ICE VehiclesFord's 795-HP Mustang Dark Horse SC: A Track Weapon That Skips the Stick Shift
Ford's 795-hp Mustang Dark Horse SC hits the track with a supercharged V8 and dual-clutch auto. Track-ready builds push the price near $150,000.
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ICE VehiclesNissan Frontier Owners Say the V6 Can Hit 300,000 Miles — With One Catch
Nissan Frontier owners say the naturally aspirated 3.8-liter V6 can reach 300,000 miles — if you follow the maintenance schedule. One owner's truck died at 7,000.
ICE VehiclesFord Maverick's 277 lb-ft Meets a 258 lb-ft Transaxle — and the Fix Costs $100
Ford Maverick EcoBoost's 277 lb-ft outruns its 258 lb-ft 8F35 transaxle rating. Towing owners can dodge an $11k repair with 30,000-mile fluid changes.
ICE VehiclesA Ford Store Handed Him Two 2026 Mavericks and His Own Boat — He Drove Away Unable to Pick One
A buyer tested two 2026 Ford Mavericks — hybrid and EcoBoost — with his own 3,000-pound boat. He felt no difference, and Ford's towing guide shows why.
ICE VehiclesFord Maverick Owner Saved $17,750 Over an F-150 — Here's the Real Math Behind It
A Ford Maverick owner claims $14,000 less at purchase and $3,750 in fuel savings over 27,000 miles versus an F-150. We check the math.
ICE VehiclesThis Six-Wheeled MAX 2 880-S Is Part ATV, Part Boat — and It's Up for Sale
A 2026 MAX 2 880-S amphibious 6x6 ATV is for sale in Ohio, pairing the modern Springer chassis with classic MAX 2 bodywork and just 0.8 hours on the clock.
ICE VehiclesC8 Corvette Owner Pays the Price for Getting His Free Service Too Early
A C8 Corvette owner got his free 7,500-mile service early and was told he owes $850 for a second transmission filter change. Here's how GM's rule works.
ICE VehiclesA 2025 Forester, 16,000 Miles, and a $177 Service the Dealer Can't Prove You Need
A 2025 Subaru Forester owner was quoted $177 for a carbon cleaning at 16,000 miles — and the service manager admitted there's no way to tell if it's needed.
ICE VehiclesDefender 130 X vs Land Cruiser: Three Wins for Land Rover, One Big Loss at the Till
The 2026 Defender 130 X beats the Land Cruiser on seats, towing and ride, but a $110,110 sticker and $617 monthly gap change the math.
ICE VehiclesA 2021 Tundra With 40,000 Miles Fetched $48,000 — Nearly Its Original Sticker
A reader's 2021 Toyota Tundra 1794 with 40,000 miles sold for $48,000 after a dealer postcard — here's how she got top dollar and why Tundras hold value.
ICE VehiclesChevy Trax Real-World Test: 27.7 MPG and a Lesson in Honest Numbers
A real-world fuel test of the 2026 Chevrolet Trax LT returns 27.7 mpg over 341.9 miles, with 30 mpg at 75 mph — short of EPA highway, strong on value.
ICE VehiclesSilverado Owner Serviced His 6-Speed Early — It Still Died at 109,000 Miles
A Silverado owner changed his 6-speed's fluid and filter well ahead of schedule — it still failed at 109,000 miles. Owners weigh in on rebuilds and converters.
ICE VehiclesA $5,500 Dealer Transmission Quote for a 153,000-Mile Mazda3 — and the Smarter Ways Out
A dealer wants $5,500 to replace the transmission in a 153,000-mile 2012 Mazda3. Used units and independent shops could halve the bill.
ICE VehiclesMissouri Driver Swaps Trusted 4Runner for a Tundra, Hoping Comfort Won't Cost Her Peace of Mind
A Missouri owner trades her 2016 4Runner for a new Tundra over seat comfort, and the reliability question that follows says plenty about third-gen Tundra trust.
ICE VehiclesWhy Your Hurricane Ram Idles at 2,000 RPM Cold — And the One Habit That Can Damage the Turbos
A 1,500–2,000 rpm cold idle on a Ram 1500 Hurricane is normal warm-up behavior — but hard driving on a cold engine can wear the turbos.
ICE VehiclesFord Shelved the 'Dark Horse Boss' Name Because It Just Sounded Off
Ford briefly trademarked "Dark Horse Boss" for its supercharged Mustang, then dropped it because the name sounded awkward aloud, settling on Mustang Dark Horse SC instead.
ICE Vehicles2027 Volkswagen Atlas First Drive: A Bigger, Sharper Family SUV in Every Way
The 2027 VW Atlas gets all-new sheet metal, a 282-hp turbo four, and a premium cabin. Here's our first-drive take on pricing and tech.
ICE VehiclesGM Wants $1,299 for a Console Cooler in the New Silverado and Sierra
GM's 2027 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra offer a dealer-installed console cooler for $1,299, alongside new V8 engines and redesigned cabins.
ICE VehiclesDodge Charger Reportedly Bringing Back the Supercharged Hellcat V8 for 2028
An internal Stellantis document reportedly maps a supercharged 6.2L Hellcat V8 into the 2028 Dodge Charger lineup, alongside Hurricane six and electric Daytona options.
ICE Vehicles2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review: Still the Enthusiast's Bargain
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata gets wireless Apple CarPlay on the base RF, keeps its 181-hp four-cylinder and manual option, and stays a bargain sports car.
ICE VehiclesNissan Frontier Pro-4X Review: The Case for Staying Old-School
Nissan's 2025 Frontier Pro-4X keeps things old-school with a naturally aspirated V6, Bilstein shocks and a mechanical parking brake. Here's our full breakdown.
ICE Vehicles2027 Mini Countryman Ditches Cute for Rugged With Untamed Edition
Mini gives the 2027 Countryman S a lifted, all-terrain Untamed Edition with 8.75 inches of clearance, roof tent options, and a $45,250 starting price.
ICE Vehicles2026 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Review: Wave Maker Trim Pushes Hybrid Off-Roader's Price Near $71K
Toyota's 2026 4Runner TRD Pro keeps its 2025 redesign, adds exclusive Wave Maker paint, and pairs a 326-hp i-Force Max hybrid with serious off-road gear at roughly $71K.
ICE VehiclesThe Hidden Cost of Skipping Oil Changes: How Fresh Lubricant Saves Your Engine
Learn how degraded engine oil increases friction, traps heat, and circulates contaminants, and why regular oil and filter changes cut long-term repair costs.
ICE VehiclesHonda Refreshes the 2027 Civic Type R With Cabin Upgrades and a Higher Sticker
Honda's 2027 Civic Type R picks up heated seats, smarter dampers and new infotainment, but the price climbs to $49,990 — $1,300 more than before.
ICE Vehicles2026 Audi RS3 Review: A Five-Cylinder Send-Off With a Seven-Speed Soul
The 2026 Audi RS3 pairs a 401-hp turbo five-cylinder with the RS Torque Splitter, aggressive carbon styling, and a $66,100 starting price.