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.
Read MoreDimpled pistons might sound strange, but some say they could be the future for diesel power. We've looked at the arguments for and against this wacky idea.
Read MoreWhen you're in a pinch, using tap water for your windshield washer can seem like a good idea. It isn't, and it can cause problems in windshield washer systems.
Read MoreThe 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?
Read MoreIf you want to stop annoying everyone else on the road — and avoid putting yourself and others in danger — you need to drop these five bad driving habits.
Read MoreWe look at why Mazda introduced the three-rotor 20B Wankel rotary engine, and why it only ever saw service in the Cosmo coupe of the late 1980s.
Read MoreSemi-synthetic and synthetic blend oil sound very similar -- and they are -- but how can you tell the difference between the two? And which is best?
Read MoreNissan's SR20DET engine packed impressive power into a relatively lightweight package, earning legendary status among JDM enthusiasts around the world.
Read MoreMake sure your shoes have tread on them and make sure your car's tires do, too.
Read MoreSometimes you have to tear something down so you can rebuild it again.
Read MoreJeep is rolling out a new Wrangler special edition every month this year.
Read MoreWe're looking at GM's plan for PHEVs and EVs, as well as how Honda dealers feel about the Afeela, Volkswagen's less-than-steller end of 2025, and more.
Read MoreThe U.S. has many classic cars that are still beloved today, but there are ten cool cars from overseas markets that few people bother to import.
Read MoreIs Honda's original S600 rare enough to be worth getting your hands dirty?
Read MoreHot water and cold water both have benefits and downsides when it comes to washing your car during certain seasons. But one type is better in any weather.
Read MoreYou think you're spending a lot on your car? Collectors spend much, much more on maintenance, insurance, security, registration, tires, and detailing.
Read MoreTo sleeve or to bore your engine block? That's the several-hundred-dollar question (maybe into the thousands) as you contemplate repairs and upgrades.
Read MoreEV fires don't happen nearly as often as fires from internal combustion engines. But they take a lot of extra effort (and water) to extinguish.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreEuro NCAP will review its protocols moving forward, because current protocols allow the MG 3 to still earn a four-star rating despite this critical failure.
Read MoreClassic Chevrolet muscle cars are immensely popular, but some are also immensely rare. Here are 10 of the hardest models to find out in the wild today.
Read MoreWhat's your take on this Panoz at $13,500? Does that feel like a siren's song to make a questionable decision? Or is it best to let this sleeping dog lie?
Read MoreRivets 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreIs it worth replacing your car's strut mounts at the same time as the suspension struts? And what are the most obvious symptoms of worn strut mounts?
Read MoreMaybe what you need isn't another Miata or Corvette. Maybe what you really need is a 12,000-mile, beige, 2005 Toyota Corolla with an automatic transmission.
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