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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.

Sequential transmissions are the leading choice for race car constructors, but have you ever wondered why?

Learn how to protect your car's protection in this new video from Ammo NYC.

Take some time out to learn what a differential is and what it does.

Can a car with no direct connection between the pedal and brake still be safe? Find out here.

Maserati's MC20 supercar is the first recipient of a new engine boasting Formula One technology.

Here's a chance to finally learn how to take car photos like a pro, just using a mobile phone's camera.

The track-only version of Gordon Murray's T50 supercar will deliver unprecedented levels of downforce.

The right oil is important for keeping your engine happy, so find out how to pick what's right for you.

There are many benefits to left-braking on the street, but it needs practice.

These five aspects of the C8 Chevy Corvette may not be as flawed as they seem.

Jason Fenske describes how the new Bronco's low first gear will be a boon for traction and torque.

Find out what rev-hang is and how it affects modern cars with manual transmissions.

Elon Musk has toyed with the idea of adding rockets to the Tesla Roadster, but is it more than just hype?

New ignition tech has the potential to improve engine efficiency dramatically.

It might not be a Blackwing, but the Cadillac CT4-V and its engine are still interesting pieces of engineering.

It's easy to make 1,000 horsepower. Just add boost, and make sure your engine can handle it. The engineers at racing firm Cosworth decided to do things the hard way. They developed a 1,000-hp naturally aspirated V-12 for the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained offers a deep...

Learn how Audi's electric turbocharger works to reduce turbo lag in the 2020 S6 and S7 models.

If you've ever wanted to know what air-fuel mix runs the hottest, a new video explains it all.

The McLaren Senna GTR's designer reveals some of the goals he had for the track-focused supercar.