You might have noticed the Lola T70 being used in "THX 1138." Indeed, at least one model was owned by George Lucas, and he might not have spent a lot on it.
Read MoreSaturn never made a factory-turbo SC, but when they let their engineers have a go, it got a big dose of forced induction and nearly double the power.
Read MoreI mean, come on. How can you not love this thing?
Read MoreThe automaker first learned of this defect in 2017, but at the time determined there was no safety risk.
Read MoreInternational Harvester's Scout was built to replace the horse, but a Swiss Formula 1 driver turned it into two models that were far more upscale.
Read MoreThe TPMS light came on, so you checked your tires, and sure enough, they're low. You filled them, but the light didn't go out. There could be several reasons.
Read MoreThe cops notified the car's owner, and the LAPD says its detectives are on the case.
Read More"The Kaiser" centers on Schumacher's early seasons in F1, his unlikely 1991 debut as a Jordan substitute and his tenure at Benetton over the following years.
Read MoreInstalling a dashcam to record evidence seems like a great idea, and it may well be, but will having one actually lower your insurance costs? It's complicated.
Read MoreA weird hybrid with an equally weird history, but does that make this Karma a sensible buy?
Read MoreThe two-door sedan might be a thing of the past, but one Japanese creation has becomes something of a cult hero. Calling it the Poor Man's BMW is no insult.
Read MoreThe C400 4Matic will be the first model on sale in the first half of 2027, with 482 horsepower and a range that should exceed 400 miles.
Read MoreIt's a nine-inch minimum for a small car.
Read MoreDepending on how many cylinders your engine has, there's definitely a limit as to how many turbochargers you can add before things get out of hand.
Read MoreTowing can put your vehicle under a great deal of stress. But does that mean that you'll have to deal with oil changes more often, among other things?
Read MorePope Leo was recently gifted a Ford Explorer Hybrid, but when he was driving around Chicago before the papacy, he was shifting his own gears in a humble sedan.
Read MoreFrom a distance, superchargers and turbochargers can seem similar — so why are turbochargers so much more efficient?
Read MoreOne-pedal driving is a feature used in many modern vehicles to regenerate power. But how much efficiency does it actually provide in the long run?
Read MoreUsing audio files on 3.5-inch floppy disks probably isn't the most efficient way to play music in your Tesla, but if you have the right adapter, it can work.
Read MoreYou can't take tires off a car and expect them to work on the moon. In fact, the tires Goodyear developed for 1970s moon missions were quite different.
Read MoreA limited 80,000-mile warranty shows off its biggest plus. But that impressive longevity comes with significant trade-offs in other key areas.
Read MoreThe Vorhees law proves driving times in cities is all about luck and stoplights, rather than speed, but where are the numbers to prove it? Ireland.
Read MoreFormula 1 cars have some excellent thermal efficiency, with even the best mainstream cars just scraping under their potential. But why is that?
Read MoreAlongside a pair of European entries with turbochargers in the late 1970s sat a couple of Buicks, carrying forward a banner America had dropped in the '60s.
Read MoreIn the past, recycling spark plugs was too expensive. However, now, it's possible to extract and reuse the plugs' precious metals. Here's why that's important.
Read MoreAmerica produces more petroleum than it consumes, so it's sometimes described as being 'energy independent.' That's not quite the whole story, however.
Read MoreDiesel engines are capable of putting out plenty of power. But if you don't keep up with maintenance, a few issues could make those engines lose that power.
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