With torque wrenches going for anywhere from the $20 range to hundreds of dollars, is it worth it to spend more? Owners certainly have their opinions.
Read MoreYou've heard that pistons have rings, but have you ever wondered why there are three? Here's how piston rings work together to keep your engine running.
Read MoreTorque naturally prefers to move in a straight line. So how does the engine manages to overcome 90-degree bends to deliver that torque to the wheels?
Read MoreThis is an important step toward enabling other research facilities around Europe to participate in antimatter research.
Read MoreBosch managed to create a timeless design when it introduced spark plugs to the masses. But it would have never come to pass if not for another invention.
Read MoreYou can get the BMW 7 Series with doors that automatically open, and it's a real Sophie's Choice of how to do so.
Read MoreThere are technological differences between radial and bias ply tires, but the more imporant ones come in performance, on the road, off-road, and on the track.
Read MoreContinuously variable transmissions (CVTs) aren't popular among enthusiasts, but cars like the 1996 Civic prove that they might be the quicker choice.
Read MoreRVs are usually thought to be massive behemoths, but a pair of brothers ended up making one that's small enough to fit on the back of a bike.
Read More"Air cooling" is a bit of a misnomer, since air alone couldn't cool the Porsche 911. A variety of supplementary devices worked to keep those engines running.
Read MoreIt's up for debate whether electric turbochargers can actually be considered turbochargers, but are they a real game-changer or just a high-tech gimmick?
Read MoreThe system could potentially figure out the fastest way to get the cars charged, by prioritizing the cars with the highest voltages.
Read MoreModern cars are making use of artificial intelligence for plenty of features today, but one feature from the '80s feels like it came from the modern era.
Read MoreRefrigeration today is something we can easily take for granted. But in the early 1800s, there was one entirely different method of cooling.
Read MoreHydrogen-powered cars might seem like an invention of the future, but there was a car that pioneered the tech in 1978, and Jack Nicholson endorsed it.
Read MoreLuckily the baby was retrieved from the SUV unharmed, but the owners were left with a $1,000 bill for a key fob replacement after using the emergency access.
Read MoreSwitching from a gasoline engine to a diesel-powered setup is an enticing possibility, but it requires a lot more work than you might think.
Read MoreCarr's point appears to be that companies shouldn't be using public comments to fight with each other in the regulatory domain.
Read MoreRidgeAlloy has the potential to turn the aluminum sourcing and manufacturing process on its head.
Read MoreThe mission is hoping to give humanity its best look ever at Saturn's moon Titan.
Read MoreDifferentials are what allow the wheels on a vehicle to actually move around effectively. Open differentials are common, but limited-slip ones are special.
Read MoreYou might expect that catless downpipes, which lack a catalytic converter, would outperform catless ones. But as the old song says, it ain't necessarily so.
Read MoreDash cameras are incredibly useful and growing in popularity among everyday motorists. However, here's why you may want to avoid this camera sold at Costco.
Read MoreEfficient diesel electric technology has been in use in railroad locomotives for years, so why hasn't it caught on in the world of semi trucks?
Read MoreModern cars offer a ton of features and accessories, but there's always something lacking. Here are the best third-party products to upgrade your ride.
Read MoreLucid is targeting 5.5-6 miles per kWh of driving, giving the robotaxi a theoretical range over 400 miles.
Read MoreIn recognition of his work, Matteo Paz won the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search, which includes a $250,000 prize that he's putting toward college.
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