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Here's How Ridiculously Hard It Was To Change Spark Plugs In A Chevy Monza V8
Changing an engine's plugs should be a relatively simple maneuver. But not if you've built the engine bay so the motor barely fits inside of it.
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Do Owners Find Expensive Torque Wrenches To Be More Accurate Than Bargain-Bin Ones?
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.
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Why Pistons Have Three Rings To Rule Combustion
You'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.
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The 90-Degree Torque Problem: How Engineering Bent Power Around Corners
Torque 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?
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CERN Scientists Take Antimatter On Its Very First Road Trip
This is an important step toward enabling other research facilities around Europe to participate in antimatter research.
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How Bosch's Magneto Ignition Device Made Spark Plugs Possible
Bosch 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.
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There Are Five Ways To Open The BMW i7's Doors
You can get the BMW 7 Series with doors that automatically open, and it's a real Sophie's Choice of how to do so.
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What's The Difference Between Bias Ply And Radial Tires?
There 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.
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The 1996 Honda Civic Was The Largest And Most Powerful Car To Come With A CVT, And It Was Quicker Than The Automatic
Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) aren't popular among enthusiasts, but cars like the 1996 Civic prove that they might be the quicker choice.
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You're Not Ready For Just How Small The Smallest RV Is
RVs 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.
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That Air-Cooled Porsche Engine Isn't Just Cooled By Air, You Know
"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.
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Electric Turbos: Are They A Gimmick?
It'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?
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GM Patents A 'Daisy Chain' Charger To Juice Up Multiple EVs At Once
The system could potentially figure out the fastest way to get the cars charged, by prioritizing the cars with the highest voltages.
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The '80s Car Feature That Would Fit Perfectly In The AI Hellscape Of Today
Modern 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.
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How An Engine From 1816 Paved The Way For The Refrigeration Revolution
Refrigeration today is something we can easily take for granted. But in the early 1800s, there was one entirely different method of cooling.
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Jack Nicholson Drove A Hydrogen-Powered Car Before Green Energy Was Cool
Hydrogen-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.
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Dead Cadillac Lyriq EV Leaves Baby Locked In Car
Luckily 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.
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Here's What To Know When You're Considering A Diesel Swap
Switching from a gasoline engine to a diesel-powered setup is an enticing possibility, but it requires a lot more work than you might think.
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FCC Chairman Defends SpaceX By Cyberbullying Amazon In Battle Over One-Million Satellite Constellation
Carr's point appears to be that companies shouldn't be using public comments to fight with each other in the regulatory domain.
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New Alloy Could Vastly Expand Automotive Use Of Recycled Aluminum
RidgeAlloy has the potential to turn the aluminum sourcing and manufacturing process on its head.
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NASA Is Making A Nuclear-Powered Dragonfly Helicopter Straight Out Of Dune
The mission is hoping to give humanity its best look ever at Saturn's moon Titan.
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What Is A Limited-Slip Differential And How Does It Work?
Differentials are what allow the wheels on a vehicle to actually move around effectively. Open differentials are common, but limited-slip ones are special.
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What's The Performance Difference Between Catted And Catless Downpipes?
You 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.
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This Costco Dash Cam Tackles So Many Pain Points, Why Do Reviewers Hate It?
Dash 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.
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The Benefits Of Diesel Electric Semi Trucks, And Where They Still Fall Short
Efficient 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?
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15 Useful Car Gadgets You Can Buy From Amazon In 2026
Modern 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.
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Lucid Is Working On A Two-Seat Robotaxi Called Lunar That's Aimed Right At The Tesla Cybercab
Lucid is targeting 5.5-6 miles per kWh of driving, giving the robotaxi a theoretical range over 400 miles.
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