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"A turbocharger allows smaller engines to develop the power of a larger naturally aspirated engine." ― By Trevor Spedden 03/07/2025 Turbochargers Explained Kelley Blue Book Turbochargers Explained: How They Add Power and More

Some time ago, Tesla boss Elon Musk told investors that, "We're going to look closely at the safety statistics, but we will allow you to text and drive essentially." Are we putting too much faith in advanced technologies? BBC Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?

"How Germany’s famed highways came to be—and what it’s like to drive as fast as you want." Motor Trend. A Concise History of Germany’s Autobahns

Here in Wisconsin, lots of people seem to have three pickup trucks and one child. Bit of a reversal I dare say. Pickup trucks aren't my thing. But I think I get it. I used to drive my buddies full size pickup truck. I felt like I was commandeering a giant ocean liner among a sea of sailboats. Forbes America's Love Affair With Full-Size Pickup Trucks: A Northern Michigan Adventure

"The Wayne’s World AMC Pacer Is Finally in Excellent Hands." ― By Brendan McAleer. May 14, 2025.

All the different types of gas at the pumps. Does that mean there are different buried tanks for different types of gas? From what I discovered, that is not usually the case. All the different types of gas may be delivered from just two dispensing tanks buried below. HowStuffWorks How Gas Pumps Work

Back in the day, I was a Honda salesman. As you can imagine, I had the pleasure of driving many fine Honda automobiles. My favorite, however, was the Honda Accord Sport 2.0T. It is very much a rocket and quite entertaining to drive.

Cool and affordable SUV? Buick has tapped into a large segment of the population looking for a cool and affordable ride. Naturally, the inflation gremlins have made many things more costly. None the less, we were surprised to discover that the average price for a new car is currently over $49,000. During our travels, we see quite a few Envista's. Depending on your taste in style, the Envista looks like a nice ride. Very sleek. Through my research, I discovered that the engine

The Pontiac Fiero. It was America's first mass produced mid-engine car. It's a cool looking little ride. Even now. Seems like a winner. So, what happened? OnAllCylinders Why Did the Pontiac Fiero Die?

Electric Vehicle Myths by the EPA. It seems that people either really like electric cars, or they don't like them much at all. Of course, in the end, it's the consumer who decides. With their wallets. CNN Business The future for EVs in America looks grim. But the auto industry isn’t giving up

The General Motors EV1 was the first mass produced electric car. The EV1 was made from 1996-1999. Depending on your taste in style, the EV1 looked liked a cool little wedge on wheels. In 1999, GM discontinued the EV1, and began recalling all leased vehicles. Most of the EV1's were crushed as documented in the film Who Killed the Electric Car.

The 2026 Chevy Corvette ZR1 has a top speed of 233 MPH. I'm thinking that 1,064 Horsepower should be sufficient to safely pass our fellow motorists on the Autobahn. Motor Trend The 1,064-HP 2026 Chevy Corvette ZR1: 335 Miles, 10 Hours, and the Battle of Los Angeles

The Lexus LFA was produced between 2010 and 2012. Yamaha Motor co-developed and produced the glorious engine in the LFA. Lexus built just 500 units over its production span of two years. Lexus UK Untold history of the Lexus LFA