Category: Cars
The Coolest Cars Everyone Wanted In 1975
Carmakers contended with wide-ranging issues affecting the products they built and ultimately sold to the public. Now widely known as the Malaise Era, the period roughly from 1974 to 1984 delivered disappointment after disappointment to new car dealers across the spectrum of brands and models. The government mandated regulations concerning emissions, efficiency, and safety, while…
Why Do Some Semi-Trucks Have Stretched Frames?
Semi trucks are already massive machines as is, with the average US semi reaching 72 feet and weighing upwards of 25,000 pounds unloaded. They’re so big, in fact, that they’re even legally required to stop at special weigh stations for safety reasons. Would you believe that they can even exceed these metrics? There’s a chance…
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These Are Some Of The Worst Cummins Engines Of All Time, According To Owners
You don’t have to be a diesel-head to have heard about Cummins engines. The Indiana-based diesel truck engine manufacturer has outdone itself in developing some of the strongest and reliable engines in the market. Cummins engines power a wide range of applications, from heavy-duty pickups like the Ram 2500 and 3500 HD, the Nissan Titan…
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Why Do Car Wheels Look Like They’re Spinning Backwards At Higher Speeds?
While watching a car drive in movies or even in real life, have you ever noticed that the wheel appears to be spinning backwards? This is especially apparent when the vehicles are travelling at a higher speed. There is actually quite a bit of science behind this phenomenon. It is called the wagon wheel effect,…
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