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Car enthusiasts always prefer manual transmissions, but they come with a few caveats. One of those is lugging the engine. Why should you avoid doing this?
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Kenworth is synonymous with American trucking, and all of its machines are very capable. What's the largest Kenworth truck? How much can it pull?
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Pirelli has been partially owned by Chinese state-run company Sinochem since 2015. Now the Italian government wants to prevent China from owning it outright.
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A car is comprised of many parts, and a lot of them have different names between UK English and U.S. English. Why are car hoods called bonnets in England?
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Every engine requires oil to function, though oil itself has changed a lot over the decades. Can you actually use synthetic oil in an older engine?
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Mitsubishi Motors is a pioneer of many things in the automotive industry, including the company's line of DI-D engines. How do they actually work?
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Diesel engines are pretty different to gas engines, and that extends to cold starts. Can a cold start actually hurt or damage a diesel engine?
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The Range Rover is one of the best luxury SUVs on the market. One designation we see often on Range Rovers is HSE, but what does it actually mean?
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it's important to try and get the best mpg possible out of your car, but these tactics might actually be making your fuel mileage worse.
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Sport driving modes are common on many modern cars, and Mazda's CX SUVs are no exception. But what does the mode do, exactly? Here's what you need to know.
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Owning a modern car means encountering a ton of different acronyms, and one of them is BSD. But what exactly does it mean, and how does it function?
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Engine oil is an absolutely crucial item for any car, regardless if it's diesel or gasoline. Is it normal for the oil in diesel engines to turn black?
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WD-40 is the world-wide known brand for making things move that used to move but no longer move. Here's who owns the company and where the product is made.
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The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut is easily one of the most impressive modern hypercars. One of its best parts is the transmission. How does it work?
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A transmission is a crucial part in a car functioning like it's supposed to. If the transmission is bad or on its way out, can it damage your engine?
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Important as though they may be, tires can get expensive. Atturo is one of many budget-focused tires on the market. Who owns them? Where are they made?
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Liquids get thinner as they warm up, but does this happen to the oil inside a car engine? Here are the basics of motor oil chemistry and how heat transforms it.
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The Volkswagen Arteon is one of the most interesting and unique models offered by the brand. If you're tempted, you're probably asking: is it reliable?
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Weather Guard is one of the premier manufacturers of useful toolboxes to install on the back of your pickup truck. Are they actually waterproof?
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Many Chinese tire manufacturers are entering the U.S. market, with one recent entrant being Prinx tires. Where are they actually built? Who makes them?
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If you've ever taken a good look at your steering wheel, you might have noticed a lot of bumps. What sort of purpose do they actually serve?
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The Lexus SC has long been discontinued, and the reception among enthusiasts has stayed cold. But what does the SC abbreviation actually stand for?
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Sometimes, you might not want to spend copious amounts of money on tires, which leaves you with budget-focused options like Crossmax. Where are they built?
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Tire sipes are additional cuts and slits in the tire that owners add to improve the tire's performance. Do they actually improve it in wet conditions?
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Most drivers only ever expect their vehicle's engine to overheat. They never consider the transmission, but there are some very simple tips to avoid it.
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If you've got a puncture in your tire, you may look to plug the hole so you can get back on the road without a new tire, but how long will it last?
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Is it true that all-wheel drive cars wear out their tires faster? Here's what you should know about AWD cars, their tires, and when it's best to replace them.
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