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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.
Read MoreDepending on the type of electric motor setup, hybrids use several interesting ways to charge and recover battery power while driving to maximize efficiency.
Read MoreEver wonder why your neighbor's ancient lawn mower is refusing to die? Here's why some lawn mower engines quit early while others can outlast your car.
Read MoreTurbochargers almost never fail due to manufacturing defects. Instead, poor driving habits and maintenance account for the majority of turbo issues.
Read MoreMuscle cars are primarily designed for massive power and straight-line fun, but a few key tweaks will completely transform how they behave around corners.
Read MorePorsche's flat-six design might be the most popular from the brand. But it's used a number of other designs in the past, as well as in the present.
Read MoreSometimes, your clutch pedal might face an unavoidable issue. If that happens, you'll need to do some tricky work if you want to avoid towing fees.
Read MoreRokon markets its two-wheel-drive, all-terrain bikes as the ultimate off-road motorcycles, but how does the rugged all-wheel-drive tech actually work?
Read MoreEven though it weighed over 6,000 pounds, the Lingenfelter version of the Suburban 2500 was likely to embarrass a Porsche 911 Carrera from the same era.
Read MorePaul Newman wasn't just a legendary actor, he was also a skilled racecar driver. He even competed at the Le Mans and came in second in this iconic Porsche.
Read MorePushrod V-Twins had a very unique design that involved the use of four camshafts connected by meshed gears. The reason for this was more than experimentation.
Read MoreCatalytic converters are a vital part of your car, but just how vital are they? Can you spend a few miles without having one present at all?
Read MoreIf you like outlandish auto projects, these are the cars that could be excellent candidates for a Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle engine swap.
Read MoreYou've probably heard of hot rods, street rods, and rat rods before, but there are quite a few distinct differences to them beyond their names.
Read MoreGas prices have become terrible in recent years, but some thorium-powered concepts promised to eliminate the need for it. They never came to pass, though.
Read MoreIt seemed like science fiction not too long ago, but 3D printing is increasingly common for DIY auto repair. Here's what has made the difference.
Read MoreHarley-Davidson's modern V-twin is called the Milwaukee-Eight, and it's offered in a choice of different displacements. But why does it have that name?
Read MoreMotorcycle tires come in tubed and tubeless varieties, but which is best for your bike, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Read MoreYou can trust modern cars to get you from point A to point B each day. But a couple of fancy features from them might give out before you realize it.
Read MoreDesmodromic valvetrains allow for higher revs without needing to worry about valve float. So why do automakers not often use them outside of motorcycles?
Read MoreAll-wheel-drive vehicles aren't meant to be towed behind your RV. There are lots of fragile parts involved that can easily be ruined if you make the wrong move.
Read MoreDespite recent advancements in battery technology and electrification, most freight trains in the U.S. still rely on diesel engines. Here's why.
Read MoreSteer-by-wire technology takes out the need for any direct connections between the steering wheel and the tires. This system has upsides and downsides.
Read MoreYou've probably seen engines described as "twin-charged" or "twin-turbocharged" before, but what exactly do those terms mean, and which is best?
Read MoreMany modern motorcycles use liquid-cooled engines, but these impressive bikes are keeping old-school tradition alive with air-cooled motors.
Read MoreTo many enthusiasts, the Bugatti Veyron was a mighty leap forward when it neared 254 mph in 2005. But it never matched the speed of the Sledgehammer Corvette.
Read MoreHonda's B-Series and K-Series engines are popular among wrenching enthusiasts, but there are compelling reasons for choosing one over the other.
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