Steel Vs. Aluminum Rocker Arms: Does It Make A Difference?
Rocker arms are an essential part of overhead valve engines. But how essential is it to keep track of whether they're made out of steel or aluminum?
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The Clever Engineering Of Shipping The Chevy Vega By Train
GM hoped the Chevy Vega would reinvent the American car, but it was too expensive to ship — until engineers found a genius way to fit 30 cars per railcar.
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This Is The Essential Tool Every Hybrid And EV Auto Mechanic Needs
What’s the one tool every EV and hybrid mechanic should own because it literally saves lives? The answer is, of course, the good ol' high-voltage multimeter.
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Chevy Introduced Turbocharging To The Masses With A Car Ralph Nader Hated
General Motors tried to bring turbocharging to the mainstream in 1962, introducing the the rear-engined Chevrolet Corvair. But Ralph Nader had other ideas.
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These Harley-Davidsons Are The Brand's Most Affordable Bikes
Competition with cheap Chinese bikes is heating up, and Harley-Davidson is getting ready to join that fray. Meanwhile, here are the least expensive Harleys.
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How And Why Honda And Volkswagen Made Shockingly Successful (Yet Still Doomed) V5 Engines
Volkswagen put V5s in production cars, while Honda used them to dominate MotoGP. But despite being so successful, the engines were doomed from the start.
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Why You Should Still Use Your Blinker Even In Dedicated Turn Lanes
We no longer have to rely on hand signals, thanks to blinkers. But many drivers still don't use them for some reason, or aren't sure when they’re supposed to.
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Electric Turbos: Are They A Gimmick?
It's up for debate whether electric turbochargers can actually be considered turbochargers, but are they a real game-changer or just a high-tech gimmick?
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Before Robert De Niro Was A Star He Promoted AMC's Ambassador In A '70s Car Commercial
Even future stars have to pay the bills. Robert De Niro brought warmth to the small screen as a recent college grad who wants his parents to admire his new car.
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Are Used Porsches Reliable? Here's What The Data Says
Reliability and maintenance costs don't always go hand in hand, but it's still useful to know whether a brand of car is dependable. Here's the word on Porsches.
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5 Rare And Valuable Yenko Chevys From The Height Of Muscle Car Excess
Yenko-converted Chevrolet cars were impressive beasts in the muscle car era, and some of them are extremely valuable due to how few were made.
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No, Ford's 'Fox Platform' Wasn't Named After The Audi Fox, Stop It
No, Ford did not name its iconic Fox platform after an Audi. Here's the real story behind this strange coincidence and the oil crisis that started it all.
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How Reliable Is A Used Chevy Bolt? Here's What J.D. Power Says
The Chevrolet Bolt is coming back for 2027, but it's not too different from its original incarnation. So, how reliable can you expect it to be?
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The AMC Eagle Turbo-Diesel Was The Performance Version, And One Still Exists
The diesel version of American Motors' Eagle was factory-authorized, but only seven were ever built. Maybe that was because of the far higher price.
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Mercedes-AMG Tried A Diesel And It Did Not Go Well
Ever heard of the AMG that ran on diesel? Most people haven't as it was a commercial flop, but it's a strange little chapter in pre-Dieselgate Mercedes history.
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What Those Cables In Highway Medians Actually Do In A Crash
You probably know those cables in highway medians are there for your safety, but how do they compare to concrete or metal barriers? Are they actually safer?
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If You're Having A Hard Day, Just Watch These Cars Get Trebucheted
A trebuchet is not the same as a catapult, but it can still launch a car into the sky. These five videos may give you a chuckle or leave you in awe.
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How C8 Corvette Stingray Insurance Costs Compare To Similarly Priced Sports Cars
The cost of auto insurance can be huge these days, especially for a powerful sports car. Here's how the 2025 Corvette Stingray compares to its rivals.
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The 1957 Aurora Safety Car Looks Ready To Scoop Up Krill Into Its Gaping Maw
Alfred A. Juliano's Safety Car was an intriguing thing to look at and was ahead of its time in some ways, but it wasn't exactly a success story.
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5 US National Parks With Famously Scenic Drives
What's more scenic than America's national parks? Here are five of them, scattered around the U.S., all of them with gorgeous views.
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This Tire Retailer Scores The Lowest For Customer Satisfaction In Consumer Reports' Ranking
Trying to find the best tire retailer of them all can be difficult, but one specific retailer might be worth avoiding if you follow Consumer Reports' rankings.
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Approval For The AMC Gremlin Rested On The Impressive Artwork On An Air Sickness Bag
Those white paper bags are there in an airplane's seat pocket for a reason, and it isn't to provide note paper. But the AMC Gremlin was designed on one.
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Cars Tried External Combustion Engines And There Are Good Reasons It Didn't Stick
Although internal combustion engines quickly became the standard for modern vehicles, some models experimented with external combustion engines.
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Bruce Springsteen Has An Extensive Car Collection, But There's Only One European Model In The Bunch
The Boss has sung about more than one car, and his usual preference is American. But one upscale European model did make it into his collection.
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AMC Canceled The First Car With An Onboard Computer At The 11th Hour
AMC was originally going to include electronic fuel injection on a selection of its models from 1957, but design flaws led to this plan falling apart.
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The Last Car Elvis Presley Ever Drove Was A Classy Stutz Fit For A King
The last car the king of rock and roll piloted also was owned by the actual king of a Middle Eastern nation. It was a revival of a 1930s name on a modern frame.
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The Chevy Camaro IROC-Z Is An Absolute Icon Of The '80s: Here's Why
The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z helped pull the auto industry out of the Malaise Era, delivering over 200 hp and helping ignite the modern horsepower wars.
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