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  • A close-up of a Cobra V8 engine.
    3

    How America Fell In Love With V8 Engines

    Here's why the V8 remains such a staple of not just American car culture but American life in general, and why gearheads have loved it for over a century.

    By Marko Mikulic 19 hours ago Read More
  • Closeup shot of a gearbox.
    6

    Pros And Cons Of Transaxles Vs. Standard Transmissions

    What really happens under the hood of your car when you shift gears? These are the main technical differences between transaxles and traditional transmissions.

    By B. L. Johnson 22 hours ago Read More
  • Ford Mustang SVO parked in front of a plane
    12

    How Ford's SVO Gave Way To The SVT We Know And Love

    The SVO and SVT performance sub-brands led to many of the high-performance Fords we have today, like the Mustang Dark Horse SC and the F-150 Raptor R.

    By Brad Brownell 1 day ago Read More
  • Odometer showing 99,999 miles
    14

    The 5 Worst States For Drivers Underreporting Mileage On Car Insurance Applications

    Five of the worst states for underreporting mileage on car insurance applications share common factors tied to geography, demographics, and driving patterns.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 day ago Read More
  • Harley-Davidson dealership at Las Vegas, Nevada
    6

    These Are The 9 Largest Harley-Davidson Stores In America

    Harley-Davidson is nothing if not American, and few things are more American than a giant showroom. Here are the largest Harley-Davidson dealerships.

    By Andrew Ekuwem 1 day ago Read More
  • Three rows of seating in a vehicle
    6

    10+ Seat Vehicle Options When A 9-Seat SUV Won't Do

    When you need to haul a football team, a cramped minivan simply won't do. Here are five high-capacity vehicles that offer the space you need, and more.

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
  • A new concrete driveway being left to cure
    12

    Don't Make These 5 Mistakes When Pouring Your Concrete Driveway

    Pouring your own concrete driveway can be an excellent DIY task. However, to ensure a long-lasting and durable result, avoid these common mistakes.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • New truck tires inside a warehouse
    2

    The Pros And Cons Of 10-Ply Vs. 12-Ply Tires For Your Truck

    Choosing between 10-ply and 12-ply tires for your truck depends on your use cases, and understanding what these ratings mean will help you decide.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
  • A side-by-side split image showing a green Nissan Frontier crew cab pickup truck kicking up dust on an off-road dirt course on the left, and a white Toyota Tacoma pickup truck driving dynamically through a sandy desert landscape on the right.
    11

    Toyota Tacoma Vs. Nissan Frontier: Which Truck Offers More At Their Price Point?

    The Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier hover right around the same price, but that doesn't mean their features, abilities, and value are identical.

    By Ivo Gievski 2 days ago Read More
  • John Purves driving the Dynasphere monowheel
    1

    The History Behind The Most Bizarre Single-Wheeled Vehicle Ever Conceived

    This fully functional monowheel could reach 30 mph and was deemed more efficient than cars, but several disastrous flaws made it a rolling death cage.

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 days ago Read More
  • A red and black Cummins badging from Ram pickup truck
    7

    8 Of The Wildest Cummins Swaps Of All Time

    If you're bored with run-of-the-mill LS engine swaps and are craving something more extreme, then these outrageous Cummins diesel swaps are worth checking out.

    By Frankie Cruz 3 days ago Read More
  • Photo of a black semi-truck leading a long line of heavy traffic.
    24

    Don't Get Stuck Behind Slow Semis, Avoid These Truck Bottlenecks

    Think your commute is bad? The freight-heavy congestion in these cities will leave you with less to grumble about when it comes to your own time in traffic.

    By Chloe Clougher 6 days ago Read More
  • Close-up shot of a GM LS3 engine
    14

    Why The LS-Series Is Still Such A Popular Choice For An Engine Swap

    The humble LS engine remains the undisputed king of swaps, in case you haven't noticed, but why? Spoiler alert: it's about a lot more than just affordability.

    By Chloe Clougher 6 days ago Read More
  • Tires placed next to each other on a tire rack.
    9

    5 Tire Brands With The Most Comprehensive Warranty Coverage

    When it comes to shopping for tires, checking the warranty is a vital step. For reference, here are five tire brands that offer some of the best warranties.

    By Marko Mikulic 6 days ago Read More
  • A wide, low-angle dynamic shot of a modern, silver Scania 770S cab-over semi-truck traveling down a two-lane paved rural highway.
    10

    These Are 11 Of The Most Powerful Semi-Truck Engines Ever Built

    Hauling heavy cargo requires serious power, and these semi-truck engines deliver.

    By Ivo Gievski 7 days ago Read More
  • Side view of a red 1932 Ford Roadster hot rod parked outside.
    25

    9 Hot Rod Styles Every Gearhead Should Know

    What exactly makes a lowboy different from a highboy, and why did T-buckets change hot rod culture? Here's the history every true gearhead needs to know.

    By Michael Sullivan 8 days ago Read More
  • A colorful Red Devil bus on the job in Panama City.
    3

    9 Brilliantly Quirky Car Communities Worth Knowing About

    Cars have long been central to American culture. The same is true in many other parts of the world, where entire subcultures revolve around customized vehicles.

    By Max Larsen 9 days ago Read More
  • A new HEPA cabin air filter
    4

    What Are The Pros And Cons Of HEPA Cabin Air Filters?

    HEPA filters help provide the cleanest cabin air, but they have significant drawbacks over standard air filters that buyers should be aware of.

    By B. L. Johnson 9 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a gray BMW M4 showcasing its engine.
    13

    Inline Vs. V Engines: Engineering, Packaging, Smoothness, And Other Differences

    The differences between V and inline layouts dictate everything from smoothness to sound and even how many cylinders an engine can fit. Here's how they compare.

    By Marko Mikulic 9 days ago Read More
  • A white hybrid vehicle with a hybrid badge on the side of it.
    7

    How To Buy A Used Hybrid Without Getting Burned: Battery Health, Inspection Checklist, And Warning Signs

    Hybrids get great mileage, and with the price of gas soaring, it's tempting to look for a used one to save money on the front end. Here's the best way to do it.

    By Marko Mikulic 10 days ago Read More
  • A very green tuner car sits in a garage.
    8

    10 Of The Most Tuner-Friendly Cars For Optimizing Performance

    Tuner culture is a mainstay of the automotive world. It's built on fun, adaptable models with a high ceiling for customization, like these tuner-friendly cars.

    By Josh West 10 days ago Read More
  • A person with a white shirt eyes an odometer with suspicion through a car's window.
    6

    Age And Mileage Don't Tell The Whole Story When Shopping For A Used Car

    Age and mileage are important factors to consider when shopping for a used car, but they only tell part of the story. Here's what else you need to inspect.

    By Josh West 14 days ago Read More
  • 1899 Winton Phaeton, the first car in the Larz Anderson car collection
    8

    Before Most People Even Owned A Car, This Couple Was Amassing An Impressive Auto Collection

    While car collecting began to take off around the middle of the 20th century, this couple pioneered the hobby decades earlier and curated an iconic collection.

    By Benjamin Gracias 15 days ago Read More
  • A pile of cars in an auto salvage yard.
    19

    5 Car Parts You Should Never Buy From A Junkyard

    Buying used car parts is a fantastic way to save money, but it's not always worth it. Some components are better left at the junkyard where they belong.

    By B. L. Johnson 15 days ago Read More
  • Ford Fiesta ST
    21

    5 Fun And Affordable Used Cars You Might Be Overlooking

    In the price bracket that most normal car enthusiasts can afford, you're not going to find depreciation-proof collectibles, but you can still find some fun.

    By Brad Brownell 15 days ago Read More
  • A blue Toyota Prius being driven on the highway
    3

    Here's How Hybrid Cars Charge While Driving

    Depending on the type of electric motor setup, hybrids use several interesting ways to charge and recover battery power while driving to maximize efficiency.

    By Benjamin Gracias 16 days ago Read More
  • A Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe Electric in a muted olive-grey finish driving on a coastal road at dusk.
    3

    The 12 Most Powerful Porsches To Ever Leave The Factory

    Porsche has been pushing for higher horsepower numbers in recent years. Some models are even reaching above 1,000 horsepower from the factory.

    By Ivo Gievski 17 days ago Read More
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