Kenneth D. Love/Shutterstock Catalytic converters were made mandatory in the US in 1975 as part of the Clean Air Act, which itself was introduced in 1970. This meant that every vehicle from model year ’75 onwards had to be equipped with it, and that has remained the […]
At some point we’ve all watched Marc Marquez throw a MotoGP bike around the track and thought to ourselves: “I have to do that”. To then hit the track on a liter class sports bike (which is the closest thing to a MotoGP bike we can get) and realize that this is a lot harder […]
The previous generation XW50 Toyota Prius is already more than 10 years old, but despite this age remains an exemplary and modern hybrid vehicle option with efficiency standards that current generation model. It is therefore a very popular model, especially among hypermilers who want to stretch their monthly fuel bill as far as possible. The […]
Bentley In recent years, Bentley has worked very hard to increase customization options and introduce new coachbuilt models such as the roofless Bacalar, Batur coupe and Batur convertible. Only 16 of the Batur droptops will be made, but even at that rarity level, you still want your […]
Bird Portfolio/Getty Images Because the tires connect the vehicle to the road, no matter how powerful, luxurious or safe a car is, it is only as good as the tires it rides on. That’s why tires aren’t just made of rubber; they can provide a window into […]
Adventure bikes have gotten a bit out of hand when it comes to prices and features. There was a time when they were just big dual-sport machines with better highway manners in exchange for slightly diminished off-road capabilities. Today, however, the largest, most premium adventure bikes cost as much as a full-dress tourer and weigh […]
Put on your Elvis sunglasses, because here comes a spike in 1970s car excess. This Stutz was owned by MLB Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Mays for almost 50 years. The styling is not for the faint of heart. On August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley drove through the gates of Graceland for the last time. […]
Karolis Kavolelis/Shutterstock Getting your car towed and impounded is a huge hassle, but in Philadelphia your car can suffer from something called a “courtesy tow,” where the car ends up not in an impound lot, but pretty much anywhere, and no one seems to keep track of […]
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, Tata Motors has urged the government to consider targeted fiscal support for entry-level electric vehicles (EVs) and extend incentives to EVs used in the fleet segment under the PM E-DRIVE programme, citing increasing pressure on affordability at the lower end of the EV market.In an interaction with PTI, Shailesh […]
Due to the increased emphasis on fuel efficiency and changing emissions regulations, downsizing and turbocharging became particular areas of focus for automakers seeking to improve both power and economy. Ford jumped on this bandwagon in 2009 with the introduction of the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, which was foreshadowed by the […]