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Depending on your vehicle, you may be able to use your Apple Watch to unlock and start your car. These are the makes and models that support this feature.
Read MoreYour standard vehicle needs a capable transmission, but race cars have greater needs. Here's what changes come with a racing-oriented transmission.
Read MoreSoftails are among Harley's most popular motorcycles; one was even featured in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." But they almost didn't make it to the lineup.
Read MoreVehicles designed for off-road adventures will likely have plenty of ground clearance. This clearance is paired with either rock sliders or running boards.
Read MoreIn terms of innovative engine tech, Mazda's SkyActiv-G engine and Toyota's 2.5-liter Dynamic Force engine are two industry leaders. Here's how they stack up.
Read MoreIf you’re ever out at sea and come across a brightly colored plastic boat riddled with bullet holes, chances are it was used by the Navy for target practice.
Read MoreAlthough engine oil enters cars as a yellow liquid, you'll almost always find its color to be brown or black when it's being drained. Here's why.
Read MoreMany electric vehicles have used retractable door handles, but they've fallen under scrutiny in recent years. Why have automakers stuck with them for so long?
Read MoreThe automotive industry has seen many interesting designs over the years, including the iconic opera window. Here's why these wacky windows went out of style.
Read MoreAutomotive air conditioning systems have seen some changes over the years, including the switch from using R12 to R134a. Here's why automakers made the change.
Read MoreExhaust manifold bolts help form a seal between the block and the manifold. However, these bolts can fail over time. Here's why that can happen.
Read MoreFive-cylinder engines can still be found today, particularly on Audi vehicles, but you won't find many automakers going out of their way to manufacture them.
Read MoreWhen comes to tow hitches, you can generally choose between a factory install and an aftermarket part. These are the differences between the two options.
Read MoreAuto insurance is a legal requirement in virtually every U.S. state. However, there is one state that doesn't require drivers to purchase a policy.
Read MoreCars can last for around 200,000 miles, and many can reach above 300,000. But semi trucks can consistently cross over 1,000,000 miles without breaking down.
Read MoreInternational Harvester used to be one of the biggest manufacturers in the agriculture industry. Eventually, though, its success ended up waning.
Read MoreIt may seem trivial, but a car's wheelbase, or the distance between its front and rear wheels, plays a large role in how it handles. Here's what to know.
Read MoreThe Ford Focus was an immensely popular vehicle for many years, both in the U.S. and abroad. Then, it suddenly disappeared. Here's why Ford discontinued it.
Read MoreYour car is shiny, drives like a dream, and doesn't have a scratch, but you're still having trouble selling it. How it smells could cost you hundreds.
Read MoreMack and Peterbilt are both well-known names in trucking, and both have sizable chunks of the U.S. market. So how do these brands' big rigs differ?
Read MoreSpark plugs are vital for gas-powered cars. However, they can be subject to a strange phenomenon known as blow out. Here's what that means and how to fix it.
Read MoreWhile it may be frightening to see water dripping out of your car's exhaust, it's not typically a cause for concern. Here's what usually causes this phenomenon.
Read MoreWe've all seen semi trucks pulling into weigh stations on the highway. But why exactly must big rigs face weight inspections? Here's what to know.
Read MoreCatalytic converters are essential automotive exhaust system components, but they're extremely expensive, thanks, in part, to the presence of this metal.
Read MoreA 40-degree drift isn't the fastest way around a corner, but deforming your tires and getting the angle just right could make you faster around a track.
Read MoreIf you've driven both internal combustion and electric vehicles, you might have noticed EV tires generally wearing out faster. Here's why that is.
Read MoreWe look at why Mazda introduced the three-rotor 20B Wankel rotary engine, and why it only ever saw service in the Cosmo coupe of the late 1980s.
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