Cars

flydaniel/Shutterstock Junkyards are often filled with cars you’d have trouble giving away, even before they’re eventually turned into cubes. They’re typically old and worn and missing doors, and look like they managed to get into another accident at the junkyard after the initial one that brought them there. So it must be an odd feeling […]

You can’t tell the history of the American automotive industry without General Motors. For over a century, GM has been the parent company of so many of the most famous brands to ever produce a vehicle, from Cadillac to Chevrolet to Buick. However, there have been a good number of brands that have fallen by

Bettmann/Getty Images Open-wheel racing is as much a competition in engineering as it is in skillful driving. The engines that power Indycar and Formula 1 race cars are intricately designed machines that must support hours of high-intensity driving at a stretch. Honda and Chevrolet provide engines for Indycar, and Ferrari and Mercedes currently make the

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Tetra Images/Getty Images An engine is a complex assortment of components all working together to generate power. However, without fluids such as coolant and oil, the engine overheats and moving metal parts create friction damage. It’s not enough just to have the proper fluid levels

There are many famous nameplates in Honda history, from its segment-defining NSX to the bestselling Accord sedan and cult classic Beat kei car. Arguably none are more famous than the Civic, which has remained in production for more than half a century and can be found on roads all over the globe. However, for every

The latter 2000s were a turbulent time for the automotive history, with Chrysler (who owned Dodge at the time) filing bankruptcy and being restructured. Meanwhile, Italian manufacturer Fiat stepped in and major changes like the separation of Dodge and Ram were implemented. By 2011, Fiat was the major stakeholder in Chrysler Group LLC and was

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Fast_Cyclone/Shutterstock Chrysler’s MDS, or Multi Displacement System, was only available for the 5.7-liter HEMI in vehicles produced in 2005 and later. If you’re wondering if your late-model 5.7 HEMI has MDS there are a couple of ways to tell. Advertisement First, if it’s equipped with

Shaunl/Getty Images Generally, pickup trucks are desired because they can handle a lot more than your standard sedan or SUV. But some truck enthusiasts might need more power than others, and that’s when the option of a diesel engine usually comes into consideration. As the name implies, diesel engines are powered by diesel fuel instead

Poetra.RH/Shutterstock In the automotive arena, there are several ways a manufacturer can set themselves apart from competitors. As obvious as it may seem, a distinctive logo is arguably one of the best ways to do just that, and in the world of American automakers, there may not be a logo quite as recognizable as the

abdallah-treafe/Shutterstock The average modern car has a bewildering list of acronyms, and it starts from the moment you sit in the driver’s seat. Upon turning the ignition or pushing the start button, a cacophony of dashboard warning lights will greet your eyes; one of them is the ABS warning light, an acronym for the Anti-lock Braking

Cars and trucks that burn fuels also produce emissions that are toxic to people and the environment. For that reason, catalytic converters have been added to modern exhaust systems to help transform pollutants from the engine into emissions that cause less damage.  Advertisement A catalytic converter is essentially a tube with a honeycomb interior that

Benedek Alpar/Shutterstock If there was a simple phrase that summed up the SUV design trends in the early aughts it was, «let’s box it up.» The boxy-body trend was all the rage at the time with a wide variety of automakers betting that such a distinct silhouette would bolster sales. That objective was at the