Honda B-Series vs D-Series Engines: What Sets Them Apart?
Honda’s B-Series and D-Series engines are two of the most iconic inline-four powerplants in automotive history, each carving out a distinct legacy in the tuning and enthusiast scenes. The B-Series, introduced in 1988, became legendary for its high-revving nature, tunability,…
F1’s “Macarena Wings” Under FIA Fire After Verstappen’s High-Speed Crashes
Formula 1’s rulemakers are now scrutinizing the so-called "Macarena wings"—active rear wings that flip open at high speed—after two consecutive crashes involving Max Verstappen at the Austrian and British Grands Prix. The FIA is investigating whether the concept itself is…
The ‘Coolest Thing Made in Alabama’ Is a Honda Odyssey Race Van
A Honda Odyssey has been crowned the "Coolest Thing Made in Alabama" in a statewide manufacturing competition, beating entries that included rocket engines and industrial pipe systems. The award, however, goes to a very specific build: a 2017 Honda Odyssey…
Bizzarrini 5300 Aperta Lusso: A 60-Year-Old Giugiaro Design Finally Brought To Life
Bizzarrini has resurrected a 1962 Giorgetto Giugiaro design that never left the drawing board, turning it into the 5300 Aperta Lusso—a modern interpretation of the classic 5300 GT. This isn’t a chopped-roof relic; it’s a ground-up build with a semi-monocoque…
Trump’s New Plane Is Too Big A Target To Fly On
President Donald Trump's first overseas outing on his new Air Force One has been cut short, with the President opting to fly home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an older Boeing VC-25A. The decision has sparked speculation about…
Why Wearing Headphones While Driving Is Illegal in Some U.S. States
Wearing headphones while driving isn’t illegal nationwide in the U.S., but several states have banned or restricted their use due to safety concerns. The primary issue is that headphones block or distort ambient sounds, reducing a driver’s situational awareness—critical for…
Trump’s ‘Freedom Fuel’ Gas Stations: A Gimmick Wrapped in Red, White and Blue — Or Is It Just Bad Math?
President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind the Freedom Fuel Network, a collection of gas stations in the greater Philadelphia area that claim to offer slightly lower fuel prices than the national average. The White House promoted the initiative…
Here’s How to Spot a Failing Fuel Pump Before It Leaves You Stranded
A fuel pump is the unsung hero of your car’s operation—until it fails. This critical component, whether mechanical or electric, ensures gasoline flows from the tank to the engine, acting like the heart in your vehicle’s circulatory system. Modern cars…
Yugos Once Sold in the Hundreds of Thousands—Now They’ve Nearly Vanished
In 1985, the Yugo GV—an economy car built by Zastava in Yugoslavia and imported by Malcolm Bricklin—hit the U.S. market with a sticker price of just $3,990. Adjusted for inflation, that’s roughly $12,427 today, a bargain that made it the…
Stellantis Brings China’s Leapmotor to Mexico First—But the U.S. Remains Off-Limits
Stellant is rolling out Leapmotor’s B10 compact SUV in Mexico at MX$575,000 (US$33,000) as its North American beachhead, with Stellantis and Mopar handling sales and service. The B10 is a range-extender model—its 1.5-liter engine acts solely as a generator for…