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This Odd Jeep Transmission Had Two Second Gears: Here's Why
If you think second gear is one specific thing, think again. For a dozen years at the start of the 2000s, some Jeeps had a transmission with two second gears.
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What Causes The 6.0 Power Stroke Diesel's Distinctive Whistle
The 6.0 Power Stroke engine had a distinctive whistle back in 2003, but later versions lost out on it. Here's why it had that whistle in the first place.
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Why Mustang II Front Suspension Became So Popular With Hot Rodders
Ford's Mustang II didn't last long, but its front suspension ended up becoming popular with hot rodders. Check out why, as well as how it became so popular.
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The Toyota MR2 Once Got A Sequential Manual Transmission That Made It Slower
The third-generation Toyota MR2 had a very unique feature. It offered a sequential manual transmission, and its implementation actually made the car slower.
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What's The Difference Between Ford's 351 Cleveland, Windsor, And Modified Engines?
Ford offered the 351 Cleveland, 351 Windsor, and 351 Modified engines throughout the second half of the 1900s. Here are the differences between them.
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Tesla Updated The Cybertruck To Finally Earn IIHS' Seal Of Approval
Is the Tesla Cybertruck a good buy, now that it's an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus? No, no it is not.
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Even More Tesla Doors Draw Regulatory Attention
We're looking at yet another NHTSA investigation into Tesla's doors, as well as Waymo's attempts to make its cars work when traffic lights don't.
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Mirai Owners Suing Toyota Because Hydrogen Is The Most Common Element In The Universe But It's Damn Difficult To Find On Earth
The Mirai's reliance on fuel cell technology requires hydrogen filling stations, which are pretty much non-existent in the U.S.
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Which Ford Vehicles Have BlueCruise?
Ford's BlueCruise is one of the best hands-free driving features you can find in cars today. But not every Ford model comes with BlueCruise available.
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TorqShift Vs. Allison: How Do These Heavy-Duty Transmissions Compare?
For pickup trucks, Ford uses a 10-speed TorqShift transmission while GM uses a 10-speed Allison transmission. Here's how these transmissions compare.
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Why Lexus Just Fell Three Spots In Consumer Reports' Reliability Rankings
According to Consumer Reports, Lexus' reliability rating has dropped a few spaces in recent years. Here's why that happened and what it means for the brand.
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How Reliable Are Volkswagens? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
Consumer Reports amasses quite a bit of data about automotive manufacturers and surveys owners about reliability. Here's how Volkswagen currently ranks.
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5 Toyotas With The Longest Production Runs
Toyota is known for its reliable vehicles, and many models have been in production for decades. Here are the Toyotas that have been in production the longest.
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Tesla Door Malfunctions Have Led To 15 Deaths Following Crashes: Report
More than half of the deaths that Bloomberg discovered occurred since November of 2024.
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When Did The Corvette Switch To A Transaxle Design?
The Corvette made big waves when it changed from a front engine to a mid-engine layout, but the switch to a transaxle may have been even more consequential.
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These 3-Cylinder Engines Make More Power Than You'd Expect From A V6
You can find some surprisingly powerful three-cylinder engines. A few of them are powerful enough to rival V6 engines when it comes to horsepower.
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Why Did Ford Discontinue The Flex?
The Ford Flex was a fun and quirky vehicle that many enthusiasts miss dearly. Here's what Ford claims is the reason for its discontinuation.
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These Car Brands Have The Highest Road Test Scores, According To Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports gave scores to numerous different car brands based on factors like drive feel and safety. These are the seven highest-ranking brands.
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How Reliable Is The New Honda Odyssey? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
Honda has a reputation for building reliable vehicles, but not every model is extremely dependable. Here's what Consumer Reports says about the new Odyssey.
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Here's How Much A 2020 Nissan Leaf Has Depreciated In 5 Years
The 2020 Nissan Leaf has some good specs. But owners will want to know how much the EV has depreciated in five years, especially if they want to upgrade.
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Small Block Chevy 383 Vs. Big Block Mopar 383: How The V8 Engines Compare
Despite having similar displacements, the small-block Chevy 383 and the big-block Mopar 383 have some interesting differences between each other.
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One Of The Worst V8s Ever Made Almost Went Into A Saab (Half Of It Still Did)
Saab considered putting one of the worst V8s ever made into its cars. While this didn't pan out, half of that engine did technically appear in some Saab models.
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Why Toyota Tacoma Tailgates Are So Easy For Thieves To Snag
Toyota Tacomas are popular trucks, and their tailgates fetch a nice price on places like eBay. But that's not why it's so easy to steal the tailgates.
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When Did Ford Start Selling Off Its Stake In Mazda?
Ford once had a large stake in Mazda, but that is no longer the case. When did it sell its stake in the Japanese automaker and end the decades-long partnership?
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Tesla's Latest Product No One Asked For Is A $350 Pickleball Paddle
Selkirk claims that the Tesla Plaid Paddle isn't just a branding exercise, but an engineering collaboration with the electric automaker.
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Volkswagen Won't Make Any New ID Buzzes For The U.S. In 2026, But It May Return For 2027
Volkswagen sold just 4,934 ID Buzzes in the first three quarters of 2025, making up just under 2% of the company's total Q1 to Q3 sales.
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