Category: Cars
10 Of The Best Harley-Davidson Models With The Evo Engine
In the middle of the 1980s, legendary motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson was in a full blown crisis: numbers were down, morale was nonexistent, and innovation was a pipe dream. AMF had bought out Harley in 1969, and the owner’s decisions had run the much-beloved motorcycle company into the ground, eventually resulting in a labor strike. However,…
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Why Some Mercedes Models Have Two Car Batteries Instead Of One
Typically, a car has one battery pack, stored under the hood alongside the engine and other vital components. It’s the battery’s job to provide for all of your vehicle’s electrical needs, including starting the engine and powering various gadgets and accessories such as the car’s lights, stereo, and more. That single battery pack has enough…
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The Toyota 4Runner May Have a New Off-Road Rival on the Way
Rugged, reliable and downright cool — it’s easy to see why the Toyota 4Runner remains one of the most lust-worthy off-road SUVs in the US. But it may have some competition on the way, and not from a manufacturer drivers typically associate with dirt trails and rocky paths. Off-road and off-script After unveiling the Tacoma-like…
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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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