Why Most Cars Have Slanted Windshields, But Trucks Keep Theirs Straight
While most modern cars tend to have slanted windshields, most semi trucks and other commercial vehicles have straight ones. Here's the reason why.
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2027 Kia Telluride Looks Really Damn Good
Kia released photos of the 2027 Telluride's interior and exterior ahead of its LA Auto Show reveal. I think it looks fantastic, both strange and refined.
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The Psychology Behind Choosing A Car Color (And What Yours Says About You)
Like dark green cars? That might be because you're a sophisticated traditionalist. And if you own a yellow vehicle, you probably just like attention.
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The Pros & Cons Of 4-Cylinder Engines
The 4-cylinder engine seems less romantic than the larger V6 and V8, but don't sell it short. It has edges over its bigger brothers, though some downsides, too.
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Aftermarket Self-Driving Systems Are A Menace To Your Safety
The most popular device on the market uses the same processor used in a Samsung Galaxy S9 released in 2018.
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Reflecting On 20 Years Of The Bugatti Veyron, The Greatest Car Of All Time, With Bugatti Design Director Frank Heyl
The Veyron remains a mythical creature, a technical impossibility, a total moonshot work of art that somehow lives right here on our planet, on our roads.
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Is Dish Soap Safe On Car Paint?
Owners might be tempted to clean their cars with whatever resources they have available. But using dish soap could have some unexpected consequences.
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Renault's Reborn Twingo EV Is The Cutest, Chicest City Car Since The Original, And It'll Be Really Cheap Too
Adorable design and affordable pricing could make this the city EV to beat.
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Let's Nerd Out About The Mercedes-AMG One's Extremely Cool DRS-Equipped Two-Piece Active Rear Wing
I love cars with active rear wings, especially when the wing is not just functional and cool, but the actual mechanism and moving parts look good, too.
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Chevy 350 Vs. Pontiac 350: How Are They Different?
While the Chevy and Pontiac 350s both came from the GM umbrella, they are actually quite different. Here's how the two engines evolved and what set them apart.
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Before The Light Bulb, Cars Still Had Headlights. Here's How They Worked
People needed to drive in the dark prior to light bulbs being standard vehicle equipment, so automakers installed headlights on cars the old-fashioned way.
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How To Get Grease Out Of Your Car's Interior Without Ruining It
Keeping your seats clean is simple enough, requiring nothing but a regular vacuuming and wipe down -- but what do you do when you run into tough oil stains?
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5 Nearly Indestructible Transmissions (And The Cars That Use Them)
Automotive history is riddled with lackluster gearboxes, but it's also seen its fair share of exlemplary models. Here are the most durable transmissions.
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Why Rotary Apex Seals Fail
Rotary engines are extremely interesting, but they're also known for a few persistent issues, including apex seal failure. Here's why it happens.
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The Pros & Cons Of 3 Cylinder Engines
Cars with 3-cylinder engines aren't a new phenomenon, but they are relatively new in the U.S. market. Here are the benefits and downsides of this engine style.
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The Most Powerful Dodge Engines Ever, Ranked By Horsepower
For decades, Dodge has been a standard bearer of American horsepower, with its biggest engines pushing blistering speed and fire-breathing exhaust notes.
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New Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Is A Smaller And Way More Adorable SUV
Sadly the U.S. will be missing out on Toyota's smallest off-roader.
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Every Jeep Model With Easter Eggs (And Where To Find Them)
From lizards to hidden animations and messages in Morse code, several Jeep models have included Easter eggs over the years, and we've done the hunting for you.
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The Biggest Problems With GM's 8-Speed Transmission
General Motors' 8-speed automatic transmission is known for presenting a few common issues. Here's what you need to know about these problems.
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Why Chevy Trucks Still Use Column Shifters In Some Models
Column shifters aren't extremely common on modern cars. However, Chevrolet still includes them on some pickups. Here's why the company does so.
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What Is Different About A Miller-Cycle Engine And Why Did Mazda Use It?
In the late '90s, Mazda experimented with Miller cycle engines. Here's what separates these machines from normal engines and why Mazda chose to use them.
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Why Car Batteries Fail Faster In Hot Climates
Car batteries are designed to be durable and relatively long lasting. However, extreme temps can harm them. Here's how heat can damage 12-volt car batteries.
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Porsche Will Make Your Manual 911 Carrera T A Little More Cringey For Only $340
One of the options I noticed in the Porsche configurator is so mind-numbingly cringeworthy that I had to stop what I was doing and tell you about it
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Was Extra Range The Only Point Of Pickup Trucks Having Two Gas Tanks?
Some older pickup trucks came with two gas tanks, and automakers took their own approaches to this tactic for boosting a truck's range with varied success.
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These Cummins Engines Can Run On Biodiesel
Biodiesel can be an effective way to reduce fuel costs and reuse waste material. However, not every car can use it. Here are the biodiesel-compatible Cummins.
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The Aurus Senat Is The Car Russia Built Out Of Spite
Putin's Aurus Senat was meant to change the face of Russian automobile manufacturing. However, the vehicle is hiding some secrets. Here's what to know.
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The Strange And Clever Lancia V4 Engine Design
Lancia, a car brand that was a leader in auto innovation in the 20th century, designed a V4 engine that was so unique, people are still talking about it today.
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