10 Cars That Went From Worthless to Six Figures – Ranked

A classic Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing sits in a city alley with its iconic doors raised

Some collector cars were never truly worthless, but there was a time when enthusiasts could buy certain classics for surprisingly little money. Fuel crises, unpopular styling, expensive maintenance, changing tastes, and doubts about a car’s…

Lotus Revives the Esprit With a V6 Engine Alongside a Hybrid V8

A white Lotus sports car parked on a winding mountain road beside a rocky hillside

Lotus is bringing the Esprit name back into serious consideration as it reshapes its future around high-performance combustion engines and hybrid technology. The upcoming 2028 flagship, currently known internally as Type 135, was previously confirmed…

Waymo Begins Testing Autonomous Vehicles in Munich Ahead of European Expansion

Waymo autonomous vehicle parked on a city street with rooftop sensors

Waymo is preparing for a major expansion into Europe by bringing its autonomous-driving technology to Munich, Germany. The Alphabet-owned company will begin testing vehicles on the city’s public roads in the coming weeks, marking an…

China Launches Year-Long Auto Safety Campaign After Record Vehicle Recall

Leapmotor vehicles displayed at an indoor auto show, featuring multiple electric models

China has launched a year-long campaign aimed at strengthening vehicle quality and safety as the country’s rapidly expanding automotive industry faces increasing scrutiny over the reliability of new technologies. The initiative comes just days after…

Headlight Ratings Do Not Favor LED Over Halogen

A close-up view of automotive headlights, highlighting the differences between LED and halogen lighting technology

LED headlights are widely marketed as brighter, more efficient, and more advanced than traditional halogen systems. However, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says the type of lighting technology does not determine how well a…

Nearly Half of Fatal Crashes Happen After Dark

Two heavily damaged vehicles sit at a nighttime crash scene, with debris scattered around a traffic cone

Nighttime represents a much smaller share of Americans’ travel than daytime, yet darkness is involved in a disproportionately large share of fatal crashes. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, about half of all…

Mazda CX-5 Takes Safety Honors Ahead of the Toyota RAV4

Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 parked side by side against a scenic mountainous landscape

The redesigned 2026 Mazda CX-5 has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest safety award, Top Safety Pick+, after making major improvements to its crash-avoidance technology. The result is particularly notable because the 2025…

Hyundai Unveils Massive Product Offensive With 100+ New or Updated Vehicles by 2030

Hyundai dealership showcasing its showroom, service center, and vehicles

Hyundai Motor is preparing one of the most aggressive product expansions in its history, announcing plans to launch or refresh more than 100 vehicles globally by 2030 as it seeks to increase sales, strengthen its…

Volkswagen CEO Faces Growing Internal Battle Over Cost-Cutting Plans

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume speaking at a public automotive industry event

Volkswagen is heading toward a decisive confrontation over the future of its German operations as CEO Oliver Blume pushes for deeper cost reductions while the automaker’s powerful labor representatives resist layoffs and factory closures. The…

Porsche Prepares Limited-Run 911 GT3 Bergsport With Just 100 Cars Planned

Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport parked in a scenic mountain setting

Porsche is preparing another highly exclusive addition to the 911 GT3 family, and this one appears to be aimed squarely at enthusiasts who value the connection between road cars and mountain-road motorsport. Called the 911…