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For those with traditional internal-combustion engines in their cars, there's no such thing as "one-pedal" driving. For those with experience driving a plug-in hybrid or purely battery-electric car, it's a unique benefit. To explain what exactly one-pedal driving is, Jason Fenske of Engineering...

In general, diesel engines are extremely durable and can last for hundreds of thousands miles with the proper care. But over time, even the most well-looked-after diesels will start to lose power and efficiency. Why is that? Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained headed over to a third-party test...

Oil catch cans help reduce the build up of deposits on intake valves. Here's how.

Engineering Explained breaks down the federal government's rating scale and explains how testers arrive at their scores.

Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained shows how Koenigsegg's engineers bypass straight pipes and emissions delays to optimize power

Engineering Explained attempted to test Mercedes' claim for the hardcore off-roader.

Honda's engine it currently runs in the IndyCar series is a 700-horsepower 2.2-liter turbocharged V-6. Keep an eye on the displacement figure. Now, realize the Honda Civic Type R features a 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine with 306 hp. Where in the world is Honda getting nearly 400 more hp from the IndyCar...

Engineering Explained does the math to tell us why the 2020 Corvette C8 can reach 60 mph in less than 3.0 seconds.

You may have heard the term before: "no-lift shifting." It's the process of foregoing the clutch altogether and simply popping the car into the next gear. Long story short, it's a really bad idea. Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained tells us all about the issues the process causes in a new...

Know the right and the wrong ways to clip corners for better speed in and out of corners.

Team O'Neil Rally School looks at the benefits of deflating your tires for off roading and the best tire pressures for each type of terrain.

From size to speed and load ratings to specific automaker stampings to batch numbers, Engineering Explained describes what all those tire markings mean.

You may have noticed in the past few years, tire shops and mechanics will advertise nitrogen tire fills rather than traditional compressed air. While some may advertise somewhat true benefits, this video explains what exactly are the benefits of filling your tires with nitrogen instead of...

Engineering Explained examines the special tweaks made to the Koenigsegg Jesko 5.0-liter twin-turboV-8 to increase output to 1,600 horsepower.

Engineering Explained examines the comeback of the inline-6, from the manufacturing synergies to the smoothness to the reduced parts cost.

You've probably never thought much of what goes into a 0-60 mph sprint, but a video from BMW explains it all in great detail.

Numerous systems go into making a high-performance car, and while a powerful engine is almost always one of them, engineers never forget about the suspension. What's a lot of power good for if it handles like a sloppy mess? The McLaren 720S uses a very neat system, although it's mighty complex...

There's heartache and joy that come with owning, and caring for, an older vehicle. It's helpful if you can sort out a number of problems on your own, it will save you cash and trips to your local mechanic. One of the more seemingly puzzling aspects of old-car ownership occurs when you drive a...

Water injection systems aren't new to the automotive world, but the idea of using water recovered from an exhaust system is. Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained dedicated an entire episode to describing how such a system could help create more horsepower and remove water storage tanks from cars...

Car owners are told to get oil changes, rotate their tires, and top off fluids, but we often don't hear as much about alignments. However, that doesn't mean they're not an important part of vehicle maintenance. A video from Learn Engineering aims to explain why we should be mindful of alignments...