3D printing democratizes manufacturing in ways that have real, positive implications for car enthusiasts. Need a little trim piece that’s been discontinued since the ’80s? 3D printing lets you remake one and allows you to make it better with your own tweaks. And the opportunities for creativity are endless. A few months ago, I started

The world is short yet another Mercedes-AMG One this week after what appeared to be a very public conflagration somewhere in Germany. As is typical with a situation like this, information is thin on the ground, but unless there’s big money to be made in faking videos of obscure supercars catching fire, we’re inclined to

Every few months, the NASCAR rumor mill churns up some hearsay claiming that Dodge and/or Ram is returning to stock car racing. Said rumors occasionally gain real traction when someone important comments on them, like NASCAR President Steve Phelps did a few years back. Now, there’s another piece of potential news claiming Ram could soon

There is exactly one Tommykaira ZZII in existence, and you’re looking at it. The mid-engine, Nissan RB26-powered supercar was intended to be Japan’s rival to the Porsche Carrera GT. It was built by a small but ambitious tuning company that made a name for itself modifying Mercedes, Nissan, and Subaru products in the ’80s and

The Volkswagen ID Buzz has to be the easiest, cleanest modern vehicle design for the aftermarket. Its slabby, happy shape is prime for basically anything. All-in-one camper kits fit just nicely, and there’s finally one that won’t cost you thousands. Dream Catcher Campers offers plug-and-play camper pods that start at £545 ($735 USD). Yes, that’s

Our reliance on rare-earth minerals is creating a problem: materials shortages. This time, the much-needed resource is magnets, which currently face export restrictions from China. An alliance of automakers and suppliers warns that without a trade resolution (i.e., less paperwork would help), production disruptions are inevitable. In a new Reuters report, the Alliance for Automotive

Three years after construction began, it’s time to dump dirt on the project. Specifically, 6,000 cubic yards of a “super” soil followed by the planting of 5,000 native flora. I’m talking about the world’s largest wildlife crossing, which has reached another construction milestone as the bridge nears completion. This prepared soil is the beginning of

Who would’ve thought that the best feature of a 137-acre estate in Southern California would be a 24,000 sq. ft. building with a bunch of preserved animals in it? Oh, and it can also house dozens of preserved cars, too. Nestled in the foothills of Orange County, California, is the Lyon Estate, a property built

Let’s face it: cute is gonna cute. I mean, a mini Mini is a thing, so, of course, a cuter Vespa would exist. And this time, no chop shops are involved. In fact, this adorbs Vespa has four wheels and is French. According to Below the Radar, the manufacturer now known for scooters also built

If the only thing holding you back from a GM V8 swap is some sort of social-media-hardened dislike for overhead-valve (OHV, aka pushrod) motor designs, Bring a Trailer may have just the thing for you: a single-overhead-cam-swapped small block Chevy V8. It’s not some oddball motor from a limited-production race car, but a garden-variety 327