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,…
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…
The US new-car market is still punishing wallets in 2026. Despite a growing roster of sub-$25,000 models and forecasts of cheaper cars ahead, average transaction prices for subcompact and compact SUVs hit record highs in May 2026, according to Kelley…
NASA has successfully landed five rovers on Mars over the past three decades, with two still operational as of 2026. The first, Sojourner, touched down in 1997 as part of the Pathfinder mission, a toaster-sized six-wheeler that operated for 83…
If you’ve made repairs on your boat’s engine and want to test it before putting it back in the water, you can do so with the right equipment. A marine engine relies on water to cool it down, and running…
The King of Rock and Roll wasn’t just known for his voice, his hips, or his rhinestone jumpsuits — he was also known for shooting things that disappointed him. In early 1969, a gold Cadillac Eldorado convertible became the target…
Tired of watching your kid abandon their Power Wheels ride-on after Christmas? Swapping the stock 12 V sealed-lead-acid pack for a 20 V lithium drill battery is a weekend project that turns a sluggish plastic buggy into a torquey, wheelie-happy…
The popular rubberized aerosol product Flex Seal has been put to the test by some adventurous YouTubers, who attempted to use it to fix various types of tires, including car, truck, bicycle, and tractor tires. Despite the product’s versatility, its effectiveness … Read more