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…
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, a high-performance midsize luxury sedan with a manual option, has seen its value drop below the current average new-car price in the U.S. after four years on the market. Kelley Blue Book reports the national…
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…
In 1989, Dodge struck a deal with Cummins to shoehorn a heavy-duty industrial engine into its light-duty Ram trucks. The engine in question was the 5.9-liter inline-six turbo diesel, known internally as the 6BT. Originally designed for farm equipment, marine…
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,…
Porsche has launched the 911 GT4 R, a new customer race car that replaces the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport. Unlike previous GT4 race cars, which were Cayman-based, this one is built on the 911 platform—specifically, the 911 Cup car,…
Modern fuel-injected engines don’t need idling to warm up—it’s a relic of carbureted-era myths. The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources debunked the idea that idling saves fuel in a 2015 YouTube video, proving that restarting a modern engine after 30…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has tightened its “Top Safety Pick+” criteria for 2026, demanding even higher standards for pedestrian and backseat passenger protection. Despite the elevated bar, 45 vehicles earned the top award this year, with SUVs…
Koenigsegg’s Jesko Absolut just shattered the quarter-mile record for non-EV production cars after a simple over-the-air software update. The twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 hypercar, making 1,600 horsepower on E85 fuel, now clocks a blistering 8.54 seconds at 190 mph in the…
The difference between manufacturer-installed (OEM) turbos and aftermarket turbos goes beyond their origin. Quality control, warranty, and after-sales care are significant factors. OEM turbos are covered under the automaker’s warranty, while aftermarket parts have varying warranties and build qualities. Price…