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What Made Ford's Toploader Transmission So Durable?
Ford has made plenty of powerful transmissions throughout its lifetime, but the Toploader is iconic for how rugged and long-lasting it can be.
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The Government Does Something Cool For Once: U.S. Postal Service Issues SoCal Lowrider Culture Stamps
This is a tiny scrap of good happening in a sea of bad.
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The Splinter Is An Honest-To-Goodness Drivable Sports Car Made Of Wood
Some one-off cars have some incredibly unique designs, but perhaps none are quite as unique with their basic building materials as the Splinter.
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How Long, In General, Does An Oil Filter Last?
Oil changes are a common part of a car's maintenance, and it's best to change the filter at the same time. But how long should it be able to last on its own?
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What Is A Limited-Slip Differential And How Does It Work?
Differentials are what allow the wheels on a vehicle to actually move around effectively. Open differentials are common, but limited-slip ones are special.
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What's The Performance Difference Between Catted And Catless Downpipes?
You might expect that catless downpipes, which lack a catalytic converter, would outperform catless ones. But as the old song says, it ain't necessarily so.
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12 Non-Corvettes That Are Powered By Corvette Engines
Corvettes have used some incredibly powerful engines, but a few different models have taken those engines for themselves. Here are 12 of them.
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2027 Rivian R2 Launches With 656 HP And 330-Mile Range For Under $60K, Base RWD Trim Coming Next Year For $46,495
Rivian seems to have made good on all of its promises with the R2, and deliveries start within the next few months.
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The First Practical Electric Car Built Looked Like A Giant Baby Carriage
We tend to think of electric vehicles as a new invention, but as you can tell from the design, the first electric cars are now well over 100 years old, .
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The Rearview Mirror Wasn't Just Invented For Safety
Most of us just take the rearview mirror for granted when driving, but it wasn't always there. The accessory was not originally created for safety.
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2027 Mercedes-Benz VLE Finally Brings The Luxury Van To America With 31-Inch Rear Screen, Remote-Control Seats
The fully electric VLE will a range approaching 400 miles, Maybach-rivaling back seats and fancy features like optional air suspension and rear-wheel steering.
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Porsche Reveals Mid-Range 657-HP Cayenne S Electric, Which Is Nice, But Wow Look At The New Green Interior Style Package
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne S Electric will hit 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.
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Spark Plugs Probably Shouldn't Be Made Out Of Pencils, But That's Not Stopping People
Can you really use a pencil to replace the inside of a spark plug? One intrepid group of experimenters decided to find out what would happen if you tried.
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Have Turbos And Hybrids Closed The Difference Between Small Block And Big Block V8s?
The saying goes, "There is no replacement for displacement." But can adding a turbocharger or a hybrid's electric motor(s) let small block V8s match big blocks?
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Signs Your Car's Nuts And Bolts Weren't Torqued To Spec
If the nuts and bolts in your car aren't properly tightened, each drive could lead to damaged breaks or the wheels falling off of your vehicle.
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Ford Patented A Smart Car Door That 'Brakes' Before It Hits Anything
There's an accelerometer to detect how fast the door is opening and a second sensor to see if anything is in the door's path.
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This Rakish JDM Honda Accord Wagon Looks Way Cooler Than Any Normal Car Needs To
Japan got its own version of the sixth-generation Accord, and the wagons are amazing.
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How Piston Shape Impacts Engine Performance And Efficiency
Engineers have a lot to think about when designing new engines, and one of the biggest considerations is the shape of the pistons in the cylinders.
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9 Hot Rodder Terms You've Heard, But Probably Never Fully Understood
Hot rods were once a huge part of American youth culture, so much so that hot rodders developed their own language. Here are the classic terms you should know.
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5 Wheel Bearing Myths It's Time To Set Straight
Wheel bearings are a very overlooked part of your vehicle, and that's led to a number of incorrect (and potentially dangerous) myths surrounding them.
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What Are The Practical Limits Of Turbo Boost Pressure?
More turbo boost pressure can create a bigger boom for your engine, but not every block will be able to handle that pressure with the same effectiveness.
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These Steering Wheel Alternatives Go Beyond A Yoke Or Squircle
While round steering wheels are the norm, they're not the only options out there. Here are some uncommon steering wheel designs that are actually pretty cool.
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5 Oddball Cars With V4 Engines
While you'll commonly see inline-fours, V6s, or V8s today, a few oddball cars in the past have boasted V4 engines that allowed for unique designs.
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The 1957 Aurora Safety Car Looks Ready To Scoop Up Krill Into Its Gaping Maw
Alfred A. Juliano's Safety Car was an intriguing thing to look at and was ahead of its time in some ways, but it wasn't exactly a success story.
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This Honda CR-V Shower Attachment Might Be The Weirdest Vehicle Option Ever
The foldable table built into the back of the first-generation Honda CR-V is a pretty well-known feature, but there was also an available water feature.
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5 Vintage Cars Other Than '32 Fords That Would Make Fantastic Hot Rods
It feels that every other hot rod is a 1930s Ford, so it’s worth thinking outside the box. Here are five cool alternatives to inspire your next build.
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Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV's Interior Revealed With Some Of The Best Knobs I've Ever Seen
The second-gen AMG GT 4-Door is going electric, and it'll have a more spacious interior with a driver-focused layout and some very cool details.
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