5 Safety Features Introduced Back In The '70s
The 1970s were a transformative time for the auto industry. We saw major regulatory and technological shifts focused on vehicle safety during that decade.
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How Oil Spills In The Ocean Get Cleaned Up
Oil spills can create some devastating ecological damage. But a few different methods help to both contain and remove this oil from the ocean.
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5 Facts About Air Force One That We Swear We Didn't Make Up
Air Force One isn't just a plush Boeing 747 that flies the president from point A to point B. It's an airborne oval office designed to survive a nuclear war.
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How Fast Were The Fastest Muscle Cars, Really? A Look At 5 Top Speeds From The 1960s
The arrival of muscle cars (and the horsepower wars that ensued) redefined performance for American enthusiasts in the '60s, but how fast could they really go?
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How A 1915 Patent For A 'Rocking' Coupling Made The Modern Semi Truck Possible
Semi trucks are vital for the economy, but in the early 1900s, engineers struggled to make them work. Here's how a 1915 patent revolutionized the industry.
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This 18,000-RPM Marvel Is The Smallest Inline-6 A Manufacturer Ever Put In A Motorcycle
One of the craziest and most dominant bike engines ever, it stood up to dominant two-strokes with six ridiculously small cylinders and a stratospheric redline.
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Here's How To Clean Your Engine Cylinder Heads At Home
Like all automotive parts, engine cylinder heads experience wear over time. Fortunately, you can clean them at home using some basic tools and simple steps.
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Why Battery-Swapping EVs Still Haven't Made Highway Fast Charging Obsolete
You pull into a bay, and automatically your EV's battery is removed and another inserted. It seems so easy, so why does fast charging still dominate?
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5 Vehicles That Hit Top Speed Before The End Of The Quarter Mile
These cars make quarter-mile testing almost pointless, putting a massive gap between their acceleration times and how fast they can actually go.
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4 Ways A Track Camera Can Help Improve Your Lap Times
Want to drive faster? Learn how adding a track camera to your setup provides the data and visual feedback you need to drop your lap times.
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The Atlas Engine Family: GM's Lost Inline-5 Experiment
An ambitious attempt to modernize trucks, GM's Atlas inline-5 was a weird, complex engine that powered the Colorado and Hummer H3. But it had some problems.
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The Time Pontiac Sent A Ringer To Journalists
A ringer is a modified press car meant to impress journalists with inflated performance specs. Here's the story of Pontiac's infamous ringer from the '60s.
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5 Rules You Should Know Before Driving On The Autobahn
Driving on the Autobahn is a dream for many car lovers. However, it's not a lawless wasteland, and there are several rules you must learn before driving there.
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4 Econoboxes That Keep Getting Modified Into Limos
These four tiny commuters have no business hauling more than two rows of seats, and yet they're inexplicably frequent victims of wild limo conversions.
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How John Willys Went From Selling Bicycles To Building The World War II Jeep
Before his company built the World War II Jeep, John Willys overcame financial crises, takeover attempts, made business gambles to reshape American motoring.
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Pros And Cons Of Aftermarket Dash Cams Vs. Built-In Camera Systems
Most automakers are now in on the dash cam action and offer their own built-in options, but is that box really worth checking compared to aftermarket ones?
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3 Signs The Synchronizers In Your Manual Transmission Are Failing
The feel of your manual transmission says a lot about its health, and certain shifting problems can reveal when synchronizers are wearing out.
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The Contentious History Of The Term 'SUV'
Sports Utility Vehicles are exceptionally popular today, but it might be difficult to agree on what makes a "true" SUV. But that's how it's always been.
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What EV Owners Need To Know About Electric Car Maintenance
You might think electric vehicles don't have as many maintenance requirements as gas-powered alternatives, but they actually have some important differences.
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The 4 Top Causes Of Fatal Semi-Truck Crashes
Semi-trucks get involved in some harrowing collisions with other vehicles. But these crashes are caused by more than unsafe, uncaring drivers.
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These Custom Diesel Corvettes Show Gasoline Isn't Mandatory For Fun
Unlike many Chevy trucks, the Corvette never offered a diesel engine. These insane builds are what happens when you stuff an oil burner in a 'Vette anyway.
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How Kawasaki Fixed The H2's 'Widowmaker' Reputation
The fastest and most dangerous motorcycle of the '70s, when Kawasaki finally tamed the 'Widowmaker,' it did so at the cost of losing what made it special.
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The Largest Commercial Jet Engine On Earth Also Has Large And Unique Problems
Set to power the world's biggest commercial jet, overcoming the engineering hurdles of this massive engine pushed its launch date seven years behind schedule.
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How Did One Diesel Engine Turn Dodge Trucks Into A Tuning Phenomenon?
One heavy-duty engine choice transformed a basic pickup into a platform that significantly reshaped diesel performance and aftermarket tuning culture.
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Why You Might (Or Might Not) Want A Certified Pre-Owned Truck
The Certified Pre-Owned label carries quite a few benefits. It also carries some glaring downsides, which means it might not be best for everyone.
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The First Vehicle With A Direct-Injection Diesel Engine May Be Older Than You Realize
If you think direct-injection diesel engines made their debut in the 1980’s, think again. The first diesel without extra plumbing debuted decades earlier.
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Here's What Happens When You Blueprint An Engine
If you've heard of racing enthusiasts and drag racers discuss blueprinting, but have no idea what they're talking about, this explainer will be for you.
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