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What's Included With Mazda's I-Activsense Safety Suite?
Mazda's i-Activsense safety suite is similar to other advanced driver-assistance features from competing brands. Here's what Mazda's has to offer.
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$2.9 Billion Tesla Battery Supply Contract Loses 99% Of Value In Revision
Battery material supplier L&F announced on Monday that the value of its high-nickel cathode supply deal with Tesla is now only worth $7,386.
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Is It Legal For A Car To Have Two Different Color Headlights?
There are plenty of rules and restrictions related to cars and their safety features. In fact, some of these restrictions also apply to the color of headlights.
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Here's How 'Bulletproof' Car Windows Are Made
Car windows are designed for the safety and protection of occupants. "Bulletproof" car windows take those designs and goes even further with them.
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The Most Famous Inline-5 Engines (And The Cars They Powered)
The inline-5 is, to some, an unsung hero of automotive tech. Here, we celebrate the best and boldest inline-5 engines and the cars that used them.
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The Biggest Satellite Ever Just Reached Low-Earth Orbit, And It's Coming For Starlink
The BlueBird 6 from Texas-based AST SpaceMobile comes in at a full 2,400 square feet, or about the size of a three-bedroom apartment.
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What's The Difference Between A Pushrod And A Modular Ford V8?
Ford used pushrod V8 designs for many years before phasing them out in favor of Modular engines. Here are the differences between the two engine types.
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The Weird And Dangerous Ways Drivers Stayed Warm Before Car Heaters
Staying warm behind the wheel wasn’t easy in the early 20th century, even after automakers began offering enclosed cabins. How did drivers manage back then?
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These Are The Most Unexpected Street-Legal Cars With Over 1,000 HP
You might not expect high horsepower values from vehicles found on highways. But there are five cars with over 1,000 hp that still manage to be street-legal.
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Full Vs. Mild Vs. Plug-In Hybrids: What's The Difference?
There are three major types of hybrid technologies. Here are the biggest differences between full hybrids, mild hybrids, and plug-in hybrids.
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Why Some 4-Cylinder Engines Use 8 Spark Plugs
While most engines have the same number of spark plugs and cylinders, some four-cylinder blocks have two plugs for each cylinder. Here's why.
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These US States Have The Worst EV Incentives
Many areas in the United States have introduced incentives to help residents convert to EVs. But some U.S. states don't offer good incentives at all.
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Mercedes Swaps Glue For Screws In Search Of Sustainability
Headlights are the example Mercedes used, but it's easy to see that design ethos leaking into other components the company uses.
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Do New Cars Still Need An Engine Break-In Period, Or Is It Just A Myth?
A new pair of boots needs time to break in before they feel right. Does the same logic apply to modern engines, or is that just a popular misconception?
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This Solar Tonneau Cover Is A Neat Idea, But How Useful Is It?
Don't go thinking that you can slap one on the back and never plug in your Rivian again. It's a great idea, but it does have some limitations.
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Which Ford Vehicles Have BlueCruise?
Ford's BlueCruise is one of the best hands-free driving features you can find in cars today. But not every Ford model comes with BlueCruise available.
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Why The B2 Stealth Bomber Had Trouble Flying In The Rain
The B2 bomber could evade radar and fly thousands of miles without refueling. But it had trouble with the most basic kind of stormy weather. Here's why.
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Suzuki Once Spent $110 Million To Develop An Engine Only To Shelve It A Year Later
Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki's Indian branch, spent $110 million on an engine's development. Unfortunately, design flaws led to it quickly being discontinued.
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These 3-Cylinder Engines Make More Power Than You'd Expect From A V6
You can find some surprisingly powerful three-cylinder engines. A few of them are powerful enough to rival V6 engines when it comes to horsepower.
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4 Reasons Engine Cylinders Misfire (And What To Do About It)
Engine cylinders can misfire for many reasons. There are four causes in particular that you should be aware of; here's what you can do about them.
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Can You Jump Start A V8 With A 4-Cylinder Car? It's All About The Amps
Considering their differences in design, you might wonder if you can jump-start a V8 with a four-cylinder car. The answer might surprise you.
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Data Privacy Would Be In Car Owners' Hands With The DRIVER Act
The Data Rights for Information and Vehicle Electronics in Real-time Act would require automakers to allow owners access to all of the data a vehicle collects.
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These Are The Only Chevy Models Available With Super Cruise
Chevy offers the Super Cruise technology for hands-free driving. It isn't available on every model in its modern lineup, though, limiting buyers' options.
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Honda Recalls 388 Hydrogen-Powered CR-V e:FCEVs For Potentially Leaky Fuel Cell Stacks
If you're driving one of the 388 CR-V e:FCEVs involved in this recall, Honda believes there's a 60% chance that your car is afflicted with the problem.
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Rivian Shows Why All Autonomous Vehicles Should Have Lidar
Rivian's upcoming R2 will incorporate lidar, in addition to cameras and radar, to paint a more detailed, accurate picture of its surroundings.
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The Pros And Cons Of Power Running Boards For Trucks
Running boards have come a long way since those 1930s black behemoths. Modern power truck running boards have lots of upsides, but they have downsides, too.
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What Are Sipes On A Tire?
The sipes on your tires play an important role in traction and control. Here's what sipes are, why they matter, and whether siping your tires is worth it.
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