to the historical bubble light.

Car 64

Car 64

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

The BMW R 18 quickly turned into a smash hit following its release, embraced by regular riders and custom bike builders alike. Just as they had done with the R nineT before, the Germans built their later cruiser with customization in mind and went on to collaborate with several top-tier shops to give it some serious cred. All that worked great, as more and more builders are now clinging to the R 18 platform.

IT 69

IT 69

Jalopnik

MAY 4, 2025

Boeing 747s have been out of production for some time now due to better jets on the market. However, there are still a few airlines that use them.

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60

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

Last year, a video surfaced of a different kind of aquatic ride, one destined for military forces all around the world. It's called the Kraka, and if you haven't heard about it yet, it's probably because that's how secrets are kept. Well, eventually, this one got out, and these days, the Swedish-originated Kraka Jet Board is making a move toward American soil, even chasing government contracts along the way.

IT 64

IT 64

Jalopnik

MAY 4, 2025

Stellantis promised to spend over 30 billion between its 2021 EV day and the start of the 2025 calendar year. We dug into where the company stands now.

IT 58

IT 58

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

You'd think that gaming and van life aren't compatible concepts. But some creative people who are passionate about gaming combine these two things to create some pretty special homes on wheels. I've discussed five other gaming campers here on autoevolution, the most recent one being ( continue reading.

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Miracle Body and Paint

MAY 4, 2025

At Miracle Body and Paint, we know your car goes through big repairs after a crash.

Car 52

Car Auto Body Shop Collision Repair Body Repair 52

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

The second-gen Alfa Romeo Stelvio has made the cut again in the rendering world, with the Italian brand’s premium compact crossover being imagined with its fresh skin and Jeep Wagoneer S bones. Theottle on YouTube recently shared a short video of the CGI-infused model, revealing its photo-editing. ( continue reading.

IT 59

IT 59

Jalopnik

MAY 4, 2025

Though it's a tricky process, the idea of turbocharging a carbureted engine isn't impossible. You only need to add a few modifications to get it boosted.

IT 40

IT Engineering 40

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

Oscar Piastri secured a hat-trick of wins by winning Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, extending his championship lead. Piastri, who could only manage fourth in qualifying, made the race-winning move on lap 14 when passing Max Verstappen for the lead. He never looked back, holding off Norris' late charge to win for the first time in Miami as McLaren secured their first 1-2 since the ( continue reading.

Management 52

Management IT 52

Jalopnik

MAY 4, 2025

Please, I'm begging you all, invest in exhausts from companies that actually take the time to consider the sound their pipes will produce.

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33

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

Revealed in 2025 by developer studio "Build A Rocket Boy" and publisher IO Interactive, MindsEye is a narrative-driven single-player third-person action game that looks eerily similar to Grand Theft Auto. It promises well-written characters, a fake open world — which is key to our argument — action-packed vehicle sequences, and plenty of chest-high walls to duck behind for cover and shoot enemies.

IT 52

IT Vehicle 52

Jalopnik

MAY 4, 2025

There are many mechanical tools that would come in handy for the average application. For example, a baroscope can look in every nook and cranny in your home.

Mechanic 32

Mechanic 32

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

The forthcoming F1 sports action drama stars Brad Pitt as a seasoned racer and Damson Idris as the rookie prodigy of the Apex Grand Prix team. Mercedes-AMG supported the film crew from the very beginning, and not exactly a surprise, the high-performance division of Mercedes-Benz came up with a special edition of the. ( continue reading.

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52

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

An unusual sight occurred before Sunday's Miami Grand Prix: The stars of Formula 1 got to drive bespoke replicas of their regular cars made entirely out of Lego. The 10 Lego-built cars representing the 10 teams on the current F1 grid were created by 26 designers, engineers, and Lego builders at the company's Kladno factory in the Czech Republic.

Car 52

Car Engineering 52

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

In this episode, the Hennessey Performance lads thought they'd race their latest upgraded Chevy Tahoe against a stock GMC Yukon for kicks. The Hennessey Performance crew's body of work is wildly popular due to their ability to upgrade some of the most sought-after vehicles way above their stock performance levels. Some of those mouth-watering nameplates include the "Super Venom" Mustang Dark Horse and Mustang G. ( continue reading.

IT 52

IT Vehicle 52

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

There have been many racing drivers making history over the years, but this select company has its champions as well. And someone named Jim Clark is one of those champions, one of the most celebrated drivers in Formula 1 history. The Brit made a name for himself by driving for British team ( continue reading.

IT 52

IT 52

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

Mother Mopar built almost 139,000 E-bodies for the 1970 model year – the best year for the platform during its five-season production run. Although the Dodge Challenger was the best-selling of the two models, it was the ‘Cuda that retained the highest number of 426 Hemi orders in both years it was available. This example is the rarest of them all, and if you’re somewhat confused, please read on.

IT 98

IT 98

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

Fat Fender Garage created this Ford F-Series wonder just because they can, and we're pretty darn glad about it - not as much as the customer, though, who is also going to drive it – not just admire it from a distance like we are. The Ford F-Series light-duty full-size pickup trucks have been around since the 1948 model year &am. ( continue reading.

Trucking 90

Trucking IT 90

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

The 1969 Torino, Fairlane, and Cobra engine lineup included a wide range of choices, as Ford wanted to go after as many buyers as possible. The plan was simple: flood the market with so many engine configurations that it'd be impossible for someone interested in one of its cars not to find the right unit. It all started with a 250ci unit whos. ( continue reading.

Engineering 88

Engineering Car IT 88

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

I started a Star Wars marathon with my life last night. In our family, we watch episodes four through six first. She didn't remember all the details from A New Hope, as this was only her second viewing. This morning, we followed up on the marathon with a different approach to the series: the parodies. Think Family Guy, Robot Chicken, and Spaceballs.

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88

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2025

This GMC Hummer SUV was supposed to live a life of glory on and off the road. However, after it spent around a year in the dealership yard, it lost almost a third of its value. Even though it was hardly driven, never titled, never registered, and never serviced, the SUV has just sold for almost $45,000 under its sticker price. Depreciation plagues every single vehicle from the moment it drives through the factory gate, and this 2024 ( continue reading.

IT 85

IT Vehicle 85