On March 29, 2019, Wall Street Journal readers were refilling their morning espresso and adjusting their power cords when they came across an article titled, “The real reason why Porsche ignitions stay off the steering wheel.” The gist is that the story that ignitions on the left side of […]
Hispanolist/Getty Images We may receive a commission from purchases made through links. The car industry is awash with all kinds of alternative fuels for internal combustion engines, from LPG to ethanol, cooking oil to hydrogen – there is even a biofuel made from invasive seaweed. But despite […]
There are at least 11 versions of the 2025 Porsche 911 available depending on how you define a version. There is the Coupé two-door with a hard roof, the more relaxed convertible with a soft top and the best of both worlds: the Targa. Basic trim motor 3.6L H-6 hybrid Basic trim transmission PDK 8-speed […]
Adventure bikes are actually a relatively new type of motorcycle. The concept was introduced way back in the 80s, but really started to catch on in the 00s. But recently the segment has exploded as more and more motorcyclists want to get out and explore. With the increasing demand for these types of motorcycles, manufacturers […]
Jacqueline Nix/Getty Images If you’ve ever seen James Garner’s movie “Tank” (unlikely; it’s not great), you might have thought that Hollywood was once again testing credulity. Even a former US Army sergeant major couldn’t drive an old M4 Sherman tank around on the streets, even if it’s […]
Mr.choppers via Wikimedia Commons McLaren makes some of the most advanced supercars in the world, with their carbon fiber fairings, highly advanced suspension systems and mind-boggling aerodynamics. However, the centerpiece of most McLarens – their twin-turbocharged V8 – is anything but new. In fact, they can trace […]
A steady red light means stop and pedestrians are given the standard signal to cross the road. This is the only unambiguous phase of the entire cycle. But after a few seconds, the solid red light changes to an alternating red light, like at a school bus or railroad crossing. In both cases you really […]
Bilanol/Shutterstock Everyone loves a bargain, but the problem with cars is that bargains are few and far between. New car prices have just peaked above $50,000, which is simply too expensive for many of us to consider. As a result, demand for used cars is remarkably strong, […]
We’re almost at the end of 2025, and ironically in the age of electrification, it seems that the manual transmission, at least in the performance segment, is slowly becoming relevant again. Porsche continues to offer them on their GT cars, and even Toyota refuses to let it die in the Supra. At the other end […]
Imagine you are new to the cruiser motorcycle market. Chances are you’re on a budget, but you still want to check as many boxes as possible. Of these, most of us focus on the three most important things: style, comfort and simplicity. Style means you’ll turn heads, comfort means you’ll enjoy driving, and simplicity means […]