Series Vs Parallel Hybrids: What Are The Differences?
Series hybrids feel closer to EVs, yet parallel hybrids dominate the market. The reason isn’t obvious -- and it’s not just about technology.
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Why Consumer Reports Recommends Skipping European Brands If You Want A Luxury Car
Consumer Reports says European brands might leave owners facing something they didn’t plan for and points buyers toward other luxury options.
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These Are The Least Reliable Japanese Cars, According To Consumer Reports
While Japanese cars are typically extremely reliable, that's not always the case. These are the Japanese vehicles that Consumer Reports says to avoid.
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How An Iconic Dirt Track From NASCAR's First Season Got A Second Life As A Walking Trail
What happens to a racetrack when racing is over? One North Carolina track is now a walking trail, and there are similar places in Chicago, France, and the U.K.
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This Dutch Car Paved The Way For The CVT With A Variomatic Transmission
Hardly anyone remembers this tiny and unassuming Dutch car, but they should. Slow and a little weird, it quietly kicked off an unlikely revolution.
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How Reliable Are New Corvettes? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
Chevrolet Corvettes have been built for performance since their inception, but does that power come with reliability? Consumer Reports has interesting reviews.
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Chevy 350 Vs. Pontiac 350: How Are They Different?
While the Chevy and Pontiac 350s both came from the GM umbrella, they are actually quite different. Here's how the two engines evolved and what set them apart.
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This Subaru Legacy Was Designed By Porsche (And Shares A Name With One Of Santa's Reindeer)
No, there sadly isn't a Subaru Legacy Rudolph, but this one comes pretty close. Hint: the car delivered lightning-like performance for its time.
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One Of The World's Only Twin-Turbo Flat-Four Engines Was Built By Subaru – And It Didn't Go As Planned
This version of Subaru's iconic EJ20 boxer engine had an inherent weakness when it came to power. And it wasn't so hot in terms of emissions, either.
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Here's Why Semi Trucks Still Use Drum Brakes
Modern cars may not use drum brakes, but they’re more than tradition on semis — and the trucking industry’s current climate has a lot to do with it.
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These EV Charging Stations Have A Secret Feature To Charge Your Car Even Faster
It's not just that they can charge your car faster, they can also be built more quickly and at a significantly lower cost. But there's a catch.
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The Best And Worst EV Charging Networks In America (According To Consumer Reports)
Consumer Reports finds that nearly 80% of EV charging events go smoothly, but touchscreen, payment, and hardware issues are still causing disruptions.
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Why Do LS Engines Have Steam Tubes?
Steam tubes in LS engines vent trapped air from the cooling system, prevent hot spots, manage coolant flow, and maintain optimal engine performance.
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How Reliable Are Ford Mustangs? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
Sure, the Mustang is a classic muscle car, but can you count on it? Consumer Reports has its view of Ford's pony car, and so does J.D. Power.
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4 Signs It's Time For New Spark Plugs
Worn spark plugs can really hurt performance and fuel economy. Here's how to tell if it’s time to replace them to keep your engine running smooth.
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Mazda Held Out Against Touchscreens For Years — Now It's Finally Giving In
Mazda had a touchscreen way back in 1990, but mostly has declined to use them. Now a soon-to-debut model will offer a screen nearly 16 inches big.
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Two Tennessee Cities Take The Crown For America's Worst Drivers
A new study shows that drivers in two Tennessee cities are the worst in the nation. But there are conflicting studies that show drivers elsewhere as the pits.
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This Modified 821HP Chevy Performance LT4 Crate Engine Sold For More Than A New SUV
What would make a single engine worth more than a whole SUV? The team at Late Model Engines made a ton of changes to a Chevy power plant get that to happen.
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What's The Difference Between Detonation And Pre-Ignition?
Find out what triggers detonation and pre-ignition, why ignition timing really matters, and how these problems can seriously damage your engine.
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Is The Front Splitter On Your Car Increasing Drag? Here's How The Physics Work
Your car’s splitter works like an upside-down wing, using air pressure and vacuum to keep your vehicle glued to the road. It's simple physics, really.
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Why Consumer Reports' List Of The Safest Cars List Skips Subaru
When it comes to reliability, Subaru is usually one of the top ranked, but Consumer Reports left it out in its list of safest cars. Here's what did.
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Balance Of Performance Explained: Why Endurance Racing Is Harder Than Ever
One way to keep auto racing competitive is to penalize faster cars and help slower ones. Enter Balance of Performance. Not everyone is a fan.
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How Reliable Are Volvos? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
Volvo pioneered the three-point seatbelt and some of its cars drove for millions of miles, but are they the most reliable? Consumer Reports' results are in.
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What Is Different About A Miller-Cycle Engine And Why Did Mazda Use It?
In the late '90s, Mazda experimented with Miller cycle engines. Here's what separates these machines from normal engines and why Mazda chose to use them.
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Before The Air, Lucid Was Building Formula E Hardware
Lucid is one of the new kids on the EV block, but it's been around awhiole as a supplier of batteries for Formula E race cars. Now it's starting to take off.
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Who Invented The Inline 6 Engine? (It Wasn't BMW)
Gearheads have a soft spot for inline six engines, and BMW I6 units are among the most beloved. BMW did not invent the inline six, however.
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Why Drag Races Were Always A Quarter Mile (And When That Changed)
Drag racers have been zipping down quarter-mile tracks since the sport was born. Here's how they decided on that distance and why it was changed.
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