Nascars, Soviet tractors and... Tigger? Facebook is a car shopping wonderland
The ultimate automotive guilty pleasure? Navigating the wild west of Facebook to find the best £500 bangers
Four Turbocharged Production Cars Existed In 1978, And Two Of Them Were Buicks
The Buick Regal Sport Coupe and LeSabre Sport Coupe joined a Saab and a Porsche as the only production turbo cars available in 1978.
Spark Plug Recycling Is A Thing, Because Iridium Is Too Expensive
Recycling spark plugs that contain precious metals like iridium is vital, due to the rarity of these metals and the destruction that results from mining them.
If We Net Export Oil, Why Are Gas Prices Going Up?
Why are gas prices going up? Consider that 40% of U.S. refinery oil is imported and 20% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Pros And Cons Of Tubed Vs. Tubeless Motorcycle Tires
While tubeless tires are easy to repair and great on the road, tubed tires are more commonly used off-road and with wire wheels.
How Goodyear Developed Tires For The Moon
The first tires on the moon weren't made for the lunar rover, but for a two-wheeled cart called the Modular Equipment Transporter (MET).
Michelin's Longest Lasting Tire Has Its Fans, But There's No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
Michelin's Defender2 may last up to 80,000 miles, but the tire's longevity comes with significant trade-offs in winter and wet-weather handling.
The Science Behind Voorhees Law
The Voorhees law of traffic proves driving fast in urban environments won't get you there any faster if the stoplights are against you.
Why F1 Engines Have Better Thermal Efficiency Than Regular Car Engines
Forumla 1 engines have better thermal efficiency than regular car engines because of pre-chamber ignition, high compression ratios, and the MGU-H.
Is One-Pedal Driving Really More Efficient?
One-pedal driving can be more efficient, but it depends on the situation. It might end up providing negligible benefits on the highway.
Did GM Screw Up By Not Making Corvette Its Own Brand?
A Corvette SUV, as part of a whole line of Corvettes? That was Car and Driver's report in 2023, but it didn't happen. Should it have? Take the poll.
It Seems Your Tesla Will Recognize A 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive
Using audio files on 3.5-inch floppy disks probably isn't the most efficient way to play music in your Tesla, but if you have the right adapter, it can work.
Wild Wild West Side: Horseback NYPD Cop Chases Down Suspected Purse Thief
Clearly, the NYPD isn't horsing around... I'm so sorry.
How Reliable Is A 2021 Tesla Model X?
Owners find the 2021 Tesla Model X to be reliable, but it received a very low score from Consumer Reports in that regard due to recalls.
At Least One Pope Preferred Manual Transmissions
A Ford Fusion with a manual transmission was apparently what transported Pope Leo around Chicago, back when he was still called Robert Prevost.
