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  • A Volkswagen Bus parked, showing its air-cooled engine.
    20

    5 Engines With The Longest Production Runs

    These days, vehicles' engines seem to change with every new regulation. But these car and truck engines lasted decades with few major alterations.

    By Dennie Edwards 21 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a hand pressing the electronic parking brake button on a car's center console.
    104

    Why Did So Many Cars Switch From Manual To Electronic Parking Brakes?

    If you're still pulling up a lever to use the parking brake (or not pulling it up), you've missed the trend toward electronic brakes. Here's why they're so hot.

    By Dennie Edwards 25 days ago Read More
  • An engine cover showing 1.6 L engine displacement
    27

    Why Is Engine Size Measured In Liters?

    Gas-powered cars can be found all over the world. Even in the United States, though, their engine sizes are measured using the metric system's liters.

    By Chino Ortiz 25 days ago Read More
  • An old Lincoln limousine with a boomerang TV antenna
    20

    Here's What That Boomerang On The Back Of Old School Limos Was For

    Many old school limousines had a boomerang attached to their back. While it's certainly stylistic, that strangely-shaped addition wasn't just for aesthetics.

    By Alvin Reyes 25 days ago Read More
  • A person using a portable tire inflator
    12

    Portable Tire Inflators Can Save You In A Pinch: These Are The Features To Look Out For

    Portable tire inflators can be a life saver in an emergency situation. These are the features you should keep an eye out for when shopping for one.

    By Benjamin Gracias 26 days ago Read More
  • A pack of four NGK Laser Iridium spark plugs
    10

    Here's What Makes Laser Iridium Spark Plugs Different From Standard Iridium Plugs

    Manufacturer NGK makes its own specialized Laser Iridium spark plugs. Here's what exactly makes them different from regular iridium spark plugs.

    By Alvin Reyes 26 days ago Read More
  • The 2.5-liter Iron Duke four-cylinder engine of the 1984 Pontiac Fiero Indy Pace Car edition.
    56

    The Iron Duke: GM's Unkillable Engine That Never Got The Respect It Deserved

    General Motors' four-cylinder Iron Duke drew on the proven engineering and lasted more than a decade. But it was shadowed by disastrous use in one model.

    By Dennie Edwards 26 days ago Read More
  • A Dodge Daytona smoking its tires
    11

    Hard Driving Your EV Might Be The Best Thing For Its Battery

    Some EV owners might be tempted to drive carefully out of fear over their battery life. But driving with a bit more force could actually help the battery out.

    By Shane Schmid 27 days ago Read More
  • United Airlines Boeing 747SP landing at London Heathrow Airport
    8

    Why Boeing Built The 747SP: The Short 747 With Long-Range Power

    Boeing faced a problem with long-range routes that couldn’t fill a full-size 747, so it came up with a very simple solution: shrinking the plane.

    By Charles Krome 27 days ago Read More
  • Twin-engined Diamond DA-62 diesel aircraft arriving at Bonn-Hangelar airfield in Germany
    15

    These Two Companies Offer Diesel Airplane Engines, Here's Why

    Diesel airplane engines are extremely rare, but maybe they shouldn't be -- modern designs show they can outperform gasoline engines in some aspects.

    By Charles Krome 28 days ago Read More
  • Aidol humanoid robot launch video
    15

    Somehow Russia Made An Even Worse Robot Than Elon Musk (Allegedly)

    Let's all just point and laugh at the bad Russian robot falling flat on its face.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • A Denso iridium spark plug and a standard copper plug on a brown surface.
    9

    What's The Difference Between Copper And Iridium Spark Plugs

    Copper spark plugs are affordable and widely available, but iridium spark plugs bring their own set of advantages. Here’s what sets them apart.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 month ago Read More
  • A close-up of a clutch place.
    13

    Wet Clutch Vs. Dry Clutch: The Differences Explained

    Wet or dry clutch -- which suits your driving style? From track use to daily commuting, each setup manages heat, torque, and noise differently.

    By Abhik Das 1 month ago Read More
  • Close up an analog clock
    6

    These Cars Still Use Analog Clocks

    Despite the steady march of automotive technology in the modern era, analog clocks remain a sign of luxury, and are still available in a few makes and models.

    By John Brandon 1 month ago Read More
  • 1974 Mercedes-Benz W115 240D 3.0 back end
    8

    Reliable Diesel Engines That Just Won't Quit

    Diesel engines have long had a solid reputation for reliability, but these powerhouses have proven to last far longer than even their stalwart cousins.

    By Ivo Gievski 1 month ago Read More
  • The exterior of an AutoZone store showing the logo with a blue sky in the background.
    3

    AutoZone Owes Pennsylvania Online Shoppers $20 Each For Tracking Them Without Their Consent

    AutoZone’s website is at the center of a lawsuit over tracking shoppers. A settlement has been reached, but the company still denies any wrongdoing.

    By Greg Poggiali 1 month ago Read More
  • Terminal 1 at Melbourne Airport on a cloudy day
    15

    Airport Lounge Chaos Sparked By Exploding Power Bank Inside Man's Pocket

    The man was hospitalized with minor burns to his leg and fingers, and he was the only person injured as the lounge was quickly evacuated by staff.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 month ago Read More
  • Honda V6
    61

    Honda Is Working On Its First New V6 In 30 Years, And It's Not A J-Series

    We don't know many details yet, but the engine is going to serve as the basis for Honda's "Next Generation Large-size Hybrid" vehicle

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 month ago Read More
  • 2026 Polestar 4 white front 3/4

    2026 Polestar 4 Has No Rear Window, But That's Not My Biggest Issue With It

    Driving the Polestar 4 left me calmer and more relaxed than I was when I got in.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • A grey Porsche 911 Targa driving in a tunnel
    0

    In Rare Show Of Whimsy, Porsche Patents Tunnel Mode That Will Automatically Make The Exhaust Louder And Open Windows

    The feature could also activate sport mode, open the windows, crank the heater if it's cold out, downshift by at least one gear, and drop the convertible top.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 month 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
  • two F-22 Raptors sit parked on the tarmac
    0

    The F-22 Raptor's Gold-Tinted Canopy Is A Stealthy Secret Weapon

    The F-22 Raptor’s gold tint makes the cockpit shine like a pair of Oakleys, but it’s pure science engineered for stealth and pilot protection.

    By Jackson Lambros 2 months ago Read More
  • Lucid Gravity teaser + upcoming smaller electric crossover
    0

    Lucid Wants To Be First Brand Offering Level 4 Autonomy To Consumers, Teases Upcoming Cheaper Crossover

    Lucid announced a partnership with NVIDIA to use its Drive AV platform to hopefully offer Level 4 autonomy soon.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • Ford's TransAmerica Trail expedition team of a Bronco, Ranger, and Expedition Tremor crossing a stream in a forest
    0

    Ford Brings The TransAmerica Trail To Google Street View

    The TransAmerica Trail stretches more than 5,900 miles long from Port Orford, Oregon, to Nags Head, North Carolina, avoiding pavement wherever possible.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • A Tesla Model Y parked at a Supercharger station
    0

    The Best And Worst EV Charging Networks In America (According To Consumer Reports)

    Consumer Reports finds that nearly 80% of EV charging events go smoothly, but touchscreen, payment, and hardware issues are still causing disruptions.

    By Charles Krome 2 months ago Read More
  • An AV-8B Harrier II of the Italian Navy in flight.
    0

    Here's Why Some Fighter Jets Have Wavy Lines On The Canopy

    Those wavy lines on some fighters' canopies aren't a fashion statement. In a pinch, they could mean the difference between life and death for the pilot.

    By Jackson Lambros 2 months ago Read More
  • A red and white Harley Davidson Softail outside a garage
    0

    Do Harley-Davidsons Need To Be Warmed Up?

    Motorcylists usually love the roar of their engines, though their neighbors may not. How long Harleys need to be warned up depends on several factors.

    By Chino Ortiz 2 months ago Read More
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