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  • A Tuthill Porsche 911k with Swindon cylinder head drifting around a track.
    16

    What It Takes To Hit 12,000-RPM With An Air-Cooled Porsche 911 Engine

    Making an air-cooled Porsche 911 rev to 12,000 rpm sounds impossible, but it's actually feasible if you use the right parts. Here's how to do it.

    By Nico DeMattia 2 days ago Read More
  • A worker checks the frame of a car on the production line for electric vehicle maker Zeekr at its factory on May 29, 2025 in Ningbo, China.
    137

    Senators Are So Scared Of Chinese EVs In The U.S. They're Crying To Trump About Them

    Democrats in the Senate are so worried about Chinese EVs being built in the U.S. that they're begging Trump to stop it from happening, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 days ago Read More
  • 2017 BMW M2 front three-quarter image
    45

    At $31,777, Could This 2017 BMW M2 Put You In The Pink?

    What do you say? Is $31,777 a good price for an M2 in such nice shape and a unique color? Or does that price tag on this pink car have you seeing red?

    By Rob Emslie 3 days ago Read More
  • Detailers applying a matte PPF
    1

    Is There A Difference Between Stealth And Satin Paint Protection Film?

    You've heard that there are satin, matte, and stealth paint protection films. But is there really a difference, or do brands use these terms interchangeably?

    By Kiran Menon 3 days ago Read More
  • The Mr. Bendo statue outside of Buck's Muffler in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
    9

    If You've Never Heard Of Mr. Bendo And The Muffler Men, Settle In For Some History

    What do Mr. Bendo, the other Muffler Men, and numerous giant Paul Bunyan figures around the U.S. have in common? They all have a common parent from the 1960s.

    By Brian Corey 3 days ago Read More
  • Tires shown on a rack.
    12

    Why Shaving Is The Secret To A Cheaper AWD Tire Replacement

    If you don't want to stress your car's AWD system, you should replace all four tires, but that can be expensive. Tire shaving is a cheaper alternative.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 days ago Read More
  • A digital display featuring average fuel consumption of a car
    3

    The Difference Between Efficiency And Miles Per Gallon

    The terms "fuel-efficiency" and "fuel consumption" are often used interchangeably, but engineers say there's an important difference between the two.

    By Eugene Buono 3 days ago Read More
  • A 1957 Byers SR-100 sports car being driven down a driveway by a man.
    20

    Road & Track Called This Kit Car The World's Most Beautiful Sports Car And They Were Right

    There are some very pretty sports cars out there. But back in 1955, Road & Track found one more beautiful than any other. And yet, it was a kit car.

    By Brad Brownell 3 days ago Read More
  • An Audi RS five-cylinder TFSI engine cover with red details.
    15

    Volkswagen's TSI Vs. TFSI Engines: The Main Differences Explained

    Volkswagen uses TSI and TFSI to denote many of its engines. But just how much of a difference comes from those alternate names, if there's any to begin with?

    By Marko Mikulic 3 days ago Read More
  • James Brown (left) with his personal manager Ben Bart and Brown's new Learjet 23
    8

    We Can't Decide If James Brown's Lincoln Mark III Or His Learjet Has More '70s Swagger

    He was the first Black American to own a private plane and also had a beautiful Lincoln Continental. Which was cooler? Read the story, then take our poll.

    By Brian Corey 4 days ago Read More
  • A gray 2020 Nissan Altima driving on a paved road in a wooded area
    5

    These Are The Top 10 Most Stolen Cars Of 2025 (Yes, The Altima Is On There)

    The number of car thefts in the U.S. dropped in 2025, but the crime wasn't eradicated completely. These are the vehicles thieves targeted most frequently.

    By Monday Goma 4 days ago Read More
  • FEMA head Gregg Phillips
    112

    America's Federal Emergency Response Is Currently Led By A Guy Who Insists God Teleported Him To A Waffle House

    FEMA head Gregg Phillips says God teleported him once before. It was while he was in his car... and lo, it was into a ditch. Hallelujah!

    By Nicholas Werner 4 days ago Read More
  • https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/de/en/search/results.searchresults.image.1966%20gt40.0.160.global.contains-all.html
    6

    10 Wickedly Cool Carroll Shelby Cars That Made The Man A Legend

    Carroll Shelby was an iconic figure in American automotive culture whose cars spoke for themselves. Here are 10 of coolest car he helped create.

    By Ivo Gievski 4 days ago Read More
  • A woman uses a paper fan to cool down while sitting in the driver's seat of a hot car
    27

    The Science Trick That Can Cool A Scorching Hot Car Interior In Seconds

    Cracking the windows a couple of inches? That's old hat. There's a new trick that will help you cool that unbearably hot car, and do it for free.

    By Alvin Reyes 4 days ago Read More
  • Cases of Kirkland Signature synthetic high mileage oil at a local Costco wholesale store
    13

    Who Makes Costco's Kirkland Motor Oil?

    Costco is one of those places where you can get almost anything for your car, including motor oil. But is Kirkland Signature oil any good, and who makes it?

    By Alvin Reyes 4 days ago Read More
  • Driver deflating tires before driving on sand dunes
    4

    A Guide For When (And When Not) To Air Down Your Tires

    Taking some air out of your tires is not a bad idea when off-roading. But when should you air them down, when should you not, and how much pressure is safe?

    By B. L. Johnson 4 days ago Read More
  • A car mechanic looking at an OBDII scan tool while sitting in the driver's seat
    2

    The Key Differences Between Chip Tuning And Remapping

    Chip tuning and ECU remapping are both methods to increase a car's performance. However, they're not the same thing. Here are the differences between them.

    By Nishant Jayaram 4 days ago Read More
  • A row of used cars parked next to each other in a used car lot in the U.K.
    7

    Are Cars Really Cheaper In America Than Europe?

    Car prices vary widely around the world, and the same vehicle can rack up huge disparities from country to country. Where does the buying advantage lie?

    By Marko Mikulic 4 days ago Read More
  • A replacement Bosch P-pump fuel-injection system for a Cummins 24-valve engine on a table with other parts surrounding it
    3

    A P-Pump Conversion Kit Could Be The Answer To Upping Your 24V Diesel Cummins' Power

    If you want to squeeze more power out of a 24-valve diesel Cummins engine, you might want to change out its fuel-injection pump with the P-pump conversion kit.

    By Charles Krome 4 days ago Read More
  • A piston outside of an engine with rings leaning up against it
    0

    Here's How To Tell If Your Piston Rings Are Stuck (And What To Do About It)

    A stuck piston ring is bad news for your car and its engine. Here's what it actually means and the processes that you may be able to use to fix it.

    By Shane Schmid 4 days ago Read More
  • An up-close shot of a Porsche 911 Carrera badge.
    10

    Understanding Porsche's 3-Digit Model Names

    Porsche has a long lineup of cars that use three digits for their names. Here's how you can tell them apart, and why they're named that way.

    By Nico DeMattia 4 days ago Read More
  • A 2024 Buick Envista ST in front of a building
    10

    How Reliable Is The Buick Envista? Here's What JD Power Says

    Buick's small crossover SUV, the Envista, had some problems with reliability in 2024. JD Power has an opinion on the current model's quality and dependability.

    By Alvin Reyes 4 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot from a news broadcast showing the exterior of Mercedes-Benz of Collierville
    42

    Mercedes Service Tech Allegedly Uses Customer's Car To Meet A Date At A Sports Bar

    The drama didn't stop there, and neither did the dealership's scumminess.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago Read More
  • A deep blue Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X viewed from behind as it generates a massive cloud of tire smoke during a burnout at a drag strip
    2

    11 Supercars With Mind-Boggling Torque Specs

    Supercars are known for their extreme speed and sleek style, but plenty of them also have incredible torque potential. Here are 11 with excellent numbers.

    By Ivo Gievski 4 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue 2026 Nissan Leaf driving down the road with trees in the background
    20

    Nissan Recalls 51 New Leaf EVs For Spontaneous Combustion, Even When Not Plugged In

    The supplier discovered the cathode damage, figured out how it might have occurred, and changed its production process to avoid the issue in the future.

    By Justin Hughes 4 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a vehicle's daytime running light above the headlights
    14

    Why Daytime Running Lights Are Mandatory In Europe But Not In The US

    Daytime running lights were designed to increase visibility of vehicles in low-light conditions. But while Europe makes them mandatory, the U.S. doesn't.

    By Shane Schmid 4 days ago Read More
  • A photo showing the quad exhaust tips of a car
    7

    You're Not Prepared For How Cool A V14 Engine Would Sound

    While you won't find V14 engines in cars today, you can still theorize on how they would sound. And that's exactly what a particular YouTuber did.

    By Kiran Menon 4 days ago Read More
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