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11 Ways To Increase Horsepower Without An Engine Swap
Boosting your car's horsepower doesn't require an engine swap. In fact, these methods are all likely to result in horsepower bumps of varying degrees.
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At $38,500, Could This 2008 2008 Bentley Arnage Mulliner Fit You To A T?
What's your take on that chance at this car's $38,500 asking? Does that feel like a fair risk to take for so much luxury piled into one single car?
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This Is How Diesel Fuel Is Made
Diesel doesn't magically come out from underground — it's engineered through a complex refining process that involves many steps and lots of heat.
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How Old Is Too Old For Your Kid To Use A Car Seat Safely? Here's What Experts Say
Car seats are meant to keep children safe, but there are upper limits to when your child should be in a car seat. We checked what the experts have to say.
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What Causes Cylinder Wall Scoring (And How To Prevent It)
Cylinder wall scoring can lead to plenty of problems in an engine. Here are the types of things that can cause scoring, as well as how you can prevent it.
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GM Owners Want Thicker Oil In The Next-Gen V8: Here's Why
Although General Motors has been using thinner oil in its engines for some time now, recent developments have led to its drivers wanting thicker oil.
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Ford Made Tractors For Decades. Here's When It Stopped
Ford is now known for cars, but in its long history it also has made airplanes and, for many decades, tractors. In fact, it pioneered mass tractor production.
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How Does The 12V Cummins Diesel Compare To The 24V Version?
The 12V Cummins diesel engine and its 24V version share numerous traits, including displacement. But their differences make the engines quite distinct.
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Here's How Much A 2020 Mazda CX-3 Has Depreciated In 5 Years
If you're in the market for a used SUV, a 2020 Mazda CX-3 could be a great option. Here's how much these models have depreciated in the last 5 years.
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14 Car Repair Terms You Need To Know Before Visiting A Mechanic
Visiting an auto repair shop is less stressful when you understand what the mechanic tells you about your car. To help with that, here are some terms to know.
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Vegetable Oil As A Motor Oil Substitute? It's Been Tested, Here's How Well It Worked
Putting vegetable oil in a car engine is a terrible idea and should never be done, or at least that's what some experts say. What do real-life tests show?
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Can You Really Get A Ticket For Going 1 MPH Over The Speed Limit?
You may keep your speeding to just a few mph over the limit, in line with the saying, "9 is fine, 10 you're mine." Can police ticket you anyway for 1 mph over?
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Nissan's New CEO Has To Win Back Dealer Trust
We're looking at Nissan's relationship with its dealers, and Hyundai and Kia's year-end sales numbers and more.
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11 Cars With Remarkably Short Production Runs
Some cars have become so iconic that it's easy to forget they only existed for a short time, like these vehicles with ridiculously short production runs.
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A 3-Button Garage Door Opener Can Be Used For More Than You Think
Those extra buttons on your remote garage door opener are not just decoration. They can make your life a little easier, if you know what you're doing.
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Why Car Batteries Fail When It's Freezing (And How To Prevent It From Happening)
Car batteries are extremely robust, but they do have a few weaknesses, including extreme weather. Here's why cold temperatures are particularly harmful.
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Ford 351W Vs. Chevy 350: How Do The Small Blocks Compare?
The Ford 351W and the Chevrolet 350 V8 engines are iconic in the auto world. While they are similar, they also feature some differences. Here's what to know.
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Here's How To Store Your Digital Car Keys On Your Android Phone
Many modern cars allow you to store digital car keys on your Android phone. But the process can be a bit involved if you aren't already familiar with it.
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10 Famous Celebrities And Their Forgotten First Cars
Forget the flashy world of celebrity car collectors, and let's look back at 11 diamonds in the rough: the first cars owned by these now-famous celebrities.
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BMW's Quad-Turbo Diesel Was Too Complicated (And Expensive) To Survive
BMW began production of a quad-turbo diesel engine in 2016. Unfortunately, it ended production due to complicated engineering and its massive cost.
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Should You Replace Brake Calipers When You Replace Rotors?
It's critical that you replace your disc brake pads and rotors regularly. But what about the calipers? Here's how to know if you should replace them or not.
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This Minivan Doesn't Know Whether It's Coming Or Going, Which Is Why It's Awesome
When is a minivan not a minivan? When it accidentally becomes a sedan by welding two front halves together, back-to-back.
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Metal Valve Covers Can Last Longer, But Modern Cars Use Plastic: Here's Why
It might seem like a bad move, but there are two major reasons why automakers are fitting their cars with plastic valve covers instead of metal ones.
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The Difference Between Cross-Plane And Flat-Plane Cranks
Cross-plane and flat-plane ranks have some major differences beyond their names. These impact not just their design, but their performance as well.
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Here's What The Color Of Your Engine Oil Can Tell You
The color of your car's engine oil can tell you a lot about its overall health, including alerting you to potentially dangerous problems.
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At $9,000, Could This Swank 2006 Jaguar X-Type Estate Make You Feel Like Royalty?
What do you think about this small, fairly rare estate and that price tag? Does that feel like a deal to drive like a queen?
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Do Tire Shops Reuse Or Recycle Old Tires?
Disposing of old tires properly can be tricky. Fortunately, you may be able to drop them off at your local tire shop for recycling. Here's what to know.
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