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Foto Eston/Shutterstock DCTs or dual-clutch transmissions are different from the traditional automatic transmission in that it doesn’t use a torque converter to transfer engine power to your wheels. Instead, it’s like an automated manual transmission that uses two clutch mechanisms to make shifting gears faster. Advertisement This kind of transmission was first popularized in performance […]

Yocamon/Getty Images Though Mitsubishi can chart its company history to the 1800s, the Japanese automaker didn’t start making cars until 1917, and didn’t even sell its first car in the U.S. until 1971. Interestingly enough, even that vehicle hit the market badged as the Dodge Colt. However, it wasn’t long before Mitsubishis were distributed with the company’s three-diamond

Brandon Woyshnis/Shutterstock When you think about pickup trucks, you usually think about work. Trucks are tailor made for towing, hauling, and getting around in the grass and dirt. The idea of the most powerful trucks usually conjures of visions of something like the Ford F-450, which can tow 40,000 pounds. Pickup trucks have long been

Andrii Baidak/Getty Images When most people think of European classics, cheap isn’t the first word that comes to mind. After all, the top 10 most expensive cars ever sold at auction are all European sports cars. They typically aren’t associated with easy maintenance, reliability, or practicality either, but most of the time, those aren’t the

Hal_P/Shutterstock A car’s console can be a cluster of immediately recognizable iconography that we as a society seem to understand without explanation. As well as indecipherable script that may as well be pictograms from an ancient alien civilization. Advertisement Between common dashboard warning lights and other important symbols, trying to figure things out can feel

Toa55/Shutterstock We all know diesel engines produce Earth-moving torque to outclass gas engines in pulling power and heavy-duty workloads. We also know that diesels could outlive a similar gas engine, given proper care and maintenance over its lifespan. Without diligent servicing, any machine could suffer breakdowns and unexpected repairs, but a neglected diesel could suddenly

Barry Blackburn/Shutterstock Chevrolet was founded in 1911 by Louis Chevrolet and William Durant, and by 1929 Chevy had passed Ford to become the best-selling car brand in the United States. The Corvette appeared in 1953, and the Corvair’s distinctive design and mid-engine layout made it a phenomenon when it was introduced in 1960. Chevy produced some absolute beasts

Emirhan Karamuk/Getty Images When it comes time to purchase a new or used vehicle, sometimes you just can’t go wrong with the classics. The Toyota Corolla has been a fixture of numerous households for decades now, and for good reason. It’s a reliable, compact car that’s garnered a reputation for its longevity. Sure, some Toyota

Honda is a brand that’s known for reliability, but it has another side: race-winning performance, and the performance side of Honda birthed a very special child named Mugen. Mugen uses Honda automobiles as their build platforms, creating high-performance versions of so many iconic cars, but it’s much more than just a few mods. Mugen was founded by

The global economy depends heavily on tractor-trailers to deliver goods around the world, and Peterbilt has been a big player in the hauling industry since it was founded by T.A. Peterman in 1939. Peterman died in 1944, and the company was purchased by the Pacific Car and Foundry 14 years later. That company later changed

The Image Engine/Shutterstock Engine bays are easy to ignore for many people. If you’re not a mechanic, and you don’t perform your own maintenance or repair work, you may never pop the hood to see the dirt and grime lurking beneath. But as easy as it is to forget about your engine bay, it’s important

Hrach Hovhannisyan/Shutterstock There’s little argument that the Ford F-series is nothing less than legendary. The proof is in the numbers. In 2023, Ford outsold its next biggest competitor, the Chevrolet Silverado, by nearly 40%. That’s no fluke; Ford has been the number one best-selling pickup for 47 years straight. Advertisement For everything from around-town commuting