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  • 2024 Subaru BRZ tS gearshift lever
    51

    Toyota And Subaru Are Saving The Manual, Or At Least Simulating It, For EVs

    Getting an electric car to drive like a gas guzzler with a manual isn't as easy as slapping on a shifter and clutch pedal.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • A car interior with a finger about to press the push button start
    40

    Congress Votes Not To Repeal Mandatory Kill Switch That Isn't Really A Kill Switch

    Putting devices in cars to stop drunk drivers is one step closer to a reality, now that a proposed repeal of funding has failed in congress.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • Driver in a yellow jacket adjusting the car radio volume
    35

    Why Are Car Makers Getting Rid Of AM Radio?

    The humble AM radio has been a permanent fixture in cars for decades, so why are carmakers now trying to remove them from your dashboard?

    By Abigail Longstreth 2 days ago Read More
  • Driver's panel with three drive mode buttons
    12

    Could Sports Mode Be Your Secret Weapon For Better MPG? It's Complicated

    We all know Sport mode prioritizes performance, but does it always hurt your MPG? Believe it or not, in some situations, it might actually help save gas.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 days ago Read More
  • RV parked on the side of the road
    4

    These Are 9 Of The Most Common RV Repairs (And What They Cost)

    Traveling in an RV may seem fun, carefree, and economical, but the costs of a maintaining a home with brakes and an engine can climb pretty fast.

    By Zak Wojnar 4 days ago Read More
  • Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on the launch pad
    21

    Blue Origin Plans TeraWave Satellite Internet Service 6,000 Times Faster Than Starlink Will Be

    That amazing improvement will come courtesy of two major departures from Starlink's model.

    By Nicholas Werner 4 days ago Read More
  • A four-cylinder engine with blue aftermarket spark plug wires
    8

    Are Spark Plug Wires Universal?

    You have to be careful about swapping spark plugs around, but some wrenching enthusiasts might wonder if spark plug wires are important keep track of, too.

    By Alvin Reyes 5 days ago Read More
  • The Aircela machine that turns air into gasoline using chemical processes and electricity
    94

    New York Startup Builds Fridge-Sized Machine That Can Turn Air Into Gasoline

    While it's not quite the free energy it sounds like at first, Aircela's technology in its current state has some practical, small-scale applications.

    By Justin Hughes 5 days ago Read More
  • A Ford SHO engine is displayed on its own.
    17

    6 Performance Cars You Probably Didn't Know Used Yamaha Engines

    Yamaha is renowned for its high-performance motorcycles, but lesser known is the legendary builder has also put together some impressive car engines.

    By Josh West 5 days ago Read More
  • A white Ford Maverick Lobo parked in front of a boat ramp.
    12

    What's The Difference Between The Ford Maverick's 2.5-Liter PowerBoost And 2.0-Liter EcoBoost Engines?

    The Ford Maverick offers a 2.0-liter engine and a 2.5-liter engine. They have some especially notable differences beyond their displacements.

    By Chad Kirchner 5 days ago Read More
  • Audi Q4 E-Tron rear three-quarter view, showing drum brakes
    11

    Why Do Some Cars Still Have Rear Drum Brakes?

    Most modern cars no longer use rear drum brakes, so how come some still rely on them? There are trade-offs in terms of cost, durability, and performance.

    By Kiran Menon 5 days ago Read More
  • Two hands holding a car battery in snowy conditions.
    10

    These Car Batteries Rank Among The Best In Cold Weather, According To Consumer Reports

    Consumer Reports tested over 100 batteries to find the ones that do best in cold weather and other metrics. It chose winners in eight common battery types.

    By Charles Krome 5 days ago Read More
  • A 1966 Cadillac DeVille convertible parked in the sun.
    2

    This GM Brand Introduced Heated Seats Years Ahead Of Its Time

    Heated seats might seem like a simple feature today, but they were introduced over half a decade ago. Here's the General Motors brand that introduced them.

    By Chad Kirchner 5 days ago Read More
  • a driver fills a diesel additive into a car's diesel fuel tank to increase the cetane number and lower the sulfur content of biodiesel
    2

    What Cetane Booster Really Does For Diesel (And The Right Amount To Add)

    Diesel engines use compression to ignite the fuel, which needs to have an even burn, and cetane boosters have an important role to play in this process.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 5 days ago Read More
  • Wilwood brakes on display at a show
    14

    Brembo Vs. Wilwood Brakes: Here's How They Compare

    Brembo and Wilwood are two of the best brands known for manufacturing brakes. Here are the benefits they offer, as well as which ones are best for you.

    By Benjamin Gracias 6 days ago Read More
  • An illustration of an automotive piston
    13

    Should You Worry About Piston Slap? Here's What Experts Say

    Piston slap can create a knocking noise from your engine that seems very concerning at first. But you should listen to expert advice before trying to fix it.

    By B. L. Johnson 7 days ago Read More
  • A broadcast van with a wood gas unit in a trailer, men in work uniforms and a suited man holding cables stand by
    14

    Forget Diesel, Europe Was Wild About Wood-Powered Cars During WWII

    While it's a rarity in the modern era, wood-powered cars were found all throughout Europe during World War II. But it also carried some great risk.

    By Paul Stadden 7 days ago Read More
  • A pre-production 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 driving at the Circuit of the Americas racetrack
    2

    The Difference Between The Corvette Z06 LT6 And ZR1 LT7 V8s

    High-performance Corvettes boasted the LT6 engine in Z06 models and the LT7 engine in ZR1s. Despite their similar names, the engines have some vast differences.

    By Charles Krome 8 days ago Read More
  • A double wishbone suspension and its upper A-arm architecture on display
    7

    MacPherson Struts Vs. Double Wishbone: How Do The Suspension Designs Compare?

    Suspension designs come in many shapes and sizes, but MacPherson struts and double wishbones are among the most common. What are their biggest differences?

    By Alvin Reyes 11 days ago Read More
  • Lexus GS F 5.0-liter V8 2UR-GSE engine under the hood
    18

    Every Lexus V8 Engine Ranked By Horsepower

    The glory days of the naturally aspirated V8 are coming to a close. We revisit some of the best V8s ever built in this trip down Lexus memory lane.

    By Ivo Gievski 12 days ago Read More
  • A Ford F-150 parked on a cliffside
    27

    Ford 3.5 EcoBoost Vs. Toyota 3.5 V6: How Do The Twin Turbo Engines Compare?

    It might seem like there isn't much to compare between the Ford 3.5 EcoBoost and the Toyota 3.5 V6 engines. But they have some notable differences in power.

    By Monday Goma 12 days ago Read More
  • A Chevy Equinox EV in blue near the coast
    7

    Why Tires Can Wear Out Faster On EVs Than On Gas Cars

    If you've driven both internal combustion and electric vehicles, you might have noticed EV tires generally wearing out faster. Here's why that is.

    By Shane Schmid 12 days ago Read More
  • An L71 427-powered 1967 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with a four speed manual transmission being driven on a deserted road by a woman in a blue shirt with wind-blown hair
    11

    Power Shifting Vs. Speed Shifting: The Pros & Cons Of Each

    Power shifting and speed shifting are techniques you can use to get the most out of your engine. But they also come with some nasty downsides.

    By Paul Stadden 12 days ago Read More
  • A red set of brembo brakes behind a black rim on a black car that is on asphalt pavement.
    6

    These 12 Production Cars Have The Best Braking Times

    There's a huge premium on going fast in the auto world, but bringing all that speed down to a safe and manageable stop is even more important.

    By Taylor Ramey 13 days ago Read More
  • A tire pressure gauge attached to a tire on a car
    3

    Are Cheap Tire Pressure Gauges Accurate Enough To Trust?

    It might be tempting to go for cheaper tire pressure gauges. But how accurate are these low-cost measurement tools, and what are their risks?

    By Ron King 13 days ago Read More
  • A blue 2024 Toyota Mirai at a hydrogen filling station
    42

    Toyota Told Suing Mirai Owners To Stop Making Payments, They're Now Facing Triple-Digit Credit Score Hits

    According to Mirai owners, Toyota representatives missed notes on their accounts that payments were being paused.

    By Ryan Erik King 13 days ago Read More
  • Driving a car using GPS navigation.
    36

    Most Speedometers Are Inaccurate, But Is GPS Any Better?

    It's pretty well established that car speedometers are mildly inaccurate. However, if you're wondering whether GPS is any better, here's what to know.

    By Ron King 14 days ago Read More
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