For those looking to own a Mercedes without breaking the bank, buying used can be a tempting option. However, it’s crucial to know which models are worth considering and what potential issues to watch out for. The Mercedes-Benz W124 500E,…
In the high-stakes arms race of 1960s NASCAR, Chrysler’s legendary Hemi V8 was the undisputed king of the track—until Ford fired back with a weapon so radical it nearly broke the rules. The result? A pair of engines that never…
Michelin has leveraged motorsports as a real-world lab for tire development since the 1890s, turning Le Mans into its ultimate proving ground. The French tire giant’s dominance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is unmatched: it has claimed 35…
In 1969, Cosworth, a British engineering firm, developed the BDA engine, a naturally aspirated motor that would set the standard for performance in the next two decades. The BDA was based on the Ford Kent block and featured a cylinder…
Wisconsin Motor, a company known for its small air-cooled engines, also built larger engines, including the Wisconsin T-Head, which was used in various cars, trucks, and aircraft. One such engine was used in Sig Haughdahl’s 1922 Wisconsin Special race car,…
George Russell secured the pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, while Kimi Antonelli will start from fourth place. This is George’s eleventh pole position in his career and the first time he will start from the first…
This week’s Dopest Cars roundup delivers a parade of automotive oddities and purpose-built weirdness, all plucked straight from Facebook Marketplace. Leading the charge is a 1961 Ford Falcon that’s been “squished”—front-to-back only—into a chopped, mystery machine listed for $11,950. The…
Bristle Motor Speedway’s half-mile oval has been resurfaced more times than most fans can track, toggling between asphalt, concrete, and dirt over the past six decades to solve problems created by the previous surface. Opened in 1961 as Bristol International…
BMW M’s leadership and design chief are singing from the same hymn sheet when it comes to their ultimate dream project: a modern successor to the legendary 1978–1981 BMW M1 supercar. Speaking at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, BMW…
Car makers spend millions crafting slogans that promise reliability, excitement, or luxury, but drivers often see a different reality. From “Built Ford Tough” to “The Best or Nothing,” these taglines are designed to mask flaws, oversell capabilities, or simply ignore…