The UK Government Once Provided Free Invacars That Could Flip And Catch Fire
It was a noble postwar thought: Give returning soldiers who had disabilites a free car. The program soon expanded. But these three-wheelers had major problems.
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What Do The Letters LS Actually Mean In Chevy Engines?
You've likely heard of plenty of Chevrolet engines known as "LS" in one form or another. But is there actually any deeper meaning to those letters?
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Triumph Held On To Rumble Seats Long After They Were Cool
Rumble seats, in case you didn't know, were fold-out rear seats in classic cars. They were phased out in the 1930s, but Triumph held on to them for a while.
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Here's How Much A 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Has Depreciated In 5 Years
Dodge's "limited edition" Durango SRT Hellcat came back really quickly after its 2021 model year. Here's how that has affected its depreciation.
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Why You Should Always Check Your Engine Oil Before Cold Weather
Engine oil and cold weather don’t mix well. Here’s why viscosity matters, how cold affects oil flow, and how the right oil can protect your engine all winter.
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Here's How Much A 2021 Mazda Miata Has Depreciated In 5 Years
The Mazda Miata is an icon, but does that mean its values have held up over the past five years? Or can you pick up a brilliant used bargain?
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Toyota Crawl Control: What It Does And Which Vehicles Have It
If your car is creeping through a parking garage as you look for a spot, is that the time to use Toyota's Crawl Control? No, it's something entirely different.
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Front Vs. Mid Vs. Rear Engine: The Pros And Cons Of Each Layout Explained
Front-engine layouts are the most popular layout you'll find in cars, but mid-engine and rear-engine layouts have their own positives and downsides.
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Here's How Much Weight The Ford F-150 Has Gained Through The Years
Ford introduced the F-150 in 1975 to serve as a bridge between the light-duty F-100 and heavy-duty F-250. Here's how the truck evolved in size over the years.
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2 Signs High-Mileage Diesel Owners Should Get On This Overlooked Maintenance Task
Diesel engines are durable and capable, but it's easy to overlook one particular quirk regarding the intake manifold that should otherwise be regularly checked.
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These Are 3 Of The World's Largest Semi Trucks
Given America's love affair with semi trucks, you'd think that's where the biggest semis come from. You'd be wrong, though — these three giants hail elsewhere
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Toyota's Famous Logo Has A Deeper Meaning: Here's What It Really Symbolizes
The internet may have told you what Toyota's logo means, but what you think is probably wrong. The logo actually has a heart-warming symbolism.
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What Ecotec Means On GM Engines
Ever seen the Ecotec logo under a General Motors car's hood and wondered what it's all about? We've done the research so you don't have to.
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The MazdaSpeed 6 Was An AWD 274-Horsepower Subaru Fighter. It's Also Horribly Unreliable.
It had impressive performance for a sedan in its era, but the pumped-up Mazdaspeed6 has lots of reliability issues that could be expensive to repair.
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Yes, There Have Been Production Cars With More Than One Engine
The distinction of having multiple engines is usually reserved for specialized vehicles, but certain twin-engine production cars were sold to the public.
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Who Gets To Name New Roads?
Plenty of roads in the United States have distinct names. Because of this, it's easy to forget that they had to be individually named in the first place.
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Of All The Cars Kurt Cobain Could Have Owned, He Drove A '65 Dodge Dart
Kurt Cobain was a huge musical star, but his taste in cars was as humble as his grungy clothes. His 1965 Dodge Dart was just one of his modest rides.
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5 Signs Your Cylinder Heads Could Be Failing (And What To Do About It)
Cylinder head failures are very dangerous and very expensive, so it's important to recognize the key signs early. Here's what you should watch out for.
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Can You Still Buy Tires With White Letters?
Remember the old-school white lettering on a muscle car's sidewalls? We find out whether you can still find new examples for your classic coupe.
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5 Signs Your Timing Is Off (And What It Does To Your Engine)
Do you have warning lights, misfires, and/or starting trouble? If so, you car's timing belt could be faulty -- it's time to take action.
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Why Cheap Catalytic Converters Can End Up Costing You More
If your catalytic converter fails, you may be tempted to replace it with a cheap aftermarket model, but here's why that's probably not the best idea.
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They May Not Be A WRX, But We Think These Subarus Deserve More Respect
The Subaru WRX gets a lot of love, and deservedly so. But some of the Japanese automaker's lesser-celebrated models deserve just as much attention, if not more.
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Ford Claims 98% Of All US Transits Are Still On The Road, But The Number Is Not The Whole Story
Ford says 98% of all Transit vans made in the United States are still on the road. While certainly impressive, that figure doesn't tell the whole story.
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The Massive Engines That Made The SS United States The Fastest Ocean Liner In History
The SS United States is the fastest ocean liner in the world, but what kind of mighty powerplants gave the huge ship such immense grunt?
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Common Mistakes To Avoid When Cleaning Your Engine Bay
Cleaning your car's engine bay is a great way to keep things looking fresh and tidy. However, to prevent damage, make sure you avoid these common mistakes.
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When Did Cars Stop Using Manual Chokes?
The manual choke now belongs in automotive history books, but when did carmakers remove it from their new models? And what replaced the humble choke control?
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Which Corvette Had The LS3 V8?
The Chevrolet Corvette has been on the scene since the early '50s, with engines from the Blue Flame six to the LS3 V8 — here’s which cars got the latter
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