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Do One-Way Streets Really Help Traffic Flow (Or Are They Just Annoying)?
One-way streets were designed to keep the flow of traffic safe and speedy. But in recent years, they've been the source of a great deal of frustration.
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Why Automatic Transmissions Have Flex Plates Instead Of Flywheels
Manual transmissions make use of a clutch alongside a flywheel to actually deliver power from the engine to the wheels. Automatics use flex plates instead.
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Why This Microfiber Towel Shortcut Could Derail Your Detailing
Microfiber towels are essential for cleaning your ride. But if you try to take advantage of a certain shortcut, you won't get much cleaning done.
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5 Used Ford Models To Avoid Buying In 2026, According To Consumer Reports
Ford has countless reliable models in its repertoire, but in Consumer Reports' rankings, certain versions of those models have been found to be unreliable.
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How To Avoid Headaches Trying To Charge Your Rivian At A Tesla Supercharger
Although Tesla's Superchargers can technically be used with other EVs, their compatibility with EVs from other brands (like Rivian) comes with some caveats.
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These Cars Have The Worst Visibility According To Drivers
Being able to see clearly out of your vehicle is vital, but not all cars are equal in this regard. Owners say these vehicles have the worst visibility.
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Riding Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Kicks So Much Ass, Especially In Yellowstone National Park
I've done a lot of cool things in my career, but riding snowmobiles might be the greatest activity that humans have ever devised.
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Here's Why Harley-Davidson's Knucklehead Engine Is So Valuable
Harley-Davidson's Knucklehead engine released back in 1936, and despite its age, models with the engine can sell for over $200,000 even today.
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When Did US Automakers Switch To Metric Bolts?
Metric fasteners are standard on modern vehicles. However, that wasn't always the case. Here's when manufacturers first began to make the switch from SAE.
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Festival Of The Unexceptional Car Show Celebrates The Mundane Cars We Inexplicably Love
None of these cars are likely to be found on posters adorning the walls of bedrooms or even at your local cars and coffee.
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Single Vs. Dual Exhaust: Sometimes Size Matters And Two Isn't Always Better Than One
Conventional wisdom suggests two pipes will help an engine breathe more freely than one, but as Engine Masters discovered, that might not always be the case.
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Tesla Will Sell A Sub-$60,000 Cybertruck For Just 10 Days As Elon Musk's Business Decisions Become Even More Bizarre
Tesla offers cheaper Cybertruck price that is still nowhere near the price Elon Musk originally gave, VW workers ratified a UAW contract, and more
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At $7,998, Is This 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass A Supreme Deal?
The best of '90s GM meets the worst of '90s GM, but what's it all worth?
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Helmet Tubes Are Just The Goofy Part Of IndyCar Cooling Systems You Can See
IndyCar drivers must reckon with in-car temperatures that often soar well over 100 degrees. Elaborate cooling systems seek to tamp down those temps.
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When Did Automakers Switch From 8-Track Players To Cassette Decks?
Cassette tapes existed before cars adopted them, but automakers stuck with 8-tracks until one key improvement made cassette decks reliable enough for vehicles.
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Other Countries Clearly Have More Fun Naming Car Products Than America
Automotive product names in the U.S. tend to be straightforward and super serious. Not so in other parts of the world, where in-your-face monikers are common.
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Tofu Auto Works Is Building A Race Car That Never Existed From 3D Prints And Scraps And It's Incredibly Entertaining
If you have suggestions for some lesser known builders, or even a build of your own, please feel free to drop them in the comments section for future posts.
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Jaguar F-Type Driver Survives Stuffing Car Under Back Of Stopped School Bus
The driver was cited for following too closely, which may be the understatement of the century.
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GM's Solution To A Bad Economy Is Building Fewer Cars
We're looking at GM cutting inventory to prepare for a tight 2026, as well as Nashville trying to get its hands on a Tesla tunnel and more.
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What's The Best Engine You've Ever Driven?
Head over heels with a HEMI, or vocal in your V12 love? We want to know your favorite powertrain.
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At $58,500, Is This 1980 Ferrari 308 GTS An Imperfect Deal?
What's your take on this battle-scarred GTS and that $58,500 asking price? Does that seem fair? Or is this a Prancing Horse that should be put out to pasture?
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Here's How Marine Alternators Are Different From The One In Your Car
An engine is an engine and an alternator is an alternator, right? But not when they're operating in completely different environments like a boat and a car.
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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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What Is A Salvage Title Car And Why Is Buying One Essentially Gambling?
Salvage title cars seem like a bargain, but are they really? A vehicle with salvage status comes with a questionable history — and serious risks to consider.
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These Were The Only Two American Cars That Offered Four-Wheel Disc Brakes In The 1960s
Disc brakes were invented in 1902, but didn’t become common until decades later. And only two American cars offered them on all four wheels in the 1960s.
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More Automakers Are Making New Inline-Sixes, And These Ones Are The Best
Inline-sixes are making a serious comeback, and today’s versions are smoother, stronger, and more advanced than ever. These are the engines leading the pack.
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The Difference Between LS And Vortec Engines (And Why Fans Love Them)
Although Vortec engines fall under the "LS" branding, they aren't actually the exact same as more traditional LS engines made by General Motors.
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