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  • A workbench display of automatic transmission parts.
    5

    What's The Difference Between The 700R4 And 4L60E Transmissions?

    The General Motors 700R4 and 4L60E transmissions have some key differences in their design. You can use those differences to tell which transmission you have.

    By Ron King 1 month ago Read More
  • 1954 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Coupe at the Spring 2018 Daytona Turkey Run
    8

    How The Chevy Stovebolt Got Its Name And What Made It So Special

    Gear-heads might be familiar with the "Stovebolt" engine's name, but how did it get that moniker? And what made the engine so special to enthusiasts?

    By Rohaan Sakrani 1 month ago Read More
  • A Ford SHO engine is displayed on its own.
    19

    6 Performance Cars You Probably Didn't Know Used Yamaha Engines

    Yamaha is renowned for its high-performance motorcycles, but lesser known is the legendary builder has also put together some impressive car engines.

    By Josh West 1 month ago Read More
  • A white Ford Maverick Lobo parked in front of a boat ramp.
    15

    What's The Difference Between The Ford Maverick's 2.5-Liter PowerBoost And 2.0-Liter EcoBoost Engines?

    The Ford Maverick offers a 2.0-liter engine and a 2.5-liter engine. They have some especially notable differences beyond their displacements.

    By Chad Kirchner 1 month ago Read More
  • Front view of an old green Chevrolet Series AD historic car driving down the street
    1

    Chevy's Original V8 Story Starts In 1917, Not The 1950s

    The first Chevrolet V8 engine to succeed commercially was the 1955 small block. But it wasn't Chevy's first V8. That came three decades earlier.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 1 month ago Read More
  • The Engine Labs $10,000 Ford Coyote engine.
    6

    What's The Biggest Difference Between Ford's Coyote And GM's LS Engines?

    Ford's Coyote and GM's LS engines are still offered today for anyone interested in performing a swap. But they have some big differences in power and design.

    By Ron King 1 month ago Read More
  • A 1966 Cadillac DeVille convertible parked in the sun.
    2

    This GM Brand Introduced Heated Seats Years Ahead Of Its Time

    Heated seats might seem like a simple feature today, but they were introduced over half a decade ago. Here's the General Motors brand that introduced them.

    By Chad Kirchner 1 month ago Read More
  • A 3.0L Duramax diesel powered Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck in a parking lot.
    12

    How Did Chevy's 3.0L Diesel Compare To Ford's 3.0L Diesel Truck Engine?

    Chevy and Ford have both produced 3.0L diesel engines, but they have some noteworthy differences. Here's how the two engines compare to each other.

    By Ron King 1 month ago Read More
  • Max Rockatansky sitting in the driver's seat of his XB Falcon Pursuit Special, with a supercharger visible in the foreground
    27

    Can You Really Use A Switch To Turn On A Supercharger, 'Mad Max' Style?

    "Mad Max" features an iconic car with a supercharger that can be turned on and off. But how well could something like that work in real life?

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • Wilwood brakes on display at a show
    14

    Brembo Vs. Wilwood Brakes: Here's How They Compare

    Brembo and Wilwood are two of the best brands known for manufacturing brakes. Here are the benefits they offer, as well as which ones are best for you.

    By Benjamin Gracias 1 month ago Read More
  • Windshield wipers placed in the up position during a snow storm
    38

    The Risk With Leaving Your Windshield Wipers Up In The Snow

    As with all things, both sides of this debate have their argument ammunition.

    By Brad Brownell 1 month ago Read More
  • An illustration of an automotive piston
    13

    Should You Worry About Piston Slap? Here's What Experts Say

    Piston slap can create a knocking noise from your engine that seems very concerning at first. But you should listen to expert advice before trying to fix it.

    By B. L. Johnson 1 month ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage driving next to a red and black Veyron
    6

    Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage One-Off Imagines The Veyron Facelift That Never Happened

    Based on the Chiron Super Sport's chassis, the F.K.P. Hommage celebrates the Veyron's 20th anniversary, and the sunsetting of the W16 engine.

    By Daniel Golson 1 month ago Read More
  • A young woman in an old red pickup truck gets blinded by bright white headlights from an oncoming car
    102

    Why Headlights Went From Warm And Yellow To Retina-Searing White

    While car headlights were once a soft yellow, they've become much whiter and brighter in recent decades, much to the dismay of drivers. Here's why.

    By Paul Stadden 1 month ago Read More
  • The cross-fire injection badge on the side of an early 1980s Chevy Corvette.
    12

    Why GM's Cross-Fire Engines Earned The Nickname Cease-Fire

    The Cross-Fire engine used by GM in the early 1980s didn't get the best reputation. Here's why some critics have given it the nickname "Cease-Fire."

    By Ron King 1 month ago Read More
  • A technician applying tint to the front window of a Tesla Cybertruck.
    5

    Which Car Windows Can You Legally Tint?

    Tinting your car window can help protect your eyes and add some extra privacy. But some states have some restrictions on which windows you can tint.

    By Dave Goldberg 1 month ago Read More
  • A pre-production 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 driving at the Circuit of the Americas racetrack
    2

    The Difference Between The Corvette Z06 LT6 And ZR1 LT7 V8s

    High-performance Corvettes boasted the LT6 engine in Z06 models and the LT7 engine in ZR1s. Despite their similar names, the engines have some vast differences.

    By Charles Krome 1 month ago Read More
  • Front three quarters shot of a white EX60 Cross Country parked inside a photo studio with its DRLs on
    29

    2027 Volvo EX60 Debuts With Rugged Cross Country Trim, Chiseled Looks And Lots Of Tech

    As long as it's not astronomically priced and Volvo's bug-free software claims hold true, this just might be the winner Volvo is hoping for.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 month ago Read More
  • Rear raised white letter RWL tire on a 1967 Shelby GT500 muscle car
    26

    Can You Still Buy Tires With White Letters?

    Remember the old-school white lettering on a muscle car's sidewalls? We find out whether you can still find new examples for your classic coupe.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 month ago Read More
  • A young woman using a cell phone to call for help with her car engine overheating.
    7

    How To Tell The Difference Between Cracked Heads And Blown Head Gaskets

    Cracked heads and blown head gaskets can lead to very similar issues in cars. Figuring out which problem you're suffering from can be difficult.

    By Ron King 1 month ago Read More
  • A closeup of a cast crankshaft with a white background
    6

    The Difference Between Cast And Forged Cranks – And How To Tell Them Apart

    You'll find that most cars out in the wild use either cast crankshafts or forged crankshafts. If you don't know which one your car has, here's how you can tell.

    By Paul Stadden 1 month ago Read More
  • Rear 3/4 view of a grey Bugatti Veyron prototype
    14

    Look At The Goofy Wings On Bugatti's Prototype Veyrons

    The cobbled-together prototypes and goofy the rear wings are a far cry from the beautifully machined arms of the final thing.

    By Daniel Golson 1 month ago Read More
  • A mechanic holding a used head gasket.
    12

    Why You Should Never Reuse A Cylinder Head Gasket

    Reusing a cylinder head gasket can seem like it'd save you plenty of money. But doing this is incredibly risky, and it could leave your car in trouble.

    By Ron King 1 month ago Read More
  • A display of the Michelin Man on the French headquarters of Michelin tires company
    12

    The Most Satisfying Tire Brand Isn't Goodyear, According To Consumer Reports

    Goodyear is an exceptionally popular tire brand, but the Consumer Reports rankings put two other tire brands above it consistently in multiple areas.

    By Charles Krome 1 month ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a green Mercedes-Benz G580
    44

    White Was Still The Most Popular Car Color In 2025, But Green Is Making A Comeback

    It's no secret that the landscape of automotive paint colors is really damn boring, and has been for years.

    By Daniel Golson 1 month ago Read More
  • A white 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor parked with skyscrapers in the background.
    11

    Why Did The Ford Raptor V8 Go Away In 2017?

    Originally, Ford's F-150 Raptor was a capable off-road machine with a V8 engine. But in 2017, Ford decided to turn to a different power plant. Here's why.

    By Nishant Jayaram 1 month ago Read More
  • A double wishbone suspension and its upper A-arm architecture on display
    7

    MacPherson Struts Vs. Double Wishbone: How Do The Suspension Designs Compare?

    Suspension designs come in many shapes and sizes, but MacPherson struts and double wishbones are among the most common. What are their biggest differences?

    By Alvin Reyes 1 month ago Read More
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