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When Did Cars Start Using Catalytic Converters?
The automobile had been going strong for decades when increased recognition of the dangers of emissions brought the government to mandate catalytic converters.
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Here's How Regular Cars Get Turned Into Stretch Limos
Regular cars are able to be converted into stretch limousines. The process isn't simple, though, and it doesn't work with every single model.
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How The Mazda Miata Got Quicker After Losing Horsepower
The Mazda Miata reduced its horsepower between the third and fourth generations, but it actually got quicker. Check out the reason as to why.
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What's The Difference Between A Pushrod And A Modular Ford V8?
Ford used pushrod V8 designs for many years before phasing them out in favor of Modular engines. Here are the differences between the two engine types.
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What's The Difference Between Ford's 6.8 And 7.3 Godzilla V8 Engines?
Ford's "Godzilla" V8 engines are some of the strongest gas-powered blocks in its lineup. How do the 6.8 and 7.3 versions compare to each other?
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These Are The Most Unexpected Street-Legal Cars With Over 1,000 HP
You might not expect high horsepower values from vehicles found on highways. But there are five cars with over 1,000 hp that still manage to be street-legal.
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Full Vs. Mild Vs. Plug-In Hybrids: What's The Difference?
There are three major types of hybrid technologies. Here are the biggest differences between full hybrids, mild hybrids, and plug-in hybrids.
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Why Some 4-Cylinder Engines Use 8 Spark Plugs
While most engines have the same number of spark plugs and cylinders, some four-cylinder blocks have two plugs for each cylinder. Here's why.
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What Causes The 6.0 Power Stroke Diesel's Distinctive Whistle
The 6.0 Power Stroke engine had a distinctive whistle back in 2003, but later versions lost out on it. Here's why it had that whistle in the first place.
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Why Mustang II Front Suspension Became So Popular With Hot Rodders
Ford's Mustang II didn't last long, but its front suspension ended up becoming popular with hot rodders. Check out why, as well as how it became so popular.
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68RFE Vs. Aisin AS69RC Transmissions: How Do They Compare?
Heavy-duty Ram trucks used the Mopar 68RFE and Aisin AS69RC transmissions in their lineup. Here's which one is better, as well as which trucks use them.
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This AMC Gremlin Could Beat 454 Corvettes Through The Quarter Mile
The AMC Gremlin may not be remembered as a speed demon of the muscle car era, but this limited-edition model was faster than the 454 Corvettes of the day.
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The Toyota MR2 Once Got A Sequential Manual Transmission That Made It Slower
The third-generation Toyota MR2 had a very unique feature. It offered a sequential manual transmission, and its implementation actually made the car slower.
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Why Some Ferraris And Lamborghinis Came With Two-Liter V8s
Back in the 1970s, Ferrari and Lamborghini started producing cars with two-liter V8 engines. Here's why they used engines with such small displacements.
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What's The Difference Between Ford's 351 Cleveland, Windsor, And Modified Engines?
Ford offered the 351 Cleveland, 351 Windsor, and 351 Modified engines throughout the second half of the 1900s. Here are the differences between them.
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Mercedes Swaps Glue For Screws In Search Of Sustainability
Headlights are the example Mercedes used, but it's easy to see that design ethos leaking into other components the company uses.
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Don't Blame The Kia K4 Hatchback For Being A Hatchback In A Crossover's World
I will stick my head out and make a bold claim: I think the Kia K4 Hatchback is a hatchback. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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This Early Oldsmobile Was Powered By A One-Cylinder Engine
Modern engines use varying cylinder counts and configurations, but early models from historic brands like Oldsmobile had a simple approach to providing power.
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3 Reasons Automakers Switched To Electric Power Steering
Electric power steering was just a novelty when it was introduced, but now it's the standard for the feature. There are three main reasons why this is so.
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3 Things You Should Really Know About Your Car's Headrests, According To A Seat Engineer
Headrests aren't just for comfort or to bang your head against when stuck in rush hour traffic, they're a hugely important part of your car's safety systems.
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What Are The Differences Between Ceramic And Semi-Metallic Brake Pads?
Ceramic and semi-metallic brake pads have many upsides and downsides. Here are the differences between them, as well as what makes one better than the other.
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These Supercars Save Money Using Parts From Boring Everyday Cars
Some supercar brands cut costs by fitting components from ordinary cars, blending impossible performance and luxury with modest headlights, tailights, and more.
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This Test Shows The Limits Of Lightweight Wheels (But There Are Still Lessons Worth Learning)
Lightweight wheels are a common modification that can improve vehicle acceleration, braking, and handling, but is it worth the money to buy the lightest set?
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8 Of The Largest Production Cars Ever Made
Long before the eco movement and even predating the fuel crisis, some true behemoths cruised the American highways. Here, we look at 8 enormous production cars.
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TorqShift Vs. Allison: How Do These Heavy-Duty Transmissions Compare?
For pickup trucks, Ford uses a 10-speed TorqShift transmission while GM uses a 10-speed Allison transmission. Here's how these transmissions compare.
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Why Diesel Fuel Gels In The Cold, But Gas Doesn't
If you use diesel fuel in cold weather, it has a chance of turning into a gel-like substance. Gasoline doesn't have this problem, though. Here's why.
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A-Body Vs.G-Body: What's The Difference Between These GM Platforms?
General Motors' A-Body and G-Body vehicle platforms have been the basis for many iconic cars. While similar, here are the differences between them.
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