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THE ONE-DAY COUPE
Here's what Troy Ladd, the owner of Hollywood Hot Rods, does on his one day off per week.
A BAR TO THE RESCUE
Do you need a rear antisway bar on your muscle car? If you're praying when you launch, maybe you do.
FRICTION MODIFIER
We investigate how piston rings can affect the amount of heat your engine generates.
MASTERING THE MUNCIE
We rebuild this M22 for better strength and more versatility.
NITRO & NOSTALGIA
A must-attend event for fans of vintage drag racing, the Nitro Revival is a tribute to the golden era of the sport.
3000 MILES IN A MARLIN
For the longest time, the American automobile has suffered the unique distinction of being relegated to the workhorse category, a necessary evil in the machinery of society.
WHEN HOT ROD WON THE AMBR
Hot Rod's vision of the modern street roadster wins in 1963.
FREAK SHOW!
We check out the weird, wild, and downright cool rides at Holley's LS Fest East 2022
NO-PREP HERO
Austin Shepherd's budget-built RX-7 defies gravity, wins races, and pleases crowds.
LONGINGS & DREAMS
With a little today and a whole lot of yesterday, this throwback Trans Am makes us feel like a kid again.
Keep On Truckin'
We're approaching the point where all cars are trucks. The designers responsible for the Volvo V90 wagon have some theories as to why.
Back-Seat Driver
Highs: Roomy rear seat, stunning style, torque-rich engine. Lows: Half-baked infotainment system, ride quality diminished on rough roads, slower than its predecessor.
Emissions
Some argue that committing to an EV-only future is premature. They highlight the human and environmental cost of mining some of the metals required for EV batteries, as well as the high carbon emissions of EV production and electricity generation in many markets. Confused? We investigate and explain...
5 Expert Tips — Chris Nicholson on How to Steer at Night
Chris Nicholson is one of the most experienced ocean racing skippers in the world. He shares advice on night helming with Andy Rice.
El futuro es eléctrico
Una revolución ecológica en los viajes ha comenzado: los automóviles con baterías modernos se venden con rapidez y los aviones de cero emisiones están a punto de llegar.
Expect Delays
One factory’s logistics show the cost to businesses of strained U.S. infrastructure
Laplander Comes to America
Flashing back to 1966 and our first look at this Volvo L3314
DAIMLER TRUCK, VOLVO TO MAKE FUEL CELLS IN EUROPE FROM 2025
Germany’s Daimler Truck AG and Sweden’s Volvo Group say they plan to jointly manufacture hydrogen fuel cells for trucks in Europe starting in 2025 and called on European Union policymakers to boost incentives for climate-neutral technologies.
AUTOMAKERS BMW, VOLVO BACK MORATORIUM ON DEEP SEABED MINING
Automakers BMW and Volvo announced that they support a moratorium on deep seabed mining for minerals used in electric vehicle batteries and other products.
GOODBYE GAS: VOLVO TO MAKE ONLY ELECTRIC VEHICLES BY 2030
Volvo says it will make only electric vehicles by 2030. But if you want one, you’ll have to buy it online.