The Number Of New Cars Painted A Boring Shade Of Grayscale Has Nearly Doubled Since 1996
I'm all about inclusivity, but all this gray pride is really making me question what type of country the U.S. is becoming.
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Vespa Spent Its First Decade Trying Its Hand At Racing Which Resulted In Some Weird-Ass Models And Record-Making Runs
You don't think of a Vespa competing on a race track like its Italian counterparts, Ducati and Ferrari, but the scooter did have a stint of tearing up rubber.
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What's More American Than A Fox Body Mustang Painted Like A Flag Doing Burnouts
To celebrate the Fourth of July, here's a cheap, V8-powered Ford Mustang doing burnouts. Thanks for 250 years, America.
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You Can Exhibit Famous BMW Art Cars On The New X5's Panoramic Vision Display, Because Why The Hell Not?
Sure, you can have BMW's fancy projected display show all sorts of relevant information, but you really want it to show a bunch of Art Car pictures instead.
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How To Convert Your Car Or Truck Into A Flex-Fuel Vehicle
With E85 significantly cheaper than petroleum-based gas, you may be thinking about converting your ride to run on ethanol. It's complex but not impossible.
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Do Variable Speed Limit Signs Improve Safety?
Examine the data behind dynamic speed zones. Learn what safety studies show regarding their effectiveness, limitations, and real-world impact on drivers.
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4 Popular Cars You Probably Didn't Know Are Built In South Korea
South Korea is one of the world's biggest car exporters, and its gigantic factories also build several surprising nameplates that dominate sales in America.
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How The Fastest Fish In The Ocean Inspired The McLaren P1's Design
It's not every fish in the sea that can go 68 mph. This one helped the designer of McLaren's P1 hypercar solve a vexing problem of air turbulence.
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Are You More Likely To Get Into A Car Accident In The City Or The Country?
Accidents are part of driving, but not every kind of drive is the same. So are you safer on the city streets, or in a more rural environment?
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500 HP: Good Enough For A Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Good Enough For A Sherman Tank
It turns out 500 horsepower was a key weapon in WWII decades before it became a track standard. Explore the engineering link between the tank and the Mustang.
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In This Era Of Global Manufacturing, Which Semi Trucks Are Still Made In America?
While many iconic American semi truck brands are now under foreign ownership, a surprising number of them are still built here, on American soil.
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The DIN Standard For Car Stereos May Be Obsolete, But It Was Better And I Can Prove It
Once upon a time, an institute in Germany prevailed upon automakers to standardize something crucial about car stereos. Since that era ended, it's been chaos.
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When Does Buying An EV Actually Start Saving You Money Over Gas?
As gas prices soar, then dip, you may be wondering if buying a new EV would save you money in the long run. The answer depends on this formula.
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9 Vintage Vans That Secretly Want To Be Cartoon Stars
A few vintage vans had designs that made them seem cute or quirky. You could say that these particular models would fit perfectly as cartoon characters.
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What Mechanics Have To Do To Service Sealed Transmissions
"Sealed" doesn't mean maintenance-free. Here is a look at how mechanics safely service sealed transmissions without a dipstick.
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1920s Road Trip Rules Were A Bit More Serious Than They Are Now
Modern road trips are fun and games compared to the 1920s, when they required serious survival skills, maintenance know-how, and careful planning.
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Why You Don't Want To Use Car Tires On A Trailer
Tires that appear nearly identical can behave very differently once they're mounted, thanks to engineering differences most drivers never notice.
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This Is How Much A 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Has Depreciated In 5 Years
GMC moved a quarter million Sierras in 2021, and their values are still holding strong compared to rivals like the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado.
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That Top-Tier Safety Rating On Your 10-Year-Old Car Might Not Equal Modern Standards
Older cars might have received impressive safety scores when they were new, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're as safe as something new today.
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How Camber, Caster, And Toe Adjustments Affect Handling
Real-world racers and Gran Turismo heroes will likely have heard about camber, caster and toe, but what do they mean, and how will they make you faster?
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What It Actually Means When A Car Has A Low Drag Coefficient
A car's drag coefficient affects how much power it's exerting and how fast it's going. But the actual science behind it is a bit more complicated.
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If You're Mad Rivians Don't Have Android Auto Or Apple CarPlay, Here's How To Fix That
Rivians don't come with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay as standard, but you can always add it on later with this handy aftermarket modification.
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Driving A Manual Doesn't Just Make You Cool, It Makes Your Brain Healthy Too
The mental process of choosing the correct gear, plus the physical process of operating the clutch, gas, and shifter, engages the prefrontal cortex.
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Rivian's Little Electric Sports Car Prototype Probably Would Have Killed The Company
Before deciding to sell an electric truck, Rivian was working on a hybrid sports car. Then its founder had second thoughts about the project.
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New York Closed Its 1940 World's Fair With A Grand Prix, Back When Fairs Were Great
The Grand Prix at the World's Fair was held on a short three-quarter-mile circuit on the fairground's public roads.
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Spend 60 Seconds Of Your Day Watching A Land Rover LR3 Get Torture Tested
Despite the fact that most Land Rover buyers never use their SUV's outstanding off-road capabilities, it refuses to phone-in the development of new off-roaders.
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Here's How Much A 2022 Lucid Air Has Depreciated In Four Years
EVs are notorious for their steep depreciation rates, and Lucid is no exception. Here's how the 2022 Air's used value compares to Tesla, Audi, and Mercedes EVs.
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This Is The Closest Our Readers Have Come To Torture Testing Their Cars
Oftentimes, the line between "wow this is such a fun road" and "uh-oh" can be thinner than we think.
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When Have You Felt Most Free In A Car?
These days, car ownership can feel like the furthest thing from free.
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At $14,900, Would You Nickname This 1976 Saab 99 GL 'Björn Of Jets'?
After 42 years of ownership, the seller is parting ways with this classic two-door Saab, but is it worth the price?
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The Pros And Cons Of Making The Switch To A Lithium Starter Battery
Lithium and standard lead-acid car batteries both have their pros and cons, and for some owners, switching to the former has serious utility.
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