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One-Owner 2002 Subaru WRX Has “First Car” Written All Over It — You have an 18-year-old son or daughter. (This is hypothetical; we have no actual knowledge that you have an 18-year-old out there somewhere, so calm down.) He or she is about to depart for college. And…

What Francis Fukuyama Is Seeing at ‘The End of History’ — Francis Fukuyama's essay “The End of History?” was published in the summer of 1989, just before the fall of the Berlin Wall. His argument — that liberal democracy would not only defeat communism, but that its partisans…

RaceFans – Formula 1, IndyCar, WEC, F2 and more independent motorsport coverage — Independent F1 coverage.

My All-Time Favorite Great Roads — My Next One” is what a lot of car collectors will respond when asked, “What’s your favorite car?” The same is true of roads. There’s nothing wrong with the highways and byways that you’re used to. The ones you know so well you could…

Snap CEO sidesteps Specs pre-order questions on Q2 earnings call | TechCrunch — When asked about product-market fit, Spiegel said he believes mass-market consumer adoption won't occur until the end of the decade.

A pilot of the Amazon cargo plane in Miami crash warned it was coming in too fast — For nearly two minutes, one of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that careened off a Miami runway repeatedly warned his counterpart they were going too fast, according to flight information.

The borough where families are slowly disappearing — Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.

Hooked on Sonics: Why Engines Sound How They Do (And Why We Love V-8s) — A unique selling point of cars with “explosion” engines (internal combustion) is our visceral reaction to the sounds they make. Even when you’re standing blocks away from the Woodward Dream

$2.1 Million Gets You A Museum Quality 2006 Ford GT Heritage — When an online auction generates over 1000 comments, it’s probably one worth paying attention to. This past week, one comment section swelled to a mind-numbing 1780 chime-ins. They had time to chat, too, since…

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…

Write Things Down — Writing things down is powerful, for humans and for AI; what comes first, however, is what to write, why to do it, and actually getting things done.

Ramsey strikes late as Newcastle salvage Bournemouth draw — Newcastle fought back from 2-0 down to earn a hard-fought Premier League point at home to Bournemouth thanks to Jacob Ramsey's 88th minute equaliser.

One-Family, Low-Mile ’78 Ferrari 308 GT4 Is a Rare Specimen — Though it is over 50 years old, the Ferrari 308 GT4 Dino remains controversial among automotive elitists, contrarians, drivers, designers, and anyone with an interest in Ferrari’s history. Is the 308 GT4 a…

Ode to a Volkswagen Maestro — Ken Jansen is one of those guys in the trades without whom the world would simply come to a stop. And in fact, as they retire and die off, the world kind of is coming to a stop. Have you ever found yourself wailing into the void, “Why does nothing…

SGT Automobili 55-SGT Is a Giulia That Thinks It’s a 740-hp DTM Car — Italian company SGT Automobili is blending Alfa Romeo’s past and present in a limited-edition restomod with supercar-like power. Unveiled on the famous Monza track, the SGT Automobili 55-SGT looks like…

Extra Cooling for the Lotus Elan +2 — After I bought the 1969 Lotus Elan +2 in late October of 2024, there were any number of sort-out issues to deal with (mice, a bad universal joint, an unsecured brake caliper, more). It wasn’t until last summer that I began driving it enough…

Google Store Referral Program back for Pixel 11: 10% off phones, $50 Store credit — Following the Pixel 11 launch last month, the Pixel Referral Program is now back and refreshed on the Google Store.

Final Parking Space: 1965 Mercury Park Lane Convertible — Back in early 2025, we looked at a 1967 Pontiac Catalina convertible in a Colorado car graveyard. Big Detroit ragtops of the late 1950s through the mid-1970s are tough to find in junkyards today, so I felt sure that it…

Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week? — The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.

McLaren’s New Logo Throws Back For The Future — British supercar maker and race team McLaren has a new brand identity that takes inspiration from Bruce McLaren’s family roots. The new logo already adorns the company website and will soon start to appear on road and…

My 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder Belongs in the Family — In 1975, I told my mother that I was withdrawing from college. Heartbroken, she lamented that I would never get a college degree and thus not make it very far in life. But I started a van conversion business with my…

Sheldon Brown-Bicycle Technical Information — A go-to source of information about bicycle maintenance, repair and customization

Gold Edges Lower as Hot US Inflation Bolsters Fed Rate-Hike Bets — Gold edged lower, after hotter-than-expected US inflation data raised prospects that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates later this week.

Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on September 21, 2026 — The Moon is getting more illuminated each night.

All-New Mitsubishi Pajero Looks Capable, but Will We Get It Stateside? — After a five-year global hiatus, the Mitsubishi Pajero is back—and it looks quite competent. Last night, Mitsubishi debuted an all-new generation of the company’s fabled cross-country SUV, the fifth…

Trump ally Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination for Arizona governor — Biggs overwhelmingly defeats David Schweikert and will now face Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in November.

"Cost me the election": Data centers trigger voter backlash — A Utah county commissioner said a large data center project played a role in his defeat in this week’s Republican primary.

3 Winners and 3 Losers from the Classic Chevy Market — A couple of weeks ago, we reported on the market winners and losers from Ford in the latest Hagerty Price Guide update. This week, we’re talking about cross-town rival Chevy. The gainers haven’t gained as much,…

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…

In Businessweek: Marco Rubio is Trump's Emissary — Marco Rubio works hard for Donald Trump. He's both Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, and being a part of the cabinet means he's had to walk away from some previously held personal beliefs. The October issue of…

American-Made Tools Are Worth It Every Time — Joel Camassar lies awake nights wracked with anxiety about screwdriver handles. It’s an odd image for a night terror, sure, but consider their importance to Camassar’s livelihood. As an owner of Chapman Manufacturing, which has been…

You may be saving for retirement without realising it. Here's how to check — One simple check could ensure you are not missing out on free money which could help in later life.

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Memphis residents file lawsuit alleging abuses by Trump-backed task force — Lawsuit says task force comprised of state and federal agencies harassed bystanders who recorded enforcement activities.

What did Trump and Xi discuss during the China summit? — US President Donald Trump concluded a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

The Women Who Sold Books Door to Door - JSTOR Daily — Three nineteenth-century memoirs reveal the risks and rewards of life on the road as a traveling bookseller.

The SLK Was a Mercedes Like None Before It — Cast your mind back to 1996. The Bayside Boys remix of “Macarena” is all the rage, the dot-com bubble is inflating at a terrifying rate, and a pint of lager still leaves change from a fiver. In the automotive world, the…

2027 Lexus IS Is Stayin’ Alive With Special Appearance Package — The current-generation Lexus IS debuted in 2014, so it’s much older than its main rivals, yet it’s sticking around for 2027. The 2027 Lexus IS inaugurates a new Special Appearance Package that includes…

A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, are young voters turning on Trump? — Turning Point USA has expanded its campus presence, even as Trump’s support among young men has fallen.

7 Vehicles We’d Love to Drag Out of the Woods and Restore — On a long enough timeline, Mother Nature wins every battle she finds herself in. But there are moments, not long before she declares victory, where something sits on the brink, facing its last chance at survival…

Police charge man after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh — UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says 'the suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred'.

According To You: Our Longest Road Trips — Just as I’d hoped, the readers of Hagerty Media are no strangers to taking a long road trip. Because when we asked you for your longest road trip, we received pages and pages of stories. The only problem is that we cannot…

The Lure of a Valkyrie — My wife and I really loved the 1972 Lotus Europa Twin-Cam we purchased a few years ago. We always looked forward to taking it for a drive. Unfortunately, the Lotus went up in flames on start-up one morning a couple summers ago for reasons still unknown.…

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…

Your Handy 1948–71 Morris Minor Buyer’s Guide — The Morris Minor has long been a collector car staple in Britain, because it played such a major role there as an everyday car. Even those who don’t describe themselves as “car people” are likely to have…

Netanyahu at UNGA over the years — Benjamin Netanyahu says there will be surprises in his UN General Assembly address.

The Cars We’d Use to Introduce a Kid to the Car Hobby — When we thought about which vehicle we’d choose to get a kid excited about the vintage-car hobby, the exercise brought us back to the basics: The fascinating intricacy of an engine or suspension setup,…

Who Is Choosing Your Career? | Anish srivastava | TEDxKPRIT — We often believe that choosing a career is a personal decision. But how much of that choice is really ours? After more than two decades of working with young people in training, placements, mentoring, and career…

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,…

Burnham not doing enough to boost growth, says Starmer ally — Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference.

Range Rover GT: When an Off-Road Brand Makes a Sedan — We’ve associated the name “Range Rover” with off-road performance for over five decades, but the Range Rover GT is about to change that. Previewed as a close-to-production prototype, the fifth member of…

With a Huge Spike in Value, the Ferrari 458 Speciale Is, Well, Special — When the 458 Italia debuted in 2010, it was impossible to know just how distinct its place would be in Ferrari heritage going forward. At the time, it was simply the seventh step in Ferrari’s ongoing series

UN envoy warns Security Council Yemen’s war has entered ‘dangerous phase’ — Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg demands urgent steps to protect civilians and trade routes amid Houthi escalation.

Mind the Gap! 5 Cars with the Biggest Price Spread Between Fair and Excellent Condition — Conventional wisdom says to buy the best car you can afford. Certainly, that’s a better argument than buying the worst car you can afford. Easier said than done, however, because sometimes…

Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim sentenced to 10 years for corruption — Indonesia court finds former education minister guilty of abuse of authority and of causing state losses.

This Bugatti Mistral Marks the End of an Era — It’s curtains for the Bugatti Mistral. The brand has built the final example of the limited-edition, W-16-powered roadster in its Molsheim, France, factory. Bugatti is now turning its attention to the upcoming Tourbillon,…

CIA chief met Russian intelligence services but not Putin, Kremlin says — John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.

2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC First Drive: Power Chord — When my feet flew off the passenger-side carpet under 1.5 g for the second time, I began to realize how much of Ford’s new-for-2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC I had not experienced during my own brief session behind the wheel. In…

Piston Slap: The DIY Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed — Adam writes: I have a discussion topic for a Piston Slap: Don’t forget your non-automotive friends when it comes to common, simple automotive projects. While rotating my tires the other day, I measured the brake…

Video: Raging floodwaters sweep away lorry in the Philippines — Video shows a lorry being swept away by raging floodwaters in Rodriguez as torrential rains batter the Philippines.

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