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Pontiac delivered some stellar performance vehicles in the ’60s, including the GTO and the Firebird. However, these models catered to a younger crowd probably more concerned with style than with premium luxury features. So, where did those more mature drivers with the financial means and taste for fancy extras turn? For the discerning buyer, the Pontiac Grand […]

Ljubaphoto/Getty Images When owning a car, consistent, thorough maintenance is key. If you want to get the most out of your vehicle and prevent paying for costly repairs, it’s crucial to take care of little things and avoid common maintenance mistakes that will diminish your car’s reliability. In fact, there are plenty of do-it-yourself engine

SARYMSAKOV ANDREY/Shutterstock When did you last think about what goes on under the hood while cruising down the freeway in your trusty automatic ride? As you relax and enjoy the open road, the intricate dance of gears is probably the furthest thing from your mind. After all, that’s the beauty of an auto transmission —

Soichiro Honda, who founded Honda Motor Company in 1948, had the inspiration to adapt generator engines to move bicycles after World War II. Fast-forward decades and the company is now best known for making economical cars like the Accord and Civic, as well as its long-lasting and reliable four-and six-cylinder engines – not to mention its line of high-output

Brandon Woyshnis/Getty Images Jeep is a household name in America. Established during the World War II era as a military workhorse, Jeep has evolved dramatically into what it is today — a civilian favorite known for off-road performance and, of course, power. This is thanks to Jeep models often featuring high-torque engines, sophisticated four-wheel-drive systems,

By Eli Becht/April 23, 2024 12: 15 pm EST Engine shopping can be tough if you’re looking through a list of them that all have similar names. A question you might ask yourself is what’s the difference between General Motor’s LS1 and LSX engines? The LS engine is well-known thanks to its power and reliability, and

Elise240SX/Wikimedia Commons This past year, the Ford F-Series and the Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks were the best-selling vehicles in the United States, which should come as no surprise. Ford trucks in particular have earned the number one position for many years now, and the Silverado usually follows right behind them at two or three in

Porsche It’s been a year since Porsche gave a thorough mid-cycle update for its 2024 model year Porsche Cayenne. Perhaps the most important addition in the last update was the return of the V8 engine on the Cayenne S in place of the older 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. Porsche also increased the power output of

Rotary engines (also known as Wankel engines and Wankel rotary engines) are quite different from piston or «reciprocating» engines. One of the distinguishing features is that they don’t need valves to operate. That’s to say, the Wankel rotary engine design doesn’t have valves — but quite a few rotary engine designs have incorporated them. Both

patruflo/Shutterstock Have you noticed high engine revs, unusual noises, or that your vehicle hesitates when shifting gears? If so, you may be dealing with a slipping transmission.  When you hear someone describe a transmission as «slipping,» they’re generally talking about the transmission failing to effectively transfer the engine’s power to the drive wheel. This can

Simone Hogan/Getty Images Pickup trucks have a very simple concept: A more rugged vehicle with a long, open cargo area designed to haul various heavy loads, certainly heavier than most normal cars could manage. Classic pickup trucks didn’t have much in the way of comfort features or refinement. Over time, however, automakers started exploring various ways