$38,000 for a military truck - then we discovered how much it really costs to own
After nearly two years with a 1992 M35A3 military truck, the realities of owning an enormous former military vehicle have become impossible to ignore. The roughly 11,000-pound machine uses 46-inch tires, a 6.6-liter Caterpillar turbo-diesel producing around 175 horsepower and can pull approximately 12,000 pounds. Its size makes it impressive in open terrain like Moab, but trees, mud, tire repairs and everyday driving create problems that conventional pickups rarely face. Even replacing a tire can require specialized equipment, while filling its approximately 50-gallon diesel tank adds another major expense. It is loud, slow and uncomfortable, but its extreme capability and unmistakable character explain why the owners still consider it worth keeping.
2026-09-14T14:54:37Z
Who keeps ditching supercars in the desert?
Dubai has become famous for exotic cars, extreme wealth, and some of the most expensive vehicles on the road, but it also has a strange reputation for abandoned supercars. Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens, and other high-end cars have been found sitting in parking garages, impound lots, and even desert areas for months at a time. In many cases, the vehicles were reportedly left behind by owners facing debt, job losses, or legal consequences tied to unpaid loans. Some cars are eventually impounded, auctioned, repaired, or even repurposed. In this video, we look at why these supercars get abandoned, what happens to them afterward, and whether it’s actually possible to buy one for a bargain.
2026-08-26T15:05:12Z
Watch what happens when racing has no rules
Can-Am gave engineers extraordinary freedom, with no maximum engine size, minimum weight, or major tire limitations, producing cars that could outperform the Formula 1 machinery of their era. The series became a testing ground for unusual ideas including enormous movable wings, early versions of DRS, active suspension concepts, multiple engines, turbocharging, and fan-generated downforce. One of its most extreme machines produced more than 1,100 horsepower, while another used powerful fans and movable skirts to suck itself toward the track. Some concepts proved dominant, while others were fast but unreliable or eventually outlawed. Over just eight years, the cars changed dramatically as engineers chased increasingly extreme solutions for speed. Ultimately, escalating costs, extraordinary performance, and changing regulations helped bring this remarkable period of unrestricted racing innovation to an end.
2026-08-18T11:55:15Z
I bought this crash-damaged Lambo for $230,000 - then found out shocking truth
After buying a crash-damaged car for $230,000, the team continues an extensive rebuild involving its frame, gearbox, exhaust, electrical system, doors and other damaged components. They spend another $11,564 on parts while finding ways to avoid some of the extremely expensive replacement costs, including one component that was available for $70 instead of more than $700. With the car structurally repaired and finally out of limp mode, they take the stripped-down 770-horsepower car to a dyno to find out whether everything works properly. The test quickly goes wrong when the car repeatedly cuts power at exactly 60 MPH, with a rear-wheel-steering fault becoming the main suspect. After checking the wiring and power supply, they realize they may need a replacement motor costing around $5,500 before the car can finally return to the road.
2026-08-21T12:17:53Z
