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Car company names have a variety of origins. Some automakers like Ford, Chevrolet, and Honda took the surnames of their founders as a corporate moniker. Pontiac was named after the Michigan city where it was located, which took its name from an Ottawa chief who had contested British occupation of the Great Lakes area. In […]

Mladenbalinovac/Getty Images When weighing up an expensive new purchase, it’s important to consider every facet of the issue. With vehicles, for instance, it’s not just about the heavy initial outlay, but running and maintenance costs too. For instance, a model with a heftier sticker price may cost you less overtime if it’s cheaper to refuel.

By Eli Becht/July 28, 2024 4: 15 pm EST The 5.9L Cummins diesel engine is best known for its time when it powered Dodge trucks beginning in 1989, and it’s an engine that certainly helped propel the Ram into being one of the top pickup truck brands. If you’re looking to get as much performance as

The Image Engine/Shutterstock Installing an aftermarket exhaust kit is an easy and cost-effective way to enhance the performance and sound of any HEMI engine. Mopar fans have two choices: Cat-back and axle-back. A cat-back exhaust refers to all the exhaust outlets from the back of the vehicle’s catalytic converters, hence the «cat-back» name. It comprises

William/Shutterstock Mazda may be known today for cars, roadsters, and SUVs, but its humble origins were in motorcycle and 3-wheel truck manufacturing way back in the 1930s. It wasn’t until 1960 that Mazda introduced its first 2-door passenger car, the R360 Coupe. The cartoon-like, bubble-top 4-seater was such an affordable hit it that it sold

Oleg Mirabo/Shutterstock In the mid to late 1960s, Ford was one of the most serious players in the U.S. auto market, cornering nearly 30 percent in 1966. Quite a bit of Ford’s success at the time can be attributed to some major hits earlier in the decade, including the Ford Mustang in 1964 — which sold

By Ron King/July 27, 2024 5: 15 pm EST The advantages of diesel engines over their gas-powered counterparts are well documented. Compared to gas engines, diesels are more durable, are more fuel efficient, and, generally, provide more pulling power due to their higher torque output. While some of the smallest diesel engines don’t produce massive amounts of

The mid-size Chevy Malibu doesn’t really get a lot of attention or fanfare, but it can be a really solid, dependable car. It boasts a stunningly beautiful exterior design along with a straightforward infotainment system, spacious and comfortable seats, as well as a pliant suspension that enables it to reputedly take the longer journeys in

BMW and Volkswagen are known for their diesel engines, especially the latter with the infamous «dieselgate» scandal. On the other hand, you’d most likely refer to Mercedes-Benz as a luxury car, and these expensive models typically shy away from rough and noisy diesel engines. However, did you know that the German luxury brand was actually

Whenever one of the common dashboard warning lights on your vehicle illuminate, like many drivers, you probably release an audible sigh. It’s not that these warnings aren’t helpful, but often they can result in an expensive trip to the mechanic. One of the less common indicators on select vehicles is labeled «ATP,» and its meaning and

Amid intense excitement and anticipation, Nissan first released its Cummins diesel-powered Titan XD in 2016. For years, the iconic six-cylinder Cummins engine — one of the best to ever exist — had powered the Dodge/Ram lineup of diesel pickup trucks. So when Nissan decided to build its own diesel pickup using a new 5.0-liter V8

Rutger van der Maar /Wikimedia Many car companies in the United States have been scaling back on their diesel engine offerings over the last few years. This includes the ceasing of production of the EcoDiesel engines that had been used in various Jeep and Ram truck models. As electric vehicles become more of a priority,