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  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates February 10, 2021
    19

    Ultra-Luxury Automakers Are The Real Victims Of The U.S.-Israeli War With Iran

    Won't someone please think about what is really being hurt by the U.S. and Israeli's war with Iran?

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 hours ago Read More
  • 2017 Tesla Model S 75D front three-quarter image
    47

    At $22,500, Would You Laugh At High Gas Prices In This 2017 Tesla Model S 75D?

    What's your take on this tidy and clean Tesla and that $22,500 asking price? Does that seem like a deal to stop suckling at OPEC's greasy teat?

    By Rob Emslie 4 hours ago Read More
  • A black Porsche 930 driving through Paris
    7

    Why The Porsche 930 Is Known As The Widowmaker

    In the 1970s, the Porsche 930 started a long line of turbo-powered beasts. But it gained the "Widowmaker" nickname for reasons that weren't so positive.

    By Chloe Clougher 5 hours ago Read More
  • Female mechanic reaching for tools with car on lift in background
    3

    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.

    By Charles Krome 6 hours ago Read More
  • The sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles at sunset, with downtown sitting proudly in the middle surrounded by traffic on surrounding highways.
    10

    The Difference Between California-Produced Gas And The Other 49 States

    California gas prices are higher than the prices in most of the rest of the United States, but taxes are only a small part of the gas-price equation.

    By Peter Nelson 7 hours ago Read More
  • A broken parking meter in a downtown area
    4

    Here's What Can Happen If You Park At A Broken Parking Meter

    Ah, a broken meter! A rare chance to park in that crowded shopping area for free. Or is it? Just what can happen if you park in that tempting space?

    By Shane Schmid 13 hours ago Read More
  • Woman on phone looking at overheated car engine
    0

    How To Prevent Engine Block Hot Spots

    If your engine is showing signs of overheating, it might have developed hot spots. Here's how to identify and prevent them so you extend your engine's lifespan.

    By B. L. Johnson 14 hours ago Read More
  • A set of four new spark plugs amidst a dark background
    0

    Yes, Size Affects Performance (We're Talking About Spark Plugs)

    Fitting bigger spark plugs might sound like a recipe for improving power output, but it can have catastrophic consequences for your engine.

    By Alvin Reyes 15 hours ago Read More
  • A 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Rondine parked outside
    5

    Why This One-Off Steel-Bodied Corvette Looks Suspiciously Ferrari-Esque

    This 1963 Corvette had a pedigree far different from its fiberglass-bodied brethren: American at its heart, but with a background of Italian design influences.

    By Kiran Menon 19 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up of a Bridgestone tire on a blue crossover
    11

    How Bridgestone Tires Stack Up Against Michelin According To Consumer Reports

    Bridgestone used to be a top contender in the world of tires, but can its modern incarnation stand up to Michelin? Consumer Reports has the answer.

    By Alvin Reyes 21 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 of 1962 Chevrolet Corvair convertible with top down
    5

    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.

    By Charles Krome 23 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up shot of an accessory belt on an engine.
    2

    What's The Difference Between An Idler Pulley And A Tensioner Pulley?

    If you're even remotely interested in wrenching, you've probably heard of idler and tensioner pulleys, but if you're unsure which is which, step right this way.

    By Peter Nelson 1 day ago Read More
  • Front-quarter shot of the Toyota 2000GT Convertible
    7

    Why Toyota Only Built Two Convertible 2000GTs

    The Toyota 2000GT was rare, even when it was new, but the convertibles were so scarce just two were ever made. We decided to find out exactly why.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 day ago Read More
  • A close-up shot of a 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost hood
    0

    Dodge Charger Vs. Challenger: Which Muscle Car Depreciates Faster?

    The Dodge Charger and Challenger are very close in terms of performance. But how much can you expect to pay for a used model, and which one will be cheaper?

    By Chloe Clougher 1 day ago Read More
  • A Bosch high-voltage magneto ignition system with its first spark plug from 1902.
    1

    How Bosch's Magneto Ignition Device Made Spark Plugs Possible

    Bosch managed to create a timeless design when it introduced spark plugs to the masses. But it would have never come to pass if not for another invention.

    By Nico DeMattia 1 day ago Read More
  • A 1998 Chevy 1500 with its hood open, showing a 5.0L Vortec engine underneath
    4

    The Biggest Pros And Cons Of GM's Vortec Engines

    Vortec engines have lasted for over three decades. There are reasons as to why they lasted so long, but there are also reasons as to why they fell out of favor.

    By Shane Schmid 1 day ago Read More
  • A white car's front tire while it's being tested on a rolling dynamometer.
    1

    Here's How Dyno Tests Actually Work

    Dynamometer tests are used to measure a car's torque and rpm response. But how do they get that information? And how reliable is what they get?

    By Marko Mikulic 2 days ago Read More
  • A front view of a Harley-Davidson XR-750 flat track motorcycle
    2

    How Complaints From The British Led To Harley-Davidson Creating The XR-750

    The Brits complained that American Motorcyclist Association rules were keeping them from winning races. The fallout led to the birth of a great racing bike.

    By Erik Sherman 2 days ago Read More
  • A dirty and spent Firestone Racing tire after an IndyCar race
    4

    Here's What Happens To All Those IndyCar Tires After A Race

    IndyCar tires are supplied by Firestone, with the latest season using over 32,000. What exactly is the fate of all those tires once the race is over?

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
  • A person preparing to use a key fob near their vehicle
    0

    Yes, You Can Wrap Your Keys In Aluminum Foil To Prevent Car Theft, But There Are Better Ways

    Wrapping your key fob in foil does help protect your car, but it's annoying to unwrap and rewrap your fob every time you use it. Let's talk about other methods.

    By Shane Schmid 2 days ago Read More
  • A Honda K20 engine swapped inside of a car
    6

    What's The Difference Between Honda B-Series And K-Series Engines?

    Honda's B-Series and K-Series engines are popular among wrenching enthusiasts, but there are compelling reasons for choosing one over the other.

    By Benjamin Gracias 2 days ago Read More
  • 2023 Chrysler 300C sedan
    30

    Chrysler Playing With The Idea Of Bringing Back A Sedan To Double Its Lineup Size

    There's a roadmap laid out to revive the brand that'll be revealed during an upcoming investor presentation in May.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • A silver Jaguar XJ220 parked in the sunlight
    3

    Why Did Jaguar Switch From A V12 To A Twin-Turbo V6 In The XJ220?

    Jaguar's XJ220 promised incredible speed and power from a robust V12. Unfortunately, certain circumstances forced the brand to use a V6 instead.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic in orange gloves holding four used spark plugs
    5

    What's The Difference Between Platinum And Double Platinum Spark Plugs?

    Platinum spark plugs are already a step up from copper. Double platinum plugs might seem like a straightforward upgrade, but it's not as simple as it seems.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
  • The Volvo 740/760, B23ET
    4

    Volvo's Redblock Engine Is Basically Sweden's Chevy Small-Block

    Volvo once created an engine known as the redblock. Its production didn't continue into the 2000s, but it's still regarded as a fantastic engine today.

    By Benjamin Gracias 2 days ago Read More
  • Person is shown hauling Harbor Freight's modular rolling box
    11

    This Harbor Freight Storage System Will Revolutionize Your Garage Organization

    Nothing kills the momentum of a DIY project faster than a missing tool. Harbor Freight's Bauer modular storage system might be just what you need, here's why.

    By Eugene Buono 2 days ago Read More
  • A white Lamborghini Aventador body
    30

    A 3D Printed Aventador Proves You Would In Fact Download A Car

    Once you've picked up the 3D-printed Lambo body, you'll need to download an engine, drivertrain, interior, wheels, and basically everything else.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
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