Decoding Tire Sidewall Markings and Construction
Buying tires is stressful. The jargon from salespeople is worse. Sidewall markings look like a cryptic code. You want to understand what you already...
Why a Half-Ton Pickup Is the Smartest Boat Hauler
You finally pulled the trigger on that boat. The dream is real. But then the logistics hit. Lugging a fiberglass hulk in a family...
ElectriX by Challenger: Bi-Mode Camping Car Specs, Range, and ZFE Benefits
You can pick your poison. Or rather, you can pick your propulsion method. The Challenger ElectriX lets you drive purely on electricity or stick...
Chevrolet Volt: How GM’s E-Flex Propulsion System Redefines Electric Driving
The Ghost of EV-1 Past.
In 1996, General Motors dropped the EV-1 into Saturn showrooms across California and Arizona. It was pure electricity. Zero emissions....
How Locking and Torsen Differentials Transform Off-Road Traction
You’re stuck in mud. The wheels are spinning. The driver is sweating. And the center differential is letting the torque wander off to the...
Where to Find Hard-to-Source Parts for Your Classic Car Restoration
Building a 1:24 scale '68 Mustang kit from Tamiya or Aoshima costs you less than $10 and a weekend of glue fumes. You get...
How to disable a speed limiter on modern cars
Yes, you can turn off a speed limiter. The engine control unit (ECU) acts like a standard computer, meaning its software functions are modifiable....
Why Race Cars Use Nitrogen Tires Instead of Regular Air
Race teams fill their tires with nitrogen, not air, because the margin for error is razor-thin. A shift of just half a pound of...
Delft’s Eco-Runner sets new hydrogen fuel economy record with 2,488 km on under a...
The Eco-Runner is not your average concept car. It is a hydrogen-powered vehicle designed with one singular goal: extreme fuel efficiency. This latest iteration,...
Is Ethanol Bad for Your Car? The E10, E15, and E85 Breakdown
Corn is cheap. We have so much of it that it has replaced cane sugar in most packaged foods and is increasingly sneaking into...
