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Around the World Photos/Shutterstock The Jeep is a Stellantis brand, so it enjoys much of the same tech as the other autos from the Chrysler-PSA-Group conglomerate, including Dodge, Fiat, Maserati, and Ram. As a result, many Jeep models have HEMI engines under their hoods. But what exactly is an HEMI engine? In 1951, Chrysler released a new V8 engine […]

The internal combustion engine, despite being a century-and-a-half old, is still an impressive marvel of engineering. There are several variations of engine design that have been experimented with over the years, such as the Knight Sleeve Valve engine, but those who aren’t as familiar with engines may not understand a lot of the terminology such

The Honda Prelude namesake is one that has been around for nearly 50 years and five generations at this point in time. Despite the model’s widespread acclaim and praise over the years, it is a car that is often cast aside in the sea of brilliant Japanese cars to come out of the 1980s and

Elise240SX/Wikimedia Commons There’s no forgetting the Pontiac GTO from the 1960s. It was one of the first cars ever to gain the moniker of «muscle car» and it, along with other high-powered cars from the era, helped change the car scene forever. It’s easily one of the most iconic Pontiac’s ever made and one of the

Kenmo/Getty Images When Bob Dylan sang, «you better start swimmin’ or you’ll sink like a stone, for the times they are a-changin,» he couldn’t have found a better lyric to describe Chevrolet during the 1960s. It was a decade when the music was growing louder, the parties were getting weirder, and the more people were

Ken Morris/Shutterstock It’s only natural for minds to run to Chrysler when the word «hemi» comes up in conversation. While Chrysler didn’t invent the hemispherical combustion chamber engine, with that honor going to Allie Ray Welch in 1901, Chrysler was responsible for bringing the unique engine design to the masses in their production cars a

Sue Thatcher/Getty Images Porsche production manager Albrecht Reimold revealed the company’s plans to discontinue the gas 718 Boxster and Cayman by the middle of next year. With their stylish flair, and respectable power, these two models were considered the most accessible sports cars for consumers. In fact, both the Cayman and the Boxster made SlashGear’s list

Iryna Inshyna/Shutterstock The Engine Control Module (ECM) is a crucial component in a car, as it acts as the brain that controls various engine functions. It works in conjunction with multiple sensors, wires, and connectors to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. The ECM manages fuel injection, ignition timing, and other electrical systems, playing a crucial

Contrastaddict/Getty Images When you think Mercedes-Benz, you can’t help but associate the German luxury car with opulence and grandeur. For many of us, the Benz is a dream car — one that will never be a practical option to own or drive because of exorbitant list prices that are way above our budget. However, that

Oleg Mirabo/Shutterstock By Ron King/July 20, 2024 9: 15 pm EST Oldsmobile had a history of innovation in the automotive industry ranging from the leading-edge design of the 1949 Oldsmobile 88, to the overhead cam Rocket V8 engine and the highly collectable Olds 442. So how can an automaker with extensive experience and success develop one

Mino Surkala/Shutterstock By C. Gordon/July 20, 2024 7: 15 pm EST Counterfeit products are something we often associate with small, luxury goods like jewelry, handbags, or watches. It doesn’t seem like anyone would be brazen enough to fake a Ferrari and the little prancing horse on top of it, but it happens more often than you’d