The V8 engine has been among the most revered power units in the world of cars. It is renowned for its depth of tone, sweetness of sound and character. It has influenced the way people have driven for over 100 years. The V8 has evolved over the years to meet shifting needs while retaining its […]
How a Zero-Balance Confirmation Led to a Stolen Truck and Lost Money
Michael Phillips thought he was doing everything when he sold his Chevrolet Silverado on Facebook Marketplace. He had a loan, on the truck. He wanted to make sure everything was done correctly. What happened next was a scam that was very well planned. The people who did this scam used the fact that Michael trusted […]
A Guide to Canada’s Key Military Aircraft
Canadas military aircraft fleet is more than machines for transport or defense. The Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft are special because they do jobs to keep the country safe help with international missions and respond to emergencies in really tough environments. The Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft can be found everywhere from fighter jets flying […]
12 Boomer Car-Buying Habits Younger Generations Might Not Understand
Car purchasing has been undergoing changes since decades ago. Modern generation prefers browsing the online inventory and comparing prices via apps or ordering vehicles to have them delivered right at their doorstep without even leaving the comfort of their homes. Convenience and rapidness are among the leading factors that influence modern buyers in making their […]
Automakers Rally to Defend North American Trade Integration
The American automotive industry was never just built in one country. For a time companies in the United States, Mexico and Canada have worked together to make cars. They have created a network where factories, suppliers, engineers and logistics systems all work together. A car might have steel from one country electronics from another. Be […]
Ford’s 1969 Talladega: The Muscle Car Banned for Winning Too Much
The late 1960s in motorsport was a time when it seemed like the people who built cars were better at making them fast than at thinking about what they should look like. The big car companies in Detroit were competing with each other to see who could make the cars, not just to sell them […]
The Ghost Fleet: 10 Visionary Spaceplanes Canceled Before Flight
Space exploration is something that people usually remember because of its successes. They think about the rockets that made it into orbit and the capsules that brought the astronauts home safely. They also think about the rovers that are still exploring planets. These things are what people remember about space history. They make it seem […]
SR-71 Blackbird: Stories and Tech Behind an Aviation Legend
For those who flew the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird it was a different experience. It was a machine that needed precision and focus operating at the edge of the atmosphere. As retired pilot Brian Shul said, “fun” was not the word he would use to describe flying the SR-71. He described it as intense and deeply […]
A Snowplow Hit My Parked Car. Do I Have to Pay Their Damage Bill?
Drivers already have enough to deal with when it snows, but if you find that a snowplow has hit your vehicle when you were parked, it can feel like you are more stressed than ever. When many people discover not only that their car has been dented, their mirrors are broken or their bumpers are […]
Inside the USS Gerald R. Ford, the World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier
The USS Gerald R. Ford is one of the greatest military initiatives ever carried out by the U.S. Navy. It was to replace the aging Nimitz class of aircraft carriers, and was designed to be a giant leap in naval aviation. The ship, which is over 1,100 feet across and has state-of-the-art nuclear power plants, […]