What Causes Turbo Lag (And Why You Can't Really Fix It)
Ever wondered why your turbocharged engine doesn't kick in right away when you press on the gas? Here's the reason why — and why it's so hard to fix.
Is It Outdated Advice To Avoid Adding Oil To A Hot Engine?
You're on a long drive, and you decide to check your oil when you pull into a gas station. It's a little low. Is it a bad idea to add oil to a hot engine?
Air Shocks Vs. Air Bags: What's The Difference?
Air shocks and air suspension — also called air bags — are similar sounding systems with very different designs. Here's what you need to know about both.
Stop Adding More Drive Modes And Just Build A Car That Drives Properly In The First Place
As the search for the perfect do-it-all car continues, I implore more automakers to find that balance without the crutch of 15 different drive modes.
An Ominous Gang Of Evil Dancing Robot Dogs Is Your God Now, America
The technocracy is filling your plate with slop, America, and you're licking it clean.
Should You Adjust The Gap On Pre-Set Spark Plugs?
While many drivers will be fine leaving their spark plugs set up the way they arrived, there are certain situation that might require some adjustments.
Can Upgrading Your Rocker Arms Really Boost Horsepower?
Upgrading your rocker arms can be a pretty significant undertaking for the DIY mechanic, so are the performance improvements worth it? Let's take a look.
Buy The E46 BMW M3 Wagon You've Always Dreamed Of Building
BMW never built an E46 M3 wagon, so this well-done conversion is the next best thing.
Is An Oil Analysis Worth It? Here Are The Pros & Cons
An oil analysis might seem like an unnecessary upsell, but there are situations in which it can be useful. Here are the costs and benefits of the procedure.
Dacia Bigster
What do you get when you make a Duster bigger? A silly name and a real worry for the likes of Ford and Hyundai
Fiat trialling tech that fully charges 500e in just five minutes
Fiat CEO Olivier François said battery-swapping tech will be offered to customers if trial is successful
Peugeot GTi is back! Revered badge returns for hot 278bhp 208
French brand relaunches performance moniker at 24 Hours of Le Mans
Skoda Superb 2025 long-term test
After 11k miles, has our five-star car also become a long-term legend?
Early bird catches the WEC: why Le Mans mornings are the best
Compare with Saturday night, Sunday morning at Le Mans is a different world
MWIC Bonus Episode 12: Autocar Meets Kia design boss Karim Habib
Habib shares the secrets of Kia's design success with Autocar editor Mark Tisshaw