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  • A Lincoln MKT limousine parked outside a building
    2

    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.

    By Alvin Reyes 9 hours ago Read More
  • A 2016 ND Mazda Miata in red on a curvy road
    3

    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.

    By Shane Schmid 12 hours ago Read More
  • A supercharged 4.6-liter DOHC Modular V8 in a red 2004 Ford Mustang
    7

    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.

    By Paul Stadden 17 hours ago Read More
  • Two of Ford's Super Duty pickups from 2023 parked side-by-side.
    10

    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?

    By Ron King 1 day ago Read More
  • An all-black Bugatti Veyron, parked head-on in front of a residential home, surrounded by green foliage.
    10

    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.

    By Marko Mikulic 2 days ago Read More
  • A Hybrid badge on a dark colored vehicle.
    8

    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.

    By Chad Kirchner 2 days ago Read More
  • An Alfa Romeo Twin-Spark four-cylinder engine
    13

    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.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
  • A turbine wheel from a 6.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine.
    2

    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.

    By Ron King 2 days ago Read More
  • A yellow Ford Mustang II pulling into a car show past a small crowd and a traffic light
    17

    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.

    By Paul Stadden 2 days ago Read More
  • A 2024 Heavy Duty Ram equipped with a turbo diesel engine driving on a road.
    2

    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.

    By Ron King 2 days ago Read More
  • 1972 AMC Gremlin built as Randall 401-XR modification with 6.6 L V8 at 2015 AMO show
    18

    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.

    By Paul Stadden 2 days ago Read More
  • A yelllow Toyota MR2 parked outside
    0

    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.

    By Nishant Jayaram 3 days ago Read More
  • A Ferrari Dino 208 GT4 parked on the street
    2

    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.

    By Abigail Longstreth 3 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of the BOSS 351 graphic on a 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
    23

    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.

    By Paul Stadden 3 days ago Read More
  • Cutaway view of Mercedes headlights
    17

    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.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a gold kia K4 Hatchback on a white rotating platform in front of a screen that reads,
    31

    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.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago Read More
  • An Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout on display
    5

    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.

    By Shane Schmid 4 days ago Read More
  • An illustration of a driver's arms extended, with their hands on a steering wheel.
    17

    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.

    By Eugene Buono 4 days ago Read More
  • A look back at the red and black seats in the 2026 Nissan Armada Nismo with Nismo embroidered on the headrests
    8

    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.

    By Logan K. Carter 5 days ago Read More
  • A person holding two brake pads in front of a car's braking assembly.
    4

    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.

    By Marko Mikulic 5 days ago Read More
  • Studio shot of a McLaren F1
    13

    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.

    By Chloe Clougher 6 days ago Read More
  • Tyre Reviews' Jonathan Benson with three rims each weighing more than the last, sits in front of his blue F80 BMW M3 in his garage
    13

    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?

    By Paul Stadden 6 days ago Read More
  • A large car and a small car are depicted in parking lot paint.
    46

    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.

    By Josh West 7 days ago Read More
  • A Ford F-350 Super Duty hauling a large trailer uphill.
    1

    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.

    By Ron King 7 days ago Read More
  • Gelled diesel oil being poured from a container
    3

    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.

    By Chino Ortiz 7 days ago Read More
  • Sideview of Chevrolet Superior Sedan, an early A-Body car, on modern street
    3

    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.

    By Charles Krome 8 days ago Read More
  • Yellow fifth-generation Chevrolet Corvette parked outside with its top down
    2

    When Did The Corvette Switch To A Transaxle Design?

    The Corvette made big waves when it changed from a front engine to a mid-engine layout, but the switch to a transaxle may have been even more consequential.

    By Charles Krome 8 days ago Read More
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