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Ferrari Luce Design: Conventional or Intentional? — Brand image is a fragile thing, far too often taken for granted. And once a grand reputation is lost, rebuilding it to its former glory can be a long, tedious process. Just ask Cadillac. Right now, regardless of what investors t

All Generations Praise the E46 as the Best Modern BMW — Enthusiasts lost something valuable after the 2006 model year, and it was more than just a vehicle. It was the soul of one of the most practical performance cars on the planet. The E46 generation of BMW’s iconic 3 Seri

Dollar Chains Give Diverging View on Pressured Retail Sector — Dollar-store chains provided different takeaways on the state of the US retail sector that’s facing increasing economic challenges. At Dollar Tree Inc., the company mostly met Wall Street expectations last quarter…

The Benefits Coding Has Taught Me | Alisa Prithipaul | TEDxFar Brook School Youth — In this insightful Talk, Alisa conveys how computer coding pushed her out of her own comfort zone and helped her persevere, thrive, and grow. A talented student, musician, artist, and…

Pandoc - twenty-years-of-pandoc — A universal document converter

The Hopped-Up Sixes That Built BMW’s M Brand — There is a particular clarity to a great naturally aspirated straight-six at full stretch. Not just noise, not just speed, but a sense of mechanical alignment, as though every moving part has agreed on a single purpose. Few…

Stocks Climb as Treasury Steps In to Support Bonds — Wall Street staged a rebound after the Treasury said it plans to boost buybacks of longer-dated bonds, a signal the US wants to lower borrowing costs after yields hit multi-decade highs. Lindsay Rosner, Head of Multi-Sector…

How an Automotive Artist Pieced Together This Stunning McLaren M6GT — “All real race cars have to be right-hand drive,” Randy Grubb says, beaming, as he opens the right-side door of the low-slung, V-8–powered missile he only recently completed. “They have to be, not because…

Be Your Own North Star | Mina Bernadoy | TEDxAwaji — “Feeling out of place is often the beginning of creating a new path.” Mina explores how moments of discomfort—especially those shaped by identity, culture, and expectations—can become powerful turning points. Drawing from…

Inside BYD: CT Scans of a Battery Cell, Switch Panel, Charger, and Key Fob from the EV Banned in America — BYD sold 4.6M vehicles in 2025, but Americans can't buy one. We CT scanned four components from its lineup to reveal what vertical integration looks like at the part level.

Trump to give Republicans a 3-1 FCC majority, isn't filling empty Democratic seat — Trump has resisted urge to fire FCC Democrat despite recent Supreme Court win.

1963 Cadillac Sedan de Ville: It Played in Peoria — Sometimes I see a car and know nothing of its history. So I, just like Joe Friday, stick to the facts, ma’am. Other times the car is owned by a friend, so I get the whole story, with details, pictures, etc. And in…

Icon Is Ready for Its Next Chapter of Restomods — We’ve driven several builds from Icon 4×4, the Chatsworth, California, shop that has turned out hundreds of high-end restomods. The majority of its builds—more than 350 now—have relied on a custom chassis. Icon has a…

How to Live and How to Die — “Leave something of sweetness and substance in the mouth of the world.”

Our Two Cents: When Were You Fooled By AI? — This question certainly ruffled some feathers here at Hagerty Media. Artificial Intelligence is just about everywhere these days, right? Or is that just what we are led to believe? There’s no doubt that AI is, ahem, influencing…

Tickets for Fujifilm's New York Fujikina Event Cost $10 and Are on Sale Now — Fujifilm has announced that tickets for its New York City Fujikina event will cost $10 and grant access to keynotes and workshops.

This BMW 1600ti Is Rare for These Parts—and Ready to Scoot — BMW’s introduction of “Neue Klasse” small sedans, starting with the 1500 of 1961, changed the company’s fortunes dramatically. The models were a major departure from the funky little Isetta and key to launching BMW as a

Your Handy Porsche 996 Buyer’s Guide — The fifth generation Porsche 911 (aka the 996) was born in 1997, and it was born into controversy. It was the first water-cooled 911. It was the first to put Toyota-inspired production expediencies into practice. From the front,…

Taxi! The History of NYC’s Iconic Yellow Cabs — The reviews are in for Jennifer Lopez’s most recent rom-com outing, Office Romance, and sad to say, but it appears not to have quite risen to the occasion. The usual set pieces are in place, but something is missing.…

This free app does what Adobe charges $20 a month for — I spent a long time stuck in the world of the Adobe Creative Cloud. This FOSS tool helped me break free.

desktopcolors.com — The desktop color archive — Every solid desktop background color shipped by classic operating systems.

Updating My Old Corvette’s Hubs with Slightly Less Old Tech — The wheels on the Corvette go ’round and ’round—at least, in an ideal world. But the wheel and tire are only a small part of the functional-automobile equation, and I’m not talking about engines or…

Pro-Palestine chants disrupt Israel Eurovision performance — Israel’s Eurovision performance was disrupted by loud pro-Palestine protests during the Vienna semi-final

Vehicle Information From Concept to Production - Conceptcarz — Vehicle information from concept to production. Past, present, and future automotive makes and models from around the world.  In-depth coverage and re...

Vehicle Information From Concept to Production - Conceptcarz — Vehicle information from concept to production. Past, present, and future automotive makes and models from around the world. In-depth coverage and re...

UK inflation: What is the rate and why are prices still rising? — The war in Iran is expected to push UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.

At $867,500, This Corvette L88 Shows the Best Bring the Biggest Bucks — “There’s one for every budget,” is a market mantra that’s really only true for maybe three cars: Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette. The spread on that last one…

F1 - The Official Home of Formula 1® Racing — Enter the world of Formula 1. Your go-to source for the latest F1 news, video highlights, GP results, live timing, in-depth analysis and expert commentary.

F1 - The Official Home of Formula 1® Racing — Enter the world of Formula 1. Your go-to source for the latest F1 news, video highlights, GP results, live timing, in-depth analysis and expert commentary.

6 of Our Ideal Road Trip/Car Combinations — Summer’s nearly upon us, and so is the time when Hagerty picks its Road of the Year. Naturally, our minds got to wandering about which car would pair best with a certain road trip. Some answers are pie-in-the-sky; others might jus

Returning to destruction in south Lebanon — Many Lebanese are returning to their homes in the south to face the destruction that upended their livelihoods.

Never Stop Driving #189: How to Watch Racing. Or Not. — I didn’t watch a single lap of the 24 Hours of Le Mans last weekend. I didn’t see the Chevy Corvette triumph over Porsche, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Lexus, and more. I didn’t learn that one of the winning Corvette’s drivers,…

Toyota May Already Be Prepping a Hotter Version of the GR GT — When it was revealed late last year, the Toyota GR GT marked a new milestone for the Japanese automaker, finally signaling to enthusiasts what would come after the Lexus LFA. The long, slinking shadow that the GR GT…

World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows — The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.

The Audi 80 Did Everything Asked of It — Audi today trades on a very particular image. Crisp LEDs tracing elaborate signatures through the night, interiors that look like minimalist architecture projects, and performance figures that tend to arrive attached to the word quattro.…

Record number of osprey chicks for nature reserve — Cumbria Wildlife Trust says it is delighted to see a new breeding pair boosting numbers.

Fear and fallout three months on from Northern Ireland's race riots — Northern Ireland saw consecutive nights of violence following a knife attack - but how are victims faring now?

These lightweight open-source apps should be built into Windows 11 — In praise of perfect software.

10 of Our Favorite Car/Color Combos — America and apple pie. Peanut butter and jelly. Movies and popcorn. Hot dogs and ketchup. (Just kidding, Chicago!) Certain pairs just work great together. For cars and their colors, sometimes they’re obvious, time-honored traditions, li

Bill Belichick declines comment on Michael Lombardi as UNC opens investigation — Bill Belichick avoided questions about Michael Lombardi after North Carolina announced it has opened an investigation into the Tar Heels GM.

Royals vs. Angels (Aug 16, 2026) Live Score - ESPN — Live coverage of the Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Angels MLB game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.

Homegrown: 1947 Ford Convertible Coupe — With four fingers crossed, I asked Hagerty member Jim Jenkins for a test drive in his Homegrown ’47 Ford hot rod. The 84-year-old’s response was unequivocal: “No way, José! I’ve got a lot invested here, and if anyone’s going to wreck it,…

The Great Romance Slump - Longreads — "Why are so few young people finding love?"

Never Stop Driving #188: Are Chinese Car Bodies Legit? — The hottest recent piece from Hagerty Media, with more than 3.8 million views in only two weeks, is a video about an incredible car-body factory in China. Some 200 miles north of Shanghai, Jiangsu Juncheng Vehicle Industry

Apple sends legal letters to former employees now at OpenAI - 9to5Mac — Last week, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in which it alleged that its former employees have stolen trade secrets...

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Check Out the Color-Shifting Paint on Land Rover Classic’s First Defender 110 Double Cab — Land Rover Classic has chosen a striking way to add the Defender 110 Double Cab Pick-Up to its catalog of models. The truck is one of four Defenders commissioned by a customer who ordered…

The 4 Ethernet cable myths you still believe — Does your home network really need another Ethernet upgrade?

Jensen Huang says Nvidia achieved AGI, again — not that it matters — Such milestones are ‘senseless,’ according to Nvidia’s CEO.

Post Office and Telecommunications Center in Skopje, North Macedonia — <p><img alt="Main Post Office, Skopje, 1974" data-width="3888" data-height="2592" width="300" height="200"…

The Truth About the Bezelless Concept Phone — This TECNO 0mm "borderless" concept phone actually has some interesting quirks MKBHD Merch: http://shop.MKBHD.com Playlist of MKBHD Intro music:…

The Amplified Individual | Luis Evitt | TEDxWolverhampton — In his talk, The Amplified Individual, Luis discusses how artificial intelligence can widen opportunity by giving people greater access to the support, insight and tools that were once limited to those with traditional…

Your Handy 2000–02 Audi S4 Buyer&#8217;s Guide — We look back on many cars of the late 1990s and early ‘00s with a certain affinity, but few made their mark like the B5-generation Audi S4. Despite a brief run of just three model years (2000–02) in the U.S., this compact sedan is

Piston Slap: Safely Purchasing An S63 Flagship? — Anthony writes: &#8220;Hi! I am about to purchase a 2017 Mercedes S63 cabriolet with 42k miles. Is it a wise practice to drop the oils? Which oils specifically? I hear mention of adding a sacrificial pigtail as well. (We…

Behind the Wheel of the HWA EVO, a Modern Take on Mercedes’ DTM Legend — Even in this subtlest of subtle hues, the HWA EVO attracts more attention than just about any other car I can think of. A supercar with similar levels of aero excess might garner glances, but wedge shapes ca

Wealthy Indians Step Up Bets on Overseas Markets — A weak rupee and limited exposure at home to some of the hottest global themes are prompting wealthy Indians to look overseas.

Motorcycle.com - Motorcycle Reviews, Videos, Prices and Used Motorcycles — Motorcycle Reviews, Videos, Prices and Used Motorcycles

Motorcycle.com - Motorcycle Reviews, Videos, Prices and Used Motorcycles — Motorcycle Reviews, Videos, Prices and Used Motorcycles

What&#8217;s Your Favorite Driving Road of 2026? — We automotive enthusiasts tend to seek new or unique ways to enjoy our vehicles, and that&#8217;s one of the saving graces of the ever-present construction present in many parts of North America. I live in one such locale, and…

Guerrilla is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering to make it more of a traditional co-op game — Yet another Sony live-service game seems to be in trouble after reports of poor player feedback.

DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province — Man dies in Bas-Uele after travelling from Haut-Uele, as head of WHO says outbreak on track to be deadliest ever

Apple @ Work: Understanding Apple Business Manager roles and permissions - 9to5Mac — A new MacAdmins community built web tool makes it incredibly easy to understand and configure the correct roles and permissions for Apple Business Manager.

Adobe Photoshop update brings on-device AI processing, but there is a catch - 9to5Mac — Adobe released Photoshop version 27.7 today, and one of the most interesting additions is an on-device AI model for the...

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