We will discuss the disadvantages of 16-cylinder engines, but there is no disadvantage that can possibly overshadow this sound: That’s the supercharged 1.5-liter BRM V16 Type 15, and the exhaust note is clearly glorious. 16-cylinder engines are thirsty, complex and heavy, but they were born as excessive status symbols. In January 1930, Cadillac debuted the […]
Today we are blessed with an incredibly wide selection of motorcycles to choose from. There’s something for every type of rider, from dual-sports that are barely street legal to full-dress tourers ready to ride across the country on a whim. Still, whatever bike you get, it will require some degree of customization. Manufacturers need to […]
Virojt Changyencham/Shutterstock The spark plugs in your car’s gasoline engine are remarkably durable and can last dozens of oil changes before needing to be replaced. For components that can withstand intense heat, pressure, high-voltage electrical currents and vibration, spark plugs typically go unnoticed until something goes wrong. […]
Evgeny Tkachev/Getty Images The Toyota Camry has built a reputation for being comfortable, safe and reliable. Meanwhile, Toyota itself dominates the charts of the slowest depreciating cars on the market. But how does the Camry perform in that area? We’re looking at the 2020 model, which belonged […]
Luiz Giope/Shutterstock We may receive a commission from purchases made through links. Some car owners don’t mind having stickers on the windshield or windows, which is understandable when we talk about things like HOA passes or parking permits. However, it’s a different story with old license plate […]
Mahindra & Mahindra plans to stick to its strategy of offering high-quality and differentiated vehicles, including internal combustion SUVs and electric vehicles, to further strengthen its presence in the domestic passenger car segment, a top company executive said. The Mumbai-based automaker has no immediate plans to introduce CNG and other alternative fuel technologies into its […]
Logan K. Carter/Jalopnik As the prices of both new and used cars continue to rise, this is a good time for most Americans to think about ways to save money. If you are looking for a new car or a car that is new to you, a […]
MUMBAI: Panoramic sunroofs, ventilated seats, wireless charging, voice commands, rain-sensing wipers – cars are packed with features that many drivers rarely use. Still, companies racing to win over buyers in an intensely competitive Indian car market are starting to offer them in entry-level variants.The launch of Tata’s Sierra SUV is the latest iteration of this […]
Michael Pasternak/Shutterstock When Dr. Benjamin Franklin Goodrich drove into Akron, Ohio in 1870, the car was still a strange fever dream. So when he built America’s first tire factory, no one was thinking about cars – because there were no cars yet. Instead, BF Goodrich (later renamed […]
Throughout automotive history, certain models have advanced the industry, raised the bar and remain iconic today. These are your picks for the most influential car designs of all time, but you won’t find the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet among those listed – and for good reason. What happens when you […]