Five Decades Ago, A NASA Engineer Made Trucking 25 Percent More Efficient By Turning The Truck Into A Bar Of Soap
Aerodynamics are a vitally important part of semi-tractor design today. A truck that slides through the air more easily can get better fuel economy or
Ford Once Decided That Focus Drivers Didn’t Need Changeable Air Filters
Sometimes, an Achilles Heel isn’t spectacular. It can be a completely mundane thing that totally destroys the economic viability of fixing a car, whether it’s
This Metal And Composite Camper Might Be The Coolest New Travel Trailer On The Market
The typical travel trailer is pretty boring. The bulk of them are pretty much basic rectangular boxes trying their best to replicate whatever’s hot in
This Cheap Grabber Tool Will Help You Keep Your Sanity While Wrenching
If there’s one thing I’ve learned while working on cars, it’s that things don’t always go as planned. You can watch that YouTube tutorial as
The Lexus LS Is Almost Dead And The Last Special Edition Model Is Dressed For The Funeral
If you’re nervous right now, imagine how much more nervous you’d be if you were a big sedan. Over the past decade or so, it
Why Subaru Is Turning Its Dealerships Into REIs
Credit where credit is due, Subaru is the best marketer in the car universe. While Ford may have more fans, and Ferrari may have the
The Vacuum Cleaner Brand Behind The Bootleg Bugatti Sedan Also Wants To Sell You A Rolls-Royce-Ish SUV
There’s always something amusing about cars that look like other cars. The original Toyota Celica’s scaled-down impression of a Mustang, and the Opel GT’s mini-me
This Life-Size, DeLorean-Shaped Flying Machine Is the Best Back To The Future Tribute I’ve Seen In Years
By now, it feels like Back to the Future tribute cars are a bit played out. The first movie has been out for over 40
Four Decades Ago, Heroic Pilots Saved A Plane Full Of Passengers After Running Out Of Gas At 41,000 Feet
The vast majority of the millions of commercial flights that are conducted each year complete without incident. Aviation’s safety culture and over a century of
How Are You Spending $3,500? Dodge D100 vs Jaguar XJ12 vs Volvo 850 vs Omni GLH
This week’s theme has been simplicity itself: all the cars have been the same price. And as it turns out, they all are said to
Oh What A Relief It Is
I’ll be completely honest with you: I’m so very very tired. I flew out to Los Angeles, then drove to Buttonwillow, California, where I’ll be
The One Thing That Can Unite All Americans: COTD
There was once a time when flying was a real event. You dressed up in your best clothes, made sure you were on your best
I’ve Decided: Reclining Your Seat Back In An Airplane Is A Dick Move
I’m in an airplane right now, soaring above the clouds, achieving a millenia-old dream of humankind, and yet all I can think about is what
Forza Horizon 6 Is Giving The Fans What They Want: An Open-World Racing Game Set In Japan
When it comes to racing game franchises of the 21st century, Forza Horizon has been something of a phenom. Launching as an open-world little brother
Flying High! Sexy Struts! More Bike Stuff! Only Fanbelts, At It Again
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Forgive Me, Lego: I Really Want To Build This Mattel Audi RS2 Brick Set
Throughout my childhood, Lego sets and the Game Boy Color occupied much of my time. Before I really got into video games (and later, cars),
The Word ‘Obtainable’ Probably Means Something Different For Koenigsegg Than It Does For You
The average transaction price for a new car in July was just under $49,000, according to Cox Automotive. So when someone talks about whether a
How This New Car Audio System Lets You Listen To Two Songs At Once
As cars’ powertrains get quieter thanks to stricter drive-by noise regulations, their sound systems just continue to get louder. You can now get branded premium
A Big RV Company Just Announced An Awesome All-Electric Camper Van That’s Almost Affordable
The RV industry has been slow to transition to all-electric power. Motorhomes tend to be large, blocky, heavy vehicles that are driven long distances, and
The Can Am Was Pontiac’s Worthy But Failed Attempt At A Malaise-Era GTO
The Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro “pony cars” might have just barely survived the darkest days of the Malaise era, but so-called “muscle cars” met
The Annoying Reason Why Cars Might Get Even Heavier
One of the biggest advancements in modern cars is not a specific propulsion technology, but a materials and packaging story. Cars are getting heavier, but