Van life is often romanticised by Instagram shots of sun-kissed vans parked in jaw-dropping landscapes, but the reality is far more nuanced. Justin Hughes, who spent three full years living in his Ford Transit camper—Smokey Da Van—has seen both sides…
From stolen Mustangs to war-torn prototypes hidden in Lebanon, these nine lost automotive masterpieces somehow survived against all odds. Each car’s story reads like a Hollywood thriller, driven by passion, defiance, and sheer luck. Here’s how these rare prototypes escaped…
A bright green plastic cap on a car tire valve stem is not just a cosmetic choice—it signals that the tire has been filled with nitrogen instead of regular air. The caps themselves serve no functional purpose beyond this visual…
From buying a lemon off Craigslist to trusting the wrong mechanic, Jalopnik readers shared their most expensive automotive blunders—and the lessons they learned the hard way. One writer admitted to ignoring red flags when purchasing a 2005 Saab 9-3 cabriolet…
A heavily modified 1993 GMC Typhoon is up for grabs on Cars & Bids, and it’s packing 682 horsepower at the wheels thanks to a turbocharged 4.3-liter V6, nitrous assist, and a serious wheel and tire package. The Durango Hellcat…
The author discusses their favorite YouTube channels, including MotorWeek, the Torque Test Channel, and Brick Technology, which once built a 5-speed gearbox out of Legos. They also mention The Questionable Garage and their EV-1 build, a project that brings back…
The “power divider” switch in a semi truck’s cab is one of those controls that looks mysterious to outsiders but is critical for traction in slippery or uneven conditions. Officially known as the inter-axle differential, it functions like a locking…
Modern big rigs are engineering marvels, packing over 700 horsepower engines capable of hauling triple trailers and powering Australia’s longest road trains. But their cutting-edge aerodynamics have turned them into a sea of lookalikes—long-nose American rigs and cab-over designs overseas…
Honda’s E-Clutch system bridges the gap between traditional manual clutch control and fully automatic transmissions, offering riders the best of both worlds without the risk of stalling. Unlike DCT or AMT bikes that eliminate the clutch lever entirely, E-Clutch retains…
Ford’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist is a semi-autonomous system that lets you back up a trailer without touching the steering wheel, using a simple knob near the infotainment screen. Twist the knob in the direction you want the trailer to…