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After nearly a decade in the game, Snap is finally ready to deliver its AR glasses to the world. I covered Snap Specs back in June when they were first announced, but at the time I hadn’t gotten the chance to try them out for myself, which naturally left me with a lot of questions about…

Stellantis announced the release of the 2027 Jeep Wrangler JL-2A, intended to celebrate the Willys CJ-2A, the first Jeep designed for civilian use. The Willys CJ-2A was the first CJ model, which stands for Civilian Jeep. In the words of Jeep brand CEO Branden Coté, “The original CJ-2A represents a defining chapter in Jeep brand history. It is…

Last year, archaeologist Tom Brughmans and colleagues released itiner-e—the largest map of the Roman road system, covering 186,411 miles (300,000 kilometers). Since then, the researchers have been picking apart their database for new insights into these famous roads. Turns out, a lot of what we assume about Roman roads may be wrong.

Many people don’t realize that the tire market is highly concentrated. For example, in our article on the real owners behind America’s major tire brands, we revealed that many of the most notable names, like Michelin and Goodyear, actually have dozens of subsidiaries. 

This summer brought record-breaking heat, but new research suggests the problem isn’t confined to the hottest months of the year. A recent study found that extreme heat events have become increasingly frequent not only during summer but also in the months leading up to and following it.

Cue another milestone in your favorite president’s forever war-you’re-not-allowed-to-call-a-war in Iran! The average price of diesel across the country is now $6 a gallon, with no end to the trend in sight.

If you’re in the market for a new or used Toyota Land Cruiser, you may be curious about what’s under the hood. The answer to that question can vary, depending on the model you’re looking at. For example, from 1987 to 1990, the VM Motori HR588 was offered as a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five in the Land…