They said it couldn't be done, but one engine designer figured out how to surmout the challenges on the way to 1,005 cubic inches and 2,150 horsepower.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, you could diagnose the culprit of your Mazda MX-5 Miata's check engine light with a paperclip. We now use OBD-II technology for that.
Read MoreJump starting your vehicle requires some very specific steps. But those steps don't really change much between internal combustion and electric vehicles.
Read MoreOne of the selling points for the F-150 Lightning was its ability to serve as a backup generator. That wouldn't last forever, though. And it came with costs.
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 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 MoreThe way she sees it, they conducted a "police sting" that basically amounts to entrapment.
Read MoreAlthough Tesla's Superchargers can technically be used with other EVs, their compatibility with EVs from other brands (like Rivian) comes with some caveats.
Read MoreIndyCar drivers must reckon with in-car temperatures that often soar well over 100 degrees. Elaborate cooling systems seek to tamp down those temps.
Read MoreCassette tapes existed before cars adopted them, but automakers stuck with 8-tracks until one key improvement made cassette decks reliable enough for vehicles.
Read MoreAn engine is an engine and an alternator is an alternator, right? But not when they're operating in completely different environments like a boat and a car.
Read MoreI'd better get that Xbox memory upgrade before it's too late.
Read MoreAll sorts of cars have seen their engines replaced by General Motors' LS small block. Now some enthusiasts are even swapping them into airplanes.
Read MoreEven if you're a fan of automatic transmissions, you've likely heard them be referred to as "slushboxes" before. Here's why that nickname stuck.
Read MoreThe heyday of the hand crank ended in the 1930s, but there were still new cars with hand cranks six decades later. For their owners, it was a practical choice.
Read MoreMazda is most noted for its rotary engine, developed by Felix Wankel in Germany before World War II. But of all its rotary-powered cars, one stands out.
Read MoreCar keys were nothing more than simple mechanical devices during their conception, but they've turned into devices with countless functions.
Read MoreOwners of electric vehicles have been following a certain rule: Only charge their vehicles to 80%, not 100%. But how important is it to follow that rule today?
Read MoreSolid-state batteries are safer and less-flammable than conventional EV batteries, so why haven't automakers made the switch yet? Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreTo get its Artemis moongoing spacecraft to the launchpad, NASA uses a giant vehicle powered by huge diesel engines that originally had a very different mission.
Read MoreIf you're into your off-grid getaways, you might be considering a portable power station to replace your trusty gas generator, but should you spring for one?
Read MoreChevrolet's decision to drop manual transmissions from the Corvette was based on cold-eyed business. But the last manual 'Vette lives on in a Kentucky museum.
Read MoreUsing snow mode helps your car handle colder weather and slippery terrain. The way it does this is actually a bit more complex than you might think.
Read MoreAutomakers have continued to push subscriptions for major features in their cars. But drivers are sick and tired of needing to deal with them.
Read MoreThe convenience of artificial intelligence has made it easier for criminals to attack cargo, letting them get away with millions of dollars worth of goods.
Read MoreHybrids have been getting rave reviews by Consumer Reports, particularly when it comes to reliability. But how do their warranties stack up in the long run?
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