Of all the “idiot lights” to illuminate in a car, perhaps the most vague is the dreaded check-engine light (CEL). The oil and water lights represent a finite set of problems. But the CEL can mean practically anything, from something insignificant that poses no threat to the powertrain, to something horribly expensive; the CEL in […]
Looking at how quickly Ford developed its GT racing program, it is hard to believe a year has already passed. To celebrate this anniversary, the automaker released a new video that includes interviews with drivers, development staff, and extended shots of the GT carving its way around Road America. As the 24 Hours of Le Mans […]
For the final episode of the four-part series, “Project X,” Ford Performance features a behind-the-scenes look at the delivery and first test of the team’s Focus RS RX rally car, as well as expectations for the season. On location at Kirkbride Airfieled in Kirkbride, U.K., the team puts the Focus RS RX through its paces […]
“She” was a 1949 Maserati A6 1500 Coupe, of which only 61 were made — which is expected to sell at auction at The Elegance at Hershey on June 11 for over $700,000. He popped open the driver’s-side door and jumped out of the taut, midnight-blue machine; I nervously followed suit. Then, like a cartoon […]
While most competitive sports have an inherent risk of injury, few things are more dangerous than having a flammable liquid involved. A new video shows what happens when a mechanical malfunction causes the engine of a NHRA Funny Car explode during a drag strip run. The Infinite Hero Dodge Charger funny car driven by Jack […]
The number of automakers embroiled in fuel economy or emissions scandals continues to grow, and Suzuki was the latest to come forward about its involvement in deviating from fuel economy testing methods set by the Japanese government. In light of this, CEO and Chairman Osamu Suzuki announced today that he will step down. Not only […]
The Isle of Man TT course is not for the faint of heart. It’s a rather terrifying blast through two-lane roads, slicing into tiny towns, mountains, and sweeping pastures. The surface is uneven, the roads are claustrophobic, and the competing vehicles are extremely fast. This nerve-wracking environment didn’t discourage Subaru, however, who just announced a highly-modified […]
In case you want to an entire country to be against you, don’t be like this person in a second-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class blocking an emergency vehicle from getting to its destination. The video came out of Slovakia and shows the convertible being driven by a man named Boris Zahumensky blocking the ambulance’s way, according to […]
There’s no denying that autonomous cars are developing at a rapid pace. For starters, automakers and tech companies continue to spend millions of dollars in the technology. Lawmakers are doing the best they can to quickly come up with reasonable regulations and consumers are getting more comfortable with surrendering the wheel to robots. These are […]
At least, that’s as far as you know at this moment. You understand the inner workings of your engine, but your AC system is a different monster. You know that when you push the button marked “AC” you should feel a nice cooling breeze upon your body in short order. Those two letters stand for […]
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