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What Actually Happens If You Leave Your Key Fob Behind While Driving
Driving away without your key fob can cause several kinds of problems and inconveniences. Fortunately, there are also several kinds of solutions.
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What Are The Differences Between 400- And 800-Volt EVs?
The differences between a 400- and 800-volt EV are more than a simple question of voltage. They affect the vehicles' weight, efficiency, and price.
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Why US Traffic Lights Don't Have Countdown Timers
Yellow traffic lights in over 20 countries count down to when the red light appears, but that's banned in the United States. Here's why the U.S. is different.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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