What Mechanics Must Do to Service Sealed Automatic Transmissions
Modern automatic transmissions are increasingly ditching the traditional dipstick in favor of "sealed" units, marketed with "lifetime" automatic transmission fluid (ATF). But here’s the catch: there’s no such thing as a forever fluid. Servicing these sealed gearboxes isn’t a DIY…
9 Vintage Vans That Secretly Want To Be Cartoon Stars
Modern vans and minivans play it safe with sleek, serious designs—but half a century ago, the scene was dominated by vans that looked like they stepped out of an animated series. These weren’t just utilitarian workhorses; they were characters with…
Vespa’s First Decade in Racing: Weird Machines, Record-Breaking Runs, and a Torpedo on Two Wheels
Vespa’s racing chapter began not with motorcycles, but with scooters—tiny, buzzing machines that defied expectations by tearing up race tracks in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Piaggio, the Italian conglomerate that had built planes during World War II, pivoted…
The DIN Standard For Car Stereos May Be Obsolete, But It Was Better And I Can Prove It
The DIN standard for car stereos, developed by the German Institute for Standardization, was a uniform standard that allowed for easy installation of aftermarket stereos. The standard, which included a 2- by 7-inch slot for single-DIN stereos and a 4-…
In the age of global manufacturing, which semi trucks are still made in the USA?
Global supply chains and overseas production have reshaped the auto industry, but heavy-duty trucks remain a bastion of American manufacturing. Several Class 8 brands continue to build their biggest rigs on U.S. soil, led by Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Mack, Western…
500 HP: Plenty for a Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Plenty for a WWII Sherman Tank
A 500-horsepower V8 is a magic number in the car world, and Ford’s Coyote-based powerplant has been hitting that benchmark for years. The 5.0-liter Coyote V8 debuted in the 2011 Ford Mustang GT, replacing the outgoing 4.6-liter 3V V8 and…
New cars in the U.S. are painted in dull grayscale twice as often as in 1996 — and the color palette keeps shrinking
America’s roads are turning into a monochrome wasteland. New data shows that the share of new cars painted in shades of gray, silver, or white has nearly doubled since 1996, rising 47.3% to dominate the market. In 1996, white was…
Are You More Likely To Get Into A Car Accident In The City Or The Country?
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Agency (NHTSA), you're more likely to get into a deadly crash in a rural area than an urban one. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) analysis of NHTSA's system shows that the…
How The Fastest Fish In The Ocean Inspired The McLaren P1’s Design
The McLaren P1, a 903-horsepower hybrid halo car, was designed by Frank Stephenson, who drew inspiration from nature, specifically the Caribbean sailfish. The sailfish, capable of swimming up to 68 miles per hour, has a hydrodynamic shape that slices through…
British Grand Prix 2026 – Saturday wrap
The British Grand Prix 2026 delivered a thrilling Saturday at Silverstone, setting the stage for an unpredictable Sunday showdown. Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position ahead of the Grand Prix, while George Russell lined up fourth after a dramatic qualifying session.…