For the average gearhead or automotive enthusiast, there is no shortage of things to love about Germany. It’s hard not to find favor in a country that serves as host to the ever-mighty Autobahn and the famed Nurburgring. However, this is far from all that is to be loved about … Read more
A flood-damaged car may be a total loss. Today marks the official start of hurricane season, six months when such storms are most likely to occur. The season also serves as a warning to millions of Americans to remain alert and get prepared. But it doesn’t take hurricane season to … Read more
The global chip shortage crisis explained. The pain of the world’s shortage of semiconductor chips has been shared widely but unevenly across industries, and in perhaps no sector has the impact been more devastating than in automotive. Since the shortage took root, a pecking order has taken shape in terms … Read more
An important member of the Stellantis conglomerate, Citroën is renowned for exquisitely clever designs that have stood the test of time, and for pioneering many current technologies as we know them. Originating from France, Citroën was founded in 1919, and it took the world by storm when they introduced … Read more
Every year, manufacturers retire model lines as market shifts weigh in. With the pivot to electrification upon us, certain names will not be around for the 2023 model year. Some of the models leaving have nothing to do with EVs coming onboard. Instead, they are sedans that are no longer … Read more
Part of the Stellantis conglomerate, Lancia is a car manufacturer based in Italy, renowned for its rally heritage, and automotive innovation. The brand was born in the early 1900s and produced a myriad of well-known cars, like the Stratos, Delta, and Fulvia. However, since the late 1990s and early 2000s … Read more
Electric vehicles (EVs) are a class of automobiles that use electric power for at least one mode of propulsion. These systems are often powered by a collector system converting fuel into electricity; however, the latest generation of EVs is powered by a battery pack that can be recharged on the … Read more
Want to know whether your engine’s weight affects your vehicle’s performance, fuel efficiency, or longevity? Automobile technology has been in constant evolution over the decades. Among the components of any newly released vehicle, the engine always attracts the biggest interest and attention. Oftentimes, automotive enthusiasts would discuss and argue about … Read more
Sorry, Americans, but these European cars are not for you. Every manufacturer builds crossovers and nearly all look extraordinarily much the same. It seems innovation is mostly gone, with manufacturers leaning towards safe cars that will hopefully sell. However, the European market is vastly different from America. Generally, consumers look … Read more
Making sense of your vehicle’s VIN. All cars have a vehicle identification number, a 17-character alphanumeric identification unique to that vehicle. Commonly known as a VIN number, your vehicle’s ID is assigned when it is manufactured. And just as your Social Security Number (SSN) is unique to you, a VIN … Read more