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The Dodge Viper Might Be Dead, But This New Supercar Could Be The Next Best Thing

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0000

The Dodge Viper is no more, but some of its components live on. Bristol is building an ultra-limited run of new cars with a familiar V10 under the hood.

907 HP Lamborghini Joins Italy's Police Fleet For A Very Specific Purpose

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Lamborghini has provided vehicles to the Italian police for decades now, and the latest is a 907-hp Temerario that the automaker unveiled in September.

The Big 2028 Volvo XC40 Refresh Looks Great, But The Major Change Is Inside

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Davies) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Volvo's compact crossover gets crisper looks, a tech upgrade inside, and new luxury options, but there's still something missing.

What Is Hypoid Gear Oil And What Makes It Different From Regular Gear Oil?

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Vehicles require all sorts of lubrication for all their mechanical gears to operate smoothly. Hypoid gear oil is one of them, and it serves a unique purpose.

What Is The $3,000 Rule When Buying A Car?

staff@slashgear.com (Craig Rawlins-Wilson) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Think you have enough saved to buy a car? This financial rule highlights the often-overlooked costs that can turn an exciting purchase into a budget headache.

5 Used Touring Motorcycles Riders Say You Should Steer Clear Of

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Sandrik) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

A used bike can save you a lot of money, as long as you avoid unreliable models like these.

Every Color Available For BMW's New i3 Sedan

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0000

BMW's new i3 sedan will come in 11 colors when it arrives in the U.S. in 2027. They will include hues the automaker describes as metallic, solid, and frozen.

3 Downsides Of Ceramic Brake Pads

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Ceramic brake pads are known for their durability, but they're not always the best option thanks to the specific downsides that go along with using them.

10 Supercars Inspired By Iconic Airplanes

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

The world of supercars takes inspiration for a long list of sources, but the sleek lines and sharp angles of military aircraft make them particularly appealing.

Can You Have Two Insurance Policies For One Car? Here's What The Law Says

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0000

If you use your car for both work and pleasure or you want to cover expensive modifications your insurance excludes, can you legally have two policies?

The Pros And Cons Of Adding A Grill Guard To Your Truck

staff@slashgear.com (Alan Bradley) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0000

There are a few ways to decorate a truck, like adding a grill guard for more protection, but whether or not it's good for you depends on a few other factors.

Why Do Some Tires Have Two Valve Stems?

staff@slashgear.com (Kazim Alvi) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Some may get confused if they come across a car tire with two valve stems. It's not a production error, it's just a tire that thrives under certain conditions.

Jeep's Recon Doesn't Drive Like An Electric Wrangler: Where It Wins And Where It Falls Short

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0000

The boxy style and "Trail Ready" badge may make you think of the Wrangler, but Jeep's all-electric 2026 Recon is a very different SUV.

Can You Use J-B Weld On A Cracked Engine Block?

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Butson) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:45:00 +0000

J-B Weld is a multipurpose two-part epoxy that can be used to fix just about everything. Will it get the job done on a cracked engine block?

Why Do Modern Cars Use Multiple Oxygen Sensors?

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Modern cars have a ton of electronics and sensors on board, and that usually includes multiple oxygen sensors. Here's why cars have more than one.

3 Pickup Trucks Quicker Than The Nissan GT-R

staff@slashgear.com (Marko Mikulic) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:15:00 +0000

The Nissan GT-R screams performance with a sub-3.0 0-to-60 sprint and an equally impressive quarter-mile time, but there are some pickup trucks that beat it.

5 Hot Hatches That Can Eat Sports Cars For Breakfast

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Hot hatchbacks have long offered a great blend of practicality and performance, but some take it to the next level, rivaling sports cars in the process.

3 SUVs That Made A Splash In 2026 (So Far)

staff@slashgear.com (D Figg) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Awards, dramatic redesigns, soaring sales, and unexpected slumps made these SUVs some of the biggest automotive stories of 2026.

Drawbacks Of Using All-Season Tires

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0000

All-season tires are often thought of as do-it-all options, and that can be true, but there are lots of situations where more specialized tires will do better.

These Are The Last Remaining American Sedans You Can Buy In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Only five nameplates continue to keep the sedan segment alive in America, but they include everything from EVs to luxury cars and all-out performance machines.