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A company that builds cars able to travel as far as the moon has more going on than just factories and machines. For Toyota, it was rooted in its home society.
Read MoreMany Harleys are equipped with compensators, but some riders choose to ditch them. Is the boost in throttle response really worth it, or should you keep yours?
Read MoreThe Jeep Wrangler may be far from perfect, but there's nothing quite like it — or is there? Here's a closer look at a few potential alternatives for 2026.
Read MoreFormula 1 engines make huge amounts of efficient power thanks, in part, to pre-chamber ignition, but it was actually Honda that pioneered the tech in the '70s.
Read MoreYou've heard that there are satin, matte, and stealth paint protection films. But is there really a difference, or do brands use these terms interchangeably?
Read MoreLeno's Law may have been axed last year, but another attempt is being mounted to save classic cars from California's environmental smog checks.
Read MoreThe Ford 6.0-liter Power Stroke gets a bad rap in the diesel sphere, but is it really that terrible? Here's the truth about this particular engine.
Read MoreWhile you won't find V14 engines in cars today, you can still theorize on how they would sound. And that's exactly what a particular YouTuber did.
Read MoreSpark plugs are pretty crucial to internal combustion engines, but can swapping old plugs for new ones really improve your car's fuel economy?
Read MoreYou've probably heard about pollution from cruise ships' engines, but why do they usually run on diesel, and how are they cleaning up their act?
Read MoreThis 1963 Corvette had a pedigree far different from its fiberglass-bodied brethren: American at its heart, but with a background of Italian design influences.
Read MoreThere are technological differences between radial and bias ply tires, but the more imporant ones come in performance, on the road, off-road, and on the track.
Read More"Air cooling" is a bit of a misnomer, since air alone couldn't cool the Porsche 911. A variety of supplementary devices worked to keep those engines running.
Read MoreIf you've been looking into winter tires, you might have heard of the 7-7 rule. But what is it, and why is it important for drivers in chilly climates?
Read MorePiston rings are an essential part of modern vehicles, but modern brands have moved to using low-tension versions of them for a couple of reasons.
Read MoreIf you hear a knocking sound from the bowels of your engine, it could be rod knock, but what exactly is it, and just how catasrophic can it be?
Read MoreHave you ever heard of Ford’s Calliope V8? Only three prototypes of this 800-hp monster exist, and one of them is tucked away at the Henry Ford Museum.
Read MoreToyota has a reputation for being gas-stingy, but it's actually in fourth place in the EPA's latest mileage rankings. Still, overall, mileage keeps increasing.
Read MoreTwo-stroke engines have their uses, but they are seen as environmentally unfriendly today. But why do they have that reputation, and is it deserved?
Read MoreWhat's the difference between oiled and dry air filters, and which type is better? It boils down to your needs and preferences — here's what you need to know.
Read MoreEngineers have a lot to think about when designing new engines, and one of the biggest considerations is the shape of the pistons in the cylinders.
Read MoreThere's a prevalent myth in the enthusiast community that motorcycles like Harley-Davidsons need back pressure, but is it true? Here's what to know.
Read MoreThe 1995 C4 Indy Pace Car might be seen as one of the ugliest Corvettes, but is that reputation deserved, or does it deserve to come in from the cold?
Read MoreWhen it comes to automotive design, dash-to-axle ratio can play a massive role in whether a car looks ridiculously cool or just ridiculous. Here's how it works.
Read MoreGasoline particulate filters (GPFs) have been on the roads of Europe for some time amid concerns about air quality, but now they're crossing the pond.
Read MorePlymouth used a Hy-Drive transmission that was fairly simple to use in practice, but its strange design and high cost caused it to quickly be discontinued.
Read MoreDuring the 1980s, Maserati experimented with a clever, 36-valve V6 gasoline engine, but for various reasons, the idea never really caught on.
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