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Auto repairs can be hard to estimate, but one component that always costs a lot to fix or replace is your car or truck’s engine. When your engine fails, you have a few options. A salvage yard engine may only cost a few hundred dollars and you can probably install it in a weekend if […]

Joseph Creamer/Shutterstock For decades, Pontiac stood tall alongside juggernauts like Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and the now-defunct Oldsmobile as a mainstay of the General Motors family. Known for iconic models like the Firebird, the brand was nothing short of a cornerstone for the overall industry throughout much of the 20th century. Unfortunately, the early years of

AlohaOla/Shutterstock Mopar — a portmanteau of MOtor and PARts — had humble beginnings as a brand introduced by Chrysler Corporation in 1937 to sell antifreeze. However, today it’s best associated with decades of providing and servicing parts for high-performance muscle cars from brands like Dodge, Plymouth, DeSoto, Ram, Chrysler, and Imperial. Chrysler first struck performance gold

When General Motors founder William Durant teamed up with Swiss race driver Louis Chevrolet to form a new car company in 1911, they borrowed Chevrolet’s name for their venture. Their first car, the 1912 Classic Six, cost $2,150, which equates to almost $70,000 today. Since then, Chevy has produced more than 200 million cars, trucks,

Renovacio/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re wondering whether Liqui Moly motor oil is any good, the answer is «yes.» If you’re wondering if Liqui Moly motor oil is worth its high price tag, the answer is «maybe.»  This brand comes at a pretty premium price, but it’s a

The Chrysler 426 cubic inch Hemi engine was the second generation of the Hemi. It was produced from 1964 through 1971. Initially designed for NASCAR racing and not intended for use in street vehicles, the 426 Hemi quickly achieved success, taking the top four spots in the 1964 NASCAR Daytona 500 race. This overwhelming victory

Chris Davies/SlashGear When you’ve upwards of $191,000 to spend on a new car like the 2025 Aston Martin Vantage, justification looks somewhat different to the decisions being made in the average Toyota or Kia dealership. The new Vantage picks up the torch as the British automaker’s most driver-focused car but skips the usual route to

Karolis Kavolelis/Shutterstock Most people probably associate Toyota with its efficient sedans, SUVs, or trucks like the 4Runner, and not with cars focusing more on luxury. However, there’s one Toyota model that defies those expectations and gives luxury cars like the Rolls-Royce a run for its money: the Toyota Century. The Century has been in production

When Ford launched the 6.4L Power Stroke V-8 diesel engine in 2007 as part of its F-Series trucks, Ford enthusiasts expected it to be unlike its predecessor, the 6.0L Power Stroke. Although Ford produced several reliable engines over the years, the 6.0L Power Stroke was, unfortunately, a disappointment. The all-new 6.4L engine, which was created by International, was, thus, expected

In 1992, Nissan introduced the Altima, a practical sedan that was surprisingly fun to drive. In the compact-size commuter car market, this slightly edgier-looking and less expensive cousin to the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry has been a top-selling vehicle for Nissan over the years. Fans of the car praised the sedan for its reliability,

The BMW 2002 Turbo was a groundbreaking vehicle. The Turbo represented the ultimate evolution of the BMW 2002, the vehicle that originally put BMW on the map as the purveyor of «The Ultimate Driving Machine.» It was also the first BMW vehicle to use the now-famous tri-color «M» stripes. But most importantly, it was the