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  • A 1963 model year Oldsmobile Jetfire sitting in beautiful a champagne-like color inside of a museum.
    0

    Why Oldsmobile's Turbocharged V8 Pushed GM's Fabrication Capabilities Past Its Limits

    One of the world's first turbocharged production cars, the 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire was as problematic as it was innovative and only lasted for two model years.

    By Peter Nelson 21 min ago Read More
  • JIS and Phillips screwdrivers
    2

    If You're Working On Japanese Cars, You Should Get A Set Of JIS Screwdrivers

    Have you ever been knuckles deep in your Subaru or Mazda, fiddling with some frustrating screw, only to feel it strip beneath your screwdriver?

    By Amber DaSilva 1 hour ago Read More
  • Ford Mustang I Concept at the Henry Ford Museum
    2

    This Forgotten Mid-Engine Mustang Concept Could Be The Answer To Ford's Affordability Woes

    It's time for Ford to develop a modern lightweight sports car with good fuel economy and a low price point to round out its performance portfolio.

    By Brad Brownell 2 hours ago Read More
  • A Duramax Diesel GMC truck on the highway.
    2

    Why Diesel Engines Last Longer Than Gas Engines

    What's the secret to diesel engines usually lasting longer than their gasoline-powered counterparts? To some extent, it comes down to just one word.

    By Michael Frank 3 hours ago Read More
  • A 2021 Toyota RAV4 driving enthusiastically over a dirt road
    0

    2021 Toyota RAV4 Vs Highlander: Which SUV Depreciated Faster?

    The Toyota Highlander is the RAV4's bigger, more spacious stablemate, but which of the two popular, reliable SUVs has held its value better?

    By Alvin Reyes 4 hours ago Read More
  • CSIRO TMag Magnesium cast alloy wheels.
    4

    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.

    By Aakash Badree 5 hours ago Read More
  • Honda's E-clutch system explained
    1

    How Honda's Innovative Motorcycle E-Clutch System Works (And Which Bikes Have It)

    Honda’s E-Clutch lets riders shift without using a clutch lever, but the trick lies in how electric motors take over part of the clutch mechanism.

    By Kiran Menon 8 hours ago Read More
  • A black Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0.
    8

    Why Porsche's Mezger Flat-Six Engine Is So Bulletproof

    Featuring in the 996- and 997-gen GT2, GT3, and Turbo models, the Mezger flat-six is widely regarded as the greatest naturally aspirated Porsche engine ever.

    By Aakash Badree 10 hours ago Read More
  • A white Mercedes-Benz GLE in front of a hill.
    3

    Which Mercedes-Benz Models Are Made In America?

    Most people assume every Mercedes comes from Germany, but the United States actually serves as a massive production hub for some of its most popular vehicles.

    By Dave Goldberg 11 hours ago Read More
  • A rear-end close-up of a black Ferrari SF90 showcasing its wing, tail lights, exhaust, and third brake light.
    1

    Do You Legally Need To Replace Your Third Brake Light If It Goes Out?

    Your car's third brake light is a vital piece of safety equipment, and there may be legal consequences if you're caught driving without it. Here's what to know.

    By Marko Mikulic 11 hours ago Read More
  • Closeup Photo of the Ford Pro Trailer Assist control knob
    3

    How Does Ford's Pro Trailer Backup Assist Let You Steer Your Truck Without The Steering Wheel?

    Reversing a trailer without steering-wheel inputs sounds like a gimmick, but Ford's system uses a specific combination of hardware and software to pull it off.

    By Kiran Menon 12 hours ago Read More
  • Canadian PM Lester Pearson and U.S. President Lyndon Johnson.
    5

    How The 1965 Auto Pact Tied Canada To America's Big Three Production Lines

    Canada had a massive trade deficit with the U.S. until 1965, when the Automotive Products Trade Agreement was signed by Lester Pearson and Lyndon Johnson.

    By Aakash Badree 14 hours ago Read More
  • A closer view of a sports car wheel with a bronze rim wrapped in a Michelin racing tire
    1

    Michelin Revolutionized Radial Tires, But This Guy Invented Them 30 Years Earlier

    Michelin may be the company most famous for pioneering radial tires, but this intrepid entrepreneur was actually making radial tires 30 years before Michelin.

    By Alvin Reyes 18 hours ago Read More
  • A darkly lit work bench covered in old greasy automotive tools.
    29

    9 Old School Automotive Tools That Even Experienced Car People Might Not Recognize

    As cars have evolved, so have the tools we use to work on them. While some change very little, others fall out of vogue entirely, like these old-school devices.

    By Max Larsen 1 day ago Read More
  • A jet aircraft making a hard landing.
    4

    Here's How A Plane Can Land Safely With A Flat Tire

    If your car gets a flat, you're wise to pull over immediately, or you risk ruining the tire and worse. Pilots aloft, though, can't just stop flying.

    By Michael Frank 1 day ago Read More
  • Fernando Alonso at the 2026 Spanish GP driver's press conference.
    6

    Fernando Alonso Says This Weekend Will 'Probably' Be His Last F1 Race In Barcelona

    If this is really his last season, it would finally mark the end of what is the longest career F1 has ever seen.

    By Chris Tsui 2 days ago Read More
  • Hondas waiting for export in Japan
    128

    Japanese Automakers Could Be Dealing With $40 Billion In Added Costs Thanks To Trump's Policies

    Also, Subaru is planning to send the Indiana-built Ascent to Japan, Waymo is rolling out a $30 membership program and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • BMW M Concept Neue Klasse front 3/4 view
    47

    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.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Spyder front three-quarter image
    88

    At $21,500, Could You Moon Over This 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Spyder?

    A mostly stock, low-mileage Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Spyder with a five-speed manual is a rare find these days, but is it worth $21,500?

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the Genesis Magma GT3 concept
    9

    Genesis Magma GT3 Concept Looks Awesome — And Ready To Go Racing Very Soon

    When Genesis revealed the roadgoing Magma GT last year it said the supercar was designed from the outset for GT3 racing, and now we're seeing that race car.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • Interior of the Genesis Magma GT concept
    26

    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.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • A woman zoned out while sitting in her car
    31

    You're Not The Only One Who Likes To Sit In Your Car After A Long Day At Work

    If you find that when you get home from work, or vice versa, you just want to sit in your car awhile before going inside, don't fret. You're far from alone.

    By Kiran Menon 2 days ago Read More
  • A close up of one of Leonardo Company's ALPR devices attached to a pole, with an American flag waving in the background.
    93

    New Surveillance Tech Just Dropped That'll Help Cops Track More Than Just Your License Plate

    Private companies using smartphone data, RFID chips, and vehicle information to create an "electronic signature" is the next step in tracking your movements.

    By Lalita Chemello 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 of white 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II 300 sedan parked on street
    8

    How Chevy Rushed The 1962 Chevy II Nova To Market In 18 Months To Fight The Ford Falcon

    With a competitor dominating sales, Chevrolet responded with a streamlined development strategy that dramatically shortened production timelines.

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
  • Power Wheels electric toy car
    15

    Here's How To Convert A Power Wheels Car To Use A Drill Battery

    Even at the higher voltage level of a Dewalt drill battery, you're not working with enough power to injure yourself, so don't be scared of it and dig in.

    By Brad Brownell 2 days ago Read More
  • The sepia-toned image of men painting and prepping cars on an old car factory line.
    6

    Watch The OSHA-Free Wild West Labor That Went Into Making A Car Almost A Hundred Years Ago: What's Streaming

    What might be the most enchanting about this video though is the reminder of all the different componentry and materials it takes to make an automobile.

    By Lalita Chemello 2 days ago Read More
  • Trump in the Oval Office
    104

    Trump 'Not Looking To Renew' The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement He Came Up With

    Plus, striking United Auto Workers union members have reached a deal at a GM axle supplier and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 days ago Read More
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