When cars first began to be capable of faster speeds, a major problem arose, no pun intended. As the air flows over a car, it forms a low pressure area at the back of the car. This, in turn, can cause the back of the car to lift off of … Read more
Car owners can theoretically make dozens of modifications to their vehicles’ interior and exterior. However, just because a particular mod is available doesn’t mean a car enthusiast should buy it. Some have no relevant impact, but in some cases, they can negatively affect the vehicle’s performance. Here are a few … Read more
Torque wrenches are most often used in automotive applications, but can also be applied in tasks where a certain amount of torque is required on a bolt or nut. Knowing how these tools work and selecting the right one for your tool cabinet can be a very rewarding endeavor. The … Read more
Car shows are among the most fun a classic car owner can have. They spend weeks and months preparing their pride and joy for these events. Organizers give trophies and prizes to the winners, so there’s a lot on the line. Classic car shows are unique because they take participants … Read more
Let’s take a look at one automotive item we take for granted that has changed a lot since it was first created. In an increasingly digital age, car keys have gone from something totally foreign to us today to fobs that can start a car from inside your home on … Read more
An automobile is more of a necessity than a luxury in many areas. Unlike U.S. cities that have square, box-like geographies New York, Philadelphia and Boston, many metropolitan areas are spread out. It’s not unusual for commuters to travel 20 to 40 miles to work on a daily basis. In … Read more
The rapid acceleration of automobile technology over the last 100 years has resulted in some amazing innovation. Manufacturers worldwide have each made their contributions, leading to unique cars and intense disagreements. Here are 10 of history’s most heated automaker rivalries and how they’ve affected the evolution of vehicles. See Also … Read more
There are many things we see in our day to day life but rarely give much thought to. This is a shame, because what we take for granted today was often not even imagined throughout most of history. One really good example of this is roads. We walk on them, … Read more
A vehicle’s ignition system is made up of numerous components, each of which plays a pivotal role in facilitating an engine’s combustion process. The failure of one or more of these components can severely hamper engine performance as a whole, even potentially leaving one stranded along the side of the … Read more
Automotive OBD2 scanners and car code readers are the easiest and least expensive ways to find out why your engine light is on and get it to turn off. I’ve used dozens of scan tools over the years. There are good ones, and there are bad ones. But one thing … Read more