12 Obscure Diesel Engines That Made Automotive History
It may be a main power source for modern work trucks, but these obscure diesel engines show compression ignition designs have taken lots of forms in the past.
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10 Of The Most Successful Models In Lexus History
The rise of Lexus is one of the biggest success stories in modern automotive history. Here are the models that helped Lexus become a dominant luxury brand.
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Every Lexus SUV You Can Buy In 2024 Ranked Cheapest To Most Expensive
Lexus offers 14 SUVs in 2024 ranging in price from about $37,500 for the UX Hybrid to the LX which starts at an eye-watering $93,915.
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The 6 Worst Diesel Engines Ever Made By European Automakers
Diesel engines became massively popular in Europe in the 2000s, leading to rapid period of innovation in diesel technology. Unfortunately, this left a few duds.
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12 Iconic JDM Cars With 4-Cylinder Power And Rear Wheel Drive
A four cylinder engine paired to rear wheel drive isn't a combination that you see every day, but these JDM legends showed the world the right way to do it.
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12 Cars That Prove 3-Cylinder Engines Can Still Be Sporty
Discover how three-cylinder engines have been powering affordable sports cars for decades, offering unique performance and driving experiences for enthusiasts.
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12 Of The Greatest Mercedes AMG Engines Ever Made
For over 30 years, AMG has been redesigning and refining engines to power some of the most capable and iconic Mercedes-Benz vehicles ever made.
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10 Of The Best Diesel Engines Ever Built By Toyota
Drivers in North America are likely unfamiliar with diesel engines built by Toyota, but overseas they have powered some of the brand's most well-known vehicles.
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12 Of The Greatest Ford V8 Engines Ever Made
Ford has a long, storied history of putting out powerful V8 engines. Here are the ones we think truly broke the mold, powering Mustangs, Super Duties, and more.
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11 Of The Fastest Mazda Cars Ever Made, Ranked By Top Speed
Mazda isn't exactly known for record-setting speeds, but that hasn't stopped the company from producing some iconic and powerful performance vehicles.
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Every Sedan Powered By The General Motors LS V8 Engine
The GM LS V8 engine has powered quite a few sedans, both domestically and abroad. From brands like Cadillac, Holden, and beyond, check out these beefy models.
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15 Of The Most Powerful Diesel-Fueled Pickup Trucks Ever Built
With massive amounts of torque available at lower revolutions, turbodiesel powertrains can pull much heavier loads than gas trucks. Here are the most powerful.
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10 Of The Greatest Cosworth Engines Ever Made
The Cosworth name is synonymous with motorsport history, and to celebrate the brand of engines, here are 10 of the greatest Cosworth engines ever made.
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10 Of The Coolest Chinese Cars You'll Wish Were Sold In The US
There's been a lot of talk lately about affordable Chinese EVs and hybrids, but what kinds of models are out there? Here are the coolest ones we've seen.
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10 Of The Coolest Trucks We've Driven In 2024
We've gotten behind the wheel of some pretty memorable trucks over the last year, from compact hybrids to full size pickups. Here are a few of your favorites.
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11 Of The Best Looking Ford SUVs Ever Designed
Ford's Mustang may get most style points, but the company has also made some iconic, great-looking SUVs over the years. And no, they're not all Broncos.
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12 Of The Best Looking Toyota Trucks Ever Designed
Toyota has an impressive catalog of great looking trucks. Here are some of our favorites, including a few that were never sold in the United States.
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11 Of The Best Looking Toyota SUVs Ever Designed
Toyota may have a reputation for conservative car styling, but it has produced many great looking SUV models over the years - and not just Land Cruisers.
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10 Ways To Keep Your Vehicle Engine Cool During Extreme Heat Conditions
Temperatures are increasing across the globe, so it's important to know how to keep your car cool. Here are 10 ways to keep your car cool in warm weather.
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10 Cars That Revolutionized Automotive Safety Forever
From seatbelts to airbags and beyond, modern cars have all sorts of safety features we take for granted. Here's which models the biggest features started in.
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10 Of The Coolest Pickup Trucks You Can't Get In The U.S.
The United States has one of the most active markets for trucks in the world, but that doesn't mean they aren't making cool pickups in the rest of the world.
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The Coolest Cars With Pop-Up Headlights Ever Built, Ranked
Cars with pop-up headlights hearken back to an iconic era of design where every sports car seemed like a boxy wedge. Here are some of the coolest ones, ranked.
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10 Of The Weirdest Cars Ever Made
Car design may seem pretty homogenous these days, but companies have put out some very strange designs over the years. Here are some of the weirdest ones.
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Every Generation Honda Civic Type R, Ranked By Speed
The Honda Civic Type R is a legendary car often seen in hot hatch form that combines quick acceleration with tight handling. Here are the fastest models.
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10 Of The Best Looking Audi Models Ever Designed
Audi may have a reputation for being reserved with its car design, but that hasn't stopped it from making some truly striking vehicles over the years.
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12 Of The Most Successful Models In Mercedes-Benz History
Mercedes-Benz has been a dominant German automaker for nearly a decade. Here is the history of some of the most iconic vehicles in its lineup.
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The 10 Fastest Lexus Cars Ever Made, Ranked
Lexus sports cars aren't exactly known for speed, but if you like the brand, and want something with a little more zip, these are the cars to look out for.
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