1
Why Do Carbon Ceramic Brakes Perform Worse In Cold Weather?
Carbon ceramic brakes are more lightweight and longer-lasting than traditional iron alternatives, but they tend to have trouble in cold weather.
Read More-
-
Semi Trucks Have A Wild Number Of Gauges – Here's What They're For
While cars have abandoned traditional analog gauges, semi trucks still have a massive amount of gauges. Here's why, as well as what they're used for.
Read More -
These Cars Have The Best Factory-Installed Sound Systems
A quality audio system can make or break a driving experience, but many vehicles fall short in this area. Here are some of the cars with the best sound systems.
Read More -
Why Inline-5 Engines Don't Play Well With Carburetors
Engimes with three, four, six, and eight cylinders all work well when they're carbureted, but inline-5s don't. That's mostly about two specific problems.
Read More -
Why Some Engines Have Both Port And Direct Injection
Port fuel injection and direct injection are similar but distinct systems, so why do some engine designs include both?
Read More -
What's The Difference Between Ford's Megazilla And Godzilla V8 Engines?
Ford's recent Godzilla and Megazilla engines can output some serious power. But they also have some pretty big differences despite their similar names.
Read More -
How Chevy's Double Hump Heads Shaped Small Block V8 Power
In 1962, Chevrolet introduced double hump heads on its small-block engines. These helped shape the incredible power of small-block V8s for around 30 years.
Read More -
Czinger Takes Laguna Seca Lap Record Back From Koenigsegg, Who Took It From Czinger Last Month, Who Took It From Koenigsegg Last Year, Who Took It From Czinger Earlier Last Year, Who Took It From McLaren In 2021
Don't be shocked if Koenigsegg heads back to Laguna Seca to try and beat Czinger again. Hopefully this rivalry stays hot for a long time.
Read More -
Should You Replace Rotors When You Replace Brake Pads?
If your brake pads are worn down and in need of replacement, you might need to replace your rotors as well. But there are some important items to check first.
Read More -
Can Windshield Tint Mess With Your Car's Head-Up Display?
If you are thinking about adding some windshield tint to your new car, should you be worried about whether it will interfere with your new HUD?
Read More -
Here's How To Check And Replace Car Fuses Yourself
If there's an electrical component on the fritz in your car or something that's stopped working entirely, one of the first things to check is your fuse box.
Read More -
The Biggest Differences Between The 5.3 And 6.2 GM Engines
General Motors made V8s with 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter displacements. While they're under the same brand name, there are a few other key differences between them.
Read More -
Why A Live Rear Axle Is Better For Drag Racing
Live axles and independent rear suspension each have their benefits and drawbacks, but live axles are particularly well-suited to drag racing.
Read More -
Why Did Cars Switch From Distributors To Coil Packs?
Older models of cars used to rely on distributor-based ignition systems. Today, though, modern vehicles rely on coil packs instead. Here's why.
Read More -
Chevy's 327 Proved You Don't Need A Big Block To Win Races
Chevy made waves with its engine designs throughout history. Its small-block 327 proved that size wasn't the only thing that could help you win races.
Read More -
Why Do Some Engines Use Hydraulic Lifters?
Mechanical lifters were once commonplace in internal combustions engines, but they've been mostly replaced by hydraulic lifters, which offer a lot of benefits.
Read More -
1983 Sbarro Super Five Is The Leather-Lined, Fiberglass Bodied Renault 5 Alpine Turbo You've Never Heard Of
It is one of the rarest cars around, too, with only one other example claimed to have been built.
Read More -
Why X-Taping Race Car Headlights Used To Matter — And What Changed
Race car headlights once were X-taped to prevent foreseeable problems involving them. Then came a technological update that altered the calculus.
Read More -
Why Did Cars Switch From V-Belts To A Serpentine Belt?
V-belts were the standard for decades, but serpentine belts have replaced them in today's cars. There are several reasons V-belts are an endangered species.
Read More -
What Are The Pros And Cons Of A Torsion Beam Suspension?
Torsion beam suspensions aren't like race car versions, extracting every ounce of speed within the limits of drivability. Their aims, and costs, are different.
Read More -
2027 Kia Seltos Is No Longer Kia's Most Boring Design — And Now There's A Hybrid, Too
The other powertrains carry over from the old Seltos, but it rides on a new platform and has a much nicer interior, too.
Read More -
You Could Be Degrading The Battery Of Your EV By Charging It This Way
While it can be tempting to charge electric vehicles as much as possible, some charging methods can actually degrade their battery more quickly.
Read More -
11 Factory Cars With Quarter-Mile Times Of 10 Seconds Or Less
Hollywood has propelled 10-second cars into the mainstream consciousness -- but which car models can actually achieve record-breaking quarter-mile speeds?
Read More -
Chevy Experimented With A 2-Rotor Corvette In '73
The rotary engine isn't very common today, but back in 1973, Chevy experimented with one of its own in a special concept design. It didn't get far, though.
Read More -
What's The Difference Between Ruthenium And Iridium Spark Plugs?
Spark plugs are made from many different materials. Ruthenium spark plugs are able to offer some different benefits from iridium and other plug types.
Read More -
This Is The Rarest Chevy Engine Ever Made (And The Cars It Powered)
It was nicknamed the Mystery Motor and the Porcupine. Whatever you call it, this engine is so rare that only nine examples are still known to exist.
Read More -
Why Did Cars Stop Using Bench Seats, And Could They Come Back?
Cars used to use bench seats in the front, but now bucket seats are the standard choice today. Here's why that is, as well as whether bench seats could return.
Read More
