Gas Vs. Hydraulic Shock Absorbers: What's The Difference
The difference between gas and hydraulic shock absorbers is the fact that gas absorbers use nitrogen, helping to dampen shocks but causing the ride to be stiff.
Yes, There Are Engines With Three Spark Plugs In One Cylinder
The Bajaj-made Pulsar NS200 sports motorcycle has a DTS-i Triple Spark engine whose name that says it all: three spark plugs in one cylinder.
Here's Your Chance To Buy 1 Of Only 1,000 Original Subaru Impreza WRX Type RAs Ever Built
The 2000 Subaru WRX Type RA Limited is an old car, but it's rare, powerful, and lighter than today's WRX, so this used one with low mileage could be a steal.
Yes, There Have Been Production Cars With More Than One Engine
There have been production cars with more than one engine. In particular, the Citroën 2CV Sahara boasted two engines during the 1950s.
NASA To Improve Machine Learning With Endurance Racing Data
IMSA mentioned machine learning for diagnostics, wireless networking and RFID applications as a potential area for discussion.
Who Gets To Name New Roads?
Those who get to name new roads in the U.S. are named by government officials and housing developers. Emergency services can veto names, too.
What Is An Opera Window, And Why Did It Go Out Of Style?
An opera window is a small glass-covered opening in a car's c-pillar. They were used for visibility, but they went out of style due to overuse.
What Kind Of Semi Truck Was Optimus Prime?
Optimus Prime was a Freightliner 8664 semi truck in his original appearance. Later "Transformers" movies had him become a Peterbilt 379 and Western Star 5700.
Petrol prices fall to a four-year low - but drivers might want to fill up sooner rather than later after Trump's threat to attack Iran
A litre of petrol at UK forecourts has fallen to an average of 131.91p in recent days, the RAC said. The last time the fuel was cheaper was in July 2021, when it averaged 131.81p per litre.
How likely are you to fall victim to car crime? Here's your chances of having your motor stolen, vandalised or cloned
A study has also identified just how much more vulnerable to crime people living - or regularly driving and parking - in urban areas are compared to those living in the suburbs or out in the country.
Is Tesla turning its back on electric cars for good? Elon Musk's brand stops production of Model S and X
Tesla will stop producing its Model X SUV (main) and Model S saloon (inset) in the next few months as Elon Musk's EV brand pivots away from electric cars towards robots, self-driving taxis and AI.
Volvo tells customers to not charge their electric SUVs above 70% due to battery 'fire risks'
The Swedish car maker - now owned by Chinese giant Geely - has informed owners of its £33k EX30 EV to not charge above this threshold as faulty batteries could lead to fire in rare cases.
BYD Sealion 5 DM-i: Is the latest Chinese plug-in hybrid to arrive in Britain worth the £30,000 price tag?
BYD is the largest EV maker in the world and taking the UK by storm. It's new plug-in hybrid Sealion 5 DM-i model is here. But can it impress as well as deliver an affordable £29,995 starting price?
I've driven the Chinese EVs taking Britain by storm. Here are the best five - and one to avoid
When it comes to choosing a new car, buyers will want different things. But high up the list for almost all prospective buyers is value for money.
Mercedes S-Class gets a MAJOR makeover for 2026
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets a major makeover for 2026, with much new tech, styling updates and a new interior.