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  • A Bosch high-voltage magneto ignition system with its first spark plug from 1902.
    2

    How Bosch's Magneto Ignition Device Made Spark Plugs Possible

    Bosch managed to create a timeless design when it introduced spark plugs to the masses. But it would have never come to pass if not for another invention.

    By Nico DeMattia 11 days ago Read More
  • A 1998 Chevy 1500 with its hood open, showing a 5.0L Vortec engine underneath
    10

    The Biggest Pros And Cons Of GM's Vortec Engines

    Vortec engines have lasted for over three decades. There are reasons as to why they lasted so long, but there are also reasons as to why they fell out of favor.

    By Shane Schmid 11 days ago Read More
  • A white car's front tire while it's being tested on a rolling dynamometer.
    4

    Here's How Dyno Tests Actually Work

    Dynamometer tests are used to measure a car's torque and rpm response. But how do they get that information? And how reliable is what they get?

    By Marko Mikulic 11 days ago Read More
  • A front view of a Harley-Davidson XR-750 flat track motorcycle
    2

    How Complaints From The British Led To Harley-Davidson Creating The XR-750

    The Brits complained that American Motorcyclist Association rules were keeping them from winning races. The fallout led to the birth of a great racing bike.

    By Erik Sherman 11 days ago Read More
  • A dirty and spent Firestone Racing tire after an IndyCar race
    5

    Here's What Happens To All Those IndyCar Tires After A Race

    IndyCar tires are supplied by Firestone, with the latest season using over 32,000. What exactly is the fate of all those tires once the race is over?

    By Alvin Reyes 12 days ago Read More
  • A person preparing to use a key fob near their vehicle
    3

    Yes, You Can Wrap Your Keys In Aluminum Foil To Prevent Car Theft, But There Are Better Ways

    Wrapping your key fob in foil does help protect your car, but it's annoying to unwrap and rewrap your fob every time you use it. Let's talk about other methods.

    By Shane Schmid 12 days ago Read More
  • A Honda K20 engine swapped inside of a car
    6

    What's The Difference Between Honda B-Series And K-Series Engines?

    Honda's B-Series and K-Series engines are popular among wrenching enthusiasts, but there are compelling reasons for choosing one over the other.

    By Benjamin Gracias 12 days ago Read More
  • 2023 Chrysler 300C sedan
    37

    Chrysler Playing With The Idea Of Bringing Back A Sedan To Double Its Lineup Size

    There's a roadmap laid out to revive the brand that'll be revealed during an upcoming investor presentation in May.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 12 days ago Read More
  • A silver Jaguar XJ220 parked in the sunlight
    4

    Why Did Jaguar Switch From A V12 To A Twin-Turbo V6 In The XJ220?

    Jaguar's XJ220 promised incredible speed and power from a robust V12. Unfortunately, certain circumstances forced the brand to use a V6 instead.

    By Chloe Clougher 12 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic in orange gloves holding four used spark plugs
    9

    What's The Difference Between Platinum And Double Platinum Spark Plugs?

    Platinum spark plugs are already a step up from copper. Double platinum plugs might seem like a straightforward upgrade, but it's not as simple as it seems.

    By Alvin Reyes 12 days ago Read More
  • The Volvo 740/760, B23ET
    6

    Volvo's Redblock Engine Is Basically Sweden's Chevy Small-Block

    Volvo once created an engine known as the redblock. Its production didn't continue into the 2000s, but it's still regarded as a fantastic engine today.

    By Benjamin Gracias 12 days ago Read More
  • Person is shown hauling Harbor Freight's modular rolling box
    13

    This Harbor Freight Storage System Will Revolutionize Your Garage Organization

    Nothing kills the momentum of a DIY project faster than a missing tool. Harbor Freight's Bauer modular storage system might be just what you need, here's why.

    By Eugene Buono 12 days ago Read More
  • A white Lamborghini Aventador body
    30

    A 3D Printed Aventador Proves You Would In Fact Download A Car

    Once you've picked up the 3D-printed Lambo body, you'll need to download an engine, drivertrain, interior, wheels, and basically everything else.

    By Amber DaSilva 12 days ago Read More
  • Engine bay of Volkswagen Golf with VW's VR5 V5 engine
    3

    How And Why Honda And Volkswagen Made Shockingly Successful (Yet Still Doomed) V5 Engines

    Volkswagen put V5s in production cars, while Honda used them to dominate MotoGP. But despite being so successful, the engines were doomed from the start.

    By Charles Krome 12 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic pouring fresh oil into a car's engine
    6

    High Mileage Vs. High Mileage Extended Performance Oil: Which Should You Use?

    There's a whirl of special motor oils you can buy if your car has over 75,000 miles on the odometer. Which kind you need depends on several factors.

    By Alvin Reyes 12 days ago Read More
  • S65-powered BMW Mini
    11

    BMW Should Have Put The M3 V8 In A Mini, But Since They Didn't I'm Glad This One Exists

    The Mini wasn't built with large-displacement engines in mind, but that doesn't stop this big BMW V8 from looking right at home in the tiny engine bay.

    By Brad Brownell 12 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot from a news broadcast showing Woods's black Range Rover SV on its side with policemen next to it and a tow truck operator in hi-vis attaching something to the underside of the car
    62

    Tiger Woods Arrested For DUI After Getting Into Another Rollover Crash, This Time In A Range Rover SV

    This is Woods' fourth crash since 2009 that has garnered media attention, and his second DUI arrest since 2017.

    By Logan K. Carter 13 days ago Read More
  • Two camouflaged Mercedes-Benz SUVs driving in the desert

    Driving 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE And GLS Prototypes In The Desert Fulfilled My Childhood Dream

    Blasting down roads like the ones in "One Battle After Another" was the cherry on top.

    By Daniel Golson 13 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters of the Integra 40 Racer parked in a garage in front of bendpak lifts with other Honda race cars and a shiny red NSX
    11

    Acura Builds Itself A 40th Birthday Present To Celebrate Its IMSA-Winning Heritage

    It looks period correct, and more importantly, it looks like a hoot and a half to drive.

    By Logan K. Carter 13 days ago Read More
  • 2027 BMW i7 M70 front 3/4 view
    17

    There Are Five Ways To Open The BMW i7's Doors

    You can get the BMW 7 Series with doors that automatically open, and it's a real Sophie's Choice of how to do so.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 13 days ago Read More
  • Ram 1500 America250 Special Editions
    37

    Ram's New America250 Special Editions Are Nonpartisan And Apolitical, And Don't You Dare Suggest They Aren't

    Ram boss Tim Kuniskis would probably prefer it if you ignore just how MAGA America250 has become.

    By Collin Woodard 13 days ago Read More
  • Astrophage in infrared filter from 'Project Hail Mary'
    10

    This Is How Long You Could Run An Electric Car On The Astrophage From 'Project Hail Mary' If It Were Real

    Obviously it's fictional, but what if you could actually run a car on this stuff?

    By Brad Brownell 13 days ago Read More
  • Automobiles on display at a second-hand car lot on Queens Boulevard, New York, 1930s. A man is examining the front of a car, below a sign that reads 'Why Walk? When $5 Down Buys Any Car, 20 Months To Pay'.
    56

    Dealers Can Now Get In Trouble If They Advertise Cars That Aren't Actually Available

    The FTC is going after dealers that market unavailable vehicles, Jaguar-Land Rover is suspending production for at least two weeks and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 13 days ago Read More
  • 1980 Pontiac Trans-Am convertible project front three-quarter image
    96

    At $10,000, Would You Flip Your Lid Over This 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am Convertible?

    If you want to achieve the ultimate in fuel economy, then Pontiac Trans-Am will be right up your alley because it doesn't run.

    By Rob Emslie 13 days ago Read More
  • A wrecked gray sedan, upside down
    23

    Your Insurance Deemed Your Car Totaled: Now What?

    Once your car is totaled, you enter a world where you're not in control of it. And you may find that what the insurance company pays you isn't enough.

    By B. L. Johnson 13 days ago Read More
  • red 2027 Infiniti QX65 Autograph front 3/4 view
    34

    2027 Infiniti QX65's Most Interesting Attributes Are Its Red Paint And Headrests

    It's a coupe version of the QX60 crossover, with a variable-compression turbocharged engine that has a heart-pounding 268 horsepower.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 14 days ago Read More
  • a screenshot from the fox news broadcast showing a close-up of the smashed blue S650 Mustang Parker used to break onto the DAB runway
    35

    Florida Man Crashes Ford Mustang Through Airport Fence, Nearly Hits A Taxiing Plane, Then Tries Entering It

    Using his Mustang to crash through a fence, a "highly-intoxicated" Florida man tried to gain access to multiple planes on the taxiway at Daytona International.

    By Logan K. Carter 14 days ago Read More
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