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  • A closeup of the BOSS 351 graphic on a 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
    24

    What's The Difference Between Ford's 351 Cleveland, Windsor, And Modified Engines?

    Ford offered the 351 Cleveland, 351 Windsor, and 351 Modified engines throughout the second half of the 1900s. Here are the differences between them.

    By Paul Stadden 19 days ago Read More
  • Cutaway view of Mercedes headlights
    18

    Mercedes Swaps Glue For Screws In Search Of Sustainability

    Headlights are the example Mercedes used, but it's easy to see that design ethos leaking into other components the company uses.

    By Amber DaSilva 19 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a gold kia K4 Hatchback on a white rotating platform in front of a screen that reads,
    32

    Don't Blame The Kia K4 Hatchback For Being A Hatchback In A Crossover's World

    I will stick my head out and make a bold claim: I think the Kia K4 Hatchback is a hatchback. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

    By Logan K. Carter 19 days ago Read More
  • An Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout on display
    5

    This Early Oldsmobile Was Powered By A One-Cylinder Engine

    Modern engines use varying cylinder counts and configurations, but early models from historic brands like Oldsmobile had a simple approach to providing power.

    By Shane Schmid 20 days ago Read More
  • An illustration of a driver's arms extended, with their hands on a steering wheel.
    21

    3 Reasons Automakers Switched To Electric Power Steering

    Electric power steering was just a novelty when it was introduced, but now it's the standard for the feature. There are three main reasons why this is so.

    By Eugene Buono 20 days ago Read More
  • A look back at the red and black seats in the 2026 Nissan Armada Nismo with Nismo embroidered on the headrests
    9

    3 Things You Should Really Know About Your Car's Headrests, According To A Seat Engineer

    Headrests aren't just for comfort or to bang your head against when stuck in rush hour traffic, they're a hugely important part of your car's safety systems.

    By Logan K. Carter 21 days ago Read More
  • A person holding two brake pads in front of a car's braking assembly.
    4

    What Are The Differences Between Ceramic And Semi-Metallic Brake Pads?

    Ceramic and semi-metallic brake pads have many upsides and downsides. Here are the differences between them, as well as what makes one better than the other.

    By Marko Mikulic 21 days ago Read More
  • Studio shot of a McLaren F1
    15

    These Supercars Save Money Using Parts From Boring Everyday Cars

    Some supercar brands cut costs by fitting components from ordinary cars, blending impossible performance and luxury with modest headlights, tailights, and more.

    By Chloe Clougher 22 days ago Read More
  • Tyre Reviews' Jonathan Benson with three rims each weighing more than the last, sits in front of his blue F80 BMW M3 in his garage
    15

    This Test Shows The Limits Of Lightweight Wheels (But There Are Still Lessons Worth Learning)

    Lightweight wheels are a common modification that can improve vehicle acceleration, braking, and handling, but is it worth the money to buy the lightest set?

    By Paul Stadden 22 days ago Read More
  • A large car and a small car are depicted in parking lot paint.
    47

    8 Of The Largest Production Cars Ever Made

    Long before the eco movement and even predating the fuel crisis, some true behemoths cruised the American highways. Here, we look at 8 enormous production cars.

    By Josh West 22 days ago Read More
  • A Ford F-350 Super Duty hauling a large trailer uphill.
    1

    TorqShift Vs. Allison: How Do These Heavy-Duty Transmissions Compare?

    For pickup trucks, Ford uses a 10-speed TorqShift transmission while GM uses a 10-speed Allison transmission. Here's how these transmissions compare.

    By Ron King 22 days ago Read More
  • Gelled diesel oil being poured from a container
    3

    Why Diesel Fuel Gels In The Cold, But Gas Doesn't

    If you use diesel fuel in cold weather, it has a chance of turning into a gel-like substance. Gasoline doesn't have this problem, though. Here's why.

    By Chino Ortiz 22 days ago Read More
  • Sideview of Chevrolet Superior Sedan, an early A-Body car, on modern street
    3

    A-Body Vs.G-Body: What's The Difference Between These GM Platforms?

    General Motors' A-Body and G-Body vehicle platforms have been the basis for many iconic cars. While similar, here are the differences between them.

    By Charles Krome 23 days ago Read More
  • Yellow fifth-generation Chevrolet Corvette parked outside with its top down
    2

    When Did The Corvette Switch To A Transaxle Design?

    The Corvette made big waves when it changed from a front engine to a mid-engine layout, but the switch to a transaxle may have been even more consequential.

    By Charles Krome 24 days ago Read More
  • A Maruti Suzuki DDiS 225 engine with the codename of E15A
    4

    Suzuki Once Spent $110 Million To Develop An Engine Only To Shelve It A Year Later

    Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki's Indian branch, spent $110 million on an engine's development. Unfortunately, design flaws led to it quickly being discontinued.

    By Benjamin Gracias 24 days ago Read More
  • An under-hood shot of a 2026 GR Corolla
    7

    These 3-Cylinder Engines Make More Power Than You'd Expect From A V6

    You can find some surprisingly powerful three-cylinder engines. A few of them are powerful enough to rival V6 engines when it comes to horsepower.

    By Chloe Clougher 24 days ago Read More
  • A frustrated man on the phone standing in front of a silver Mustang with its hood open in the city.
    1

    4 Reasons Engine Cylinders Misfire (And What To Do About It)

    Engine cylinders can misfire for many reasons. There are four causes in particular that you should be aware of; here's what you can do about them.

    By Marko Mikulic 24 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a vehicle speedometer
    7

    5 New Production Cars That Can Go 0-60 In Under 5 Seconds

    While new cars are faster than ever, a sub-5-second 0-to-60 time is still pretty rare. Here are some of the new vehicles that can accomplish this feat.

    By Shane Schmid 25 days ago Read More
  • A classic Shelby Cobra with side-exhaust pipes
    11

    Side Pipes Made Muscle Cars Iconic – Here's Why They Faded Away

    Side exhaust pipes were an iconic part of muscle cars. But there are a few reasons as to why manufacturers stopped including them on most models.

    By Shane Schmid 25 days ago Read More
  • A classic Kaiser Darrin in yellow on display at a car show
    4

    The First Car With Sliding Doors Wasn't A Minivan (It Was A Sports Car)

    Although sliding doors are usually synonymous with minivans today, the first car in America with them wasn't a minivan at all. Instead, it was a sports car.

    By Shane Schmid 25 days ago Read More
  • A 1970s Oldsmobile grille badge
    5

    These Are The Most Powerful Cars Oldsmobile Ever Made

    Oldsmobile has been around for over 100 years, and in that time, it was able to produce some powerful cars. These are the most powerful ones.

    By Chloe Clougher 25 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of the orange 383 Four Barrel air cleaner on a blue 383 B-series V8 in a 1968 Dodge Charger
    13

    Small Block Chevy 383 Vs. Big Block Mopar 383: How The V8 Engines Compare

    Despite having similar displacements, the small-block Chevy 383 and the big-block Mopar 383 have some interesting differences between each other.

    By Paul Stadden 26 days ago Read More
  • The front end of a red Saab 99 sitting in the Saab Car museum
    33

    One Of The Worst V8s Ever Made Almost Went Into A Saab (Half Of It Still Did)

    Saab considered putting one of the worst V8s ever made into its cars. While this didn't pan out, half of that engine did technically appear in some Saab models.

    By Paul Stadden 26 days ago Read More
  • A closup of an Acura NSX with carbon ceramic brake rotors
    6

    Why Do Carbon Ceramic Brakes Perform Worse In Cold Weather?

    Carbon ceramic brakes are more lightweight and longer-lasting than traditional iron alternatives, but they tend to have trouble in cold weather.

    By Shane Schmid 27 days ago Read More
  • A semi truck dashboard with several different gauges.
    16

    Semi Trucks Have A Wild Number Of Gauges – Here's What They're For

    While cars have abandoned traditional analog gauges, semi trucks still have a massive amount of gauges. Here's why, as well as what they're used for.

    By Ron King 28 days ago Read More
  • Cadillac Celestiq interior with speakers and a sunset
    82

    These Cars Have The Best Factory-Installed Sound Systems

    A quality audio system can make or break a driving experience, but many vehicles fall short in this area. Here are some of the cars with the best sound systems.

    By John Brandon 29 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of an Audi Quattro turbocharged five-cylinder engine cylinder head.
    13

    Why Inline-5 Engines Don't Play Well With Carburetors

    Engimes with three, four, six, and eight cylinders all work well when they're carbureted, but inline-5s don't. That's mostly about two specific problems.

    By Paul Stadden 30 days ago Read More
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