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  • 1975 Lancia Fulvia Safari front three-quarter image
    22

    At $27,500, Is This 1975 Lancia Fulvia A Full-On Steal?

    Rare even when it was new, this little-known Lancia is a near-unicorn on U.S. roads. But can exclusivity justify that price tag?

    By Rob Emslie 1 hour ago Read More
  • Bottles of two-liter Pepsi colas on a grocery shelf
    1

    Sure, You Could Replace Your Engine Coolant With Pepsi, But Watch This First

    YouTubers are known for their wacky and wild stunts, like this group that replaced a car's coolant with Pepsi. Here's what happened to the car.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 hours ago Read More
  • A Porsche 928 GTS car's headlights popped at night
    2

    George Harrison's Porsche 928 S Was Almost Used For Spare Parts

    George Harrison once owned a Porsche 928 S that was driven for 11,000 miles. If it wasn't for a bit of luck, that car wouldn't have seen any action beyond that.

    By Chloe Clougher 11 hours ago Read More
  • An example of helical and straight cut gear designs sitting on a golden-yellow background
    6

    If Straight Cut Gears Are So Great, Why Don't Street Cars Use Them?

    Straight cut gears can provide some exciting benefits, but despite those benefits, regular passenger cars don't use them. Here's why.

    By Shane Schmid 13 hours ago Read More
  • A man works on Sonny's Racing's SAR 1005 V8 engine
    5

    Displacement You Can't Refuse: The Godfather Big Block Somehow Reached 1,000+ Cubes

    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.

    By Benjamin Gracias 14 hours ago Read More
  • A semi truck transporting several cars down a road
    8

    3 Things To Consider When You're Shipping A Car In The US

    Trying to ship a vehicle across the United States comes with some various challenges. There are a few things you should keep in mind before attempting it.

    By Shane Schmid 15 hours ago Read More
  • A handheld OBD-II code scanner, running a vehicle diagnostic.
    11

    How OBD-II Changed Car Repair For Better Or Worse

    Once 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.

    By Eugene Buono 17 hours ago Read More
  • A woman attaching a jumper cable to a car
    3

    What Exactly Are You Doing When You Jump Start An EV?

    Jump starting your vehicle requires some very specific steps. But those steps don't really change much between internal combustion and electric vehicles.

    By Kiran Menon 17 hours ago Read More
  • Lifted Porsche Cayenne at EuroWise
    22

    I Lifted My Porsche Cayenne For A 5,000-Mile Rally To The Arctic Circle

    A trip down to EuroWise for a bunch of modifications got my diesel Cayenne almost ready for the Arctic.

    By Brad Brownell 18 hours ago Read More
  • A detailer polishing foggy headlights in a shop.
    9

    What Causes Foggy Headlights (And How Can You Fix Them)?

    Most modern headlights will turn foggy eventually, a danger both to you and other drivers. But there are lots of ways to make them as good as new.

    By Nico DeMattia 18 hours ago Read More
  • The Lincoln Continental Limousine in which President John F. Kennedy was riding when he was assassinated, on display.
    15

    Why JFK's Infamous Lincoln Continental Was Put Back Into Service Instead Of Getting Scrapped

    The limo President John F. Kennedy was riding in when he was shot became a symbol of his murder. But the government kept it working for over a decade anyway.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 19 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a yellow Bentley Continental GT
    25

    These Are The Best Engines Our Readers Have Ever Driven

    The cars themselves may have been questionable, but you certainly delivered when we asked for your most-beloved engines.

    By Daniel Golson 23 hours ago Read More
  • Douvrin, France, 10.16.2024 : Facade and logo of the Stellantis company
    80

    Stellantis Poised To End 2025 With Its First Annual Loss

    All that money for little more than a Christmas ornament.

    By Amber DaSilva 24 hours ago Read More
  • 2016 Dodge Viper ACR rear 3/4 view
    25

    10 Of The Least Aerodynamic Cars Ever Made

    Some cars slice the air. These legendary bricks fight it, from vintage icons to modern track monsters, proving style and downforce sometimes beat efficiency.

    By Ivo Gievski 1 day ago Read More
  • Custom 2001 Lexus IS300 passenger side image
    80

    At $29,700, Is This Custom 2001 Lexus IS 300 A Turbocharged Temptation?

    What's your take on this custom Lexus' and that $29,700 asking price? Does that make this an IS you might get into?

    By Rob Emslie 1 day ago Read More
  • 3D render of a V8 engine, showing the pistons and combustion process
    7

    Why Increasing An Engine's Compression Ratio Makes It More Efficient

    You might have heard about high compression ratios, but what exactly are they, and what kind of effect do they have on an engine's fuel efficiency?

    By Kiran Menon 1 day ago Read More
  • A red 1955 Ferrari 857 S with white numbers and grille area, and two men inside
    6

    Am I Wrong, Or Does This Four-Cylinder Ferrari Racing Engine Sound Like A Lawn Mower?

    We 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.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 day ago Read More
  • A gold Lamborghini Espada parked at an indoor auto show
    11

    More Than Just Pickups Tried Two Gas Tanks (And These Cars Had Far More Fun With It)

    Dual fuel tanks aren't just for trucks. You may be surprised to learn that a handful of classic sports cars featured them, too, including these old-school gems.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • Jay Leno's Bugatti T38 parked indoors
    6

    Jay Leno Owns The Katharine Hepburn Bugatti And That's Not Even The Interesting Part

    Remember the Bugatti T38A in 'Christopher Strong' with Katherine Hepburn? You probably don't, but that very car now belongs to Jay Leno's renowned collection.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 days ago Read More
  • A red 2021 VW ID.4 AWD Pro S with the Gradient Package on the highway
    9

    Here's How Much A 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Has Depreciated In 5 Years

    The Volkswagen ID.4 was a decent electric SUV when it was launched, but does the depreciation mean used buyers can get themselves a bargain five years on?

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
  • An 80's Audi 5000 parked near grass and trees
    36

    You Can Blame 60 Minutes For 'Unintended Acceleration'

    In the late 1980s, Audi had to deal with lawsuits and bad press regarding unintended acceleration. But this issue never actually existed in the first place.

    By Shane Schmid 2 days ago Read More
  • The GMC motorhome nicknamed
    7

    While A 122 MPH RV Is Impressive, When Does A Motor Home Stop Being A Motor Home?

    How much can you gut out of a motor home before it stops being the very vehicle it was designed to be? The record-breaking "MoHo" tests this question.

    By Shane Schmid 2 days ago Read More
  • A Morgan 3-wheeler parked next to a motorcycle
    4

    5 Cool Cars That Use Motorcycle Engine Power

    While motorcycle engines aren't usually strong enough for heavy cars, some models are lightweight, allowing them to make full use of these powerhouses.

    By Benjamin Gracias 2 days ago Read More
  • An orange 1969 Lamborghini P400 indoors
    7

    You Can Question Frank Sinatra's Infamous Ferrari Quote, But Not His Taste In Cars

    Frank Sinatra may or may not have ever made his well-known derogatory comment about Ferraris. Either way, he had an excellent, eclectic car collection.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • Close up of Honda i-VTEC engine, which utilizes both VVT and VVL
    4

    The Difference Between Variable Valve Timing (VVT) And Variable Valve Lift (VVL), Plus How They Work

    Variable valve timing and variable valve lift may sound similar, but they're entirely different. Here are the differences between them and how they work.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 days ago Read More
  • A shaker hood with the 426 Hemi V8 logo
    14

    What're The Differences Between The Ford 427 And Chrysler 426 HEMI Engine?

    Ford and Chrysler both created powerful engines that were banned by NASCAR. Their similarities made them powerhouses, but they also have notable differences.

    By Kiran Menon 2 days ago Read More
  • A 1965 Ford Mustang parked outside
    1

    Why Strokers Make Their Power And Torque Down Low

    Strokers are known for achieving great horsepower numbers and fantastic torque and low rpm. But why do they manage it better than non-stroked engines?

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
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