Your Next Car Could Be Software-Defined. Here’s What That Means
Instant performance upgrades and custom tech make software-defined vehicles sound like the future, but digital paywalls and privacy trade-offs lurk beneath.
Month: November 2026
The Reason Subaru Still Builds Cars With Boxer Engines
Smooth balance, low center of gravity, and iconic rumble: here is why Subaru refuses to follow the crowd and continues to build the flat-four boxer engine.
Is The ‘Five-Year Rule’ For Tires Still True?
Rubber degrades over time, but does it really expire that fast? Here is the truth behind the five-year tire rule and what actually determines their shelf life.
Iridium Vs. Platinum Spark Plugs: Are There Performance Or Efficiency Differences?
Before assuming that iridium spark plugs are automatically better than platinum plugs based on price or performance, read up on these key differences.
Someone Spent Months Making a 3D Miata Model You Can Take Apart for Free
Few cars are as beloved by enthusiasts as the Mazda MX-5 Miata, and it’s totally deserving of that love. As the cliche goes, a Miata is always the answer. One Miata owner expressed their love
Want to Drive Tall Trucks Fast Off-Road? Listen to These Experts Tell You How
The proliferation of fast factory off-road trucks has created a new driving challenge. Pickups like the Ford F-150 Raptor and Ram 1500 TRX can cover a lot of ground in a hurry, but their high
Recovering a 65-Ton Tank With No Tracks From a Swampy Field Is Hard Work
No matter how good a driver you are, or how much suspension travel, tire diameter, and low-range gearing your rig might have, chances are you will get stuck eventually. Getting a 4×4 unstuck can be
Ever Heard a Kia Telluride With an Aftermarket Exhaust? Well, Here’s One
The new-car market’s shift to crossover SUVs has been going on for so long that it’s hardly worth remarking upon, but the aftermarket has been slow to take full advantage of it. Yes, there are
7 Hybrids With Some Of The Worst MPG Ratings
Not every hybrid is built to save gas. From high-powered luxury SUVs to exotic supercars, these models show just how low hybrid fuel economy can go.
BMW Has Two Laboratories Dedicated To Ensuring Its Cars Smell Good
BMW’s dedicated “nose team” does more than sniff out unpleasant interior odors. Its work involves some surprising material choices and potential health perks.