1984 Honda VF500C V30 Magna DIY Clutch Seal Replacement
The author's 1984 Honda VF500C V30 Magna, a favorite bike that reached 104.532 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2009, needed a clutch seal replacement after 42 years and 23,480 miles. The hydraulic clutch actuator's slave cylinder had leaked,…
What Your Transmission Fluid Color Reveals About Your Car’s Health
Your automatic transmission fluid (ATF) isn’t just a lubricant—it’s a diagnostic tool. Whether your car rolls with a conventional automatic, a continuously variable transmission (CVT), or a dual-clutch transmission (DCT), the color of the fluid can reveal critical clues about…
The Difference Between An Old Car And An Obsolete Car
The auto industry has seen numerous innovations and technological developments over the years, from disc brakes to three-point seatbelts, making cars safer, more efficient, and useful. However, as technology advances, older cars can become outdated and potentially obsolete. According to…
These Custom Diesel Corvettes Prove Gasoline Isn’t the Only Way to Have Fun
Diesel engines and Corvettes aren’t a pairing that immediately springs to mind, but a handful of builders have flipped the script by stuffing oil-burning mills into America’s sports car. The results range from farm-bound beater trucks to full-blown drag monsters,…
IMSA: BMW M Team WRT’s podium streak snapped at Watkins Glen; Paul Miller Racing claims GTD-PRO runner-up finish
BMW M Team WRT’s four-race podium streak in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship came to a close at Watkins Glen, where the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 finished fourth in the GTP class. Sheldon van der Linde (RSA) and Dries…
How Kawasaki Tamed the H2’s “Widowmaker” Reputation
In the early 1970s, Kawasaki’s Mach IV H2 750 became infamous as "The Widowmaker"—a two-stroke triple that delivered brutal acceleration but demanded a rider’s full attention. With a 748cc air-cooled two-stroke triple churning out 74 horsepower, the H2 could hit…
U.S. Space Force Is Learning To Scramble Rocket Launches Like They’re Fighter Jets
The U.S. Space Force is working on a program called Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) to launch rockets quickly, similar to how the Air Force scrambles fighter jets. Recently, Rocket Lab, a New Zealand space company with an American subsidiary, set…
The Porsche 911 Carrera S Turns Every Commute Into a Track Day
The 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera S isn’t just another sports car—it’s a masterclass in blending raw performance with daily usability, and it does so without compromise. Handed over by Porsche for a week-long test drive, this 992.2-generation 911 proved that…
Why Firestone tires vanished from Ford lineups after the deadly Explorer scandal
Ford’s long-standing partnership with Firestone collapsed in the wake of a catastrophic 2000 recall that erased billions in value and shattered consumer trust. The rupture began when Firestone tires fitted to the Ford Explorer suffered catastrophic tread separations, leading to…
For Chinese Brands, Expanding From Canada To The US Would Be “Like Flipping A Switch”
Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding their dealer networks across Canada, with experts saying that entering the US market later could be surprisingly straightforward for these brands. Canada is providing a near-perfect dress rehearsal for a US entry, with similar consumer…