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.
How Goodyear Tires Made The McLaren F1's 240-MPH Top Speed Possible
Goodyear tires made the McLaren F1's 240 mph speed possible because they were designed to stand up to the stress of such high speeds.
Virginia Bans Renewal Of Robert E. Lee License Plates Because We Don't Celebrate Losers
Virginia's policy for custom license plates means there are hundreds of options, but one of the most controversial has been removed from the catalog.
Cupra Raval EV REVEALED as a challenger for the Renault 5
The Cupra Raval is revealed as Cupra's smallest EV, with a choice of four trim levels, four powertrains and two battery packs. Costs from £23,785.
Honda Super-N EV ‘Kei Car’ arrives in the UK in July from UNDER £20,000
The Honda Super-N 'Kei Car' will go on sale in the UK in July for under £20,000, promising a city range of up to 199 miles.
Tesla Is Back on Top. The Numbers Behind That Headline Are More Complicated.
Tesla reclaimed the global EV sales crown from BYD in Q1 2026. It also missed analyst targets, built 50,000 more cars than it sold, and watched its European sales fall by half. Meanwhile Audi's workers are being told to prepare for cuts that may go beyond...
