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  • Front 3/4 view of the Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage driving next to a red and black Veyron
    5

    Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage One-Off Imagines The Veyron Facelift That Never Happened

    Based on the Chiron Super Sport's chassis, the F.K.P. Hommage celebrates the Veyron's 20th anniversary, and the sunsetting of the W16 engine.

    By Daniel Golson 8 hours ago Read More
  • A young woman in an old red pickup truck gets blinded by bright white headlights from an oncoming car
    43

    Why Headlights Went From Warm And Yellow To Retina-Searing White

    While car headlights were once a soft yellow, they've become much whiter and brighter in recent decades, much to the dismay of drivers. Here's why.

    By Paul Stadden 11 hours ago Read More
  • The cross-fire injection badge on the side of an early 1980s Chevy Corvette.
    1

    Why GM's Cross-Fire Engines Earned The Nickname Cease-Fire

    The Cross-Fire engine used by GM in the early 1980s didn't get the best reputation. Here's why some critics have given it the nickname "Cease-Fire."

    By Ron King 19 hours ago Read More
  • A technician applying tint to the front window of a Tesla Cybertruck.
    5

    Which Car Windows Can You Legally Tint?

    Tinting your car window can help protect your eyes and add some extra privacy. But some states have some restrictions on which windows you can tint.

    By Dave Goldberg 21 hours ago Read More
  • A pre-production 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 driving at the Circuit of the Americas racetrack
    1

    The Difference Between The Corvette Z06 LT6 And ZR1 LT7 V8s

    High-performance Corvettes boasted the LT6 engine in Z06 models and the LT7 engine in ZR1s. Despite their similar names, the engines have some vast differences.

    By Charles Krome 24 hours ago Read More
  • Front three quarters shot of a white EX60 Cross Country parked inside a photo studio with its DRLs on
    29

    2027 Volvo EX60 Debuts With Rugged Cross Country Trim, Chiseled Looks And Lots Of Tech

    As long as it's not astronomically priced and Volvo's bug-free software claims hold true, this just might be the winner Volvo is hoping for.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 day ago Read More
  • Rear raised white letter RWL tire on a 1967 Shelby GT500 muscle car
    14

    Can You Still Buy Tires With White Letters?

    Remember the old-school white lettering on a muscle car's sidewalls? We find out whether you can still find new examples for your classic coupe.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • A young woman using a cell phone to call for help with her car engine overheating.
    4

    How To Tell The Difference Between Cracked Heads And Blown Head Gaskets

    Cracked heads and blown head gaskets can lead to very similar issues in cars. Figuring out which problem you're suffering from can be difficult.

    By Ron King 2 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a cast crankshaft with a white background
    6

    The Difference Between Cast And Forged Cranks – And How To Tell Them Apart

    You'll find that most cars out in the wild use either cast crankshafts or forged crankshafts. If you don't know which one your car has, here's how you can tell.

    By Paul Stadden 2 days ago Read More
  • Rear 3/4 view of a grey Bugatti Veyron prototype
    14

    Look At The Goofy Wings On Bugatti's Prototype Veyrons

    The cobbled-together prototypes and goofy the rear wings are a far cry from the beautifully machined arms of the final thing.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic holding a used head gasket.
    11

    Why You Should Never Reuse A Cylinder Head Gasket

    Reusing a cylinder head gasket can seem like it'd save you plenty of money. But doing this is incredibly risky, and it could leave your car in trouble.

    By Ron King 3 days ago Read More
  • A display of the Michelin Man on the French headquarters of Michelin tires company
    11

    The Most Satisfying Tire Brand Isn't Goodyear, According To Consumer Reports

    Goodyear is an exceptionally popular tire brand, but the Consumer Reports rankings put two other tire brands above it consistently in multiple areas.

    By Charles Krome 3 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a green Mercedes-Benz G580
    43

    White Was Still The Most Popular Car Color In 2025, But Green Is Making A Comeback

    It's no secret that the landscape of automotive paint colors is really damn boring, and has been for years.

    By Daniel Golson 3 days ago Read More
  • A white 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor parked with skyscrapers in the background.
    11

    Why Did The Ford Raptor V8 Go Away In 2017?

    Originally, Ford's F-150 Raptor was a capable off-road machine with a V8 engine. But in 2017, Ford decided to turn to a different power plant. Here's why.

    By Nishant Jayaram 4 days ago Read More
  • A double wishbone suspension and its upper A-arm architecture on display
    7

    MacPherson Struts Vs. Double Wishbone: How Do The Suspension Designs Compare?

    Suspension designs come in many shapes and sizes, but MacPherson struts and double wishbones are among the most common. What are their biggest differences?

    By Alvin Reyes 4 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue Bentley Batur convertible
    7

    Bentley Is 3D-Printing Platinum Now, Too

    Those platinum bits aren't Bentley's only "first" for this Batur.

    By Daniel Golson 4 days ago Read More
  • A Ford F-150 parked on a cliffside
    27

    Ford 3.5 EcoBoost Vs. Toyota 3.5 V6: How Do The Twin Turbo Engines Compare?

    It might seem like there isn't much to compare between the Ford 3.5 EcoBoost and the Toyota 3.5 V6 engines. But they have some notable differences in power.

    By Monday Goma 4 days ago Read More
  • A light green 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer with three passengers as well as the driver
    2

    These Chevy Nameplates Made Comebacks As Completely Different Cars

    What's in a name? For Chevrolet, some names are so attractive, it has reused them on completely different cars around the world. Here are seven examples.

    By Danillo Almeida 4 days ago Read More
  • A racecar during a turn where the front wheels are slightly angled
    2

    The Physics Of Slip Angle: Why Sliding Actually Makes You Faster

    A 40-degree drift isn't the fastest way around a corner, but deforming your tires and getting the angle just right could make you faster around a track.

    By Shane Schmid 5 days ago Read More
  • A Ferrari logo on a vibrant red sports car outside in the sun
    4

    How Porsche And Ferrari Borrowed The Same Horse For Their Two Different Car Companies

    The Porsche and Ferrari logos both feature a very similar horse. As it turns out, those horses might very well be the same one, and here's how.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 5 days ago Read More
  • An L71 427-powered 1967 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with a four speed manual transmission being driven on a deserted road by a woman in a blue shirt with wind-blown hair
    11

    Power Shifting Vs. Speed Shifting: The Pros & Cons Of Each

    Power shifting and speed shifting are techniques you can use to get the most out of your engine. But they also come with some nasty downsides.

    By Paul Stadden 5 days ago Read More
  • A car waiting for windshield replacement at an auto repair shop
    3

    Can Extreme Heat Or Cold Break Car Windows?

    Car windows are designed to stand up to some harsh punishment. However, you might want to keep an eye on them if they've been subject to extreme temperatures.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 5 days ago Read More
  • A person's finger engaging the electronic parking brake on a car
    31

    People Still Can't Agree On How Best To Use The Parking Brake On Hills

    To this day, people still argue over how exactly you should use the parking brake on hills. Should you put it in neutral first or just go straight to park?

    By Paul Stadden 5 days ago Read More
  • A photo of the front wheel of a brown Ford Super Duty Carhartt truck stopped on a manhole cover with a Ford and Carhartt logo on top of it
    51

    Screw Eddie Bauer, Ford Is Planning A Super Duty Carhartt Edition

    Ford says the inspiration for many of the details on the truck came after Ford designers visited the Carhartt store to research textures and colors.

    By Logan K. Carter 5 days ago Read More
  • ZZ Top's Eliminator 1933 Ford Hot Rod surrounded by motorcycles
    31

    ZZ Top's '33 Ford Eliminator Coupe Showed '80s Kids What Hot Rods Were Supposed To Be

    The iconic 1933 Ford Eliminator featured in select ZZ Top albums has a storied history behind it. Check out how it came to be and what made it possible.

    By Paul Stadden 5 days ago Read More
  • A rear three quarters shot of the Base Station trailer hitched up to a white Passport TrailSport parked on astroturf in a building in front of frosted windows
    45

    Honda's Base Station Prototype Makes All Other Trailers Look Prehistoric

    Honda wants to make camping more accessible and enjoyable for American families.

    By Logan K. Carter 8 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a rotor in a rotory engine housing
    29

    No One Can Seem To Agree On How To Measure Displacement Of A Rotary Engine, Here's Why

    You'd think measuring an engine's displacement would be simple, but there's a long history of trying to figure out how to categorize the Wankel.

    By Paul Stadden 9 days ago Read More
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