In 2010, the 16-cylinder, 1,200-horsepower Bugatti Veyron Super Sport was able to hit 268 mph (431.3 km/h) on a racetrack, setting a production car speed record. Veyron buyers, however, were likely disappointed to learn their cars were limited to a mere 257 mph (413.6 km/h) to protect the vehicle's tires [source: Autoblog]. What's the fastest you've ever gone in...

According to a research report from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, seat belts save approximately 15,000 lives in the United States each year. In 2020, there were 23,824 accident fatalities; 51 percent of those passengers were unrestrained. While seat belts do occasionally contribute to serious injury or ­death, nearly all safety experts agree that buckling up dramatically...

In the past five years or so, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have exploded onto the market. Even entry-level car models sometimes come with long lists of high-tech safety equipment, like automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance. These systems are not autopilot — they cannot do the driving for you in any circumstances — but they do help...

You're riding down the open road on your Ducati and that feeling overcomes you. You want to open the throttle and pop a wheelie. There's no reason for it, except maybe it makes you feel a little like Evel Knievel. And you'll look cool, even if nobody's around to see it. But what if there was? Could you get...

In 2022, we're bound to see a continued surge in demand for used cars, as the everlong global chip shortage cuts down on new vehicle production. The price of the average used car in November 2021 was $29,011, a whopping 39 percent more than it was 12 months ago, according to Edmunds.com. More people are scrounging the used market...

When you're car shopping, what's the most important thing you look for? One survey found that reliability was the No. 1 factor for three-quarters of American respondents, closely followed by safety. It's easy to see why reliability would score so high. Drivers want to have peace of mind, knowing that the vehicle they're investing considerable money into can put...

If you're trying to sell your car or trade it in, you might be surprised by how much (or how little) thinks it worth. Of course, things like the car's mileage, the time of the year and the economy will always factor in, but truth is, there are other things you might not even consider that can tank the...

If you've shopped for a car recently, chances are, you've wondered if there's a way to bypass the traditional car dealership. Some car manufacturers are making it easy to avoid the high-pressure sales tactics of a showroom floor, in the hopes of attracting new customers, while other services tout the ease and convenience of shopping for a car the...

Like the offerings of most luxury automakers, the names of BMW models and trim levels can sometimes be a mouthful. Unless you're intimately familiar with the array of numbers and made-up words that represent engine power and features, the names are also likely completely meaningless to the average person. Well, BMW has a couple new mouthfuls in the mix,...

There are two ways to watch a Supercross race. You can focus on a particular spot on the track, or you can follow a specific rider. Regardless, you'll miss things in this fast-paced sport. We were lucky, though, and got a behind-the-scenes look at the 45th Supercross season opening race. It's known as Anaheim 1 (A1), and this year...

Most drivers buy car insurance to protect them in case they're in an accident and their car — or another person's car — is damaged. But what about race car drivers? The sport is built on speed: NASCAR drivers, for instance, race at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour (322 kilometers per hour). And at speeds like...

In the early days of car racing, even a minor car accident could be fatal. For instance, Patrick Jacquemart was killed at Mid-Ohio in 1981 after a head-on collision with a dirt bank. His car was left relatively unscathed, but Jacquemart ended up with a skull fracture that caused severe brain damage. Lucky for other racers, two of Jacquemart's...

Emily Miller, an accomplished international rally racer and founder of the three-year-old Rebelle Rally, believes navigation — without GPS — is an extremely valuable skill. (I, on the other hand, am happy to keep using my iPhone.) But after trekking for days through the desert as a Rebelle Rally media guest with the women of the race, my eyes...

There must be a connection between the skill set of actors and that of race car drivers. Perhaps it’s the adrenaline rush and desire to adapt to anything thrown at them. That happens regularly in front of the camera, as well as on the race track. Some actors grow dissatisfied with a driver and prefer real-life adventure. These actors...

Are you looking for a reliable truck or SUV with impressive towing capabilities? Look no further than Toyota’s lineup of powerful vehicles with exceptional Toyota towing capacity! With an array of models designed to handle heavy loads and challenging terrains, Toyota has something for everyone. In this blog post, we’ll explore the towing capacities of popular Toyota trucks and...