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Lawrence Carmichael/Shutterstock From 2015 to the present day, one car has risen above them all to become the de facto ultimate American muscle car, and the only one to still carry that torch to the present day: the Hellcat. In truth, the Hellcat moniker has appeared on several vehicles, and the powertrain has powered various […]

Ken Morris/Shutterstock American Motors Corporation, also known as AMC, began life in 1954 after a merger between automakers Nash-Kevlinator and Hudson Motors. It lasted until 1987 when it was purchased by Chrysler. During its brief existence, AMC did some interesting things, including building numerous compact cars to compete against the big dogs of its era.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sspopov/Getty Images Diesel engines, like all internal combustion engine types, require a mixture of fuel and air to flow through the intake system to operate. Modern fuel delivery systems use injectors with the ability to deliver substantial amounts of atomized fuel. That makes the volume

GolubSergei/Shutterstock It’s no secret that trucks are big — like, really big. It seems that no matter the brand of semi-truck or how many times we come across these gargantuan gas guzzlers, they remain an intimidating and overwhelming presence on the road. For commercial trucks to support such massive loads, however, they have to be

Pickup trucks are quite popular among Americans, and the vast range of them come with different engine configurations, ranging from inline-fours to inline-sixes, V6s, and V8s. For drivers considering a new pickup truck, the V6-powered models are often a happy medium, as they bridge the gap between the performance of a V8 and the efficiency

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Matt Jelonek/Getty Images While it might not be a factor most everyday drivers consider when buying a new vehicle, staggering top speeds can make some cars look more attractive. Those looking for sound-breaking power will likely look at manufacturers known for making the fastest cars

Kontrast-fotodesign/Getty Images It may come as a bit of a surprise to learn that many luxury performance cars you know and love are actually sub-brands of much larger automakers. This practice of creating special sub-brand divisions is pretty common in the industry, with companies seeking to expand their portfolio by offering new, often premium products

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ford is known for many things. It’s an all-American company that innovates with a vast array of vehicles. Plenty of memorable Ford truck commercials have shown off how durable and reliable the vehicles are, to the point where it’s no wonder why the brand is

While you may know Subaru for its all-wheel drive SUVs or its adventure-friendly trim levels like the Wilderness series, the brand has a long history of performance cars as well. Go back just a short amount of time in Subaru’s history and you’ll find several high-performance vehicles with STI badges, rooted in some pretty deep

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Jetcityimage/Getty Images It’s almost hard to believe that 25 years ago, anything made by the Hyundai Motor Group was pointed at and laughed at. The interior quality wasn’t the best, the styling was drab, and overall, driving one of these vehicles was just not a

Carolyn Franks/Shutterstock To the unobservant eye, all semi-trucks are the same massive machines that barrel down the highways. But upon closer inspection, you’ll find that there are quite a number of differences among these vehicles in their construction and performance. Just as with our everyday cars, the body style of a truck is made with

alexgo.photography/Shutterstock & undefined If you’re a home mechanic who previously worked in a professional shop, you probably don’t miss much about the daily grind. Working on your own without an annoying boss and nitpicky customers can be extremely freeing — it can even reinvigorate your love of cars and turning wrenches. However, there is one