Subaru Could Make A V6 Engine – Here's Why It Doesn't
Subaru is well-known for its boxer engines, but why doesn't it make a V6 powerplant? Well, it could, however, there's a reason it doesn't need to.
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Why BMW Doesn't Use V6 Engines (And Never Has)
Other automakers embraced the V6 decades ago. BMW never did. The story behind the choice to use straight sixes reveals a lot about what makes a BMW a BMW
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Are Nissans Reliable After 100k Miles? Here's What Owners Are Saying
Nissan has garnered a reputation in the past due to CVT failures and other serious recalls, but that's not the whole picture of Nissan's overall reliability.
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What's The Worst Ford Diesel Engine, According To Drivers?
Among all the diesel engines Ford’s made, owners point to one as the real troublemaker; its issues still come up in forums and repair shops.
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This May Be The Worst Land Rover Engine Ever Made, According To Owners & Experts
Land Rover is a name that may make you think of high-quality vehicles designed for extreme use, but one Land Rover engine in particular has an awful reputation.
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Dodge Demon Goes Head-To-Head With A Hayabusa & Kawasaki Ninja – Here's Who Came Out On Top
One of the fastest cars on the quarter-mile, the Dodge Demon, went head-to-head with the Kawasaki Ninja and Suzuki Hayabusa, and the outcome was interesting.
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5 Of The Worst NASCAR Crashes Of All Time
NASCAR has seen plenty of crashes in the years it's been around, with some incidents wiping out tens of cars in one go. Here are five of the worst.
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Are Buicks Reliable? Here's What Drivers Have To Say About The Brand
Buick has long had a reputation for comfort and luxury, one that continues with its modern line of SUVs. But does it have the reliability to back it up?
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US Government Proves It Cares More About Cars Than Pedestrian Safety
A recent delay in safety reforms has reignited debate over whether U.S. regulators favor automakers over pedestrian protection.
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4 Reasons China's BYD EV Is One Step Ahead Of Tesla (According To Reviews)
Chinese EV-maker BYD is frequently compared to Tesla, but in some ways, they're a step ahead of Tesla. Here's what reviewers think BYD does better.
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Are Jeep Cherokees Reliable After 100k Miles? Here's What Owners Have To Say
The old-school Jeep Cherokee is an SUV icon, with a reputation for reliability and dependability. But can they usefully last more than 100,000 miles?
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Xbox Kinect May Be Dead, But Its Spirit Lives On In These Devices
Xbox Kinect made a huge splash when it launched, but the hype quickly died away. Despite that, it's still going strong — just not for gaming.
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Why (And When) Did Cartridge Oil Filters Replace Spin-Ons?
Until fairly recently, most cars had oil filters that were replaced as a whole unit. Now, though, filter cartridges are gaining in popularity. Why?
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Koenigsegg Regera Top Speed: How Fast Can The Hybrid Supercar Actually Go?
The Koenigsegg Regera blends brute V8 power with electric precision, but its top speed remains partly theoretical. We break down how fast it could actually go.
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Tesla's Cheaper EVs Have Arrived, But Many Fans Think They're A Waste Of Money
Tesla finally revealed the "affordable" Standard versions of the Model 3 and Model Y, and to say that the public is disappointed would be an understatement.
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This Is The Worst-Selling Car In Florida
Florida is well-known for being a state pretty heavily reliant on cars. As it turns out, the worst-selling car in Florida comes from Infiniti.
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5 Of The Worst Indy 500 Crashes Of All Time
Like with any other motorsport, Indy 500 has also seen its fair share of devastating crashes, though only a few can be considered the worst of all time.
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Are Acuras Reliable After 100k Miles? What Drivers Are Saying
The Acura is a popular car with a fanbase that will swear by nothing else, and a large part of that is due to just how reliable the cars have proven to be.
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This State Has The Highest Gas Prices In The Country (And Here's Why)
This is the explanation that matters most to consumers about why the most expensive state boasts the highest gas prices across the country.
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How Top Gas Dragsters Managed To Make Two Engines On One Transmission Work
One of the most unique characteristics of top gas dragsters is that, despite having two engines, but they still use one transmission. How is this possible?
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Why Airplanes Still Use Leaded Fuel
Cars have used unleaded fuel since the mid-1990s, but piston aircraft engines mostly still run on leaded petrol, despite the additive's health hazards.
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This Is The Worst-Selling Car In Texas
You might be surprised to learn the worst-selling car in Texas isn't just one by a reputable manufacturer, but is a model that's got a lot of great qualities.
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Yes, Diesel Engines Can Run Backwards – Here's What Can Happen If They Do
Diesel engines can technically run backwards, though there's very little (if any) practical applications for this, especially for road-going engines.
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5 Of The Most Difficult Cars To Work On Or Repair (According To Owners)
No car is invincible and sooner or later, you will need to do repairs. However, according to owners, these five vehicles are the most difficult to work on.
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This Is The Worst-Selling Car In California
Californians buy a lot of vehicles, nearly 1.8 million in 2024 alone. But amidst this sea of new car sales, one model stands out as a particularly bad seller.
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What Gives Old V8s That Classic Sound? (And How Modern Engines Lost It)
Classic V8 engines have a very distinct sound that modern engines seem to have lost over the years. How did automakers achieve this sound?
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A Novelty License Plate Caused This Californian To Get 15 Traffic Tickets - Here's Why
Novelty license plates should be just that — novelties. However, one such plate caused no end of headaches for one unlucky Californian. Here's the story.
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