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If Straight Cut Gears Are So Great, Why Don't Street Cars Use Them?
Straight cut gears can provide some exciting benefits, but despite those benefits, regular passenger cars don't use them. Here's why.
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Displacement You Can't Refuse: The Godfather Big Block Somehow Reached 1,000+ Cubes
They said it couldn't be done, but one engine designer figured out how to surmout the challenges on the way to 1,005 cubic inches and 2,150 horsepower.
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3 Things To Consider When You're Shipping A Car In The US
Trying to ship a vehicle across the United States comes with some various challenges. There are a few things you should keep in mind before attempting it.
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How OBD-II Changed Car Repair For Better Or Worse
Once upon a time, you could diagnose the culprit of your Mazda MX-5 Miata's check engine light with a paperclip. We now use OBD-II technology for that.
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What Exactly Are You Doing When You Jump Start An EV?
Jump starting your vehicle requires some very specific steps. But those steps don't really change much between internal combustion and electric vehicles.
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I Lifted My Porsche Cayenne For A 5,000-Mile Rally To The Arctic Circle
A trip down to EuroWise for a bunch of modifications got my diesel Cayenne almost ready for the Arctic.
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What Causes Foggy Headlights (And How Can You Fix Them)?
Most modern headlights will turn foggy eventually, a danger both to you and other drivers. But there are lots of ways to make them as good as new.
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Why JFK's Infamous Lincoln Continental Was Put Back Into Service Instead Of Getting Scrapped
The limo President John F. Kennedy was riding in when he was shot became a symbol of his murder. But the government kept it working for over a decade anyway.
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These Are The Best Engines Our Readers Have Ever Driven
The cars themselves may have been questionable, but you certainly delivered when we asked for your most-beloved engines.
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Stellantis Poised To End 2025 With Its First Annual Loss
All that money for little more than a Christmas ornament.
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10 Of The Least Aerodynamic Cars Ever Made
Some cars slice the air. These legendary bricks fight it, from vintage icons to modern track monsters, proving style and downforce sometimes beat efficiency.
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At $29,700, Is This Custom 2001 Lexus IS 300 A Turbocharged Temptation?
What's your take on this custom Lexus' and that $29,700 asking price? Does that make this an IS you might get into?
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Why Increasing An Engine's Compression Ratio Makes It More Efficient
You might have heard about high compression ratios, but what exactly are they, and what kind of effect do they have on an engine's fuel efficiency?
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Am I Wrong, Or Does This Four-Cylinder Ferrari Racing Engine Sound Like A Lawn Mower?
We expect Ferrari engines to have a certain appealingly angry sound. But some of them seem like they'd be more at home on the grass in front of your house.
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More Than Just Pickups Tried Two Gas Tanks (And These Cars Had Far More Fun With It)
Dual fuel tanks aren't just for trucks. You may be surprised to learn that a handful of classic sports cars featured them, too, including these old-school gems.
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Jay Leno Owns The Katharine Hepburn Bugatti And That's Not Even The Interesting Part
Remember the Bugatti T38A in 'Christopher Strong' with Katherine Hepburn? You probably don't, but that very car now belongs to Jay Leno's renowned collection.
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Here's How Much A 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Has Depreciated In 5 Years
The Volkswagen ID.4 was a decent electric SUV when it was launched, but does the depreciation mean used buyers can get themselves a bargain five years on?
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You Can Blame 60 Minutes For 'Unintended Acceleration'
In the late 1980s, Audi had to deal with lawsuits and bad press regarding unintended acceleration. But this issue never actually existed in the first place.
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While A 122 MPH RV Is Impressive, When Does A Motor Home Stop Being A Motor Home?
How much can you gut out of a motor home before it stops being the very vehicle it was designed to be? The record-breaking "MoHo" tests this question.
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5 Cool Cars That Use Motorcycle Engine Power
While motorcycle engines aren't usually strong enough for heavy cars, some models are lightweight, allowing them to make full use of these powerhouses.
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You Can Question Frank Sinatra's Infamous Ferrari Quote, But Not His Taste In Cars
Frank Sinatra may or may not have ever made his well-known derogatory comment about Ferraris. Either way, he had an excellent, eclectic car collection.
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The Difference Between Variable Valve Timing (VVT) And Variable Valve Lift (VVL), Plus How They Work
Variable valve timing and variable valve lift may sound similar, but they're entirely different. Here are the differences between them and how they work.
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What're The Differences Between The Ford 427 And Chrysler 426 HEMI Engine?
Ford and Chrysler both created powerful engines that were banned by NASCAR. Their similarities made them powerhouses, but they also have notable differences.
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Why Strokers Make Their Power And Torque Down Low
Strokers are known for achieving great horsepower numbers and fantastic torque and low rpm. But why do they manage it better than non-stroked engines?
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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Forged Wheels?
If you're considering adding forged wheels to your car -- either as a factory option or an aftermarket purchase -- here's everything you need to know.
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Driver Who Photographed Police Drone Creeping On Her Car Ticketed For Distracted Driving
The way she sees it, they conducted a "police sting" that basically amounts to entrapment.
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The Weirdest Engine You'll Read About Today Is The Sarich Orbital
There are a lot of strange automotive designs out there, but this defunct engine from the '70s may just be the weirdest one you've ever seen.
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