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6 Cars That Missed Out On The Hemi They Deserved
The ubiquitous Hemi V8 defined an era for brands like Chrysler and Dodge, but there were still some cars that missed out on the iconic V8 powerplant.
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The World's First 9-Speed Automatic Transmission Was Plagued With Problems
Nine-speed gearboxes may be commonplace now, but the world's first example didn't have such an easy birth when it was launched. And it wasn't that long ago.
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The Dash-To-Axle Ratio Is A Delicate Balance That Can Make Or Break Styling
When it comes to automotive design, dash-to-axle ratio can play a massive role in whether a car looks ridiculously cool or just ridiculous. Here's how it works.
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As The New Dodge Charger Sixpack Reaches Owners, Let's Honor The Hot Aussie Mopar Six
Dodge has an interesting past with six-cylinder power — just not in the United States. Its new gas-powered Charger Sixpack has an ancestor Down Under.
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What's The Difference Between The Mopar 440 And 440 Magnum Muscle Car Engines?
The Mopar 440 powered late '60s Dodge and Plymouth cars, with both standard and iconic high-performance versions putting their stamp on the muscle car era.
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You Desperately Need This Salvaged Lotus Elise That's Been Rebodied With Forward-Sliding Attack Doors
This Rezvani Beast is one of just three prototypes based on the Elise, and it has a 500-hp turbocharged Honda engine.
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Hydraulic Vs Rubber Engine Mounts: How Are They Different And Why It Matters
Engine mounts are vital automotive components, but they're not all the same. Here's the difference between standard rubber mounts and hydraulic versions.
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5 Iconic Poster Cars That Just Aren't That Good
If you had car posters on your wall as a kid, you might be disappointed after getting behind the wheel of some of the most lusted-after vehicles of all time.
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Before Automakers Started Selling Luxury Trucks And SUVs, Custom Conversion Vans, Pickups, And SUVs Were King
If you're looking for a dose of nostalgia or you're simply trying to figure out the appeal of these machines, we've got the YouTube video for you.
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Plymouth's Hy-Drive Transmission Was Half-Manual, Half-Automatic, And Totally Confusing
Plymouth used a Hy-Drive transmission that was fairly simple to use in practice, but its strange design and high cost caused it to quickly be discontinued.
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Why It Matters That Engine Hours And Idle Hours Are Different
You might be relying heavily on your engine hours and overall mileage to determine when to perform maintenance, but you should pay attention to idle hours, too.
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What Million-Mile Club Engines Have In Common (Aside From, Y'know, The Mileage)
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.
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How To Tell When Your Control Arms Need To Be Replaced
Control 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.
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How Different Countries Tackled Hand Signals Before Mechanical Turn Signals Were Invented
Before 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.
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Cars Tried External Combustion Engines And There Are Good Reasons It Didn't Stick
Although internal combustion engines quickly became the standard for modern vehicles, some models experimented with external combustion engines.
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Maserati Once Built A Six-Valve-Per-Cylinder Engine (And Quickly Learned Why Nobody Else Did)
During the 1980s, Maserati experimented with a clever, 36-valve V6 gasoline engine, but for various reasons, the idea never really caught on.
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8 Underrated V8 Engines That Deserve More Attention
Some 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.
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GM Introduced Airbags So You Wouldn't Have To Use A Shoulder Belt
Airbags 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.
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Why Old American Cars Had So Many Engine Options
These 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.
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5 Manual Transmission Cars That Can Out-Accelerate Their Automatic Siblings
These days, automatic transmissions are usually quicker to reach 60 mph than their manual counterparts. But a few manual models did manage faster times.
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It's Not Just Dust – Why There's White Powder Covering Your New Car Parts
You 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.
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How Automakers Tackle Auto Start-Stop Without Adding Wear And Tear
Most 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.
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What Causes Turbo Flutter And Can It Damage Your Engine?
Some 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.
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Automakers Have A Long, Annoying History Of Trying To Replace The Gear Shifter
Many modern cars have replaced the usual PRNDL gear shifter with fancier designs. But technology isn't the only reason for these major changes.
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Chrysler Pacifica Refresh Gets A Peculiar Face And Probably Not Much Else
The Pacifica has been out since 2016 — remember 2016? — and it last got a facelift five years ago.
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Purge Valve: What It Is, How It Works, And Why Proper Maintenance Matters
The 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.
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Why This '80s Transmission Used Three Shifters Instead Of One
The 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.
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