It's worth remembering that mass matters, and consumables add up. Lighter, slower cars can be a lot of fun, and they are cheaper to run because they go through tires, brake pads, and gas more slowly.

Car modifications have been around since the early days of automotive history. Back in the 1920s, hot rodders did all sorts of things to their vehicles pursuing higher performance. During the 1950s, ...

Volkswagen’s ultra-cheap EV called the ID EVERY1 — a small four-door hatchback revealed Wednesday — will be the first to roll out with software and architecture from Rivian, according to a source ...