Briefing: Spark Plugs Probably Shouldn't Be Made Out Of Pencils, But That's Not Stopping People
Strategic angle: Can you really use a pencil to replace the inside of a spark plug? One intrepid group of experimenters decided to find out what would happen if you tried.
Briefing: A 1,817 HP Hennessey With Just 681 Miles Is Already Pulling $2M Bids
Strategic angle: One of the most extreme hypercars built in the US is already changing hands after barely being driven.
Briefing: Have Turbos And Hybrids Closed The Difference Between Small Block And Big Block V8s?
Strategic angle: The saying goes, "There is no replacement for displacement." But can adding a turbocharger or a hybrid's electric motor(s) let small block V8s match big blocks?
Briefing: Scout Now Says Deliveries Won’t Begin Until 2028
Strategic angle: Scout's launch continues to get messy and the latest move will likely alienate customers.
Briefing: After V8s, GM Faces Lawsuits Over Its Smallest Turbo Engine
Strategic angle: Owners claim GM’s 1.2L three-cylinder engine can suffer internal failures and stalling
Briefing: Sources: Phils giving Luzardo 5-year extension
Strategic angle: The Phillies locked in Jesus Luzardo a year before he was due to reach free agency by agreeing on an extension worth $135 million, sources said.
Briefing: Trump is delaying Texas Senate endorsement to pressure GOP senators on SAVE America Act
Strategic angle: Former President Trump is strategically postponing his endorsement in the Texas Senate race to influence GOP senators regarding the SAVE America Act.
Briefing: Jaguar’s Electric GT Will Weigh A Ton More Than The Old XJ
Strategic angle: The fully electric flagship is inching closer to production, and it’s set to arrive with some big numbers, including a curb weight approaching 6,000 lbs.
Briefing: How To Find A Car's Service Records When The Seller Doesn't Have Them
Strategic angle: If you're shopping for a used car and the seller can't provide detailed maintenance records, these tips may help you locate the service history yourself.
Briefing: Chrysler Just Priced The 2027 Pacifica Facelift, And Buyers Might Like The News
Strategic angle: The prices of some variants have been cut for 2027, which is welcome news for shoppers.
Briefing: How do we know what asteroids are made out of?
Strategic angle: Asteroids are time capsules from the early solar system, providing clues about its formation.
Briefing: 5 Things To Know Before You Buy A Classic Car
Strategic angle: Who wouldn't want to own a classic car? If you're seriously thinking about buying one, there are some things you should know before pulling the trigger.
Briefing: The government shutdown is hitting airports — but not ICE
Strategic angle: Chaos reigned at airports across the country due to staffing shortages amid the government shutdown.
Briefing: Nanosecond Light-by-Light Switching Achieved in Liquid Crystal Droplet
Strategic angle: A breakthrough in controlling light with light could revolutionize computing and communication technologies.
Briefing: Tennessee GOP Rep says Muslims 'don't belong in American society'
Strategic angle: Rep. Andy Ogles' social media post is the latest in a series of Islamophobic statements from House Republicans.
Briefing: Signs Your Car's Nuts And Bolts Weren't Torqued To Spec
Strategic angle: If the nuts and bolts in your car aren't properly tightened, each drive could lead to damaged brakes or the wheels falling off of your vehicle.
Briefing: The Fast & Furious Roller Coaster Ride Cars Are Ripped Straight From The Movies
Strategic angle: Cars driven by Brian O’Connor and Han Seoul-oh join Dominic Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger.
Briefing: Mapping 3D-super-enhancers with machine learning to pinpoint regulators of cell identity
Strategic angle: Scientists are utilizing machine learning to explore the three-dimensional structure of DNA and its role in gene expression.
Briefing: ‘A Month Later, I Got A Phone Call’: Georgia Mechanic Fixes Man’s Car For Free. Then He Finds Out Who He Is
Strategic angle: "You never know..."
Briefing: Antarctic sea ice rebounds in 2026, nearing average after four years
Strategic angle: Antarctic sea ice coverage has likely rebounded this year, coming closer to its annual summer average after four years of extreme lows, US scientists said Monday.