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At Least One Pope Preferred Manual Transmissions
Pope Leo was recently gifted a Ford Explorer Hybrid, but when he was driving around Chicago before the papacy, he was shifting his own gears in a humble sedan.
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Why Superchargers Can't Touch The Efficiency Of Turbochargers
From a distance, superchargers and turbochargers can seem similar — so why are turbochargers so much more efficient?
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Is One-Pedal Driving Really More Efficient?
One-pedal driving is a feature used in many modern vehicles to regenerate power. But how much efficiency does it actually provide in the long run?
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It Seems Your Tesla Will Recognize A 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive
Using audio files on 3.5-inch floppy disks probably isn't the most efficient way to play music in your Tesla, but if you have the right adapter, it can work.
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How Goodyear Developed Tires For The Moon
You can't take tires off a car and expect them to work on the moon. In fact, the tires Goodyear developed for 1970s moon missions were quite different.
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Michelin's Longest Lasting Tire Has Its Fans, But There's No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
A limited 80,000-mile warranty shows off its biggest plus. But that impressive longevity comes with significant trade-offs in other key areas.
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The Science Behind Voorhees Law
The Vorhees law proves driving times in cities is all about luck and stoplights, rather than speed, but where are the numbers to prove it? Ireland.
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Why F1 Engines Have Better Thermal Efficiency Than Regular Car Engines
Formula 1 cars have some excellent thermal efficiency, with even the best mainstream cars just scraping under their potential. But why is that?
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Four Turbocharged Production Cars Existed In 1978, And Two Of Them Were Buicks
Alongside a pair of European entries with turbochargers in the late 1970s sat a couple of Buicks, carrying forward a banner America had dropped in the '60s.
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Spark Plug Recycling Is A Thing, Because Iridium Is Too Expensive
In the past, recycling spark plugs was too expensive. However, now, it's possible to extract and reuse the plugs' precious metals. Here's why that's important.
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If We Net Export Oil, Why Are Gas Prices Going Up?
America produces more oil than it consumes, so it's often described as being "energy independent." In reality, that couldn't be further from the truth.
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What Might Cause A Diesel Engine To Lose Power (And Possible Fixes)
Diesel engines are capable of putting out plenty of power. But if you don't keep up with maintenance, a few issues could make those engines lose that power.
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How To Tell When Your Harmonic Balancer's Gone Bad
There are a few tell-tale signs to look for if you think your harmonic balancer needs to be replaced, and you'll want to make sure it's in good working order.
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Are Spark Plug Testers Even Remotely Necessary?
Spark plug testers will only help you figure out issues related to spark plugs. Does that make them useless, or is there a point to having them around?
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The Technology That Promises To Make Smart Highways A Reality
People have talked about smart highways for decades. The idea always seemed too good to be true, but this new technology promises to make it a reality.
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Phoenix Police Admit Using Mexican License Plates For Unmarked Cars Wasn't The Best Idea
The plates were from impounded vehicles, and Police Chief Matt Giordano has ordered all non-U.S. license plates to be removed from his department's vehicles.
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How Ford's Rushed Bronco II Became A Target For Rollover Lawsuits
Ford's Bronco II was marketed towards a younger audience, but it was also released with known issues that led to it being incredibly dangerous.
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How Body-In-White 911s Birthed The Seven-Figure Porsche Restomod
The modern world of Porsche restomods wouldn't be what it is today without the vision of Alois Ruf, Jr., whose 1987 CTR Yellowbird changed everything.
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What Happens To Your Insurance If You Crash Into A Really Expensive Car?
If you think basic coverage is enough, think again. Causing a car accident can be financially devastating, especially if you crash into aa luxury car.
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Hey '70s Kids, Remember The Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser? Yeah, You Do
The Vista Cruiser is an iconic car that had a ton of cool features and even appeared in a famous TV show. If you're looking for one today, here's what to know.
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Do Classic Cars Need Specific Kinds Of Oil?
Classic cars have some very specific lubrication needs. But the specifics on which type of oil they need are a little complicated and depend on wear and age.
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The Porsche Panamericana's Wheel Arches Looked Like That For Very Practical Reasons
The engineers who built the Panamericana as a gift for their boss included wheel arches inspired by the race that gave the concept car its name.
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This $4,000 Honda Accord Build Shows You Don't Need To Blow A Ton Of Money To Have A Cool Car
If you only have a few thousand dollars to spend on a car, you'll need to put in some effort, both in the search and the build, but you can still make it cool.
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Kid Rock Fans Furious After He Cut Small-Town Tour Prices By 50% Because Gas Is So Expensive Now (Definitely Not Because Tickets Weren't Selling)
He worked so hard for so many years to finally become the only musician at a Trump rally whose name people recognize, only to be accused of lying to his fans.
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Guy Who Climbed The Las Vegas Sphere May Have Been Famous 'Free Solo' Climber Alex Honnold
The stunt is more likely than not some sort of promo shoot for the movie "From the Edge," which is set to premiere at the Sphere sometime later this year.
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Škoda's Brilliant New Bicycle Bell Penetrates The Noise Cancelling Headphones Of Ignorant Pedestrians
Called the DuoBell, it's aimed at reducing the number of pedestrian and cyclist collisions, which are on the rise thanks to noise-cancelling headphones.
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Most Speedometers Are Inaccurate, But Is GPS Any Better?
It's pretty well established that car speedometers are mildly inaccurate. However, if you're wondering whether GPS is any better, here's what to know.
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