The Real Reason Why Sally From 'Cars' Is A Porsche The blue car from Radiator Springs has a surprisingly specific Porsche pedigree, but did you know why? By Dan Mihalascu Sep 8 -
Most Engine Cylinders Aren't The Same Size. Here's Why Bigger isn't always better: here's why engine designers obsess over bore, stroke, and cylinder size. By Dan Mihalascu Sep 8 -
What Does OEM Mean For Cars? You've seen these three letters everywhere, but what do they actually mean for your car? By Dan Mihalascu Sep 8 -
Why Do Some Cars Have Dual-Clutch Transmissions? A dual-clutch transmission can shift gears almost instantly, but that speed comes with a few compromises. By Jeff Glucker Sep 4 -
What Happened To Scion? Scion was supposed to bring younger buyers to Toyota. Instead, the brand faded away after just 13 years. By Jeff Perez Sep 4 -
Was The DeLorean Actually A Terrible Sports Car? Yes And No The DeLorean looked like it came from the future. Unfortunately, its performance was mostly stuck in the past. By Jeff Perez Sep 3 -
Why Some Cars Have Different Colored Brake Calipers They're not just there to look pretty. Here's why automakers paint brake calipers different colors. By Jeff Perez Sep 3 -
Why Do Cars Have Model Years? That 2027 car on the dealer lot isn't actually from the future. Here's why automakers use model years. By Jeff Perez Sep 2 -
What Is The 'Death Wobble?' And Why Does It Happen? That violent steering-wheel shake can seemingly come out of nowhere. Here’s what causes death wobble. By Jeff Glucker Sep 1 -
Why Are Racing Tires Smooth? Racing slicks look like bald tires, but their smooth surface is exactly what makes them so effective on a dry racetrack. By Jeff Glucker Sep 1 -
How The Ford Mustang Got Its Name That famous pony badge tells only part of the story. One of World War II’s most iconic fighter planes played a role, too. By Jeff Glucker Aug 31 -
What Happened To Pop-Up Headlights? Once a sports-car staple, pop-up headlights became too complicated for modern cars. By Jeff Perez Aug 31 -
Why Synthetic Oil Actually Costs So Much More From more advanced base oils to expensive additives, here's why synthetic motor oil commands a premium. By Jeff Perez Aug 30 -
Why Does James Bond Drive An Aston Martin? The DB5 became synonymous with 007, but James Bond's relationship with Aston Martin goes back further than you might think. By Jeff Perez Aug 29 -
Why Your Side Mirrors Have A Little Dotted Line The next time you see the dotted line, you'll know exactly what it's doing there. By Jeff Perez Aug 29 -
Why Do SUVs Have So Much Black Plastic? It's not just for looks—black cladding actually serves a purpose on some off-road SUVs. By Jeff Perez Aug 28 -
How Much Gas Does A Hybrid Actually Save You? The amount of money a hybrid saves depends heavily on how much you drive and where you drive it. By Jeff Perez Aug 28 -
How Long Do EV Batteries Actually Last? Modern EV batteries don't suddenly die after a few years. Real-world data suggests most could last well beyond a decade. By Jeff Glucker Aug 27 -
Why Is Formula 1 Called Formula 1? The name sounds more complicated than it is—and it dates back to the earliest days of modern Grand Prix racing. By Motor1.com Team Aug 27 -
Why Does My Car Make Noise After I Turn It Off? Don't worry: The ticking, clicking, and buzzing you hear after parking are often completely normal. By Jeff Glucker Aug 26 -
The Story Behind Rain-X's Name Is Weirder Than You Think Advertising agencies told its inventor not to use the name. More than 50 years later, Rain-X is still everywhere. By Jeff Glucker Aug 26 -
How Much Car Can I Really Afford? Before you start shopping for a new car, here's how to figure out what you can comfortably afford without stretching your finances. By Jeff Perez Aug 25 -
Are Take 5 Oil Changes Really That Fast? From stay-in-your-car service to synchronized technicians, every part of the process is designed for speed. By Jeff Perez Aug 25 -
Did You Know: Auto Parts Stores Can Read Your Check Engine Light For Free A quick trip to your local parts store could tell you why that warning light is on—and it might not cost you anything. By Jeff Glucker Aug 24 -
