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For a long time, the Toyota Prius was the first car that came to mind when someone said the word «hybrid». It was the best game in town when it came to economical personal transportation. It provided nearly-unmatched fuel economy, no need to plug in, and a big dose of hatchback practicality, all at a […]

It’s difficult to imagine that a company that started out as a cork manufacturer in 1920, would today be a successful automaker on a global level. According to Statista, Mazda sold around 407,000 automobiles in the U.S. during 2023. But how did the automaker with such humble beginnings come to such prominence in the auto

Kenmo/Getty Images When Chrysler introduced its Slant-Six engine in the early 1960s, it pioneered an ingenious design that tilted the cylinders at a 30-degree angle. This compact packaging allowed the long inline-six to fit in tighter engine bays while lowering the center of gravity for enhanced handling. The Slant-Six’s simple design with a single camshaft,

Raymond Boyd/Getty Images When Toyota debuted the Avalon in the mid-90s, the vehicle not only became the manufacturer’s first legit full-size Sedan but also its first automobile to be produced entirely in the U.S., originating from the company’s Kentucky manufacturing plant. Boasting a sleek design, spacious interior, powerful engine, and elegant features, The Avalon marked a significant

The Honda CR-V is one of the most popular compact SUVs in America. It has ranked among America’s best-selling vehicles since it first went on sale in 1997 and has topped Honda’s sales since 2017. The CR-V (also known as Comfortable Roundabout Vehicle) has lots of exciting features, is small enough to navigate tight city spaces,

Jens Mommens/Shutterstock There is perhaps no single event in the auto-racing arena quite as thrilling as 24 Hours of Le Mans. Held every summer near the idyllic French city of Le Mans, the race requires the ultimate mix of speed, power, and endurance from all those who enter, as teams hit the Circuit de la Sarthe

The Toyota Tundra has been a mainstay of the full-size pickup truck game ever since it debuted in the 2000 model year. Although it hasn’t quite matched the sales of its American-made counterparts like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, or Ram 1500, the Tundra has consistently proved to be a dependable pickup from what is

You may not realize it, but V8 engines have been powering automobiles for well over a century now, with Cadillac putting the first mass-produced V8 under the hood of a vehicle in 1914. In the ensuing 110 years, reliable, horsepower-hungry V8 engines have run everything from family-friendly sedans and hard-charging sports cars to trucks, SUVs, and

If you think about what American automobile culture was all about in the 1960s, it was obviously the muscle car. People wanted hulking, powerful engines that they could put under the hoods of their Dodge Charger or Plymouth GTX. Well, in the mid-1960s, Chrysler debuted two different engines that were designed to fulfill this hunger

adolf martinez soler/Shutterstock JDM engines have long attracted car enthusiasts and gearheads worldwide. And why not? They have creative and clever designs, are reliable, and really pack a punch if you know what engines to get and how to squeeze that performance out of them. You already know the major players when it comes to

SURAKIT SAWANGCHIT/Shutterstock If you’ve ever driven an older vehicle without power steering, you probably understand just how important power steering systems are for modern cars. These components allow us to turn the steering wheel with minimal effort, thanks to a complex hydraulic system and a series of interconnected parts. While today, most newer vehicles utilize