As health officials on Thursday were rejoicing over a potential medical breakthrough in the search for a COVID-19 vaccine, one survivor of the coronavirus may have already found an effective over-the-counter treatment for the respiratory illness that has caused a global pandemic. While scientists were holed up in laboratories across the world hard at work, […]
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Police have arrested the driver and passenger of a silver Kia Soul that led authorities on a high-speed chase in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The Detroit Free Press reports that the Michigan State Police were asked to assist a border protection aviation unit in pursuit of a carjacking suspect at roughly 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. When […]
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Shortly after the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and Charger Hellcat models hit the market, it didn’t take long for tuning companies to start using the 707 hp, 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine in a variety or weird and wacky projects. This Hellcat-powered Chevrolet C10 could be one of the finest we’ve come across. The vehicle was […]
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In these trying times of mixed messages from the government in the middle of a worsening public health crisis, the truth can seem like a foreign language for those who take the White House at its word. That could explain why Jemele Hill’s very truthful series of tweets about NFL owner Robert Kraft. The award-winning […]
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The tuning minds over at 1016 Industries have unveiled their new take on the Lamborghini Huracan Evo. Billed as the first fully forged carbon fiber Evo, the car features a new front splitter and a carbon hood which is 8 lbs (3.6 kg) lighter than the stock component. Looking quite more aggressive than the stock […]
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Daihatsu has started accepting pre-orders for the cute Taft that was showcased as a concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon late last year. The kei car adopts pseudo-rugged design and measures just 3,395 mm (133.6-inch) long, 1,475 mm (58.1-inch) wide, and 1,630 mm (64.2-inch) high. While the Daihatsu Taft pictured far below is the concept […]
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Mansory has just finished up work customizing its latest Rolls-Royce Cullinan and made some very bold design choices with the luxurious SUV. The tuning company first unveiled its Rolls-Royce Cullinan upgrade package, dubbed ‘Billionaire’, at last year’s Geneva Motor Show and even 12 months later, the modifications are just as in-your-face as ever. Up front, […]
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Police in Connecticut are urging motorists to remember to take their keys after parking their cars following a spate of thefts. Fox 61 reports that no less than 27 cars were stolen across the state in a 24-hour period earlier this week. Remarkably, 20 of the cars that were stolen had the keys left inside. […]
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The Audi R8 V10 Plus was taken to the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds in Florida to have its top speed recorded in a half-mile acceleration test. This was a 2017MY variant of the German supercar, which means that it’s a pre-facelifted version of the second generation. As a result, we can tell you that the […]
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The partnership between General Motors and Honda is expanding as the two companies are going electric together. As part of the latest agreement, the automakers will jointly develop two electric vehicles for Honda. Both be based on GM’s new electric vehicle platform and be powered by the company’s Ultium batteries. The automakers didn’t go into […]
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The second-generation BMW 3 Series, known as the E30 for admirers of the cult, has achieved fame as one of the most engaging and beloved vehicles to come from Bavaria. That’s especially true for the M3 iterations, but even lesser variants are known to offer a well-balanced and pure rear-wheel drive driving experience. Mind you, […]
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Automakers presented their first quarter results yesterday and, as expected, many posted a massive drop in sales due to the coronavirus. While General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are pushing online sales and 0% financing for 84 months, Ford is eyeing a different approach. In an interview with Bloomberg, Ford’s Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Sales […]
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Study after study has shown that people are wary about autonomous vehicles. However, some executive believe the coronavirus pandemic could make autonomous vehicles more appealing. While the idea sounds crazy on the surface, it actually makes a lot of sense when you think about. Driverless robotaxis could allow city dwellers to travel to the store […]
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Lucid recently postponed the unveiling of the Air, but the company is making up for it by releasing a new video which shows a prototype traveling 400 miles (644 km) on a single charge. In the clip, technical fellow Emad Dlala and senior engineer Ruxiao A. travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles without stopping […]
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<img data-attachment-id="1716112" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/04/ford-mustang-mach-1-could-return-in-2021/1969-ford-mustang-mach-1/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1969_Ford_Mustang_Mach1_fastback-e1585852399798.jpg" data-orig-size="4098,3286" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"1969: A \u201csteed for every need\u201d philosophy yields 11 different powertrain combinations. New models added to the lineup include the 290-horsepower Boss 302, the 375-horsepower Boss 429, plus the Mustang Mach 1 and the Grande luxury model","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1" data-image-description=" Ford ” […]
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<!––> <!––> With a 6.2-liter V8 engine delivering 495 hp and a 0-60 mph (96 km/h) time of less than 3 seconds, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is no slouch. Despite this, Hennessey Performance is hard at working testing and perfecting a twin-turbo package it has developed for the mid-engined sports car. It took the […]
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The 2021 Hyundai Elantra represents a significant upgrade over the previous-generation model and in this video from the automaker itself, we get a fresh up-close look at the car. The compact model that is sold in some markets as the i30 Sedan, adopts the brand’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language that brings with it a series […]
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<img data-attachment-id="1599950" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2017/11/ask-jack-fleet-perfect-harmony/2018-ford-f-150-media-drive-2/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SV2_2106.jpeg" data-orig-size="1280,874" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"2018 Ford F-150 Media Drive","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"2018 Ford F-150 Media Drive","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="2018 Ford F-150" data-image-description=" 2018 Ford F-150 ” data-medium-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SV2_2106-450×307.jpeg” data-large-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SV2_2106-610×417.jpeg” class=”aligncenter wp-image-1599950 size-large” src=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SV2_2106-610×417.jpeg” alt=”2018 Ford F-150 , Image: Ford” width=”610″ height=”417″ srcset=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SV2_2106-610×417.jpeg 610w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SV2_2106-75×51.jpeg 75w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SV2_2106-450×307.jpeg 450w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SV2_2106-768×524.jpeg 768w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SV2_2106-120×82.jpeg 120w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SV2_2106.jpeg 1280w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”> Long promised […]
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The movement to grant refunds for room and boarding costs to college students displaced from campuses because of the coronavirus pandemic has recently gained steam as instruction and learning alike have begun to take place remotely. With institutions relying on such fees to support general operational expenses, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) — which […]
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When this coronavirus pandemic is over, if you want to embark on an epic overland adventure across the United States, we may have found the perfect vehicle for you. This one-off ‘Sand Storm’ Tjin Edition 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 was built for last year’s SEMA show and displayed on the Pennzoil / Shell stand. […]
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<img data-attachment-id="1715758" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/04/rare-rides-a-1979-volvo-242-gt-ready-for-sports-driving/5-95/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5.jpg" data-orig-size="1093,900" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="1979 Volvo 242 GT" data-image-description=" Volvo ” data-medium-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5-425×350.jpg” data-large-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5-610×502.jpg” class=”aligncenter wp-image-1715758 size-large” src=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5-610×502.jpg” alt width=”610″ height=”502″ srcset=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5-610×502.jpg 610w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5-75×62.jpg 75w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5-425×350.jpg 425w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5-768×632.jpg 768w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5-120×99.jpg 120w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5.jpg 1093w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”>Today’s Rare Ride is from a time when a few of the sensible people at the Volvo […]
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German tuner ABT Sportsline has launched a limited edition bundle of upgrades for the 2020 Audi RS7 that takes care of the visuals and power. Dubbed the ABT RS7-R, the executive sports model will be offered in 125 units and off of them will benefit from the hefty bump in power to 740 PS (730 […]
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<img data-attachment-id="1716090" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/04/man-allegedly-teaches-dog-to-drive-during-high-speed-pursuit/shutterstock_2185519/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_2185519.jpg" data-orig-size="1000,667" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="dog in car pit bull" data-image-description=" Andrew Williams/Shutterstock ” data-medium-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_2185519-450×300.jpg” data-large-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_2185519-610×407.jpg” class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-1716090″ src=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_2185519-610×407.jpg” alt width=”610″ height=”407″ srcset=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_2185519-610×407.jpg 610w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_2185519-75×50.jpg 75w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_2185519-450×300.jpg 450w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_2185519-768×512.jpg 768w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_2185519-120×80.jpg 120w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_2185519.jpg 1000w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”> A man was arrested Sunday after leading Washington State law enforcement on a high-speed […]
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