Why Is WD-40 Called WD-40? That strange name is not a random product code. It actually tells the story of how this iconic garage staple was invented. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 19 -
The Toyota Celica Is Coming Back. Here's Everything We Know Toyota is reviving the Celica name in the form of a sleek, powerful sports car. Here's what we know. By Anthony Alaniz Everything We Know - Aug 19 -
I Rode In Mercedes-AMG's New SUV. It Leaves The EQ Models In The Dust The next Mercedes-AMG model will be an electric SUV, but it's not what you think. By Zander Sutton Features - Aug 19 -
'This Is The Enthusiast's Choice:' Porsche's American CEO On Why The Manual Still Matters And What's Next Porsche's North American CEO sits down with Motor1 to discuss why manual demand remains strong and what the company’s customers really want. By Jeff Perez Features - Aug 19 -
You're Probably Not Checking Your Tire Pressure Enough It takes just minutes, but ignoring your tire pressure could cost you fuel, tire life—and potentially your safety. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 19 -
Why Your Steering Wheel Might Shake At Highway Speeds That highway-speed shake could be your car warning you about a tire, wheel, brake or suspension problem, so you'd better listen. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 18 -
Your Car's Engine Sound Might Be Fake. Here’s Why Automakers Pipe It Through The Speakers That engine roar might be coming from your car's speakers rather than the engine bay. Here's why that happens in some modern cars. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 18 -
Tire Pressure Matters The air inside your tires does more than just cushion the ride—it helps support your car in a multitude of ways. By Chris Rosales Motor101 - Aug 18 -
How Long Do Brake Pads Last? Some brake pads last 20,000 miles. Others survive for more than 60,000. Here's what really determines when yours wear out. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 18 -
You're Probably Not Using All Of Your Car's Key Fob Features That tiny remote in your pocket can do far more than lock your doors—here are the hidden tricks most drivers never hear about. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 17 -
Turbocharged Vs Supercharged: What's The Difference? Both make big power by forcing more air into an engine, but the way they do it creates two very different driving experiences. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 17 -
I Drove Two Of Mercedes' Most Extreme Cars, 52 Years Apart: 300 SLS Vs SLR Stirling Moss One was built just twice; the other only 75 times. Driving both is one of the rarest experiences an automotive journalist can have. By Brian Potter Features - Aug 17 -
What All Those Numbers And Letters On Your Tires Actually Mean The mysterious code on your tires is not random; it reveals secrets about your tires' age, size, capability, and more. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 17 -
Why Every New Car Seems To Have A Giant Screen Now That big screen on your dashboard isn't just for looks—here's why automakers are replacing buttons with increasingly large displays. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 15 -
Your Car Has a Hidden Mechanical Key. Here's Why It's There That tiny metal key hiding inside your fob could save you the next time your car's high-tech electronics stop working. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 15 -
Monterey Car Week 2026: Every New Supercar, Hypercar, And Concept From million-dollar hypercars to mysterious new concepts, these are the biggest debuts coming to Monterey this week. By Jeff Perez Monterey Car Week - Aug 15 -
Why Does The Mercedes-Benz Logo Have Three Points? That iconic Mercedes-Benz star has a surprisingly strange history, and its three points are more than a simple design choice. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 15 -
Why AWD Isn't The Winter Advantage You Think It Is All-wheel drive can certainly help you get moving in a snowstorm, but the right tires might matter far more than the badge on your car. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 15 -
Your Car's AC Smells Like Wet Socks? Here's What's Causing It Don't dismiss that funky smell from your car’s AC as random because there could be mold, mildew, or moisture inside the system. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 14 -
Your Car Isn't Stalling At Red Lights. Here's What It's Actually Doing No, your engine isn't stalling at the red light, it's just taking a fuel-saving break. Here's how start-stop systems work. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 14 -
What Actually Happens If You Shift Into Neutral While Driving? Shifting into Neutral might seem harmless, but it affects your car's braking, acceleration, and responsiveness when you need it most. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 13 -
Your Brakes Are Squeaking. Here's What Your Car Might Be Telling You That annoying squeal is not always a sign that your brakes are about to fail, but here's what your car may be trying to tell you. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 13 -
The Driving Habit That Slowly Damages Your Transmission That quick shift from Reverse to Drive may feel harmless, but doing it repeatedly while rolling can slowly stress your transmission. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 13 -
That Little Fin On Your Car's Roof Is Hiding Some Clever Technology That little fin on the roof of your car is not just for looks; it packs a surprising amount of technology into a tiny package. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 13 -
