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Why Are Automatic Transmissions Called Slushboxes?
Even 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.
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Motorsports Park And Motorcycle Museum Founder George Barber Jr. Dead At 85
He'd also gotten into vintage motorcycle racing, and wanted the machines in his museum to not just look good, but also be in running condition.
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When To Resurface Brake Rotors – And When You Should Just Replace Them
Are you hearing that dreaded squeal or feeling a vibration when braking? Here's how to know whether your rotors need replacing or can just be resurfaced.
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The First Things To Check When Your Engine Is Hemorrhaging Horsepower
If your car feels down on power, a trip to the garage might be in order, but checking these things before you go could save you a pile of cash.
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Ford Wants Chinese Cars In America To Work Like American Cars In China
Ford's hopes for how Chinese automakers will move into the United States, the eternal merger talks between Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi and more.
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At $20,000, Is This 1968 AMC AMX Project An Excellent Bargain?
What's your take on this AMX and that $20,000 asking price? Does that seem fair given the car's relative condition and desirability?
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How Stephen King's 'Christine' Made 1958 Plymouth Furies Cool
You probably picture the 1958 Plymouth Fury in red, but it was only ever built in beige. Stephen King rewrote its legacy and turned it into a pop culture icon.
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The Last Production Car With A Hand Crank Was Still On Sale New In 1997
The 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.
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What're The Differences Between A Mechanical And Electronic Differential?
Gearheads often talk of limited-slip and locking differentials, but how do the "standard" mechanical diffs compare with electronic versions?
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The History Of The Gentlemen's Agreement That Capped Motorcycle Speed
In the 1990s, an escalating speed war among motorcycle makers brought proposals to outlaw super-fast bikes. Then came an unofficial pact with the same effect.
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Which Chevy Trucks Came With A 454 V8 Engine?
Chevrolet's 454 V8 engine was able to prove itself as a powerful big-block, and it was arguably performing its greatest feats in Chevy's trucks.
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Why Electronic Car Keys Evolved From Simple Proximity Keys To Pricey Button-Filled Fobs
Car keys were nothing more than simple mechanical devices during their conception, but they've turned into devices with countless functions.
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Why Are European License Plates So Long And Skinny Compared To American Ones?
Ever wondered why European license plates -- particularly in the U.K. and E.U. -- are long and skinny, when U.S. plates are much more square? Wonder no more.
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Volkswagen Once Gave Buyers Free Guitars That Could Play Through Their Car's Stereo
Back in 2007, certain Volkswagen models came with a free gift. That gift was a specialized, branded guitar that could hook up to the car's stereo.
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Why F1 Teams Can't Just Race Bare Carbon Cars
Formula 1 cars tend to be colorful, packed with team names and sponsors. They'd be lighter if they stripped it all away, but there's a reason why they don't.
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Does The 80% Rule Still Apply To EVs Today?
Owners 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?
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AC/DC Frontman Brian Johnson's Car Collection Is Exactly As Wild As You'd Expect
Brian Johnson has been an icon of no-holds-barred rock 'n' roll for decades, and his car collection is just as intense as he is on stage.
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At $35,900, Is This 'Showroom Condition' 1999 Chevy Tahoe Worth Driving Off The Lot?
Today's GMT400 series Tahoe is, arguably, from the best-looking generation of the bunch. Let's see if this survivor is priced accordingly.
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These Are The Cheapest New Cars On The Market For 2026
The days of sub-$20,000 new cars may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't pick up a great-value new car in the U.S. today. Here are some of the cheapest.
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6.7L Cummins Vs. 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel Engines: What Are The Differences?
Both Cummins and Ford offer 6.7-liter diesel engines. They share a few similarities, but those don't go much further than their displacements.
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Here's How Much A 2021 Toyota Tacoma Has Depreciated In 5 Years
Kelley Blue Book says the Toyota Tacoma is the new car that holds its value the best after five years. But Tacomas still depreciate. Here's how much.
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The UK Government Once Provided Free Invacars That Could Flip And Catch Fire
It was a noble postwar thought: Give returning soldiers who had disabilites a free car. The program soon expanded. But these three-wheelers had major problems.
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13 Cars You Probably Didn't Know Were Named After Real Places
Over the decades, every car's name has been a decision that a person somewhere made, and in a surprising number of cases, they based it on the name of a place.
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What Do The Letters LS Actually Mean In Chevy Engines?
You've likely heard of plenty of Chevrolet engines known as "LS" in one form or another. But is there actually any deeper meaning to those letters?
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Why GM's Beautiful 1950s Aerotrain Was A Nightmare For Passengers
In 1950, GM created the Aerotrain to revolutionize the train industry. But several issues made it awful for passengers to use, and it didn't last long.
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This Extremely Rare Aston Martin Cygnet Is Living A Rough Life In Rome
How many meetings, how many lawyers, how many reams of paper did it take for this to get greenlit, and nobody paused to imagine how it might be received?
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What's The Difference Between Even Firing And Odd Firing Engines?
It might sound surprising, but the order in which your engine's cylinders fire can have a profound effect on the motor's character. Here's how.
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