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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 5/19)

A curated collection of the best Father’s Day gifts for dads who appreciate craftsmanship, clever design, great stories, and really cool stuff.

By Cool Material
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Ferrari’s Most Underrated Racing Event Is Happening in Austin This Weekend

And you can go for free.

By Christian Poppert
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4 Japanese Whiskies to Try if You Like Yamazaki

The king of Japanese whisky has some serious competition.

By Andy Vasoyan
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1991 Mercedes-Benz 250GD

The Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen—better known as the G-Wagen in these parts—is one of the finest examples of old school luxury mixed with old school brawn. A fine example is headed to auction at RM Sothebys Fort Lauderdale on April 6, as this stunning 1991 250GD crosses the block. Complete with matching…

By Mike Newman
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Game Boy Alarm Clock

With such powerful phones, the only reason to buy an original Game Boy is nostalgia. Now you can get that same dose of nostalgia without purchasing an inferior gaming device. The Game Boy Alarm Clock is officially licensed by Nintendo and looks just like a Game Boy. The difference? Instead…

By Mike Newman
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The La Bandita Speedster Is the First 3D-Printed Car Designed in Virtual Reality

Hackrod, a digital manufacturing company, imagines a future where prospective car buyers can design their own cars by leveraging VR and 3D printing. That may be a ways off, but the company does have an example of such a car. The La Bandita Speedster is the collaborative effort of Hackrod…

By Mike Newman
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A Bunch of Cars From Carroll Shelby’s Estate are Going Up for Auction

The late Carroll Shelby was one of the legendary figures in the automobile world. While getting your hands on a 1966 Shelby Cobra is next to impossible, you can still own something that was close to Shelby's heart. Twenty-four cars Shelby owned are headed to auction at Bonhams Greenwich Concours…

By Mike Newman
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Karlmann King Stealth SUV

If you're aiming for "stealth," a large SUV probably isn't your vehicle of choice. You might consider something smaller, quieter, and less likely to be seen over a sea of sedans. That is, of course, unless the SUV you're talking about is the Stealth SUV from Karlmann King. With an…

By Mike Newman
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