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  • A mechanic holding a used head gasket.
    2

    Why You Should Never Reuse A Cylinder Head Gasket

    Reusing a cylinder head gasket can seem like it'd save you plenty of money. But doing this is incredibly risky, and it could leave your car in trouble.

    By Ron King 9 hours ago Read More
  • A display of the Michelin Man on the French headquarters of Michelin tires company
    3

    The Most Satisfying Tire Brand Isn't Goodyear, According To Consumer Reports

    Goodyear is an exceptionally popular tire brand, but the Consumer Reports rankings put two other tire brands above it consistently in multiple areas.

    By Charles Krome 13 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a green Mercedes-Benz G580
    33

    White Was Still The Most Popular Car Color In 2025, But Green Is Making A Comeback

    It's no secret that the landscape of automotive paint colors is really damn boring, and has been for years.

    By Daniel Golson 16 hours ago Read More
  • A white 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor parked with skyscrapers in the background.
    12

    Why Did The Ford Raptor V8 Go Away In 2017?

    Originally, Ford's F-150 Raptor was a capable off-road machine with a V8 engine. But in 2017, Ford decided to turn to a different power plant. Here's why.

    By Nishant Jayaram 1 day ago Read More
  • A double wishbone suspension and its upper A-arm architecture on display
    8

    MacPherson Struts Vs. Double Wishbone: How Do The Suspension Designs Compare?

    Suspension designs come in many shapes and sizes, but MacPherson struts and double wishbones are among the most common. What are their biggest differences?

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue Bentley Batur convertible
    7

    Bentley Is 3D-Printing Platinum Now, Too

    Those platinum bits aren't Bentley's only "first" for this Batur.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • A Ford F-150 parked on a cliffside
    24

    Ford 3.5 EcoBoost Vs. Toyota 3.5 V6: How Do The Twin Turbo Engines Compare?

    It might seem like there isn't much to compare between the Ford 3.5 EcoBoost and the Toyota 3.5 V6 engines. But they have some notable differences in power.

    By Monday Goma 2 days ago Read More
  • A light green 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer with three passengers as well as the driver
    3

    These Chevy Nameplates Made Comebacks As Completely Different Cars

    What's in a name? For Chevrolet, some names are so attractive, it has reused them on completely different cars around the world. Here are seven examples.

    By Danillo Almeida 2 days ago Read More
  • A racecar during a turn where the front wheels are slightly angled
    3

    The Physics Of Slip Angle: Why Sliding Actually Makes You Faster

    A 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.

    By Shane Schmid 2 days ago Read More
  • A Ferrari logo on a vibrant red sports car outside in the sun
    3

    How Porsche And Ferrari Borrowed The Same Horse For Their Two Different Car Companies

    The Porsche and Ferrari logos both feature a very similar horse. As it turns out, those horses might very well be the same one, and here's how.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 2 days ago Read More
  • An L71 427-powered 1967 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with a four speed manual transmission being driven on a deserted road by a woman in a blue shirt with wind-blown hair
    13

    Power Shifting Vs. Speed Shifting: The Pros & Cons Of Each

    Power shifting and speed shifting are techniques you can use to get the most out of your engine. But they also come with some nasty downsides.

    By Paul Stadden 3 days ago Read More
  • A car waiting for windshield replacement at an auto repair shop
    5

    Can Extreme Heat Or Cold Break Car Windows?

    Car windows are designed to stand up to some harsh punishment. However, you might want to keep an eye on them if they've been subject to extreme temperatures.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 3 days ago Read More
  • A person's finger engaging the electronic parking brake on a car
    23

    People Still Can't Agree On How Best To Use The Parking Brake On Hills

    To this day, people still argue over how exactly you should use the parking brake on hills. Should you put it in neutral first or just go straight to park?

    By Paul Stadden 3 days ago Read More
  • A photo of the front wheel of a brown Ford Super Duty Carhartt truck stopped on a manhole cover with a Ford and Carhartt logo on top of it
    54

    Screw Eddie Bauer, Ford Is Planning A Super Duty Carhartt Edition

    Ford says the inspiration for many of the details on the truck came after Ford designers visited the Carhartt store to research textures and colors.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • ZZ Top's Eliminator 1933 Ford Hot Rod surrounded by motorcycles
    26

    ZZ Top's '33 Ford Eliminator Coupe Showed '80s Kids What Hot Rods Were Supposed To Be

    The iconic 1933 Ford Eliminator featured in select ZZ Top albums has a storied history behind it. Check out how it came to be and what made it possible.

    By Paul Stadden 3 days ago Read More
  • A rear three quarters shot of the Base Station trailer hitched up to a white Passport TrailSport parked on astroturf in a building in front of frosted windows
    45

    Honda's Base Station Prototype Makes All Other Trailers Look Prehistoric

    Honda wants to make camping more accessible and enjoyable for American families.

    By Logan K. Carter 6 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a rotor in a rotory engine housing
    29

    No One Can Seem To Agree On How To Measure Displacement Of A Rotary Engine, Here's Why

    You'd think measuring an engine's displacement would be simple, but there's a long history of trying to figure out how to categorize the Wankel.

    By Paul Stadden 6 days ago Read More
  • A choke cable control knob on the dashboard of a classic car
    33

    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?

    By Chloe Clougher 6 days ago Read More
  • An overhead shot of a white Wrangler driving up rocks with its roof and doors off, showing the plaid interior
    6

    Not Every Jeep Special Edition Is Worth Writing About, But This One Has Plaid Seats So It Probably Is

    Jeep is rolling out a new Wrangler special edition every month this year.

    By Logan K. Carter 7 days ago Read More
  • A trio of Mazda MX-5 roadsters on the open road
    14

    Mazda's Gram Strategy Is A Pursuit Of Lightness, But How Far Do They Take It?

    There are many benefits to making a car lighter, shedding weight in the pursuit of performance, but Mazda goes further than most brands to achieve lightness.

    By Alvin Reyes 7 days ago Read More
  • A back view of the Lexus LFA and its triple tailpipes
    5

    The Physics That Makes The Lexus LFA's Exhaust Note So Special

    One of the most iconic features of the Lexus LFA is its incredible exhaust note. But the reason that sound exists has to do with the physics of its design.

    By Alvin Reyes 8 days ago Read More
  • A private jet constructed with rivets next to a luxury automobile constructed with welds.
    14

    Planes Use Rivets But Cars Have Welds: Here's Why

    Rivets hold planes together against high stresses thousands of feet off the ground, but they're not used by automakers, who choose welding instead. Here's why.

    By Shane Schmid 8 days ago Read More
  • A white 1974 Chevrolet Corvette coupĂ© as seen from the rear
    2

    Why Did Corvettes Switch From Fiberglass To SMC Body Materials?

    The first Corvettes were built with fiberglass bodies, and the fiberglass stuck around for two decades. Here's why Chevy switched them to sheet molded compound.

    By Paul Stadden 8 days ago Read More
  • An automatic gear shifter in a classic Ford
    9

    What's The Difference Between Ford's C4 And C6 Automatic Transmissions?

    Ford used C4 and C6 automatic transmissions starting in the 1960s. These two transmissions have some notable differences when it comes to their applications.

    By Chloe Clougher 9 days ago Read More
  • 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 carbon fiber wheels
    2

    The Pros And Cons Of The Chevy Corvette's Carbon Fiber Wheels

    A pricey option available on high-performance cars, carbon fiber wheels are now available on the Corvette. But do they change the driving experience at all?

    By Rohaan Sakrani 9 days ago Read More
  • Toyota Arizona Proving Ground entrance and sign
    12

    Peek Behind The Curtain At The 11,000-Acre Arizona Proving Ground Where Toyota Torture Tests Its Trucks And SUVs

    More than 60 miles of paved roads and more than 50 miles of off-road and dirt tracks, all in one facility designed to torture test Toyota's trucks and SUVs.

    By Collin Woodard 9 days ago Read More
  • A finger points to the word
    68

    What Vortec Means On Chevy Engines

    Chevy has employed a number of engine series over the years, each intended to improve on its predecessors. What does its "Vortec" series signify?

    By Shane Schmid 9 days ago Read More
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