What Makes A GM Car An A-Body Or G-Body?
Back when General Motors made body-on-frame cars, terms like A-body and G-body got tossed around a lot. What are they, actually? What's the difference?
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Stories By Madeline Cuccio
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How Long Do Ball Joints Last And How Can You Tell When They're Going Bad?
Your car's ball joints are critical suspension components, providing your wheels the movement they need to turn and go over bumps without falling off.
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Are Miatas Good For Road Trips? Here's What Drivers Say
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a light, zoomy two-seater known for being exciting to drive on winding roads, but long road trips are inherently different.
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5 Pro Tips For Driving A JDM Car In The US
Importing a JDM car is very tempting, but what's it actually like to live with? Maddie Cuccio, owner of an imported Nissan Skyline sedan, has the insights.
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There's A Good Reason Why Some Car Components Are So Hard To Reach
Modern and classic cars alike can be tough to work on, albeit often for entirely different reasons. Here's why DIY maintenance can be such a pain.
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What Makes Hydraulic Oil So Different From Motor Oil?
Hydraulic oil and engine oil might both be used to keep complex machines running properly, but they're not the same, nor are they interchangeable.
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This Is The Best Mustang For First-Time Sports Car Buyers
Shopping for your first sports car and you'd like that to be a Mustang? SlashGear's expert weighs in with which generation of the Ford pony car you should get.
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Why Do Most Sports Cars Only Have 2 Doors?
Think sports cars only have two doors because it looks cool? Discover the hidden physics and structural engineering behind the classic coupe layout.
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How Much Horsepower Does A Ford 300 Inline-6 Have & Is The Engine Any Good?
The Ford 300 inline-six is a legendary workhorse of an engine, providing three decades' worth of trucks with durable and reliable powerplants.
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4 Common Problems With Disc Brakes
With most modern cars using disc brakes, it's helpful to understand some of the most common problems you're likely to encounter with these braking systems.
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4 Common Problems With V12 Engines
As they're essentially a pair of inline-sixes grouped together V12s are inherently smooth engines. However, there are some problems inherent to V12s.
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Not Audi, Not BMW: ACSI Ranked This The Highest-Rated Luxury Car Brand For Customer Satisfaction
The luxury segment has a new customer satisfaction champion, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index's 2026 study. But it's not all good news.
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5 Common Problems With The Toyota Highlander
The Toyota Highlander is a ubiquitous SUV, and being a Toyota, it's pretty synonymous with reliability. The Highlander is not without common issues, though.
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5 Common Problems With Drum Brakes
Drum brakes may be older tech, but a lot of vehicles, especially trucks, still use them. What are some of the most common problems with drum brakes?
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If You Call These Cars JDM, You've Been Getting It Wrong
Vehicles built for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) are popular among collectors and gearheads, but several cars people think are JDM may actually not be.
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5 Major Car Maintenance And Repair Jobs You Probably Should Not DIY
While it pays to know how to do basic car maintenance and repair tasks yourself, some big jobs are almost certainly best left to the professionals.
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New Hyundai Patent Could Change The Way EV Batteries Are Charged Forever
EVs have a lot going for them, but range is still a concern. This Hyundai patent may change things significantly — if it ever comes to fruition.
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Why Do Some Older Semi Trucks Have Two Gear Shifts?
A single gear lever can be enough of a pain, but some older semi trucks actually had two shifters for their manual transmissions. Here's why.
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Experimental Transmission Aims To Tackle The Biggest Problems With Hybrids
Plug-in hybrids are notorious for mechanical complexity and high costs. Discover the radical new transmission design trying to simplify the system.
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What Is Diesel Regen And Why Does It Matter?
Diesel engines still have their place in the modern automotive world, but they're not without flaws. What is diesel regen? Why is it necessary?
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Replacing America's Gas Stations With EV Chargers Is More Complicated Than It Sounds
EVs are here to stay, but will they ever replace gas cars entirely? That would require a lot more charging stations, for one — but that's a tricky task.
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Here's When To Shift Gears For Better Fuel Economy
Manual drivers can improve fuel economy by choosing gears more carefully, but the best shift point depends on the car, the road, and how the engine feels.
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How Long Do Inline-6 Engines Tend To Last And Can You Extend Their Lifespan?
The inline-six is a venerable engine layout, and you can find it in both classic workhorses like Jeep Cherokees and modern performance cars like BMWs.
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5 Car Parts You Need To Check At 50,000 Miles (That May Need To Be Replaced)
Cars are complex machines, that degrade over time and with use. Some car parts may need to be checked at 50,000 miles to see if they need to be replaced.
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Why Do Automatic Transmissions Have Flex Plates Instead Of Flywheels?
Automatic transmissions work differently from regular transmissions, with one example being the use of flex plates, instead of a flywheel like on manual cars.
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5 Upgrades That Make The Toyota Corolla Feel Less Basic
The Toyota Corolla is about as basic and no-frills you can get with a modern vehicle, but that doesn't mean you can't mod it to give it a little more character.
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What Happens When A Torque Converter Goes Bad?
An automatic car's torque converter, like any other vehicle component, can fail. Here's what happens when a torque converter reaches the end of its life.
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