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  • A rear three quarters shot of the Base Station trailer hitched up to a white Passport TrailSport parked on astroturf in a building in front of frosted windows
    39

    Honda's Base Station Prototype Makes All Other Trailers Look Prehistoric

    Honda wants to make camping more accessible and enjoyable for American families.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 day ago Read More
  • A closeup of a rotor in a rotory engine housing
    21

    No One Can Seem To Agree On How To Measure Displacement Of A Rotary Engine, Here's Why

    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.

    By Paul Stadden 2 days ago Read More
  • A choke cable control knob on the dashboard of a classic car
    28

    When Did Cars Stop Using Manual Chokes?

    The 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?

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • An overhead shot of a white Wrangler driving up rocks with its roof and doors off, showing the plaid interior
    4

    Not Every Jeep Special Edition Is Worth Writing About, But This One Has Plaid Seats So It Probably Is

    Jeep is rolling out a new Wrangler special edition every month this year.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • A trio of Mazda MX-5 roadsters on the open road
    14

    Mazda's Gram Strategy Is A Pursuit Of Lightness, But How Far Do They Take It?

    There 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.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 days ago Read More
  • A back view of the Lexus LFA and its triple tailpipes
    4

    The Physics That Makes The Lexus LFA's Exhaust Note So Special

    One 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.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 days ago Read More
  • A private jet constructed with rivets next to a luxury automobile constructed with welds.
    14

    Planes Use Rivets But Cars Have Welds: Here's Why

    Rivets 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.

    By Shane Schmid 3 days ago Read More
  • A white 1974 Chevrolet Corvette coupé as seen from the rear
    2

    Why Did Corvettes Switch From Fiberglass To SMC Body Materials?

    The 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.

    By Paul Stadden 4 days ago Read More
  • An automatic gear shifter in a classic Ford
    9

    What's The Difference Between Ford's C4 And C6 Automatic Transmissions?

    Ford used C4 and C6 automatic transmissions starting in the 1960s. These two transmissions have some notable differences when it comes to their applications.

    By Chloe Clougher 4 days ago Read More
  • 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 carbon fiber wheels
    2

    The Pros And Cons Of The Chevy Corvette's Carbon Fiber Wheels

    A pricey option available on high-performance cars, carbon fiber wheels are now available on the Corvette. But do they change the driving experience at all?

    By Rohaan Sakrani 4 days ago Read More
  • Toyota Arizona Proving Ground entrance and sign
    12

    Peek Behind The Curtain At The 11,000-Acre Arizona Proving Ground Where Toyota Torture Tests Its Trucks And SUVs

    More than 60 miles of paved roads and more than 50 miles of off-road and dirt tracks, all in one facility designed to torture test Toyota's trucks and SUVs.

    By Collin Woodard 4 days ago Read More
  • A finger points to the word
    58

    What Vortec Means On Chevy Engines

    Chevy has employed a number of engine series over the years, each intended to improve on its predecessors. What does its "Vortec" series signify?

    By Shane Schmid 4 days ago Read More
  • A spark plug placed next to its threaded location on a cylinder head.
    15

    What Causes A Spark Plug To Eject (And How To Fix It)

    If you've driven a gas-powered car for long enough, you might've had to deal with spark plug ejection at one point or another. Here's why it happens.

    By Ron King 5 days ago Read More
  • The rear suspension system of an off-road vehicle.
    1

    Do Rubber Bushings Need Grease? Here's What You Need To Know

    Rubber bushings are easy to overlook due to their size and location. Some owners might not even know how important grease is for their longevity.

    By Ron King 5 days ago Read More
  • A white Vixen motor home
    7

    This BMW-Powered Motor Home Was Designed By The Engineer Behind The DeLorean

    V8s were standard for motor homes when the designer behind the DeLorean went in a completely different direction for this innovative, aerodynamic model.

    By Chloe Clougher 5 days ago Read More
  • 1962 Mercury Comet station wagon parked in front of an electric charging station
    44

    Watch This Madman Spend 2 Years Leaf-Swapping A 1962 Mercury Comet

    Even if you have a pretty good idea of what it would take to turn a classic car into a Leaf-powered EV, it's still fun to watch the whole thing come together.

    By Collin Woodard 5 days ago Read More
  • A BMW M5 Competition's twin-turbo engine.
    6

    Parallel Vs. Sequential Twin Turbo: What's The Difference?

    Twin turbochargers have their pros and cons, and two main setups try to maximize the pros. Here's the difference between parallel and sequential twin turbos.

    By Danillo Almeida 5 days ago Read More
  • The Detroit Diesel factory in Michigan
    11

    What Happened To Detroit Diesel?

    Detroit Diesel was once one of the most prolific engine builders out there. But its success didn't last forever, leaving it in a very different position today.

    By Benjamin Gracias 5 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue Kia EV2
    60

    Kia EV2 Is A Tiny Little SUV With A Wonderfully Strange Design And Thoughtful Packaging

    The EV2 will have up to 278 miles of range in Europe, and it should start at less than €30,000.

    By Daniel Golson 6 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a green 2027 Nissan Fairlady Z
    64

    Nissan Pulls At Your Nostalgic Heartstrings Even Harder With Refreshed Fairlady Z

    It seems the days of Nissan going a decade between facelifts is over.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 6 days ago Read More
  • A technician applying windshield adhesive.
    26

    Why Automakers Switched To Glued-On Windshields Instead Of Gaskets

    For decades, windshields were attached to cars using rubber gaskets. But it turns out that gluing them on has more than one kind of benefit.

    By Shane Schmid 7 days ago Read More
  • A gloved hand on a car brake rotor
    6

    How To Tell If You Need New Brakes

    There are lots of visual signs, sounds, and changes in driving characteristics that can alert you of the need to service, or in some cases, replace your brakes.

    By Dave Goldberg 9 days ago Read More
  • A person using an orange iPhone
    6

    How To Store Your Digital Car Keys On Your iPhone

    Storing your digital car keys on your iPhone is a simple process, as long as you have a compatible device and a vehicle that supports this feature.

    By Abigail Longstreth 9 days ago Read More
  • 4L60E and a 4L65E transmissions on display next to each other.
    11

    What's The Difference Between 4L60E And 4L65E Transmissions?

    Despite their similar names, there are some notable differences between the 4L60E and 4L65E. These differences come in their appearance and their performance.

    By Ron King 9 days ago Read More
  • A red Subaru WRX parked next to the ocean
    26

    Do Subaru Boxer Engines Require Any Special Maintenance?

    The unique style of Subaru boxer engines might seem like they need unique forms of maintenance. Here's how their maintenance needs differ from other engines.

    By Chad Kirchner 9 days ago Read More
  • A close up example of cylinder wall scoring
    3

    What Causes Cylinder Wall Scoring (And How To Prevent It)

    Cylinder wall scoring can lead to plenty of problems in an engine. Here are the types of things that can cause scoring, as well as how you can prevent it.

    By Shane Schmid 10 days ago Read More
  • 2026 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate 1500 Crew Cab driving along the coast.
    37

    GM Owners Want Thicker Oil In The Next-Gen V8: Here's Why

    Although General Motors has been using thinner oil in its engines for some time now, recent developments have led to its drivers wanting thicker oil.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 10 days ago Read More
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