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  • Close up of the grille emblem on a GMC Pickup
    8

    GM Once Built A V12 Engine That Weighed More Than An Original Mini Cooper

    V12 engines aren't around quite as often anymore, but they have a storied history. General Motors once built a V12 that could outweigh an original Mini Cooper.

    By Jackson Lambros 1 month ago Read More
  • Hood emblem of a Lamborghini Jarama
    6

    5 Car Brand Logos With Hidden Meanings

    Cadillac, Hyundai, Audi, Lamborghini, and Toyota all have iconic logos. But these car brand logos also contain some hidden meanings that you might not know.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 month ago Read More
  • R2D2 next to a :andspeeder at a Star Wars convention.
    6

    Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder Was Built On The Chassis Of An Obscure British Three-Wheeled Car

    In a galaxy far, far away -- no, scratch that. The real story starts in 1970s England, where a weird little three-wheeler went intergalactic.

    By Charles Krome 1 month ago Read More
  • BMW 700 front end with a lady standing behind an opened driver's door
    11

    11 Unique Rear-Engine Cars That Stood The Test Of Time

    Back in the day, there were numerous rear-engine cars that really stood out for their unique features -- and influenced the automobile industry in the process.

    By Ivo Gievski 1 month ago Read More
  • Chevrolet used the 307 cubic-inch small-block in a number of models, including this 4-door Bel Air, starting in 1968.
    15

    Chevy 307 Vs. Oldsmobile 307: How Are They Different?

    Despite being under the same General Motors umbrella, Chevy and Oldsmobile developed their own versions of the 307. How are these two versions different?

    By Ron King 1 month ago Read More
  • A closeup of the
    6

    Five Of The Most Powerful Chevy Small Block Engines Ever Made

    Chevrolet has put out some powerful engines over the years. In particular, there are five Chevy small-blocks that were the most powerful of their time.

    By Paul Stadden 1 month ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a snow-covered Mercedes-Benz GLB in a wind tunnel
    12

    Mercedes-Benz's Cold Wind Tunnel Simulates Blizzards To Make Sure The Electric GLB Will Warm You Up Quicker Than A Gas Car

    My favorite bit? The standard panoramic sunroof can be had with ambient lighting that illuminates dozens of three-pointed stars in the glass.

    By Daniel Golson 1 month ago Read More
  • A beige Ineos Grenadier parked in front of a house
    14

    These Are The Boxiest New Cars You Can Buy Today

    While most automakers prize aerodynamics, there are a handful of cars that stay true to their boxy roots. Here are the boxiest vehicles available today.

    By Benjamin Gracias 1 month ago Read More
  • A closeup of a C3 Chevrolet Corvette engine bay with a 350 small block v8
    7

    Chevy 350 Vs. Oldsmobile 350: How Are They Different?

    What were the differences between Chevy's small-block 350 engine and the Oldsmobile 350? Plus, how did each of them fare throughout history?

    By Paul Stadden 1 month ago Read More
  • A person working on clay model of a car
    9

    Why Automakers Still Haven't Ditched Clay Car Models

    Despite numerous advances in technology and computer capabilities, automakers still use clay models during the design process. Here's why.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 month ago Read More
  • a white toyota corolla with a visibly slanted windshield driving on a highway next to a lake
    2

    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.

    By Shane Schmid 1 month ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a grey 2027 Kia Telluride
    49

    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.

    By Daniel Golson 1 month ago Read More
  • A Volkswagen Golf Harlequin parked in Germany
    39

    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.

    By Charles Krome 1 month ago Read More
  • A turbocharged four-cylinder engine in a 2023 Toyota Highlander.
    38

    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.

    By Dave Goldberg 1 month ago Read More
  • An aftermarket ADAS device mounted to the windshield of a car, showing its forward vision of the road ahead.
    28

    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.

    By Greg Poggiali 1 month ago Read More
  • Four Bugatti Veyrons in a row at the Las Vegas Concours
    43

    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.

    By Daniel Golson 1 month ago Read More
  • Man handwashing a black car with shampoo and wash mitts
    12

    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.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 month ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a green Renault Twingo E-Tech
    19

    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.

    By Daniel Golson 1 month ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a yellow Mercedes-AMG One on a golf course
    2

    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.

    By Daniel Golson 1 month ago Read More
  • A 350-cubic-inch Chevrolet small-block V8 in a 1972 Corvette
    0

    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.

    By Charles Krome 2 months ago Read More
  • 1907 vintage car with acetylene headlamps
    0

    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.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 months ago Read More
  • Visible oily stains on fabric car seat
    0

    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?

    By Alvin Reyes 2 months ago Read More
  • 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat shifter and climate controls
    0

    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.

    By Paul Stadden 2 months ago Read More
  • Rotary engine under the hood of a 1994 Mazda RX-7
    0

    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.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 months ago Read More
  • 2026 Chevy Trax with a 3-cylinder engine
    0

    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.

    By Shane Schmid 2 months ago Read More
  • A close up of a red Dodge Viper engine in an engine bay.
    0

    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.

    By Sarah Bloomfield 2 months ago Read More
  • Toyota Land Cruiser FJ front three-quarter
    0

    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.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
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