The history of aviation is peppered with amazing mechanical designs that defy everything we expect in our flight. Planes which appear to follow the same type of design layout as the commercial planes seen today may be familiar, but engineers and inventors over the past few decades have developed some pretty extraordinary flying machines with […]
Ten Rare Classic Muscle Cars That Represent the Pinnacle of American Automotive History
This muscle car history post would be incomplete without a chapter on American muscle. No other chapter in the book of automotive history quite compares to the American muscle car with its aggressive design, your foot-fiending huge-displacement V8 engine, and that oh-so-intimidating road presence. Although many muscle cars were mass-produced, some only rolled off the […]
10 Iconic British Classic Cars That Defined Automotive History and Design
Britain has a proud tradition of making some of the world’s most iconic cars and many classic cars from this nation have been marked by eye-catching styling, well-conceived engineering, and an unmistakable flair for character. Ranging from feathery-smooth roadsters and sports cars aimed purely at road-going thrills to capable four-wheel drives and hugely influential GT […]
14 Classic Cars That Defined an Era with RoStyle Wheels
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, it was hard to get a grip on the many sorts of RoStyle wheels available; these wheels were almost ubiquitous among the cars on the road, and merely the appearance of the symmetrical, oval-holes design turned the plain steel wheel into a distinctive wheel. They created the visual illusion of […]
Unpacking the Highest Horsepower Small-Block Chevy V8 Engines of the 1970s
Long ago, though, the best way to differentiate American high-performance machines was to distinguish what type of V8 they had under the hood. And although domestic manufacturers produced scores of exceptional small-blocks that bore the same name for decades, when it came to the best small V8 on the market, one particular mill was king. […]
Top Vehicle Lease, Finance, and Cash Back Offers for Summer Buyers
This makes summer a potentially helpful season for car shoppers seeking to take advantage of direct savings from the automaker. As the auto companies strive to meet sales goals for mid-year and as inventories shift to prepare for new models, consumers can sometimes benefit from better lease offers, lower-interest financing rates and cash back rebates. […]
Costco Raises Kirkland Synthetic Motor Oil Prices and Imposes Purchase Limits
For years, Costco’s Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil has been one of those products that made DIY car maintenance feel affordable. Home mechanics could buy a high speed synthetic oil in bulk without paying the prices often associated with premium motor oil, making it a popular choice for drivers who preferred handling their own oil […]
Electric Power Meets Legacy: Inside Volkswagen’s First Rear-Wheel-Drive ID.3 GTI Hot Hatch
For the past fifty years, there have been very few badges in the motoring world to have captured as many petrolheads’ imagination’s as GTI. When the name first surfaced in 1976, it seemed to bring together everyday hatchback practicality with affordable and enjoyable driving. Tartan seats, red pinstripe and sporty accents helped GTI transform family […]
Understanding Key Differences Between Touring Motorcycles and Cruisers for Long Distance Riding
Picking the Right Motorcycle for Long Rides There is more to picking the right motorcycle than just comparing how big the engine is or what the looks of it are from the outside. Both Cruisers and Tourers are capable of good performance and mountain-heavy road presence as well as highway comfort, but the engineering itself […]
Comparing US and Chinese Aircraft Carriers: Engineering, Technology, and Naval Power Capabilities
Today’s aircraft carriers are the definition of naval power projection. As the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy modernizes its fleet with supercarrier-like ships such as the Fujian, comparing flattops across the developing Chinese and well established US supercarrier fleets offers a fascinating means of assessing the capacities of the world’s two most powerful carrier forces. […]