If you thought a NANOSLIDE was a driving situation fixed by a dab of nanocorrection on the steering, think again. It's actually the name of a new, award-winning technology developed by Mercedes-Benz for use in engine design. NANOSLIDE technology is a way of giving the cylinder walls in an engine a...
It reads more like a 1950s space race vision of the future than a pragmatic 21st Century theory, but we could now be a step closer to driving a nuclear-powered car. In light... August 17, 2011 by Antony Ingram 10
High performance usually means taking a hit as far as economy is concerned, and impressive economy numbers don't often provide much in the way of fun. Proving that MPG and... August 5, 2011 by Antony Ingram 1
Carbon monoxide has occasionally been described as a silent killer, and the recent deaths of a New York man and a woman in Florida prove the phrase still runs true in modern... June 23, 2011 by Antony Ingram
Two cylinders. A quarter of what many Americans consider the correct number, half of what you'll find in most economy cars. It's even a cylinder and over 100cc short of the... May 19, 2011 by Antony Ingram
There may be life in the old dog yet - engines have never been the cleanest of machines, requiring fossil fuels for their power and releasing all manner of gases, elements... April 11, 2011 by Antony Ingram 1
The Ward's 10 Best Engine list is usually a graphic exercise in what we want under our hoods, but this year's list includes a pair of "engines" that give a nod to the... December 7, 2010 by Nelson Ireson 1
This little Swift has been earning a lot of praise over the years. The fellas at Top Gear gave it a lot of praise by playing ice hockey with it. It was known for being... October 5, 2010 by Samuel Spencer
Lotus went absolutely insane for this year's Paris Motor Show. They are preparing for what could be their biggest lineup ever. Let's take a mad dash through what they... September 30, 2010 by Samuel Spencer 1
Forgiveness. We forgive loved ones, friends, even occasionally, enemies. It’s an essential feature of the human experience. But would you forgive a car maker, and how... September 27, 2010 by Martin Smith
Let's paint a completely hypothetical picture here. You've graduated. It is all over. No more school (besides grad school!). You got a job with a nice salary already, and... September 21, 2010 by Samuel Spencer 1
According to trusted sources, Lamborghini's planning a September surprise. Or, more precisely, a pair of September surprises. And while we don't know a whole lot about what... September 19, 2010 by Lyndon Conrad Bell
NHRA’s Countdown to One got off to a rollicking start at the 56th Mac Tools US Nationals on the O’Reilly Raceway Park dragstrip last weekend. This is the first of... September 19, 2010 by Anne Proffit
There’s no arguing that big SUVs offer a sense of luxury and ride comfort that is difficult to obtain in all but the most elegant of sedans. However, those towering... September 17, 2010 by Michael Larner
Don't give me that "wagons aren't cool" mumbo-jumbo. I already know they aren't, and that is why they sort of are. Let me explain. These days there has been a sort of trend... September 14, 2010 by Samuel Spencer
Sometimes it just isn't fair. Europe always seems to get the cooler stuff. All their Ford's use the crisp Kinetic design style. They have a massive amount of super-efficient... September 11, 2010 by Samuel Spencer 5