Category: Cars
What Gives Old V8s That Classic Sound? (And How Modern Engines Lost It)
When it comes to defining a car’s character, a crucial component lies in the engine sound. Whether it’s an operatic Ferrari V12, or the burble from a Subaru boxer, there are certain sounds we identify with one particular type of car more than any other. When talking about classic muscle cars, nothing comes to mind…
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This Limited-Run Barracuda Packed One Of The Rarest Engines Of All Time
Surprisingly, the Plymouth Barracuda beat the Ford Mustang to the ponycar market by a few weeks back in 1964. Unfortunately, the first-generation Barracuda of 1964-66 was little more than a Plymouth Valiant with a fastback roof grafted on, limiting its market appeal. When the second-gen Barracuda appeared for the 1967 model year, it had greatly…
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Who Owns Vespa, And Where Are The Scooters Made?
Today, Vespa is synonymous with scooters, much like Band-Aid is with bandages or Kleenex with tissues. Rather remarkably, this wildly successful product came from a factory in Pontedera, a small town in Tuscany, Italy. And the company behind it, Piaggio & Co…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Who Owns Vespa, And Where Are The…
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The Internet Calls This Truck Button The ‘Jellyfish Launcher’ (Here’s What It Actually Does)
The average car or truck dashboard has quite a few assorted buttons, and there’s a distinctive chance that you’ve never even touched a few of them even if you’ve owned your car for years. Everyone learns the major dashboard implements in driver’s ed, but there are some buttons that you’d never know the purpose of…
5 CarPlay Settings You’ll Want To Change (And Why)
CarPlay might be one of the most impactful features of modern vehicles if you’re using an iPhone. Being able to access your apps, maps, and contacts from your ride’s dashboard is an incredible convenience, allowing for a safer driving experience without having to look at a bite-sized screen. However, it might not be quite so…
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When Your Car’s ABS Light Turns On, Do This ASAP
There are few things worse as a motorist than the sinking feeling in your stomach when a warning light pings up on the dashboard. Some lights are worse than others, like flashing check engine lights, whereas some can probably be ignored for a little while, like a tire pressure warning light or low windscreen washer…
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