Mazda's Iconic Rotary Engine Explained: How It Works And Why It Went Away
The rotary engine isn't found very often these days, but the engine has played its own important role in the history of the automobile.
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Stories By Justin Owen
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These Dirt Bikes Are Some Of The Rarest In Existence
These are the coolest but rarest dirt bikes from big-name brands like BMW and Cannondale down to little-known makers like Izh and Ammex.
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The 12 Most Expensive Cars In Jay Leno's Garage
Comedian Jay Leno is a diehard petrolhead with one of the world's most extensive collections of high-dollar luxury and rare vehicles.
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5 Outdated Tools And What We Use Now Instead
They say that "they don't make them like they used to", but put your nostalgia aside for a moment, and you'll see why new tools are being released all the time.
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11 Cars You Didn't Realize Came With Factory-Added Superchargers
Superchargers add more air intake to boost the power of an engine, and these models came out of the factory rearing to put pedal to metal.
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9 Harbor Freight Hand Tools Every At-Home Mechanic Will Want
Amateur mechanics need a wide variety of tools to get the job done in their garage, and Harbor Freight is an excellent place to pick those tools up.
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11 Harley-Davidson Models You Didn't Realize Existed
Harley-Davidson is known for bikes powered by longitudinally-mounted v-twin engines, but its back catalog contains quite a few surprises.
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All Of The Best Ford SVT Cars And Trucks, Ranked
Ford SVT produced some of the most memorable cars and trucks of the latter 20th Century, with versatility for the road and the track.
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10 Of The Coolest BMW Motorcycles Ever Made
BMW Motorrad has been producing motorcycles for over a century and has produced plenty of iconic models over the years. Here are a few of the coolest.
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The 15 Coolest Concept Cars Of All Time
Concept cars are built to incorporate the best of beauty, design, and technology, all distilled into hunks of fiberglass and steel. This batch is incredible.
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The Classic Cars That Sean Connery Made So Famous
Sean Connery was the first James Bond and the first movie star to solidify such an extensive lineup of automobiles into the mainstream.
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The Coolest Facts You Should Know About The Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO was a major player in the muscle car space. We've gathered some of our favorite facts about the car for you. Here comes the Judge.
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The Best Years For Chevy Malibu (And Some To Avoid)
Chevrolet announced the end of Malibu's run in 2024, so let's look back at the car's history and identify its best years and features.
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14 Of The Worst-Looking Cars Ever Designed
When it comes to terrible-looking cars, there are some real monsters out there. This is a list of some of the ugliest cars ever made.
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The Story Of Hodaka: The Best Dirt Bike You've Never Heard Of
Hodaka has one of the most interesting company stories of any motorcycle brand, coupled with a cult following that remains to this day.
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15 Best Alfa Romeos Of All Time
Alfa Romeo isn't as mainstream as other Italian luxury automakers -- but it has produced a lineup of aesthetically superior vehicles.
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10 Of The Worst Engines Major Companies Ever Put In A Production Vehicle
An unreliable engine can easily cost you thousands of dollars in repairs. These engines are some of the worst that ever found their way into a production car.
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10 Of The Most Iconic Chrysler, Plymouth And Dodge Police Cars Ever Made
From the Dodge Pursuit to the Chrysler Enforcer, Stellantis North America has delivered some iconic police cars over the decades. These are 10 of the best.
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11 Things You Might Not Know About Diesel Engines
Diesel engines have an interesting history and differ from gasoline engines in a variety of ways that the casual driver may not know.
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9 Interesting Facts About The 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429
The 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 was one of the most unique Mustangs ever created, and boasts one of the lineup's most impressive stories.
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15 Of The Rarest Honda Motorcycles Ever Built
Some of the most famous Honda motorcycles have become some of the most difficult to come by over time -- others were extraordinarily rare to begin with.
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11 Cars With The Most Futuristic Dashboards We've Ever Seen
A car's dashboard doesn't have to be boring and conventional, and in fact, the coolest designs ever released look far into the future.
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Game-Changing Engine Swaps: 12 Incredible Conversions That Took Things To The Next Level
Not all customizations are created equal. These custom engine swaps turned otherwise standard cars into high-performance machines.
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10 Coolest Porsche Concept Cars Ever Made
Porsche has produced high-end performance vehicles throughout its existence, but these concept cars could have really blown the track away.
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20 Best Fighter Jets And Planes Of All Time
Planes revolutionized warfare in the 20th Century, and these fighter jets represent the best in military innovation during their time.
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The 10 Most Iconic Porsches In Movie History
Porsche and Hollywood have a long and intimate relationship. Here are 10 times Porsches vehicles have been a star of the big screen.
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Major Internet Service Providers In The U.S. Ranked Worst To Best
There are dozens of ISP options throughout the United States. Here are the major internet service providers in the U.S. ranked worst to best.
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