Engineering Explained
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Learn what no-lift shifting is and what enables it in modern cars like the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.
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How to read an oil analysis
Learn how an oil analysis can tell you what problems may be lurking inside your engine well before they become serious.
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Deep dive: How Koenigsegg reinvented the manual transmission for the CC850
Koenigsegg's latest hypercar features an automatic transmission that can transform into a manual complete with a clutch pedal.
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Why are carbon-ceramic brakes so expensive?
Find out all about one of the most expensive performance upgrades for your car.
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Modifying your car's suspension often isn't worth it
Anyone considering modifying their car's suspension should watch this first.
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Deep dive: 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 V-8 features most powerful naturally aspirated production V-8 ever
Find out how the naturally aspirated V-8 in the C8 Corvette Z06 was made more powerful than the supercharged V-8 of the C7.
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Engineering Explained dives into how and why McLaren still uses hydraulic-assist power steering.
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Can synthetic fuels save the combustion engine?
Synthetic fuel solves the problem of CO2 emissions from internal-combustion engines, but it's not without its drawbacks.
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Why MPG is a dumb unit for fuel economy
Automakers often tout the mpg rating of their cars, but is it really the best measure of fuel economy?
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Why don't solar-powered cars exist?
The sun can power many things, but it takes a lot of math to realize it's not ideal for powering cars.
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Should you use racing oil in your road car?
It's time to destroy an old automotive myth.
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What's the future of the internal-combustion engine?
These technologies may just help the internal-combustion engine stick around for decades to come.
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"Engineering Explained" host Jason Fenske dissects the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.
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Why the 2022 Subaru BRZ doesn't need a turbocharger
Subaru has many turbocharged engines but installing one in the BRZ won't necessarily make it a better sports car.
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Math proves big tire sidewalls are better for the planet
Something as simple as the size of your wheels can dramatically affect range in electric vehicles.
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Here's why horsepower is a dumb metric
Horsepower was created by James Watt who based it on a horse turning a mill. Here's a better unit to measure a car's power.
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What is brake-by-wire and how do these systems work?
Can a car with no direct connection between the pedal and brake still be safe? Find out here.
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Is synthetic motor oil bad for old cars?
Synthetic oil is great, but how safe is it to use in classic cars? Find out here.
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Maserati's MC20 supercar is the first recipient of a new engine boasting Formula One technology.
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Here's how Gordon Murray's track-focused T50s can drive upside down
The track-only version of Gordon Murray's T50 supercar will deliver unprecedented levels of downforce.
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How Gordon Murray's T50 embarrasses every supercar on the planet
Gordon Murray's successor to the McLaren F1 is the new GMA T50 due in 2022.
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What do the numbers on a bottle of oil mean?
The right oil is important for keeping your engine happy, so find out how to pick what's right for you.
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5 impressive "flaws" of the C8 Chevrolet Corvette
These five aspects of the C8 Chevy Corvette may not be as flawed as they seem.
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Here's how the 2021 Ford Bronco's crawler gear works
Jason Fenske describes how the new Bronco's low first gear will be a boon for traction and torque.
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