Ford GT Mk IV Is The Fastest American Car To Lap The Nürburgring, And The Third Fastest Car Ever
The only two cars to ever boast faster lap times than the GT are the electric VW ID.R Pikes Peak racer, and the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo.
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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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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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Stellantis Slaps Parking Tickets On Employees' Cars For Not Being Stellantis Enough
Stellantis isn't the only brand from Detroit brand to have such policies, even if it might be the only one enforcing it at the moment.
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NASA Helped Ferrari Make The Luce EV's Acceleration Less 'Disturbing'
Supercar performance isn't just about the technology or the numbers, but how that performance is "perceived by the human being."
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Why Shouldn't You Use Multi-Vehicle ATF In Your Automatic Transmission?
Multi-vehicle automatic transmission fluid might seem like something that's easy to use with any vehicle. But it's better to use more specific fluid.
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Plane Crashes Into Fire Truck At LaGuardia Airport, Killing Both Pilots
The crash happened after a fire truck was cleared by air traffic control to a runway in response to a report of an odd smell from a United Airlines plane.
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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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Do Dirt Roads Even Have Speed Limits?
Dirt roads can be difficult for some vehicles to drive on, so you might think there's no reason for them to have speed limits. But that's far from the truth.
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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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The Owen Magnetic Walked So The Chevy Volt Could Run (Well, Until GM GM'd)
If you think the Volt was ahead of its time, wait until you learn about the Owen Magnetic — a revolutionary hybrid that relied on a horseshoe-shaped magnet.
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Feds Tell 97 Car Dealerships To Knock It Off With The Hidden Fees Already
Many dealerships tack on ridiculous, expensive nonsense to the end of your price, like advertising fees, nitrogen tire inflation, and dealer prep fees.
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The Saga Of This Cheap Bentley Flying Spur Shows Off Just How Tough Volkswagen's W12 Can Be
It withstood years of overheating, enough to stretch head bolts and damage a coolant tank, and is still running as smoothly as it did two decades ago.
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What Are The Practical Limits Of Turbo Boost Pressure?
More turbo boost pressure can create a bigger boom for your engine, but not every block will be able to handle that pressure with the same effectiveness.
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Can A Used Saab Be Reliable? Yes, But It Will Take Some Work
Saab has been out of commission for over a decade now, but it's not a bad idea to go for one of its used models. Just know that you'll need to put in some work.
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Elon Musk Keeps Adding Deafening Turbines To Power His Data Centers Because He Doesn't Care About Residents
But Elon doesn't care, because Grok makes fire memes.
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Ford Recalls Another 1.74 Million Vehicles, Already More Than Halfway To Last Year's Total
While Ford is more than halfway toward last year's recalled vehicle total, it still has a long way to go before it gets anywhere near 2025's 152 recalls.
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Israeli Spies Hacked Traffic Cameras To Pick Up Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 'Pattern Of Life' For Years
It seems a bit fishy that any intelligence agency would tip their hat and reveal the tactics used to assassinate a world leader.
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Can Old Car Phones Still Make Calls? Sure, If You're Willing To Put In The Elbow Grease
If you're willing to learn a few new skills, or if you're already handy with electronics, you might be able to get your 90s car phone working again.
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How Different Countries Tackled Hand Signals Before Mechanical Turn Signals Were Invented
Before the blinkers we know today, drivers needed to use hand signals to show which way they were turning. This was the case across countries around the world.
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Your Average Sedan Can Tow Surprisingly Well
The average sedan is more muscular than you'd think, and it has plenty of towing power for many jobs. But make sure you're not outstripping its abilities.
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Why Bugatti's Veyron And Honda's Odyssey Used The Same Michelin Tire System
At one time, both the Bugatti Veyron and the Honda Odyssey Touring used the same tire tech. Here's why a supercar and a minivan shared similar parts.
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Why Hudson Stuck With A Straight-6 Engine When It Already Had An 8
Before Hudson was folded into American Motors, it had developed its own eight-cylinder engine. Yet for years, it stuck with its old-fashioned straight-6.
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The Smallest Diesel Engine In The World Fits In The Palm Of Your Hand
How big does a diesel engine have to be to spin an airplane's propeller? Would you believe an engine smaller than a quarter can get the job done?
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What Causes Foggy Headlights (And How Can You Fix Them)?
Most modern headlights will turn foggy eventually, a danger both to you and other drivers. But there are lots of ways to make them as good as new.
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Trying To Run Engines On Gunpowder Sounds Like A Good Way To Get Rid Of Excess Fingers
Can an internal combustion engine really run on gunpowder? The short answer is yes ... but there are lots of reasons why it's not a good idea.
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Elizabeth Taylor Made This 1960 Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe Stunning (And Twice As Valuable)
Elizabeth Taylor's relationship with her 1960 Roll-Royce Drophead Coupe lasted longer than any of her marriages, and added to the car's cachet.
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