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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Honda's Base Station Prototype Makes All Other Trailers Look Prehistoric
Honda wants to make camping more accessible and enjoyable for American families.
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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.
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When Did Cars Stop Using Manual Chokes?
The manual choke now belongs in automotive history books, but when did carmakers remove it from their new models? And what replaced the humble choke control?
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Not Every Jeep Special Edition Is Worth Writing About, But This One Has Plaid Seats So It Probably Is
Jeep is rolling out a new Wrangler special edition every month this year.
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Mazda's Gram Strategy Is A Pursuit Of Lightness, But How Far Do They Take It?
There are many benefits to making a car lighter, shedding weight in the pursuit of performance, but Mazda goes further than most brands to achieve lightness.
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The Physics That Makes The Lexus LFA's Exhaust Note So Special
One of the most iconic features of the Lexus LFA is its incredible exhaust note. But the reason that sound exists has to do with the physics of its design.
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Planes Use Rivets But Cars Have Welds: Here's Why
Rivets hold planes together against high stresses thousands of feet off the ground, but they're not used by automakers, who choose welding instead. Here's why.
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Why Did Corvettes Switch From Fiberglass To SMC Body Materials?
The first Corvettes were built with fiberglass bodies, and the fiberglass stuck around for two decades. Here's why Chevy switched them to sheet molded compound.
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What's The Difference Between Ford's C4 And C6 Automatic Transmissions?
Ford used C4 and C6 automatic transmissions starting in the 1960s. These two transmissions have some notable differences when it comes to their applications.
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The Pros And Cons Of The Chevy Corvette's Carbon Fiber Wheels
A pricey option available on high-performance cars, carbon fiber wheels are now available on the Corvette. But do they change the driving experience at all?
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Peek Behind The Curtain At The 11,000-Acre Arizona Proving Ground Where Toyota Torture Tests Its Trucks And SUVs
More than 60 miles of paved roads and more than 50 miles of off-road and dirt tracks, all in one facility designed to torture test Toyota's trucks and SUVs.
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What Vortec Means On Chevy Engines
Chevy has employed a number of engine series over the years, each intended to improve on its predecessors. What does its "Vortec" series signify?
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What Causes A Spark Plug To Eject (And How To Fix It)
If you've driven a gas-powered car for long enough, you might've had to deal with spark plug ejection at one point or another. Here's why it happens.
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Do Rubber Bushings Need Grease? Here's What You Need To Know
Rubber bushings are easy to overlook due to their size and location. Some owners might not even know how important grease is for their longevity.
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This BMW-Powered Motor Home Was Designed By The Engineer Behind The DeLorean
V8s were standard for motor homes when the designer behind the DeLorean went in a completely different direction for this innovative, aerodynamic model.
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Watch This Madman Spend 2 Years Leaf-Swapping A 1962 Mercury Comet
Even if you have a pretty good idea of what it would take to turn a classic car into a Leaf-powered EV, it's still fun to watch the whole thing come together.
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Parallel Vs. Sequential Twin Turbo: What's The Difference?
Twin turbochargers have their pros and cons, and two main setups try to maximize the pros. Here's the difference between parallel and sequential twin turbos.
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What Happened To Detroit Diesel?
Detroit Diesel was once one of the most prolific engine builders out there. But its success didn't last forever, leaving it in a very different position today.
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Kia EV2 Is A Tiny Little SUV With A Wonderfully Strange Design And Thoughtful Packaging
The EV2 will have up to 278 miles of range in Europe, and it should start at less than €30,000.
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Nissan Pulls At Your Nostalgic Heartstrings Even Harder With Refreshed Fairlady Z
It seems the days of Nissan going a decade between facelifts is over.
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