America Just Got It's First National Park City. We Went to Check it Out. — This Southern adventure hub's blend of adventure, culture, and outdoor access helped earn it recognition as North America’s first National Park City. Here’s what it is actually like to hike and paddle…
watched someone diagnose their car's noise by closing one eye and tilting their head. turned out the engine mount was shot. apparently you can feel vibration frequency better that way.
Watch as This NHRA Supercharger Gets Rebuilt Between Rounds — Just about anyone who has taken on DIY projects has some familiarity with working on a deadline. Whether it’s your spouse needing to be able to drive to work on Monday or salvaging the tiny amount of joy left…
John Cena To Save the World in Matchbox: The Movie — Following the smash hit that was Barbie, Mattel is bringing its model car brand Matchbox to the screen. Matchbox: The Movie will star John Cena as CIA agent Sean Walker, who heads back home to meet up with the childhood…
Lamborghini Miura: The Original Supercar Turns 60 — Lamborghini’s game-changing Miura turns 60 this year. To celebrate, we look at its history, key design elements, and its position in the market today. This year marks six decades since Lamborghini introduced the Miura to t
Steve Ovett's Foot in Brighton, England — <p><img alt="The remains of the Steve Ovett sculpture" data-width="2448" data-height="2448" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/l-Lsyv9tdSb0SatXOGN4wwp5-fus2XBmnoWSnVbhvRA/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:…
BP chairman removed over 'serious' conduct concerns — Senior independent director Amanda Blanc says the board has been "surprised and disappointed" to learn of the issues.
Wondering Where in the World to Retire? There's an Index for That — These are the best places in the world to retire in 2026, considering healthcare, cost of living, and more.
Piston Slap: A Historical Boost From A Booster Plate? — Adam writes: Sajeev, I’ll be the first to admit that whenever I buy a car from a dealership, the first thing I do when I get home is rip off the dealer license plate frames. However, after reading a recent Hagerty article…
Zoomquilt 2 — The infinitely zooming image, part II
Apple’s OLED iPad Mini upgrade is on the way as prices continue to rise — How much will it cost?
The Crash That Forced Tony Hawk to Rethink Everything About Skateboarding — Four years after a big injury, the skateboarding GOAT opens up about what it looks—and feels—like to shred in your fifties.
GPS Trackers: The Last Line of Theft Defense — A total of 659,880 vehicles were reported stolen nationwide last year. Most of those are used cars like Hyundai Elantras and Honda Accords, which are easy to part out. But classic cars are hardly immune. In 2025, 207 total loss…
2026 McLaren W1 Review: The Anytime Hypercar — The new McLaren W1 is a car that can generate 2205 pounds of downforce at 174 mph. The new McLaren W1 is also a car that has fun, sparkly little LEDs behind the material on the doors, and you can change their sparkling color via…
Joe Rogan: “What Is Turnstile?” — Joe Rogan has discovered Turnstile. The podcaster has somehow made it through the past few years without hearing about the biggest hardcore band in the world, but he finally learned about them during the latest episode of The Joe Rogan…
Tielemans cameo against PSG hints at Man Utd future — Manchester United's £35m signing Youri Tielemans makes an impressive debut in the 1-1 friendly draw against Paris St-Germain in Gothenburg.
Egypt Headline Inflation Quickens for the First Time Since March — Egypt’s inflation rate accelerated for the first time since March, disrupting an easing streak that had lasted for much of the ongoing US-Iran war.
Diagnosing an Odd Problem with the Lotus — During the past few weeks, I’ve made several references to an odd problem with the ’69 Lotus Elan +2. The car would start and run fine, but when I began cruising on the highway at about 65mph or above, it would run out of power—there…
Ford Has Been Rehiring Quality Inspectors After AI Fell Short — Ford Motor Co. took an unusually human approach to fixing its stubborn quality problems: It brought back what it calls “gray beard” engineers to help train younger staff and to reprogram the artificial intelligence…
What’s Your Craziest Auto Parts Recycling Story? — Auto parts aren’t only for the vehicles they were initially designed for. They can be so much more. Just ask owners of VW-sourced Bentleys, or any automaker that has multiple brands at various price points: a part…
6 Habits That Could Be Hurting Your Car — Our lovely vintage cars are machines that have stood the test of time, made up of aging parts and pieces that we’ve treated with extra care. None of us actively want to hurt our rides, yet more than a few of us have bad habits…
Illinois Just Told Every Operating System to Start Reporting Your Kid's Age — The Children's Online Social Media Safety Act has device makers collect the age bracket, but apps still have to act on it.
The 2001 Ford Explorer Sportsman Concept Was an Angler’s Dream Ride — By their very nature, SUVs are intended to be many things to many different groups of people. It’s right there in the name—Sport Utility Vehicle. More often than not, this mandate leads to…
Resuming Work on My 912: Lessons in Patience — In November of 2023, I bought my first Porsche, a 912. I documented my purchase experience on these pages (Part 1, Part 2), worked on it for a year, and wrote about that, too. It was a long year—laborious and endless weekends of work
Heatwave in Banda: A day in the hottest place in India — What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
Nagasaki mayor says ‘humanity and nuclear weapons cannot coexist’ — Nagasaki Mayor says ‘humanity and nuclear weapons can't coexist’ as Japan marks anniversary of the US atomic bombing.
6 RUFs Under One Tent at Broad Arrow’s 2026 Quail Auction — Since the mid-1970s—long before “restomodding” and “reimagining” old 911s became a thing—Ruf Automobile GmbH, aka RUF, has been churning out Porsche-based builds with incredible attention…
10 Athens Airbnbs With Views of the Acropolis — These modern digs offer impeccable views of the ancient ruins.
4 Levels of DIY Maintenance Preparation — Own an old car for any amount of time and something will need to be fixed. It’s just the nature of the beast; things wear out and require replacement or repair. Having a plan for getting that work done is critical to enjoying your…
Considering Your Next Move? These Are the 10 Most Livable Cities in the US, Ranked — The new study ranks 173 global cities based on their stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.
The Rise Of Genghis Khan (Full Episode) | Genghis Khan: Secret History of the Mongols | Nat Geo — How did Genghis Khan rise to power? In this second full episode of Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols from National Geographic, witness the rise of one of the most…
Road & Track: Car Reviews, News and Car Culture — Road & Track brings together car enthusiasts and immerses them in authentic automotive experiences. Find the latest performance car and motorsport news here.
White Sugar Rally Boosts Refining as Supply Outlook Tightens — White sugar futures in London headed for a third straight weekly gain, boosting refining margins as concerns over tightening supplies stay in focus.
The EV Market is a Mess, But the EVs Are Finally Good — I recently had an embarrassing semi-breakdown in my 1993 Mazda Miata, wherein I did not realize it was spilling lots of gas from a torn fuel hose. That is, until someone pulled up beside me and said, “Hey man, you’re…
The High-Protein Tomato Toast I'm Eating on Repeat for the Rest of Summer — <img src="https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload//tk/edit/recipes/2026/2026-08/cottage-cheese-tomato-toast/cottage-cheese-tomato-toast-5"> Cottage cheese has had a big glow-up. I, along with…
2026 BMW M2 CS Test Drive: Talented Track Rat — It was my own fault, a realization that occurred 30 seconds after I bought the extra-large Slurpee frozen drink from 7-Eleven. That’s when I remembered that the car I was driving does not have one single cup holder. Oh, there&
The DeLorean Steals the Show in Back to the Future: The Musical — When I was 10, my dad went out of town on a work trip, and my mom took my sister and me to Lincoln Mall (now dead) for the only double feature I’ve ever seen: Spies Like Us and Back to the Future. It’s a…
We Packed a Ludicrous Amount of Gear for a 24-Hour Camping Trip. Here's What Actually Worked. — Camping with a 1- and 3-year-old isn't relaxing. But with the right gear, it's doable.
Niel Gow Statue in Dunkeld, Scotland — <p><img alt="Niel Gow Statue" data-width="4284" data-height="5712" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/RqI7dt7GNUGtJIvhPSn1Fg-hNWwAZ-0GmhdxarkYo54/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuc…
The Busso V-6 Defined Alfa Romeo for a Quarter Century — There is a particular moment, somewhere north of 4000 rpm, when the Busso V-6 stops being an engine and starts being something altogether more theatrical. The induction hardens, the exhaust takes on a metallic edge, and…
my car's check engine light has been on for three years and i finally looked it up. the gas cap was loose the entire time!! 😅 sending hugs to my wallet
We Now Know What the Trump Admin Did with 51 Removed Signs and Exhibits — According to court documents, officials threw away signs, placards, films, and brochures describing topics like women’s rights, slavery, and Indigenous massacres.
Mexico Just Showed Off a New Extremely Cheap, Government-Backed EV — Whether it'll be allowed across the border remains to be seen.
Bangladesh rock Australia as historic Test win in sight — Australia close Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 161-4, trailing the record-chasing tourists by 67.
Liebesweg (Love Lane) Poppenhausen in Poppenhausen, Germany — <p><img alt="Liebesweg Poppenhausen" data-width="2048" data-height="1152" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/zSi6y0rjK1I5uXqZnUlCHpldtQA1ZtVArEyfVTEywx0/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/a…
Against All Oddities: My Eagle is a Nest of Surprises — My half-lifelong dream of procuring an AMC Eagle has been realized, as you may have read. When it finally came, fulfilment came more easily than I thought, figuratively rolling out of its nest and falling to my feet. Of…
Best Amazon device Prime Day deals 2026: Shop Fire TVs, Kindles, and Blink cameras — Looking for a Fire TV? There are a ton on sale for Prime Day.
someone mapped every street in your city by how often people actually drive it — the data looks like a heat map of where everyone's actually going 🗺️
The reason old Hondas just keep running is that someone decided to make an engine instead of solving for profit margins 🛠️
Cars Are Meant to Be Driven, but Collectors Pay a Premium for Ones That Aren’t — “It smells like the mid-2000s in this thing.” Dylan Mashburn was describing, in rapturous tones, the rush of finding a 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1 with 62 miles. “To sit in that car and turn it…
Getting to the Bottom of Ford’s $28,350 Fathom — Vaguebooking is defined as a cryptic message posted on social media, with the intention of eliciting a response from followers. There’s a new Ford on the way, and it might be among the most anticipated vehicles in…
Judge gives Google one week to fix "anticompetitive" app store download in Google Play — Third-party app stores are about to become more visible in Google Play.
Are Expensive Running Shoes Worth the Extra Cash? Here's What Our Lab Testing Reveals. — Do expensive running shoes really perform better than budget models in head-to-head testing? We took to the lab to find out.
Ultimate Mountain Athlete: Episode 5 — Mountain biking, the final discipline in the competition, gets under way and we see who has the ultimate speed, endurance, skill, and style on two wheels
How to Organize a Driving Rally (And Why You Should) — We’re hoping our third annual Road of the Year article already has you thinking about gathering up a group of your car friends and driving somewhere outside the county line. Whether it’s a simple out-and-back day trip…
How Darryl Cuttell’s Would-Be IHRA Empire Came Crashing Down — If we define “failure” for a long-struggling drag racing series as passing ownership of said series along to somebody else because you no longer want to deal with it, here’s the shorthand for the 56-year…
Nissan’s Manual-Equipped Z NISMO Starts Under $70K — When we drove the six-speed manual-equipped 2027 Nissan Z NISMO earlier this year, we lauded Nissan for adding the row-your-own option to what was already a very engaging car. “Iteration complete,” was the…
Never Stop Driving #194: The Robot Arrival — Who’s the better driver, the average American or a Waymo robot? According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the answer isn’t even close—the robots are far safer. According to a recent IIHS report, Waymo vehicles in…
Revealed: Trio of Special-Edition Porsche 911s Celebrates Toy Story 5 Stars — There will be some very special guests at today’s red-carpet premiere for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5: Three heavily customized Porsche 911s. The cars, a product of a collaboration betwee
4 Things To Consider When Buying a Lift for Your Garage — If you’re constantly working on cars, or, like me, want to keep working on cars well into the future but don’t look forward to the cocktail of middle age and cold concrete, a lift can be a lifesaver. Knowing that wasn’t…