Autos
The Drifting Competitions in the Former ISIS Stronghold of Mosul
After ISIS banned the sport for three years, the young people of the city are using it to kick-start a cultural revolution.
This Is Uber’s Terrible Response When Someone Steals Your Ride
When this rider asked for a refund for a ride stolen out from under her, Uber initially declined, saying: 'we will likely not see eye-to-eye.'
Watch This Dude Play Mario Kart Using His Car as a Controller
A clever tinkerer hacked the Chevy Volt into a life-sized Nintendo 64 emulator.
You Should Be Able to Use Tesla's Self-Driving Mode to Make Money
The company prohibits using self-driving mode for 'revenue purposes' outside its forthcoming network. But legal precedents support overriding this restriction.
The True Cost of Your Uber Ride Is Much Higher Than You Think
Investor reports reveal riders only pay 41 percent of the full cost of each ride, with investors footing the remaining 59 percent.
The Little-Known Capitalist History of the Highway Map
Since the early 1900s, road maps have been designed to advance capitalism, influencing where and how people travel.
The Most Efficient Fleet of Cars in US History Is Still Embarrassingly Dirty
The average new car sold in America isn't much more efficient than a Model T.
Why Massive Auto Recalls Are Becoming the Norm
Somewhat paradoxically, cars are now more complex and use more of the same parts.
How Counterfeit Plastic Led to Aston Martin Recalling 17,590 Cars
That amounts to around 75 percent of its cars manufactured since 2007.
Why Mileage Taxes Are a Bad Idea (And Why They'll Succeed Anyway)
A growing contingent of politicians are buying into the mileage tax idea.
In Seven Years, Seven Percent of Cars Sold Worldwide Will Be Electric
Oddly enough, that will mean seven million electric cars moved each year.