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And loud is good. Where do you measure the sound of a car to figure out which is the loudest? From the inside, where the driver hears it? At idle? Do you try and use a decibel monitor as the car goes by at full speed? Well, inside the car depends a lot on sound insulation, an exhaust at idle is no indication of what it will rise to when driven, and we dont have the budget to hire a track to test every car we drive. So, weve taken a completely unscientific approach for this list and based it mai...

The C8 Corvette has been a phenomenal success for General Motors and demand remains higher than ever. Unfor...

The global semiconductor chip shortage isn't over, and isn't expected to be until sometime early next year,...

Akkuyu Unit 1 Reactor Pressure Vessel Placed Russian nuclear power giant Rosatom said Tuesday that the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) installation is completed at Unit 1 of the future Akkuyu nuclear power plant.   The reactor vessel is one of the central components of a nuclear reactor. Prior to RPV installation, the “core catcher” was mounted at Unit 1, concreting of the support and thrust trusses was carried out, and dry shielding and thermal insulation of the reactor vessel cylindrical p...

Whats next after the electric Macan? Porsche began toying with the idea of fully electrifying the next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman a few years ago. Since then, the automotive industry has undergone drastic changes regarding battery-electric vehicles and the timing works perfectly in Porsches favor regarding its entry-level roadster and coupe. Their mid-engine setup is ideally suited for a floor-mounted battery pack, for one thing. And, so far, Porsche Taycan reception has been excellent w...

A Continuation Platform Mazda is currently working on a new FR architecture that will underpin future rear-wheel-drive models like the next-gen Mazda 6 and Mazda CX-5. But while a modular platform of this type may seem like an ideal fit for the MX-5, these vehicles will all be compatible with hybridization, and crucially, all-wheel-drive, which adds weight and complexity to the platform. This goes against the Miata ethos, which is why were more inclined to believe that the NE (fifth-gen) MX-5 w...

Concerns over GM's decision to finally approve a mid-engined Corvette should be gone forever. Buyers have s...

Okay... so now what? The owner of this Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe has an unusual problem. He doesnt know how to resolve it and his local Chevy dealership will likely be equally shocked. Thanks to a video posted by owner Jaysmizle on YouTube, hes able to show the world that his C8 thinks its a Cadillac. Theres clearly a software bug because whenever he starts up the car, a Cadillac crest logo appears on the main touchscreen. This isnt just a one-time thing. He shut off the car and pressed...

Good news for the Camaro SS, too. The Chevrolet Camaro continues to be temporarily out of production due to the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage, meaning customers are limited to whats currently available on dealership lots. General Motors hasnt announced when the assembly line will start back up again for what will very likely be the 2022 model at this point. And speaking of the 2022 Camaro, Chevy has reportedly fixed one vital issue that forced a sales ban in two states. If you recall, las...

2 people found this useful Toyota’s high-performance Yaris GR hot hatch has claimed the UK Car of the Year 2021 title to prevent a hat-trick of successive electric vehicle (EV) award wins. The 260PS, all-wheel-drive hatchback, developed by the team behind the Japanese carmaker’s Gazoo Racing rally team, claimed this year’s title following wins from the Tesla Model 3 and Jaguar I-Pace in the previous two years. It was announced as the annual awards’ winner a week after the winners of 12 ...