As most motorists are well aware, tires are anything but cheap to purchase and continue to increase in cost with each passing year. For this reason, it is easy to justify going through a little additional effort to ensure that your tires are maintained in the best way possible. This … Read more
With some notable exceptions, modern cars sold in North America almost always come with automatic gearboxes. People love these transmissions because they are much easier to use than a stick shift. Also, since you won’t focus on changing the gears, automatic cars are safer. Are you wondering what the different … Read more
Nothing beats the feeling of driving a new car. The brand-new engine accelerates with just a tap on the pedal, and it runs like a beast on the road. Unfortunately, the engine adds more mileage over time, and the air filters become clogged. Depending on the usage, the engine may … Read more
There’s something unique about French cars. It’s a combination of style, fun factor and something we can’t quite put our finger on. Something only French cars bring to the table but is unquantifiable. With better build quality than ever before and huge strides in reliability and ease of maintenance, French … Read more
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a centrifugal clutch and a torque converter? In this article, we will discuss the differences between these two types of mechanical devices, their pros, cons, and application. Centrifugal clutch Torque converter Mechanism Centrifugal force Hydraulic power Gear ratio Fixed Variable … Read more
One in a series of articles examining car models not sold in the U.S. market. The Toyota Avanza isn’t a vehicle developed by Toyota. Instead, the Japanese marque Daihatsu makes it (called the Daihatsu Xenia), and both brands sell the vehicle with different names. This was made possible due to … Read more
One in a series of articles examining car models not sold in the U.S. market. The Toyota Fortuner is a mid-size SUV built by this Japanese brand since 2004. The Fortuner came to replace the highly successful 4Runner, as it was discontinued in most global markets (but not in the … Read more
Generation after generation, there has been a full-size Chevrolet truck available for consumer and work purposes. Indeed, the first Chevrolet truck was introduced in 1930 with the Silverado name appearing some 45 years later in certain trim levels of the C/K truck. In 1998, Silverado became the model name for … Read more
Gas struts, also known as lift supports or lift struts, are essential parts of our cars and trucks. We rely on them almost daily to easily open and close the vehicle’s hood, trunk, or tailgate. However, gas strut applications go beyond just autos — you can also find these handy … Read more
One in a series of articles examining car models not sold in the U.S. market. The Honda BR-V is a sub-compact crossover introduced by the Japanese automotive brand in 2016. Honda took this route since it wanted to infiltrate the lower-end crossover market. So, they added it below the HR-V. … Read more