Driving in sub-zero temperatures can be a bit of a nightmare. For BMW owners, rear-wheel-drive isn’t exactly the best idea there is, nor is xDrive. Case in point: models such as the X5 don’t have something labeled Winter Mode. Fret not, though, because there is a solution to get around...
Taking care of a vehicle should be second nature for any petrolhead, but it might not feel the same for regular car users. Whatever the case, you should do your best to take care of your car. It does not matter if you own a rare model, or just the average white sedan with black bumpers. You still...
Car-To-X Communication is something that sounds like it came from a Sci-Fi movie, but it is closer than you think. In some cases, it is already happening. Before people start wearing tin foil caps to protect their thoughts from the cars that communicate with “X,” we decided to make a...
Tires have come a long way since they were first invented, but their evolution has also led to an increased difficulty in understanding how they work. A consumer that needs new tires today will have to spend hours to be informed, just to be prepared to make the best decision before purchasing....
Used cars are an adventure into the unknown for almost any customer. If you are not adequately informed, only luck will help you get a decent ride. Fortunately, we savor the age of the Internet, and becoming informed will only cost you a few hours of your time. Evidently, it cannot all happen in...
Improving the handling and performance of a vehicle is something that most petrolheads want to do. While some do the modifications themselves, others choose specialized companies. Tuning your car on a budget is a difficult thing to do, and not knowing where to start is surely a problem for some...
Until electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles become the norm, most of us will drive automobiles that run on fossil fuels. We know it is not good for the environment, but it is the only option we have in some situations. With that in mind, we decided to explain what makes fuel tick. We will...
People are "wired" to want what they cannot have, and petrolheads are no different. One of the most common desires amongst European car owners is fitting U.S.-style lights on a European car, and some Americans do the opposite. We are not going to question why some people do this, and we...
Automobiles have come a long way in over a century since people started building them, and some things have come and gone. Engine layouts are an interesting topic to any petrolhead, as they determine how a car drives and feels. After yesterday’s cover story about engine design...
The automotive industry has blessed us with many eccentric creations, and doors are among them.
These days, you can get as much as six types of doors that open differently than what you might find on the average Joe’s car. We review them to clarify the difference between a scissor door and a...
You all know Koenigsegg (hopefully), but most of you have probably not heard about its sister company, Freevalve. Well, prepare to be blown away, because they have unveiled a production specification engine that has no camshafts. If the 1980’s had VTEC as the top technology for valve control,...
You all know Koenigsegg (hopefully), but most of you have probably not heard about its sister company, Freevalve. Well, prepare to be blown away, because they have unveiled a production specification engine that has no camshafts. If the 1980’s had VTEC as the top technology for valve...
The City of Angeles, the Big Orange, the Entertainment Capital of the World. Call it whatever you like, Los Angeles is Los Angeles. In 1781, L.A. was founded by 44 settlers as “El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula.” As of 2016, however, population...
The City of Angeles, the Big Orange, the Entertainment Capital of the World. Call it whatever you like, Los Angeles is Los Angeles. In 1781, L.A. was founded by 44 settlers as “El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula.” As of 2016, however, population...
America’s road network is vast, but not all drives are completed with a happy end. Some drivers or passengers never reach their destination alive, while others get their cars destroyed in horrific accidents.
Unfortunately, this article does not hold the secret to stopping car accidents from...