Building Vs. Buying A Crate Engine: Which Is Cheaper?
All car engines have a limited lifespan, but when yours finally conks out is it best to rebuild or replace it with a new or remanufactured one?
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What Is The Most Expensive Bentley Ever Sold From The Factory?
Bentley is known for being a prestigious luxury automobile brand. But there are different levels of luxury. We tell you all about its most expensive model.
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Why You Might Want To Think Twice About Adding A Titanium Exhaust To Your Project Car
A titanium exhaust sounds cool on paper, and it does have some notable benefits. You might wanna think twice before installing one on your project car, though.
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The Reason Why Passenger Airbags Have An On/Off Switch
Airbags saved 50,000 lives between 1987 and 2017, but many cars have switches that allow you to turn off the passenger airbag. When and why should you do this?
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What Is A Short-Throw Shifter & Is It Worth Installing On Your Project Car?
A short throw shifter alters the dynamics of your manual-transmission car, but is it worth the effort? Here's what you need to know about it.
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The Biggest Benefits (And Downsides) Of Owning A Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangle is an iconic model due to its off-roading capabilities and customization options. However, it's not perfect and also has its cons.
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What Is ECU Tuning And How Does It Benefit Your Car's Performance?
When talking about modified cars, one term that gets thrown around a lot is ECU tuning. What is it? What sort of effect does it have on performance?
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Why Owning A Sleeper Car Isn't As Cool As It Seems
Sleeper cars don't look impressive on the outside, but they are filled to the brim with power on the inside. They might not be worth the extra work though.
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4 Cheaper Alternatives To The Subaru Forester
The Subaru Forester is a versatile vehicle and worth considering, but there are cheaper alternatives. Here are four models to take a look at.
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Which Engine Powered The Porsche Cayenne Diesel, And Why Was It Discontinued?
It's easy to forget, but for a good time, Porsche offered the Cayenne with a diesel engine. What is the engine in question? Why was it discontinued?
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What Is A Tire Contact Patch & How Important Is It For Your Car's Safety?
There are lots of terms that get tossed around when it comes to tires, like the tire contact patch. What is it? How important is it for your car's safety?
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Why One Of The Worst-Looking Hondas Is Actually A Pretty Good Car
Honda has always been pretty restrained in terms of styling, but one of the major exceptions is the Element. Looking past the design, is it actually a good car?
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Yamaha YZF-R3 Vs. Kawasaki Ninja 500: Which Is The Better Beginner Motorcycle?
Two of the best beginner motorcycles on the market right now are the Yamaha YZF-R3 and the Kawasaki Ninja 500. Which is the better option of the two?
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Why The Toyota Corolla GR Has A Three-Cylinder Engine
One of the best hot hatchbacks on the market right now, the Toyota GR Corolla puzzled enthusiasts because of its three-cylinder engine. Why does it have that?
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What Does Your Car's 'Eco Mode' Do, And When Should You Use It?
If your car has an Eco mode, you may be wondering what it does. As the name implies, it makes things more economical. Here's how that works.
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Is The Toyota 4Runner Unibody Or Body-On-Frame? (And Does It Really Matter?)
Most modern cars nowadays use an unibody construction, whereas pickups and off-roaders use body-on-frame. Which one does the Toyota 4Runner use? Does it matter?
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Why Are Mazda Miatas So Cheap Compared To Other Sports Cars?
It's the sports car with seemingly no haters. The Mazda Miata has been with us for 35 years, and it has always been cheaper than other sports cars. Why?
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Why You Should Avoid Cheap Aftermarket Rims
While cheap aftermarket rims might be tempting for your wallet, it's almost always a bad idea for one major reason. Here's why you should avoid them.
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Why Did Ford Discontinue The 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine?
Ford's EcoBoost engine family has been around for a long time, with various layouts and sizes. Why was the 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder discontinued?
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This Is How Much Power You Can Squeeze Out Of A 3.5L Ford EcoBoost Engine If You Push It To The Limits
Ford's 3.5-liter EcoBoost has been doing service in various Blue Oval products for years now. How much power can you squeeze out of it if you push it?
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Did GM Ever Make A V10 Engine?
American automakers don't really do V10 engines anymore, and even when they did, they were mostly for trucks. Did GM ever actually make a V10 engine?
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Is It Okay To Buy A Used Motorcycle With High Mileage? Here's What You Should Know
While buying used cars can save you a good chunk of change, is it worth doing the same for motorcycles? This is what to watch for when shopping for used bikes.
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What Is A Sway Bar And How Does It Benefit A Car's Stability?
The sway bar under your car serves a very important purpose in keep your car stable. Here's what we know about where it is, what it does, and how it does it.
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What The RS Badge Stands For On Audi Cars
Audi has a little bit of something for every buyer, including some epic performance cars that wear the RS badge. What does the badge actually stand for?
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Do Turbocharged Engines Actually Need Premium Gas?
You may have been told that if your car has a turbocharger that you absolutely need to use high-octane gas, but just how true is this assertion?
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5 Japanese Cars You Can Finally Import To The US In 2025
There are several Japanese cars that need to be 25 years old before being imported to the U.S. due to emission laws. Here are five that now qualify in 2025.
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Why Don't Sports Cars Use Diesel Engines?
Sports cars typically offer the best that the automotive world has to offer, so why don't any models take advantage of a diesel engine's power?
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