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The Hot Vee Engine Layout Revolutionized Turbocharging, And This Was The First Carmaker To Use One
The hot vee layout revolutionized turbocharging, but it didn't start with Mercedes. The tech evolved from F1 and was first seen in the BMW X6.
Before Hemi And Viper-Powered Rams, These Two Pickups Were Modern Muscle Truck Pioneers
The Chevrolet 454 SS and the Ford SVT Lightning walked so that modern muscle trucks could run. Here's why these two pickups are the true pioneers.
Michelin Used To Award Eco-Friendly Green Stars, Now, Some Restaurants Want Them Back
Michelin has officially retired the Green Star, replacing it with the Mindful Voices platform that will not provide any official accolades.
10+ Seat Vehicle Options When A 9-Seat SUV Won't Do
Don't settle for a nine-seat SUV. Here are five vehicles that can fit 10 or more passengers — yes, one of them is an actual bus.
2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 Max Range Fixes A Lot Of The Issues I Originally Had With The Truck
The Sierra EV AT4 may be missing some of the luxury features and trick electronics that come on the Denali, but that doesn't stop it from being a lot better.
These Are The 9 Largest Harley-Davidson Stores In America
Harley-Davidson is nothing if not American, and few things are more American than a giant showroom. Here are the largest Harley-Davidson dealerships.
Do All 4 Of Your Tire Tread Patterns Have To Match?
While experts recommend against mixing tire tread patterns, using identical brands and tread patterns on the same axle is the safest compromise.
How Ford's SVO Gave Way To The SVT We Know And Love
SVO started the charge for Ford high-performance models, but SVT picked up the baton and ran all the way into the 2010's, and today's Ford Performance models.
The 5 Worst States For Drivers Underreporting Mileage On Car Insurance Applications
Rural geography, low population density, and longer non-commute travel may explain higher levels of mileage underreporting on car insurance applications.
The Liberty V12 Aircraft Engine Was Designed In A Hotel Room And Forged Lincoln
Designed in a Washington hotel room by Jesse G. Vincent and Elbert J. Hall, the Liberty V12 powered Allied WWI aircraft and sparked the founding of Lincoln.
What DIY Car Projects Nearly Or Totally Ruined Your Ride?
What DIY projects nearly or totally ruined your ride?
Pros And Cons Of Transaxles Vs. Standard Transmissions
There are pros and cons to both layouts. Transaxles can be more difficult to repair, but you may not need to service them as often.
The Reason Power Lines Have Orange Balls Is Almost As Interesting As How They Get There
Called aviation marker balls, these brightly colored orange spheres dangle from power lines and transmission cables to warn pilots of nearly invisible wires.
How America Fell In Love With V8 Engines
Ford's flathead made the V8 the people's choice, while muscle cars and '60s horsepower wars turned it into a performance icon and staple of American culture.
Medical Marijuana Is Off Limits To Truckers And Pilots Despite Trump Administration's Reclassification
Weed is not an FDA-approved drug, thus it is not permitted to show up on drug tests for employees in safety sensitive transportation roles.
This Is The Angriest Honda Engine You're Going To Ever Hear
Honda has produced some wonderfully sonorous engines over the decades, but this one in particular became well known for its aggressive tone.