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A V8 Ford Mustang is as American as a baseball player’s mother eating a slice of apple pie. If you see a classic Ford Mustang, especially a model from the 1960s, there will almost always be a small-block V8 up front. Mustang and the V8 engine are such an iconic duo that some folks might […]

Chris Davies/SlashGear It’s easy, when something is working, to assume that more of it could only be a good thing. That certainly encapsulates the new 2024 BMW X2, a subcompact luxury crossover that has ambitions far in excess of its footprint. There’s no doubting that the X2 has been a popular car for BMW. Worldwide,

Tammy Karatchuk/Shutterstock The Mopar family of vehicles encompasses everything from four-cylinder-powered Jeeps to some of the muscle car era’s most potent pavement eaters. Mopar is a portmanteau of the words «motor» and «parts,» but the word is also an umbrella term for the many brands that have come under the Chrysler umbrella since Walter Chrysler

BoJack/Shutterstock One of the most attractive reasons to own a pickup truck over a regular car is its hauling potential. The additional space that comes with having an open bed instead of a closed trunk gives you the ability to haul all kinds of small to mid-sized objects and loads, which makes it great for

Hanohiki/Getty Images For today’s motor enthusiasts, the Triumph name conjures up images of the thriving motorcycle brand instead of the storied line of sports cars the company once produced. In fact, at various times in its history, Triumph has manufactured both cars and motorcycles. While Triumph is widely believed to be a wholly British endeavor, it

Keen to jump into the highly profitable and steadily burgeoning SUV craze of the mid-90s, Honda’s luxury arm Acura released its first-ever SUV, the SLX, in 1996. The SLX was fundamentally a rebadged Isuzu Trooper. The two brands did a similar deal in 1993 on the first-generation Honda Passport, which was an Isuzu Rodeo with

Hispanolistic/Getty Your car’s brake system is one of its most critical components. It should come as no surprise that the brake system is responsible for stopping your vehicle and keeping it stationary as long as your foot is on the brake pedal. Despite being such a vital part of a car’s anatomy, many drivers don’t

Wirestock/Getty Images Restoring a classic car is a project that can provide a substantial return on your investment, as well as an education in the basics of auto repair. The Mopar family of cars, trucks, and SUVs — which encompasses the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat brands — includes a myriad of vehicles that

Different_brian/Getty Images By John Davis/Updated: Feb. 24, 2024 6: 23 pm EST When it comes to GM engines, the Chevy small block and LS motors get most of the love and attention. But there’s another Chevy engine deserving of recognition for its legacy in the world of GM trucks. The Chevrolet 4.3L V6 first hit the

Tim Graham/Getty You can’t go wrong with Ford if you’re looking for a cheap, reliable, and durable truck. Ford trucks tend to last many years and often have a low cost of ownership. That’s why the Ford F-150 has been the best-selling truck in the U.S. from 1981 until today. But you’re not probably looking

Gaschwald/Getty Images 1967 was the final model year for the R-Code 427 V8-equipped Ford Galaxie 500. Only 24 of them left the factory out of over 1 million Galaxies built in 1967, making it one of the rarest and most desirable iterations of the brand’s vintage full-size car. Under the hood is a potent iteration of Ford’s

Urbazon/Getty Images By Ron King/Feb. 23, 2024 1: 15 pm EST Besides a collision or carjacking, engine failure is the worst thing that can happen to your car. If it happens to your vehicle, you’ll probably need a remanufactured engine due to the cost of new crate engines and the time required to rebuild yours. You