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  • A cutaway showing the internal springs that connect the two masses inside a dual-mass flywheel
    1

    What Is A Dual-Mass Flywheel And Why Do Automakers Use Them?

    Every now and then, a mechanic or engineer will start talking about dual-mass flywheels, but what are they? And why would car makers use them?

    By Eugene Buono 19 days ago Read More
  • Gas pump which offers 90 as the highest octane
    5

    Finding Gas Higher Than 90 Octane In Alaska Is Oddly Hard (Here Are Some Theories Why)

    It's difficult to find gas above 90 octane in Alaska, but why? As it turns out, the real reasons are surprisingly mundane and have to do with geography.

    By B. L. Johnson 19 days ago Read More
  • Low rear-side angle of Eddie Van Halen's restored 1972 Lamborghini Miura
    7

    Eddie Van Halen Used His Lamborghini Miura On 'Panama,' Here's What It Looks Like Today

    Miuras will always be cool, but this particular Miura comes with more than a hint of rock star about it. Rumor has it, it's a musician in its own right.

    By Chloe Clougher 19 days ago Read More
  • A photo of a man standing beside a broken down car
    4

    How Catastrophically Bad Is Rod Knock For Your Engine?

    If you hear a knocking sound from the bowels of your engine, it could be rod knock, but what exactly is it, and just how catasrophic can it be?

    By Kiran Menon 19 days ago Read More
  • Driveway paved with recycled asphalt and sealcoating
    10

    Should You Ditch Your Concrete Driveway For This Eco-Friendly Alternative?

    Concrete is hardwearing and tough, and it's a common building material, but could there be a better, more eco-friendly alternative for your driveway?

    By B. L. Johnson 19 days ago Read More
  • Shoe on asphalt with car in background after car accident.
    17

    Hit-And-Run Crashes Are Killing More People Than Ever, According To AAA Study

    According to a study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, pedestrian and cyclist deaths as a result of hit-and-run crashes are now at an all-time high.

    By Ryan Erik King 19 days ago Read More
  • A car with its hood open showing a custom diesel engine
    2

    Here's What To Know When You're Considering A Diesel Swap

    Switching from a gasoline engine to a diesel-powered setup is an enticing possibility, but it requires a lot more work than you might think.

    By Benjamin Gracias 19 days ago Read More
  • A red and gray 1930 Cadillac 452 at a car show
    3

    These Cars Made Similar Horsepower From Wildly Different Engines

    Engine size can be misleading. Here are several examples of engines from opposite ends of the size spectrum that produce similar levels of horsepower.

    By B. L. Johnson 19 days ago Read More
  • Police car with lights on
    13

    Cop Hood Surfs On Random Driver's Car To Catch Teen On Minibike

    To catch a few teens riding minibikes without headlights, an Oklahoma City cop commandeered the hood of a strangers car and turned it into a pursuit vehicle.

    By Justin Hughes 20 days ago Read More
  • Fast & Furious cars at the Petersen Automotive Museum
    18

    Petersen Museum's New Fast & Furious Exhibit Has Something For Everyone, But Especially The Nerds

    “A Fast & Furious Legacy: 25 Years of Automotive Icons” features nearly two dozen cars from all ten Fast Saga movies, including some more obscure favorites.

    By Daniel Golson 20 days ago Read More
  • A 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe LS interior showing all three seating rows in gideon color, including a 40:20:40 split front bench
    9

    These 9 Vehicles Still Offer Front Bench Seats

    Front bench seats are a rarity in the modern era, but a few certain modern-day vehicles include extra room for a third person to sit up front.

    By Ivo Gievski 20 days ago Read More
  • Front three quarters shot of a white Ford F-350 work truck parked on gravel next to a light pole with a man wearing a vest walking away from it
    4

    IIHS Will Begin Rating The Safety Of Cargo Vans, Work Trucks, And Other Commercial Vehicles This Spring

    Cargo vans, work trucks, and commercial vehicles make up a big percentage of vehicles on the road today. It's about time they got some safety ratings.

    By Logan K. Carter 20 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a mint colored Casper Lounge parked in front of an elaborate wood building
    18

    Hyundai Casper Lounge Is A Gussied-Up Electric City Car That I Need Like I Need Air To Breathe

    The Casper Lounge has incredible wheels, real leather seats and other premium features. Plus, it's just damn adorable.

    By Logan K. Carter 20 days ago Read More
  • Eurowise Offroad Cayenne Ultra Evo front three quarter
    6

    Porsche Cayenne Ultra EVO Pre-Runner Is Ready To Take On The Desert With 650 HP And 8 Extra Inches Of Girth

    Reworking a Cayenne Turbo with a carbon widebody, long-travel suspension, and a 650-hp version of the original V8 makes for one hell of a luxury off-roader.

    By Brad Brownell 20 days ago Read More
  • Trevor Milton, as he appears in a documentary about how he's totally innocent
    22

    Convicted Nikola Fraudster Trevor Milton Gets The Team Back Together For One Last Job

    If I were a betting woman, I wouldn't put my money on SyberJet's horse.

    By Amber DaSilva 20 days ago Read More
  • Sweden. Uppsala. 02.20.2025. Close-up view of driver holding steering wheel inside Tesla Model 3 electric car with touchscreen displaying vehicle controls.
    63

    Tesla Dodges 2-Million-Car Recall

    We're looking at Tesla avoiding a multi-million-car recall, and Chrysler's new boss needing to actually do something with the nameplate and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 20 days ago Read More
  • 1994 Subaru Justy 4WD front three-quarter image
    51

    At $6,200, Is This 1994 Subaru Justy 4WD A Justifiable Deal?

    What's your take on this Justy at that $6,200 asking price? Does that price feel totally un-Justy-fied?

    By Rob Emslie 20 days ago Read More
  • Rear-quarter shot of John Lennon's Rolls-Royce Phantom V
    13

    Stop Saying This White Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Belonged To John Lennon

    Rumor has it that Lennon's 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V is rotting in a Florida parking lot, but that's not the case. Here's the true story of this iconic car.

    By Chloe Clougher 20 days ago Read More
  • Side view of a blue Chevy Silverado ZR2 making a shallow river crossing with mountains and trees in the background
    37

    This 2024 Chevy Silverado Has Been In The Body Shop For Over A Year Because No Replacement Wiring Harness Is Available

    Chevy has reportedly sent five different wiring harness in an attempt to repair an owner's busted Silverado, but according to the owner, none of them fit.

    By Justin Hughes 21 days ago Read More
  • Tony Angelo and his V12 Mustang
    9

    Stay Tuned Is YouTube's Most Eclectic Hot Rodder By Far

    Tony Angelo has been building fast and somewhat sketchy cars for longer than many of you reading this have been alive.

    By Brad Brownell 21 days ago Read More
  • Three-wheeled home-built electric stand-up scooter
    10

    It'll Be A Cold Day In Hell Before You Catch Me Riding This 100 MPH Electric Scooter

    Three electric motors and a massive box frame make this home-built scooter an insanely fast creation, but that doesn't mean we'd want to ride it.

    By Brad Brownell 21 days ago Read More
  • Front three-quarters shot of the green Vivio parked in a parking lot with its roof entirely down in front of trees and plants
    9

    Green Over Confetti Print Might Be The Ideal Spec, And This Subaru Vivio Even Has T-Tops

    This bright-eyed and bushy-tailed little Vivio is exceptionally darling, for an array of reasons.

    By Logan K. Carter 21 days ago Read More
  • A Rivian R2 SUV
    62

    Uber And Rivian Team Up On $1.25 Billion Robotaxi Gamble

    We're looking at Rivian's new team-up with Uber on robotaxis, as well as the war on Iran's effects on Japanese supply chains and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 21 days ago Read More
  • 1987 Chevy Corvette Callaway Twin Turbo front three-quarter image
    60

    At $33,000, Is This 1987 Twin Turbo Callaway Corvette Too Much Of A Good Deal?

    What do you say? Is this Callaway Corvette worth $33,000 as it sits? Or, like the two turbos, does that price tag totally blow?

    By Rob Emslie 21 days ago Read More
  • Impact attenuator crash barrels
    6

    Those Yellow Crash Barrels Along The Highway Aren't All The Same

    Big yellow barrels often line the sides of highways or exit ramps, and the engineering behind them is different depending on speed limits and locations.

    By B. L. Johnson 21 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot of Chrysler's merch store homepage
    14

    Chrysler's Sad Merch Shop Just Reminds Us Of When The Brand Mattered

    Chrysler's merch store is just sad.

    By Amber DaSilva 22 days ago Read More
  • A white Yenko Stinger with blue center stripes near a building
    8

    5 Rare And Valuable Yenko Chevys From The Height Of Muscle Car Excess

    Yenko-converted Chevrolet cars were impressive beasts in the muscle car era, and some of them are extremely valuable due to how few were made.

    By Charles Krome 22 days ago Read More
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