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Compression Testing Vs Leak-Down Testing: What's The Difference?
Making sure your engine has proper compression is vital for its health. You can rely on one of two methods to test this, but they aren't quite equal.
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How The 1955 Chevy Cameo Carrier Invented The Lifestyle Pickup Truck
Pickups used to be workhorses but now they're so much more, and the 1955 Chevy Cameo Carrier is to blame. Here's the story behind the first lifestyle pickup.
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New Audi A6 Allroad Shares Its Widebody With The RS6, Making It The Best-Looking Allroad Ever
The redesigned Allroad is 4.4 inches wider than a regular A6 Avant and 3.3 inches wider than the old Allroad, and it'll come to America.
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2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Debuts With New V8s And A Passenger Screen
Chevy has revealed the next-generation Silverado in seven trim levels from Work Truck to ZR2 Bison, but we don't know many details yet.
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The 'Gentleman's Muscle Car' Expertly Combined Luxury And Performance
While many muscle cars focused solely on speed, one model carved out a niche by combining premium comfort with serious performance.
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The Most Conservative Automaker Created The Wildest Muscle Car Graphics
The massive hood scoop alone would help this muscle car stand out in a crowd, but the bright red, white, and blue graphics put it over the top.
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How Drag Racers Are Running In The Sixes With Manual Transmissions
While much of it comes down to the driver's skill, one important component plays a crucial role in allowing manual transmission drag cars to match automatics.
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The Modern Car Era All Started With The Mercedes 35 PS
The Mercedes 35 PS was more than a car. It represented a turning point in history, bridging the gap between motorized carriages and the modern vehicle.
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Why Don't More Automakers Use Magnesium Engine Blocks?
Magnesium is lighter than aluminum, but why is it rare under the hood? Discover the engineering, corrosion, and cost challenges associated with magnesium.
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BMW M Concept Neue Klasse Is A Close Preview Of The 1,000-HP Electric M3
Revealed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the M Concept Neue Klasse is also a look into the future of all M car designs.
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Genesis Magma GT Concept Gets A Fantastically Luxe Interior (And Fab Green Paint)
The exterior design of the mid-engine supercar has also been tweaked, and it still looks excellent.
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The Different Types Of W Engines Explained
You might know a lot about V6 and V8 engines, but you might not know that there are W engines as well. And they come in many different sizes.
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The 2000 Ford Excursion Was Built To Be The Biggest, Heaviest SUV On Earth
This 7,700-lb monster dwarfed every other SUV on the market and packed the biggest-displacement diesel engine Ford ever produced, towing up to 11,000 lbs.
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This Four-Cylinder Engine Won The Indy 500 27 Times Between 1935 And 1976
How did a four-cylinder engine win the Indy 500 27 times? Explore the history, design, and legacy of the racing motor that boasts origins in a marine engine.
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Here's Why Turbocharger Development Was Held Back For Years
Turbochargers were patented in the early 1900s, but were never common in cars until the second half of the 20th century. So what held the technology back?
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The First Vehicle With A Direct-Injection Diesel Engine May Be Older Than You Realize
If you think direct-injection diesel engines made their debut in the 1980’s, think again. The first diesel without extra plumbing debuted decades earlier.
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How Aerodynamics Changed Car Design After The 1970s
Several advances in aerodynamics technology after the '70s completely revolutionized the car world, making cars sleeker, faster, and more fuel-efficient.
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The Coventry Climax Engine Started As A Fire Pump Then Won Formula 1 Titles
Human ingenuity and innovative design led the Coventry Climax engine from humble beginnings as a stationary fire pump to a celebrated racing engine.
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Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II Gets More Power And Range, But You'll Really Care About The Redesigned Clock And Absurd Trim Options
The overall design hasn't changed much, but the new Spectre gets some of the wildest and most impressively intricate options you've ever seen on a car.
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GMC Made The Hummer X For Me And My Climbing Polycule, And We Don't Want It
Responses to the Hummer X included "Who is this for," "I think its silly," "That car looks it was ai generated in 2022,"and perhaps most succinctly, "oh i f*cking hate this."
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These 5 Inline-6 Engines Might Not Roar Like V8s, But They Make More Power
These five inline-six engines prove there's indeed a replacement for displacement, offering factory power outputs that embarrass many modern V8s.
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Mercedes Set A New Safety Benchmark In 1959, And Now It's Everywhere
Over half a century ago, Mercedes-Benz revolutionized the world of auto safety by introducing this technology that's now standard on virtually all vehicles.
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God Damn The GR GT Looks Good In Real Life (Especially In Red)
The GR GT hasn't received universal praise for its styling, but seeing it in person, especially in red, may change your mind about the forthcoming supercar.
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Driving Style Isn't The Only Thing Draining Your EV's Battery
As you might expect, aggressive driving can affect how much charge your EV holds. But there's more you'll need to keep track of to maximize its range.
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Mazda Will Finally Sell You A Green ND Miata, But It's Barely Green
The MX-5 is supposed to be a fun car, why doesn't it come in any fun colors?
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How America Fell In Love With V8 Engines
Here's why the V8 remains such a staple of not just American car culture but American life in general, and why gearheads have loved it for over a century.
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We Were Meant To Get A Saab Hot Hatch, Instead They Gave Us A Rebadged Subaru
Collaboration between Subaru and Saab could've led to a great hot-hatch from the Swedish auto manufacturer, but it never really had a fighting chance.
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