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  • A Maruti Suzuki DDiS 225 engine with the codename of E15A
    1

    Suzuki Once Spent $110 Million To Develop An Engine Only To Shelve It A Year Later

    Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki's Indian branch, spent $110 million on an engine's development. Unfortunately, design flaws led to it quickly being discontinued.

    By Benjamin Gracias 1 hour ago Read More
  • An under-hood shot of a 2026 GR Corolla
    1

    These 3-Cylinder Engines Make More Power Than You'd Expect From A V6

    You can find some surprisingly powerful three-cylinder engines. A few of them are powerful enough to rival V6 engines when it comes to horsepower.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 hours ago Read More
  • A frustrated man on the phone standing in front of a silver Mustang with its hood open in the city.
    0

    4 Reasons Engine Cylinders Misfire (And What To Do About It)

    Engine cylinders can misfire for many reasons. There are four causes in particular that you should be aware of; here's what you can do about them.

    By Marko Mikulic 3 hours ago Read More
  • A closeup of a vehicle speedometer
    4

    5 New Production Cars That Can Go 0-60 In Under 5 Seconds

    While new cars are faster than ever, a sub-5-second 0-to-60 time is still pretty rare. Here are some of the new vehicles that can accomplish this feat.

    By Shane Schmid 8 hours ago Read More
  • A classic Shelby Cobra with side-exhaust pipes
    5

    Side Pipes Made Muscle Cars Iconic – Here's Why They Faded Away

    Side exhaust pipes were an iconic part of muscle cars. But there are a few reasons as to why manufacturers stopped including them on most models.

    By Shane Schmid 11 hours ago Read More
  • A classic Kaiser Darrin in yellow on display at a car show
    4

    The First Car With Sliding Doors Wasn't A Minivan (It Was A Sports Car)

    Although sliding doors are usually synonymous with minivans today, the first car in America with them wasn't a minivan at all. Instead, it was a sports car.

    By Shane Schmid 1 day ago Read More
  • A 1970s Oldsmobile grille badge
    4

    These Are The Most Powerful Cars Oldsmobile Ever Made

    Oldsmobile has been around for over 100 years, and in that time, it was able to produce some powerful cars. These are the most powerful ones.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 day ago Read More
  • A closeup of the orange 383 Four Barrel air cleaner on a blue 383 B-series V8 in a 1968 Dodge Charger
    8

    Small Block Chevy 383 Vs. Big Block Mopar 383: How The V8 Engines Compare

    Despite having similar displacements, the small-block Chevy 383 and the big-block Mopar 383 have some interesting differences between each other.

    By Paul Stadden 1 day ago Read More
  • The front end of a red Saab 99 sitting in the Saab Car museum
    23

    One Of The Worst V8s Ever Made Almost Went Into A Saab (Half Of It Still Did)

    Saab considered putting one of the worst V8s ever made into its cars. While this didn't pan out, half of that engine did technically appear in some Saab models.

    By Paul Stadden 1 day ago Read More
  • A closup of an Acura NSX with carbon ceramic brake rotors
    6

    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.

    By Shane Schmid 3 days ago Read More
  • A semi truck dashboard with several different gauges.
    16

    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.

    By Ron King 4 days ago Read More
  • Cadillac Celestiq interior with speakers and a sunset
    81

    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.

    By John Brandon 5 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of an Audi Quattro turbocharged five-cylinder engine cylinder head.
    13

    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.

    By Paul Stadden 5 days ago Read More
  • A picture of a Scion FR-S engine featuring D-4S technology
    7

    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?

    By Harrison Noble 6 days ago Read More
  • A Megazilla Ford engine on a stand against a white background
    4

    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.

    By Shane Schmid 6 days ago Read More
  • A Chevrolet double hump cylinder head mounted to a flow bench for testing.
    9

    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.

    By Ron King 6 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a white Czinger 21C at Laguna Seca
    16

    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.

    By Daniel Golson 6 days ago Read More
  • An image of new brake pads and brake rotors
    22

    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.

    By Chino Ortiz 6 days ago Read More
  • A picture of a car's head-up display
    14

    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?

    By Harrison Noble 7 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic pulling out a car fuse with a fuse puller
    4

    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.

    By Chino Ortiz 7 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of the VORTEC logo on the engine cover in a Hummer H2
    2

    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.

    By Paul Stadden 7 days ago Read More
  • A green 1970 Plymouth Duster does a burnout
    0

    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.

    By Paul Stadden 8 days ago Read More
  • A distributor ignition system from an old truck
    17

    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.

    By Alvin Reyes 8 days ago Read More
  • A close-up view of the engine compartment of a 1962 Chevrolet Nova with the small block 327.
    8

    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.

    By Abhik Das 8 days ago Read More
  • A Detailed CloseUp View of Engine Components Specifically Camshaft and Valve Lifters
    9

    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.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 9 days ago Read More
  • A front three quarters sho of the white Sbarro Super Five parked on dirt in front of gray shipping containers and trees
    14

    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.

    By Logan K. Carter 9 days ago Read More
  • A 1964 AC Cobra racing in a vintage race, with the headlamps taped over with black X's.
    5

    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.

    By Greg Poggiali 10 days ago Read More
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