'Track' day: We go green-laning in a Dacia Duster
Forget blasting down B-roads in a sports car - try some low speed green laning instead
The Metro 6R4 isn't the best Group B monster, but it is the coolest
Just like your nan used to drive, except cooler, noisier and more terrifying
Before He Changed The World With Inexpensive Cars, Henry Ford Was The Fastest Man On Four Wheels
In 1904, Henry Ford took the Ford 999 race car to 91.37mph on the frozen surface of Lake St. Clair, north-east of Detroit.
Gross, Net, Peak, Continuous: How Engine Horsepower Turned Into Marketing Soup
Since horsepower's clarification as a term by James Watt, engine makers have been fiddling with how to refer to it, seeking advantages in selling.
How (And When) To Use A Spark Plug Thread Chaser
You use a spark plug thread chaser when you need to carefully clean out the cylinder head's threads before you install fresh new plugs.
What's The Typical Lifespan Of An Oil Pan?
While a car's oil pan is designed to last for the life of the vehicle, you may need to replace yours after 8 to 9 years, due to damage, rust, or leaks.
As E15 Gas Becomes More Common, Remember That It's Terrible For These Engines
It's illegal to use E15 in lawnmowers, motorcycles, boats, and heavy-duty vehicles. And you may want to think twice before using it in your car.
What Does A Compensator Do On A Harley-Davidson?
You can eliminate the compensator on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, but you can't eliminate the pulses. The result is premature component wear.
Why Car And Driver Hated The Now Legendary (And Valuable) Ford GT40 Mk III
The automotive magazine found the roadgoing version of Ford's Le Mans winner, the GT40 Mk II, to be shoddily made in many ways.
Here's How (And How Often) To Inspect Your Vehicle's Tires
You should inspect your tires at least once a month. You can inspect them by checking for damage and wear and using gauges to measure pressure and depth.
Let Carlos Sainz And Lando Norris Show You How Far Go-Karts Have Come Since The 1950s
The difference between a 2000s kart and a 2026 kart is quite minimal, for example, but the gap between the 1950s and the 1970s is stark and dramatic.
Oldsmobile Almost Became Muscle Car Tyrants With A 32-Valve 455 V8
Oldsmobile almost stood above every other muscle car brand with a 32-valve 455 V8, which could have been the most powerful muscle car engine of the early 1970s.
Why Porsche Maintenance Tends To Be Pricey
Design, cost of parts, and cost of labor all contribute to the higher cost of owning and maintaining luxury cars, especially those from Porsche.
Automakers Adopted Rack-And-Pinion Steering Because It Was Better Than Alternatives
Automakers adopted rack-and-pinion steering because it was cheaper, simpler, and offered better driving feel than alternatives.
2 Things To Know Before Removing The Badges From Your Car
Before removing the badges from your car, you should know that it takes patience, but it's legal to do so as long as you don't touch the VIN.