magnets South Korean scientists announce room-temperature superconductor: "a brand-new historical event that opens a new era for humankind" Mark Frauenfelder

cars This '65 Corvette looks like a banana Jason Weisberger

cars Driving an expensive sportscar on ice produces the anticipated result Jason Weisberger

lego How big a vortex can LEGO motors generate? Andrea James

automobiles A positively beautiful 1979 International Harvester Scout II SE Jason Weisberger

motors How a 'Jake Brake' works Jason Weisberger

cars Iconic A-Team van gets a modern update by the Sketch Monkey Jason Weisberger

motors This 1995 Ferrari 348 Spider is enhanced by a Pioneer CD player Jason Weisberger

Kids Watch this gorgeous two-valve Stirling engine in action Andrea James

motorcycles Now I carry an in-line spark plug tester Jason Weisberger

maker WATCH: Gentleman mods daughter's pink mini-Mini Andrea James

Boing Boing Gadgets Break for the norm this gift-giving season with the CircuitMess Batmobile DIY AI-Powered Smart Robot Car Boing Boing's Shop

Public safety No one has any idea how often Cruise driverless vehicles have hit pedestrians Natalie Dressed

unions GM CEO Mary Barra can't answer if it's fair that workers make peanuts compared to her $30 million (video) Carla Sinclair

retro Honda's odd-looking Motocompo scooter returns as an electric model Mark Frauenfelder

Cut the chatter Red 2 Bidding for the rediscovered movie prop "Red Leader" X-Wing fighter starts at $400k Jason Weisberger

bikes California is considering a driver's license for e-bikes Jason Weisberger

tesla Reuters: Tesla rigged in-car driving range projections and established team to suppress complaints Rob Beschizza

movies Teaser trailer for Gran Turismo, a movie based on a game based on a motorsport based on a type of car Grant St. Clair