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Road Test: This Stärke Speedster Pairs Porsche 356 Styling With the Performance Chops of a 718 Boxster
Road Test: This Stärke Speedster Pairs Porsche 356 Styling With the Performance Chops of a 718 Boxster The tribute to Porsche’s 356 Speedster is built from the chassis of a 982-generation 718 Boxster, delivering the best of both models. The Stärke …
Road Test: This Stärke Speedster Pairs Porsche 356 Styling With the Performance Chops of a 718 Boxster
The Stärke nameplate has been associated with the Porsche 356 Speedster model for a while now. The Gen 1 models were assembled by combining replica 356 bodies with more modern Porsche suspension, engines, transmissions, and more. This was a rather time-consuming process. Recently, though, Stärke was bought and its formula updated to not only streamline assembly, but ensure that the end product possesses as modern of a sports-car driving experience as possible. Thus began the Stärke Speedster Gen 2.
Six Cylinders of Soul: Why the V6 Remains the Sweet Spot for Nissan
Every engine cylinder arrangement has its own special history. BMW is well-regarded for its long-time use of the inline-six, GM knows a thing or two about V8s, and Porsche is so synonymous with the flat-six that, well, we can’t imagine one without the other. But what about the often unsung hero of durability, practicality, and high-performance, the V6?
Ask the Pediatrician: Why bullying hurts all children and what parents can do about it
Every day, thousands of kids suffer the fear, shame and frustration of being bullied. Every day, thousands of kids suffer the fear, shame and frustration of being bullied. More than 19% of children aged 12 to 18 say they have been targeted by peers, with a frightening number of cases happening online. Here's what every parent needs to know about bullying and the actions that can help stop it. Kids can be cruel, as the old saying goes.
Ask the Pediatrician: Why bullying hurts all children and what parents can do about it
Every day, thousands of kids suffer the fear, shame and frustration of being bullied. (Peter Nelson/Dreamstime/TNS) Peter Nelson TNS Every day, thousands of kids suffer the fear, shame and frustration of being bullied. More than 19% of children aged 12 to 18 say they have been targeted by peers, with a frightening number of cases happening online. Here's what every parent needs to know about bullying and the actions that can help stop it. Kids can be cruel, as the old saying goes.
Electric vehicles cause tension in the automotive aftermarket
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Electric vehicles cause tension in the automotive aftermarket
At SEMA, we heard Trump-like talking points but saw skateboard chassis, too. Peter Nelson – Dec 17, 2025 10:09 am | The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas is the country's largest trade show for the automotive aftermarket and tuning crowd. The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas is the country's largest trade show for the automotive aftermarket and tuning crowd.
Icon's Derelict 1972 Chevy C20 Restomod in Photos
Image Credit: Icon 4x4 Icon’s Derelict 1972 Chevy C20 restomod. Image Credit: Icon 4x4 The original 1972 Chevy C20 body features a patina that peppers its exterior and is a point of celebration. Image Credit: Icon 4x4 Icon integrated the Chevy C20’s original instrument cluster and center console controls. Image Credit: Icon 4x4 The donor Silverado’s naturally aspirated 5.3-liter V-8 produces 355 hp and 383 ft lbs of torque.
Road Test: This Chevy C20 Restomod Drives Like a New Silverado, But With Plenty of 1970s Swagger Original
There’s no shortage of restomod operations in 2025, each dedicated to the pursuit of starting with canonical pieces of automotive history, and molding together the best technology, materials, and design to assemble sensational new interpretations of these masterworks. Among such ateliers is Icon 4×4, which has gained notoriety over the years for its Ford Bronco and Toyota Land Cruiser builds.
The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 in Photos Original
The Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0. The Cayman’s exterior has always affirmed the model’s legitimacy as a light and compact mid-engine athlete. The driver-centric cockpit sports a modest seven-inch touchscreen and features a mix of plastic, carbon fiber, Alcantara, and rich leather. The six-speed manual gearbox is reason enough to be enthralled by the model. The muscular Cayman boasts brilliant chassis and steering communication. The car lunges from zero to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds and tops out at 182 mph.
Road Test: The Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 Is a Thrill Ride That Doubles as a Daily Driver
Debuting in 2006, the Porsche Cayman is a well-established icon of small European sports cars. Rather than living in the shadow of the 911, it’s stood on its own for three generations as a lightweight mid-engine two-seater that prioritizes engagement and handling, yet leaves plenty of room for use as an approachable daily driver.
A CarBahn-Tuned BMW M4 Competition xDrive in Photos
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First Drive: CarBahn Amplifies the BMW M4 Experience. Here’s How. Original
Nobody would call the current BMW M4 Competition xDrive’s performance lacking. With over 500 hp on tap from a 3.0-liter, twin-turbo inline-six (dubbed as the S58 among enthusiasts), and all-wheel drive, the model variant is impressive straight from the factory. Despite its 3,900-pound curb weight, it’s a precision tool for not only achieving notable speed, but maintaining it to a point surpassing where the lateral grip of other performance cars begins to falter.
The best hiking shoes with more benefits than just comfort and grip
For the vast majority of us, it’s hard to beat a quaint, casual local hike. No need to pack a mess of gear; just grab a small bag with the bare essentials, some sunscreen, your water bottle, and summon a little motivation. That’s been my mindset over the past few weeks hiking around the city of Los Angeles, and the three lightweight hiking shoes that I’ve been testing out on its assortment of scenic trails have all been hard to beat for such duty.
The Bentley Speed Six Continuation Car Is Here, and We Got a Test Ride
“Well, I don’t think the Mulliner guys would love you referring to their workshop as a shed,” says an amused Mike Sayer, head of Bentley Motors’ Heritage Collection. Apologies for any potential offense over our choice of words, but we were a bit distracted by the task at hand: experiencing a visceral rip along Pebble Beach’s 17 Mile Drive in an open-top Bentley Speed Six, a massive prewar motorsport icon in British Racing Green. Sayer was at the helm, and we sat shotgun.
A Bentley Speed Six Continuation in Photos
: The first example from the Bentley Speed Six Continuation Series. : The car’s 6.5-liter straight-six engine makes 205 hp. : The dashboard is a showcase for finely machined components, including a massive array of analog gauges. : This Speed Six is effectively a brand-new automobile that was hand-assembled by Bentley’s Mulliner division.
Review: The Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure V8 Is a Surprisingly Responsive Beast Original
Nearly ten years after Bentley unveiled its Bentayga SUV, the British luxury marque continues to refine the model, now offering the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB) Azure V8. And as with every Bentayga EWB, this one, starting at $271,400, caters to those who will be spending most of their time in the back as they are chauffeured in their mobile sanctuary. Adding to the sybaritic aesthetic is the Azure trim package’s styling cues and host of amenities.
The Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure V8 in Photos Original
: We tested this 2024 Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure V8, which is painted in the marque’s Tungsten color scheme. : The Bentayga EWB Azure impressively handled some of the best canyon roads in Southern California’s Angeles National Forest. : The front and rear passenger areas mirror those found in the standard Bentayga, but both rows get nearly half an inch of added head room.
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$1,450,000 Denise Starrantino Agent Name RX-11013116 MLS ID 09-12-2024 Listing Date Welcome to Casa Sancta, a meticulously designed 3/2, offering a split floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and stunning custom touches throughout. This house was recently renovated down to the studs, including installation of full impact windows, all new appliances, AC units, pool/equipment, backyard landscaping/pavers and floors throughout, to name a few.
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE300 Cabriolet Review: Making the Everyday Feel Special Original
We enthusiasts like to lament the slow death of the performance car but there’s one segment of new car that’s even less populous than that. At one point in automotive history, it seemed like there were numerous stylish options. Any guesses? I’m talking about the wholesome two-door luxury convertible—but you already knew that when you clicked this link. Can’t pull a fast one on anyone these days.
2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance First Drive Review: Still a Monster Without a V8 Original
Curiously, German automakers have gone against their own long-standing traditions here and there over the past couple of years. BMW’s design center is out to lunch and Porsche badges no longer make much sense. And what about Mercedes-Benz and its badging? That used to be a very logical system. Remember when 63 meant 6.3 (er, technically 6.2-and-a-bit) liters, which meant the C63 had a hand-assembled, naturally aspirated V8 under the hood of a C-Class sports sedan?
Review: This BMW 3 Series Sedan Is the Muscular Sleeper We’ve Missed From the Marque Original
The BMW 3 Series sedan has always been the cornerstone of the marque’s lineup. Crossover SUVs may take up a lot of market share these days, but how this sedan competes in the automotive landscape is still a solid way to read the Bavarian brand’s pulse. The 3 Series also happens to be BMW’s longest running badge, and after 49 or so years, the latest model, the 2024 BMW M340i xDrive, does its predecessors proud.
2024 Hyundai Elantra N Review: They Made It Even Better Original
One of the best performance bargains out there just got a little bit better. Now that automakers are collectively realizing that mass EV adoption isn't happening quite as quickly as some hoped it would, there’s still plenty of room left for refining and perfecting anything running on good ol’-fashioned gasoline.
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How Audi Took on SCCA World Challenge with a Boring Sedan and Won, A Lot
When Audi’s success in motorsports comes to mind, people often point to two particular eras as prime examples. One is Audi Sport’s—the racing arm of the Ingolstadt brand—exploits in the Group B rally racing that earned it the World Rally Championship’s manufacturer’s title in 1982 and 1984.
Review: Harbor Freight's Hercules 1/2 Inch High Torque Impact Wrench Might Rip
Woe be the stubborn bolt that keeps laughing in your face. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › I've had a lot of fun reviewing Harbor Freight's line of Hercules lithium power tools over the past year and a half.
2024 Jaguar I-Pace Review: How Does This Electric O.G. Hold Up Today? Original
“They still make that thing?” is a remark that’s usually associated with cars and platforms that might’ve made an initial big splash and then gradually faded away, or possibly just produced on autopilot for more years than usual as it was easy money for its respective automaker’s accounting department. (For example, did you know General Motors still makes the Chevrolet Malibu?
2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron First Drive Review: The Gym Rat Electric SUV
The future of EV performance driving is bright. There are certain phrases in automotive journalism that become a bit overplayed. One of them is “physics-defying.” Someone might pen this kind of hype to describe a particularly capable sports car where the only thing it's actually defying is the bean counters’ preference for only making bland, soul-less crossovers. However, there’s a new asterisk that must be tacked on.
2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron First Drive Review: The Gym Rat Electric SUV
There are certain phrases in automotive journalism that become a bit overplayed. One of them is “physics-defying.” Someone might pen this kind of hype to describe a particularly capable sports car where the only thing it's actually defying is the bean counters’ preference for only making bland, soul-less crossovers. However, there’s a new asterisk that must be tacked on.
MagnaFlow Announces Comprehensive Aftermarket Exhaust Catalog For the New 2024 Ford Mustang
Long live the uncorked OG pony car. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › There are fewer more effective modifications available than an aftermarket exhaust system. Bolting up something more free-flowing than stock not only has power-bumping benefits but also usually improves the vehicle's overall sound. Which is crucial to any enthusiast's driving experience.
Mechanic's Tool Sets Are on Sale In Time For the Holidays
It’s time to get organized and well-equipped for less. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs.
2023 Audi S3 Review: A Classic Audi for Today
Its understated styling is refreshing in this day and age. As automotive technology progresses forward, hints of the past seem less and less common in new cars. Names don't mean what they used to, curb weights are quite high, and some styling is a far cry from each company's Greatest Hits that date back a decade or three. But is there still at least a little nostalgia to be found?
Roofnest Has a Massive Sale Going on Rooftop Tents
Now’s the time to invest in a quality rooftop tent. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Scurrying off into our country's natural landscape is has exploded in popularity over the past couple of years. Partaking in overlanding and off-roading guarantees ample opportunity to take it all in, and when stretched out over a long weekend, or a whole week, makes for a truly wondeful experience.
DeWalt's Power Tools Are On Sale Just In Time For Holiday Shopping
Discounts on DeWalt power tool and lithium batteries just don't stop this year, and this go 'round, they're conveniently timed for some early bird holiday shopping. Whether you're outfitting your own garage, or helping outfit someone else's, now's the time to do it for less. Who knows, stock could run out before Black Friday!
Here's How To Defog Your Windshield Fast
Let’s get scientific about this simple task. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Operating a car mainly consists of simple, repetitive tasks. Unlocking it, turning on the ignition, using the turn signal (unless you drive a BMW), shifting it from park to drive (unless it has a manual transmission), and so on. Another one is maintaining visibility.
Initial Impressions: Will Garmin’s Driver Tracking Catalyst Pay Off?
By Peter Nelson, 3 hours ago Let's figure out some laps. Peter Nelson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Ripping laps on track in any capacity is one of the most fun and rewarding activities that car enthusiasts can partake in.
Initial Impressions: Will Garmin’s Driver Tracking Catalyst Pay Off?
This could be the easiest way to digest track data. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Ripping laps on track in any capacity is one of the most fun and rewarding activities that car enthusiasts can partake in.
How Much Should It Cost To Replace Brake Pads and Rotors?
Let’s clamp down on the subject and avoid warping your bank account. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › There are many crucially important systems in your car that help it work correctly, but arguably none are more crucial than its brakes. They're tasked with safely bringing your vehicle to a stop despite many factors working against them: temperature extremes, repeated hard pressure, and more.
Project Car Diaries: My BMW 128i Survived GridLife Laguna With a Last-Minute Fender Rolling
This was the first time that I’ve ever had trackside issues, but fat tires needed to be fitted! We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Rolling up California's Highway 5 towards Lost Hills, California to then head Northwest towards Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, my buddy and crew member Nick checked Monterey's forecast for the weekend, and it looked like optimal weather for peak engine, tire, and brake performance.
Did You Know Seiko Watches Have Deep Discounts Right Now?
The best kind of time since Morris Day. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The cat's been out of the bag for years now, but that doesn't make it old news: Seiko watches are killer deals. You get quality construction, stylish colorways and designs, and very accurate movements for a fraction of what it'd cost buying something from Switzerland—or something that only has a Swiss name on it.
TREAD Agency's Traction Overland Summit Brought Out Some of the Best In the Industry
And the beer was plenty cold, too. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › In the ever-growing outdoor, overland, and off-road gear realm, there's so much out there to either make your life easier, get you further up the trail, or simply keep on working for years to come. So many products to check out, yet so little time to do so. Especially hands-on, and in their intended environment.
A Ton of TVs Are On Sale Just In Time For F1's Final Races
Just in time for the winter season. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sports! No, I'm not talking about the hit 1983 record by Huey Lewis & The News, I'm talking about watching actual sports on TV. With the football and basketball seasons recently starting, the Rolex 24 going down in a few months, and NASCAR, seemingly, barely taking a break, there's plenty of good stuff to watch on TV.
Organize Your Life and Fitness With Discounted Garmin Watches
We showed you some sick Garmin watch deals during Amazon Prime Day a few weeks back, and rest assured, there are still some sick discounts to be had. Whether you're organizing your life, your fitness (not that those aren't related) or someone else's, these are handy products for doing so. Pick one up, or a couple, for gifts and get your holiday shopping done early.
Vorsteiner Relaunches Its V-CSL Line of E46 BMW M3 Carbon Body Parts
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Huntington Beach, California-based aftermarket automotive company Vorsteiner recently announced the re-introduction of a line of carbon products for the venerable E46 BMW M3, and I'm beyond stoked. Dubbed the V-CSL Carbon Fiber Program, this line is comprised of a front bumper, trunk lid, center console, and rear diffuser.
Initial Impressions: Piloti's Shift Driving Shoe is a Neater Sneaker
This might be the most under-the-radar driving shoe, ever. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The last time I shared my intentions of giving a potentially well-rounded driving shoe a thorough review, I offered up my early thoughts on Chicane's Speedster low top. This shoe has a lot of appeal, especially for someone who digs the old-school running and soccer shoe aesthetic.
Autel's Sturdy AutoLink AL629 Diagnostic Scan Tool Just Works
Quick and easy-to-use come in clutch for this type of application. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › You never know when issues are going to crop up with project cars. They could be behaving perfectly fine, even running and driving noticeably better after doing some minor fixes, like fixing vacuum leaks or replacing spark plugs.
Keep Your Bank Account Jacked With These Jackery Solar Generator Deals
Solar technology belongs on more than just a house's roof, or on top of an EV: there are some truly compact and portable methods to source electricity from the sun. Jackery has a massive range of products for creating and storing solar energy, and a lot of its catalog is currently on sale on Amazon. Whether you're charging your phone, providing power to the campsite, or more, there are some intuitive methods to harness this clean energy. Check 'em out!
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