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  • A front-quarter shot of a light blue 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
    1

    The Most Powerful Engines Available In Each Generation Of The Ford Mustang Mach 1

    One of the Mustang's most legendary versions, the Mach 1 nameplate has survived for over half a century, but its power outputs have been a rollercoaster ride.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 hours ago Read More
  • Studio shot of a black 2000 Mitsubishi Dignity sedan.
    0

    The Mitsubishi 8A8 Is Not Just A Rare Engine, It Was The First V8 With Direct Injection

    The 8A8 engine was developed by Mitsubishi in collaboration with Hyundai for use in flagship luxury sedans and featured innovative GDI technology.

    By Shane O' Donoghue 3 hours ago Read More
  • Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle parked at night on a lit city sidewalk.
    2

    13 Terms You Should Know If You Ride Motorcycles

    Even if you don't ride motorcycles, it's good to know what a term like "pillion" means so you can at least nod knowingly the next time someone brings it up.

    By Josh West 4 hours ago Read More
  • Florida's Turnpike: Looking east from the U.S. Route 441 overpass, 2 miles north of Yeehaw Junction
    8

    This Is The Longest Stretch Of US Highway With No Exits, And Of Course It's In Florida

    If you're going to drive this preposterously long stretch of Florida highway, be sure to stop for gas and take a pit stop before you hit the road.

    By Ryan Erik King 4 hours ago Read More
  • The front wheel and side of a black police patrol SUV.
    4

    How Police Car Brakes Differ From The Ones On Regular Cars

    Police officers have to drive even after their brakes have been used heavily, without a reduction in performance or confidence. Here's how it's managed.

    By Shane O' Donoghue 5 hours ago Read More
  • A man walking along highway at night
    2

    7 Tips For Safely Walking Along A Highway (Especially At Night)

    A big portion of pedestrian fatalities every year happens on highways - often at night. If walking next to a highway is unavoidable, here's how to do it safely.

    By B. L. Johnson 8 hours ago Read More
  • The screen-heavy dash of a modern Mercedes-Benz.
    5

    How Chasing Average MPG Improvements Brought More Tech To Cars (For Better Or Worse)

    You can now play video games on your car's infotainment screen. But if automakers weren't forced to chase higher mpg, would all this extra tech even exist?

    By Brontë Wieland 10 hours ago Read More
  • A front-left shot of a black 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 LS4
    12

    1974 Corvette Comes With 78,000 Miles, And It's Packing A 4-Speed And Final-Year 454 Big Block

    Apparently one of only 528 in existence, this big-block unicorn popped up for sale in Texas with a price tag that makes it an absolute bargain.

    By Chloe Clougher 13 hours ago Read More
  • A black TX4 London taxicab driving at night.
    4

    How The Company That Makes London's Black Cabs Ended Up Owned By A Chinese Company

    London's famed black cabs are still made in a factory in Coventry, England, but their owner is thousands of miles away. Here's how that happened.

    By Aakash Badree 21 hours ago Read More
  • A lineup of fleet vehicles from Jeep and Dodge, parked in a row on a dealer lot
    6

    Why Fleet Orders Can Send Car Sales Soaring But Still Hurt Automakers

    Selling hundreds, or even thousands, of cars via fleet sales might be great for an automaker's quarterly reports, but it could damage the brand in the long run.

    By Logan K. Carter 23 hours ago Read More
  • The HRT F111 driving at the Barcelona-Catalunya preseason shakedown.
    10

    This Is The Worst F1 Finish Ever

    When we think of motorsport records, we think of wins and titles, but some records are a little less glamorous, like the worst-ever finish in F1 history.

    By Aakash Badree 1 day ago Read More
  • A person wiping a windshield with a rag.
    0

    Yes, Vinegar Will Clean Your Car's Windshield And Mirrors, But Avoid These Mistakes

    While regular white vinegar will do a great job of cleaning gunk off your car's windshield and mirrors, it can also degrade its paint, chrome, and rubber.

    By Chris Tsui 2 days ago Read More
  • Speed camera sign during Sweden's speed limit lottery trial.
    3

    Sweden's Speed Cameras Once Ran A Lottery That Rewarded Slow Drivers With Cash

    Volkswagen and Sweden once used speed cameras to put law-abiding drivers in a cash lottery, with one particular winner taking home a notable cash prize.

    By Nico DeMattia 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a green Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 in the desert.
    10

    How The Horse B20 Four Cylinder Engine Can Survive Up To A Meter Underwater

    Meant for high-stress and off-road scenarios, the engine can take on big hills just as well as it can theoretically take on big water obstacles.

    By Chris Tsui 3 days ago Read More
  • A red and black 1934 Duesenberg Model J parked at the Warbirds & Wheels museum
    32

    Here's What A Brand-New Duesenberg Model J Cost, And What It Would Be With Today's Inflation

    The Duesenberg Model J was a revolutionary vehicle when it hit the streets in 1921. It also came with a high price, both for the time and in today's currency.

    By Charles Krome 4 days ago Read More
  • A 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss on a desert road.
    6

    Here's How Much A 2021 Chevy Silverado Has Depreciated In 5 Years

    The Chevy Silverado is the second most popular pickup truck in America, but how does a used 2021 model compare to its rivals when it comes to depreciation?

    By Michael Frank 5 days ago Read More
  • Marilyn Reece, left, stands with Carol Schumaker by the three level Santa Monica–San Diego Freeway interchange she designed.
    24

    Who Is Marilyn Reece And Why Is The Interchange At The 10 And 405 Interchange Named After Her?

    If you're a Los Angeles resident, you've probably spent a lot of time in traffic on the tri-level interchange that's named after Marilyn Reece.

    By Aakash Badree 5 days ago Read More
  • The Android Auto interface on the infotainment screen of a BMW M440i.
    11

    6 Android Auto Features That Help Make Long Highway Trips Better

    Long highway drives can expose some of Android Auto's most useful tricks. A few overlooked settings could make your next road trip noticeably easier.

    By Viraaj Bhatnagar 5 days ago Read More
  • The Kettering Aerial Torpedo
    9

    The US Army Was Using Drones Way Before Most People Realize

    Early unmanned aircraft were developed over 100 years ago. It took a lot of work to get them off the ground, though, and to head toward their intended targets.

    By Ryan Erik King 5 days ago Read More
  • Rusty Volkswagen Beetle near the ocean.
    16

    Living By The Ocean Can Be A Dream, But Your Car Will Think It's A Nightmare

    Living by the ocean can be tough on your car. Several environmental factors work together to create a particularly nasty problem for your vehicle.

    By Nico DeMattia 6 days ago Read More
  • Traffic line along a long highway
    13

    Why Florida Sometimes Allows Cars To Drive On Highway Shoulders

    During normal driving, you should stay off freeway shoulders. But in Florida, there are times when you want to make use of all the available pavement.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 6 days ago Read More
  • An Adopt-A-Highway sign advertisement in New Jersey on display.
    2

    What 'Adopt-A-Highway' Actually Means

    Adopt-A-Highway signs represent a surprisingly complex program involving volunteer cleanup, taxpayer savings, highway safety, and First Amendment disputes.

    By Aakash Badree 6 days ago Read More
  • The profile of the 1990 Eagle Optima concept parked outside in front of trees
    11

    After Chrysler Bought AMC, We Almost Got This V8 Sports Sedan

    It emerged amid the wildest time in Chrysler's history, carrying Lamborghini's design DNA and a proper V8. But it became a V6 sedan that no one remembers today.

    By Charles Krome 7 days ago Read More
  • A dash close-up showing warning lights
    5

    The Consequences Of Low Engine Oil From Mild To Severe

    If the engine oil level gets too low, you're in trouble, but you probably know that already. What you may not know is how quickly your engine can seize up.

    By Brontë Wieland 7 days ago Read More
  • A side profile of a red Tesla Model 3.
    24

    This IIHS Top Safety Pick Winner May Also Cost The Most To Insure

    This hyper-popular sedan has earned five Top Safety Pick awards from IIHS since 2020, but its insurance is still almost double the national average.

    By Michael Frank 7 days ago Read More
  • The top of a car battery, with its red positive terminal cover in the background.
    9

    What The BCI Group Size Number On Your Car Battery Means

    That number on your vehicle's battery signals four key facts about it. Ignore it at your peril — batteries are less interchangeable than you may think.

    By Viraaj Bhatnagar 7 days ago Read More
  • A white Toyota Corolla driving at sunset.
    2

    How Your Car's MPG And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Related, According To The EPA

    Low MPG isn't the whole story. While the EPA uses its own formula, a different metric may better reveal the link between fuel and emissions.

    By Michael Frank 7 days ago Read More
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