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  • BMW iX3 front 3/4 view in a spotlight against a blurry city background
    45

    BMW Keeps Pushing Subscriptions Even After Realizing Heated Seats Were 'Probably Not The Best Way'

    BMW received significant pushback after introducing the concept of subscription-based heated seats, but they haven't given up. Driver aids are next.

    By Justin Hughes 12 hours ago Read More
  • A red 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429
    18

    What's The Difference Between Ford's Boss 429 And 429 Super Cobra Jet Engines?

    The Boss 429 and 429 Super Cobra Jet were both vastly underrated for horsepower. But that similarity masked huge differences between the two.

    By Aakash Badree 23 hours ago Read More
  • Faraday Future's new humanoid robots standing in front of its rebadged Chinese minivan and the EV it pretends to make
    22

    Faraday Future Pretends It Makes Humanoid Robots Now, Too

    Let's all just cross our fingers that no one's CEO is gullible enough to get tricked into spending company money on a bunch of Faraday Future robots.

    By Collin Woodard 2 days ago Read More
  • The frame of a kit car being assembled by two people
    10

    The Nickel And Dime Parts That Can Blow Up Your Kit Car Budget 

    Building your own kit car can be a dream come true, but it can also be far more expensive than you realize. Here are some parts that might eat into your budget.

    By Benjamin Gracias 2 days ago Read More
  • A 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu on display on a city street.
    38

    What Made The Chevy Powerglide Transmission So Special?

    Chevrolet's Powerglide transmission hasn't been made in over half a century, but drag racers still love and use it. Here's why it's still around.

    By Ron King 3 days ago Read More
  • Fragment of a diesel motor close-up.
    6

    Long- Vs Short-Stroke Engines: What Are The Differences?

    Bore and stroke are important measurements when it comes to calculating an engines displacement, and the kind of performance an engine offers.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 3 days ago Read More
  • A hand inserting a CD into an in-car CD player
    66

    Automakers Phased Out The CD Player From New Cars (And It's Not Hard To Guess Why)

    The last new cars sold in the U.S. with CD players have been made, and there are a number of reasons why that feature is dead. They start with you.

    By Danillo Almeida 3 days ago Read More
  • Jaron Nelson's turbocharged Ford 300 inline-six with a custom GM LS head and turbocharger in his 1935 Chevrolet
    5

    Yes, You Can Put LS Heads On A Ford 300 Inline-6, But It's Not Gonna Be Easy

    Putting LS heads on a Ford 300 inline-6 requires some machining and lots of custom parts. Still some hardy souls have gone ahead and done it.

    By Paul Stadden 4 days ago Read More
  • A close-up view of an orange McLaren F1 engine bay.
    6

    The Incredible Engine That Powered The Legendary McLaren F1

    The McLaren F1 is widely considered one of the greatest sports cars ever made and a lot of its appeal is derived from the fantastic powerplant.

    By Marko Mikulic 5 days ago Read More
  • An automotive infotainment system with Apple CarPlay loaded.
    32

    These Are The Automakers Who Don't Support Apple CarPlay

    Although Apple CarPlay is a fantastic feature for any iPhone owner, some automakers don't support it. Here are the brands that refuse to include the technology.

    By Chad Kirchner 5 days ago Read More
  • A 2026 Ioniq 5 Limited with retractable door handles drivng down a road
    20

    Why Do Automakers Use Retractable Door Handles?

    Many electric vehicles have used retractable door handles, but they've fallen under scrutiny in recent years. Why have automakers stuck with them for so long?

    By Shane Schmid 5 days ago Read More
  • A brown and white 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air with a wraparound windshield
    36

    Why Automakers Abandoned Wraparound Windshields After The 1950s

    The wraparound windshiels was a fad of the 1950s, affording a panoramic view for the driver. But it mostly disappeared soon afterward. Here's why.

    By Danillo Almeida 6 days ago Read More
  • A 3D animation of the four-valve, three-spark-plug design in Bajaj Triple Spark engines
    1

    Yes, There Are Engines With Three Spark Plugs In One Cylinder

    If there are engines with two spark plugs in a cylinder, why not three? There are reasons it's rare, but that doesn't mean it hasn't been done.

    By Paul Stadden 6 days ago Read More
  • A Cummins turbo-diesel engine under the hood of a vintage Dodge Ram pickup truck.
    4

    This Diesel Engine's Been Around For 40+ Years (And Reliability Is The Key)

    While 40-year-old engines might not be expected to be the most reliable today, a certain diesel engine has found itself with an incredible reputation.

    By Ron King 6 days ago Read More
  • A side profile view of a black and blue Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ on Michelin tires.
    3

    The Extreme Tire Tech Required To Set Land Speed Records

    Some of the fastest cars in history could reach above 300 mph, but they couldn't have gone that fast without the specialized tech in the tires they drove on.

    By Marko Mikulic 6 days ago Read More
  • Red automatic transmission fluid draining from a transmission.
    3

    CVT Vs. Automatic Transmission Fluid: What's The Difference

    Although they might share similar purposes, you can't swap or mix CVT fluid and Automatic Transmission Fluid due to their distinct ways of working.

    By Eugene Buono 7 days ago Read More
  • Frost on the car. First frost, car window covered ice.
    7

    What's The Quickest Way To Defrost Windows?

    The windows of your car get frosted because of trapped moisture. It's a fairly easy problem to fix, but most people go about defrosting their windows wrong.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 7 days ago Read More
  • A car tire's treads against a black background
    5

    Seriously, Why Aren't Tires Solid Rubber?

    What's more annoying than getting a flat tire? And since forklifts and farm equipment have airless tires, why don't cars follow suit? There are many reasons.

    By Paul Stadden 7 days ago Read More
  • a close-up of a green CR-V Trailsport with the sun glinting off the Honda emblem that hides the radar sensor
    24

    Catalytic Converter Theft Is So Passé, Thieves Want Your Radar Sensors Now

    For now, other than parking in a locked garage, using tamper-resistant screws to secure a protective bracket is the best defense against radar sensor theft.

    By Logan K. Carter 7 days ago Read More
  • 2024 Subaru BRZ tS gearshift lever
    52

    Toyota And Subaru Are Saving The Manual, Or At Least Simulating It, For EVs

    Getting an electric car to drive like a gas guzzler with a manual isn't as easy as slapping on a shifter and clutch pedal.

    By Justin Hughes 10 days ago Read More
  • A car interior with a finger about to press the push button start
    41

    Congress Votes Not To Repeal Mandatory Kill Switch That Isn't Really A Kill Switch

    Putting devices in cars to stop drunk drivers is one step closer to a reality, now that a proposed repeal of funding has failed in congress.

    By Justin Hughes 10 days ago Read More
  • Driver in a yellow jacket adjusting the car radio volume
    41

    Why Are Car Makers Getting Rid Of AM Radio?

    The humble AM radio has been a permanent fixture in cars for decades, so why are carmakers now trying to remove them from your dashboard?

    By Abigail Longstreth 11 days ago Read More
  • Driver's panel with three drive mode buttons
    18

    Could Sports Mode Be Your Secret Weapon For Better MPG? It's Complicated

    We all know Sport mode prioritizes performance, but does it always hurt your MPG? Believe it or not, in some situations, it might actually help save gas.

    By B. L. Johnson 11 days ago Read More
  • RV parked on the side of the road
    5

    These Are 9 Of The Most Common RV Repairs (And What They Cost)

    Traveling in an RV may seem fun, carefree, and economical, but the costs of a maintaining a home with brakes and an engine can climb pretty fast.

    By Zak Wojnar 12 days ago Read More
  • Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on the launch pad
    23

    Blue Origin Plans TeraWave Satellite Internet Service 6,000 Times Faster Than Starlink Will Be

    That amazing improvement will come courtesy of two major departures from Starlink's model.

    By Nicholas Werner 13 days ago Read More
  • A four-cylinder engine with blue aftermarket spark plug wires
    8

    Are Spark Plug Wires Universal?

    You have to be careful about swapping spark plugs around, but some wrenching enthusiasts might wonder if spark plug wires are important keep track of, too.

    By Alvin Reyes 13 days ago Read More
  • The Aircela machine that turns air into gasoline using chemical processes and electricity
    95

    New York Startup Builds Fridge-Sized Machine That Can Turn Air Into Gasoline

    While it's not quite the free energy it sounds like at first, Aircela's technology in its current state has some practical, small-scale applications.

    By Justin Hughes 13 days ago Read More
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