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Susaro/Getty Images Smaller engines with fewer cylinders and less displacement could produce more power and torque by turbocharging. A turbo or turbocharger is a forced-induction device that utilizes exhaust gasses to spin a turbine, which feeds compressed air into the engine. It typically sucks air at ambient temperature, compresses the air to around 30% above […]

Iryna Kazlova/Getty Images To those of us with dogs, taking our furry friends on a road trip can be fun for canine and human alike. Having a dog along makes frequent breaks from the road a necessity, and most pups enjoy the plethora of smells that come through a car’s open window. But traveling with

The 2023 model year marked the end for the Kia Rio, which, despite its demise, will continue to be remembered as one of the most reliable Kia models ever made. The subcompact car is well-regarded for its dependability, and achieved a respectable J.D. Power reliability rating of 86 out of 100 for the 2022 and

Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images Cars were the main talking point between me and the two other friends that constituted my high school posse. In fact, I can’t recall having a conversation about anything else during those four fleeting years. Driver’s licenses began trickling in during my sophomore year, with my eldest friend acquiring his holy laminated

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For the North American auto enthusiast, Toyota is synonymous with reliable gas and hybrid powertrains. Elsewhere, though, the world’s largest automaker has been making some great diesel engines as well. Those Land Cruisers and Hiluxes you see crossing the world’s harshest terrains? Powered by diesel.

The sales of Genesis automobiles have risen from less than 7,000 units in 2016 to over 69,000 in 2023, per CNBC.com. But, despite the brand’s success, it’s still unfamiliar to many drivers, which is why Claudia Marquez, the Chief Operating Officer at Genesis Motor North America, told CNBC that awareness of the brand remained Genesis’ greatest challenge. 

Skrow/Getty Images There are several perks to having a manual transmission instead of an automatic, and manual fans no doubt enjoy the control that comes with shifting up or down as the moment demands, even as there are a fixed number of ways one can actually change gears. The most common method is called «Granny Shifting,» which

Deagreez/Getty Images Driving a modern car exposes us to a lot of scary situations, including things like accidents, inclement weather, mechanical malfunctions, and even the erratic behavior of our fellow motorists. All of those things are scary enough while cruising through your neighborhood, but they become increasingly terrifying while driving at highway speeds. We can

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With the conclusion of Chrysler HEMI engine production, vehicles equipped with Hellcat HEMI Mopars on dealer lots are Unicorn-rare and pre-owned specimens have seemingly achieved instant collector status and the prices that go with it. While finding anything with a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI between the fenders

Sjoerd Van Der Wal/Getty The Volkswagen Group acquired in 1965 the Audi line of automobiles, eventually positioning it as the luxury model arm of the company. VW gained the first production Audi since WWII, the Audi 72, and followed it up with the first Audi developed under the VW umbrella, the 1968 Audi 100. Audi

Jeeps have been around since World War II, when WIllys Overland built a light troop and gear carrier for the U.S. Army and its allies. That utilitarian beast evolved into the CJ line, which stayed in Jeep’s lineup until the Wrangler replaced it in 1987. The Jeep Wrangler is still in production, with Jeep offering

The Chevy Cheyenne was the premiere trim level associated with the latter part of the second-generation Chevrolet C/K lineup of pickup trucks. While the second-gen C/K trucks, also known as the «Action Line,» began with the 1967 model year, the iconic Chevrolet Cheyenne trim wasn’t introduced until 1971. As the top trim level, the Cheyenne