Meet Thor24, the most expensive semi truck ever built—a one-off custom rig that blends brute force, over-the-top engineering, and jaw-dropping bling into a single 32,000-pound monster. Stretched over the bones of a 1979 Peterbilt 359 chassis, this rolling art piece…
Toyota’s UZ engine family is one of the most celebrated lineups in automotive history, powering everything from luxury sedans to rugged SUVs and trucks over a 24-year production run from 1989 to 2013. The family consists of three distinct V8s—each…
Chevrolet’s Corvette has been America’s sports car since 1953, a fiberglass-bodied two-seater built for speed and style. For most of its seven-decade history, buyers could choose between a coupe or a convertible. But two key gaps in convertible availability left…
In a car culture obsessed with extracting every last horsepower, the idea of deliberately reducing engine power sounds counterintuitive. Yet detuning—deliberately dialing back an engine’s performance—can deliver tangible benefits in reliability, running costs, and even fuel economy. The logic is…
According to Kelley Blue Book, the average American paid $49,220 for a new car in May 2026. However, for some buyers, that’s a bridge too far, and it’s natural to look for cheaper options. With the average price of gasoline…
The Toyota Hilux, introduced in 1968, earned its reputation through simple engineering, conservative power output, and overbuilt drivetrains. By the 1990s, Toyota’s reputation for building indestructible trucks had been cemented and extended to its 4Runner. The cast-iron 22R-E engine, a…
Oxygen sensors (O2 sensors) are critical to your engine’s performance, but unlike oil filters or spark plugs, they don’t come with a strict replacement schedule from automakers. Instead, their lifespan depends entirely on usage, maintenance, and operating conditions. While some…
The Honda S2000 isn’t just remembered for its 9,000-rpm redline or its F1-style gauge cluster—it’s also revered for one of the best manual transmissions ever bolted to a production car. The six-speed shifter in the S2000 delivers a shift feel…
The fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia, launched in 2024, is capable of up to 10 MPG while hauling over 40,000 pounds in payload. This is a significant improvement over other semi trucks, with most struggling to return 7 MPG. Freightliner achieved this…
Brazil’s military has a new poster child for over-engineering: the VBTP-MR Guarani, a six-wheeled, 46,000-pound amphibious armored personnel carrier that laughs in the face of terrain most vehicles wouldn’t dare tackle. Built on an Iveco chassis and powered by a…