Want to make an engine last a million miles? Drivers control only a few of the factors that make these engines more durable than their flimsier counterparts.
Read MoreControl arms are vital for keeping certain models of cars steady and safe on the road. Watch for warning signs that will tell you when they're failing.
Read MoreBefore the blinkers we know today, drivers needed to use hand signals to show which way they were turning. This was the case across countries around the world.
Read MoreAlthough internal combustion engines quickly became the standard for modern vehicles, some models experimented with external combustion engines.
Read MoreDuring the 1980s, Maserati experimented with a clever, 36-valve V6 gasoline engine, but for various reasons, the idea never really caught on.
Read MoreSome of the most famous engines of all time are V8s, but what about the ones that have flown under the radar? Here are eight lesser known V8s.
Read MoreAirbags are essential to safety in modern vehicles, but in their first production vehicle, they were actually made as a way to replace seat belts entirely.
Read MoreThese days, most new vehicles only come with a couple of different engines. But the '60s and '70s were filled with a plethora of different options.
Read MoreThese days, automatic transmissions are usually quicker to reach 60 mph than their manual counterparts. But a few manual models did manage faster times.
Read MoreYou might have noticed brand-new car parts covered in some sort of white powder. Luckily, there's no reason for you to be too concerned over it.
Read MoreMost modern cars have auto start-stop systems to reduce fuel consumption, but while some might worry about wear and tear, car makers have it covered.
Read MoreSome drivers might enjoy the sound of turbo flutter, but it's not something you should want to keep around. There are few good things that can come from it.
Read MoreMany modern cars have replaced the usual PRNDL gear shifter with fancier designs. But technology isn't the only reason for these major changes.
Read MoreThe Pacifica has been out since 2016 — remember 2016? — and it last got a facelift five years ago.
Read MoreThe emissions system of your car does a lot to help make its exhaust more bearable to deal with. But it wouldn't be nearly as effective without the purge valve.
Read MoreThe Hurst Lightning Rod system in the 1984 Hurst/Olds Special Edition came with three shift levers to control its automatic transmission. Let's find out why.
Read MoreFrom the minibuses at the 1980 Moscow Olympics to the 1996 Buick Regal, these four weird Olympic special edition cars show how automakers used to take risks.
Read MoreSome cars slice the air. These legendary bricks fight it, from vintage icons to modern track monsters, proving style and downforce sometimes beat efficiency.
Read MoreYou 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?
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreDual 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.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreWhile motorcycle engines aren't usually strong enough for heavy cars, some models are lightweight, allowing them to make full use of these powerhouses.
Read MoreFord and Chrysler both created powerful engines that were banned by NASCAR. Their similarities made them powerhouses, but they also have notable differences.
Read MoreStrokers are known for achieving great horsepower numbers and fantastic torque and low rpm. But why do they manage it better than non-stroked engines?
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreThere 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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