18+ hour, 18+ min ago   (535+ words) SlashGear GM's Coal-Powered Oldsmobile Was One Of The Strangest Experiments In Automotive History Back in the early 1980s, General Motors built an Oldsmobile with a turbine engine powered by coal. It was an experiment to see whether the cheap and plentiful…...

21+ hour, 48+ min ago   (389+ words) The history of the American auto industry is filled with illustrious nameplates and vehicle platforms, with many of them having an impact and recognition that go far beyond auto enthusiast circles. One of these is Ford's legendary Panther platform. Even…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (590+ words) Cars also played an important role in every millennial's high school experience. Whether it was seeing the same kind of vehicles around the parking lot, dreaming about the ideal first set of wheels, or falling in love with the vehicle…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (325+ words) With all the advancements in the automotive industry, a lot of trucks have switched to aluminum beds, but they still use steel frames, and for good reason. Why Some Pickup Trucks Have Aluminum Beds, But Steel Frames As years passed,…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (503+ words) Volvo's smallest gas SUV in the U.S. is getting an update, though while the 2028 XC40 may officially be a mid-cycle refresh, it gives the crossover a welcome polish in style and technology. Set to hit roads in early 2027, the new XC40 also sees…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (629+ words) The R35 Nissan GT-R is one of the most consequential performance cars of the modern era. It first came to market in 2007 and stayed in production until August 2025. During that period, about 48,000 R35s were produced, and one of the defining characteristics of…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (476+ words) Toyota decided to dramatically shake things up for the all-new third generation. The trusted but outdated 5.7L V8 engine was replaced by a twin-turbocharged V6, offering 389 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque (up from 381 and 401, respectively). It also offered improved fuel economy, performance, and…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (400+ words) SlashGear Do Tesla's Cybercabs Really Need Starlink? Here's Why Elon Musk Says Yes Tesla vehicles, including the new Cybercab fleet, currently use AT&T's cellular modems for connectivity in the United States, allowing drivers to do things like stream music…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (904+ words) slashgear.com The 5 Most Affordable Electric Cars You Can Buy In 2026 (So Far) Car prices are still quite high at the moment, with KBB reporting an average price of $49,855 for a new car as of July 2026. While there's still a…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (743+ words) When people think of raw, unfiltered speed, one name usually towers above the rest: Bugatti. The reputation started in September 1991, when the Bugatti EB110 rolled onto the Champs-Élysées with a top speed of 218 mph — quicker than anything else on sale in…...