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9 Causes Of Engine Vibrations (And What To Do About It)
What causes engine vibration, and are any of these issues something you can handle on your own? Let's take a look at nine different vibration scenarios.
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What Are Torque-To-Yield Bolts And Why Do Automakers Use Them?
Rather than using conventional bolts, some automakers rely on torque-to-yield bolts for specific engines. But why are these used over more traditional options?
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5 Small Mistakes That Can Cause Big Damage To Your Wheels
Think damaging your wheels is hard to do? In reality, small mistakes in driving and maintenance can lead to serious issues and cost you a nice chunk of change.
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What's The Best Material For Your Car's Headliner? Here's What To Look For
A car's headliner can use materials such as fabric, vinyl, suede, or polyester. But which material is the best one to use out of all of them?
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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?
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Why European Traffic Lights Show Red And Yellow At The Same Time
In the U.S., a yellow light comes up only in between the transition from green to red. That's not the case in several parts of Europe. Here's why.
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What's The Difference Between An ATV And A UTV?
ATVs and UTVs are both exceptional at off-road driving. But they have some differences that could leave some buyers wishing they'd picked one over the other.
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What Causes A Spark Plug To Eject (And How To Fix It)
If you've driven a gas-powered car for long enough, you might've had to deal with spark plug ejection at one point or another. Here's why it happens.
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Do Rubber Bushings Need Grease? Here's What You Need To Know
Rubber bushings are easy to overlook due to their size and location. Some owners might not even know how important grease is for their longevity.
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How Mercury Marine Went From Building Outboard Motors To Corvette ZR-1 V8s
Mercury Marine had never built anything but boat motors when Chevy turned to it for the ZR-1's new V8. But it had a long, rich history in its field.
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Ever Notice That Scoop Under Semi-Trucks? Here's What It's For
The scoop under some semi-trucks has nothing to do with ice cream. It's a way of improving the trucks' fuel efficiency. Here's how it works.
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Want To Turn A Shipping Container Into A Garage? Here's What You Need To Know First
Converting a shipping container into a garage is a very real possibility, but there are some important factors to take into account before you get started.
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How The Digital Age Of Scrutineering Is Keeping Drivers Safer On Track
Scrutineering is the art of checking race cars to make sure drivers and teams are following the rules. Today, all sorts of gizmos also help keep drivers safe.
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This BMW-Powered Motor Home Was Designed By The Engineer Behind The DeLorean
V8s were standard for motor homes when the designer behind the DeLorean went in a completely different direction for this innovative, aerodynamic model.
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Watch This Madman Spend 2 Years Leaf-Swapping A 1962 Mercury Comet
Even if you have a pretty good idea of what it would take to turn a classic car into a Leaf-powered EV, it's still fun to watch the whole thing come together.
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This New Type Of Airbag Prevents Passengers From Hitting Each Other In A Crash
General Motors introduced the first front-center airbag in its three-row midsize crossovers of 2013.
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Parallel Vs. Sequential Twin Turbo: What's The Difference?
Twin turbochargers have their pros and cons, and two main setups try to maximize the pros. Here's the difference between parallel and sequential twin turbos.
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Can You Remove Your Car's Window Tint Yourself?
Window tints can be an attractive feature of some cars. But if they need to be replaced, are you able to remove them without the help of a professional?
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WD-40 Is Terrible For A Squeaky Engine Belt – Use This Instead
WD-40 is a great multi-purpose product, but it is not a lubricant. Spraying it on a squeaky engine belt isn’t a good idea — here’s why and what to use instead.
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What Happened To Detroit Diesel?
Detroit Diesel was once one of the most prolific engine builders out there. But its success didn't last forever, leaving it in a very different position today.
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SuperfastMatt Is Hayabusa-Swapping His Land Speed Record Car To Break 325 MPH
Sadly, if you were hoping to see the 700-hp turbo-Busa in action, you're going to have to wait a little longer.
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Kia EV2 Is A Tiny Little SUV With A Wonderfully Strange Design And Thoughtful Packaging
The EV2 will have up to 278 miles of range in Europe, and it should start at less than €30,000.
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Congress Proposes 'SAFE Exit Act' To Change Terrible Tesla-Style Door Handles
Hopefully, the laws will finally catch up to reality.
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The V10 Continental Guys Just Turbocharged A 2005 Chevy Tahoe
The goal was pretty straightforward — take an engine that made about 230 horsepower when it was new, and give it enough boost to make closer to 400 hp.
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Nissan Pulls At Your Nostalgic Heartstrings Even Harder With Refreshed Fairlady Z
It seems the days of Nissan going a decade between facelifts is over.
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GM's EV Pullback Just Cost The Company $6 Billion
GM just lost $7.1 billion between an EV business writedown and restructuring in China, Jeep is actually cutting prices in 2026 and more.
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At $10,998, Will This Rare Six-Speed 2003 BMW 540i M-Sport Prove Broadly Popular?
What's your take on this M-Sport E39? Does that feel to be too much, like the miles? Or is that a fair deal for a more-than-fair-condition car?
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