Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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With more trucks and SUVs sold than ever before, more drivers could be tempted to take to the unbeaten path. Before loading up the truck with a cooler, tent, and extra clothes to keep warm, it's good...
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What do the numbers on a tire mean?
From size to speed and load ratings to specific automaker stampings to batch numbers, Engineering Explained describes what all those tire markings mean.
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1960 Chevrolet Corvair: 100 Cars That Matter
The 1960 Chevrolet Corvair was developed for consumers who wanted affordable, fun cars. While it was killed by Ralph Nader's activism, that lead to much-needed safety regulations.
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Rare track-only Ferrari FXX headed to auction
Being a part of Ferrari's XX program is special business. The firm's VIPs of sorts are the only customers considered to own an XX car, which are rolling laboratories in a loose sense. However, the time has come for this 2006 Ferarri FXX to find a new home. RM Sotheby's will auction the car at its...
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Here's the difference between tires filled with nitrogen and compressed air
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...
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Witness how a fire suppression system works in a Dodge Viper ACR-X
Modern race cars may be extraordinarily powerful, but they're also safer than they've ever been. One key component to a modern race car is a fire suppression system, and in a video from Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds, we see how the system works. The test car is a Dodge Viper ACR-X, which was a...
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The McLaren Senna GTR is the ultimate car in the company's Ultimate Series, and two of the brand's executives stopped by this year's Goodwood Members' Meeting in April to show off the car.
Andy...
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Koenigsegg Jesko engine deep dive: The world's most-powerful production engine
Engineering Explained examines the special tweaks made to the Koenigsegg Jesko 5.0-liter twin-turboV-8 to increase output to 1,600 horsepower.
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1967 Chevrolet Camaro: 100 Cars That Matter
It took a couple of years for Chevrolet to respond to the success of the Ford Mustang, but when it did with the 1967 Camaro, it kicked off a great automotive rivalry.
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Dodge Demon and Ford GT line up for half-mile drag race
Place your bets. Two of the hottest pieces of American machinery lined up for a half-mile drag race to see whether straight-line speed or aero trickery and light weight materials capture the crown. We're talking about the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and the Ford GT. Video from DragTimes shows both...
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1987 Buick Grand National: 100 Cars That Matter
Inspired by its NASCAR racer, Buick turned the pedestrian Regal into a modern muscle car for the 1980s complete with a turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6.
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Twin-turbo Mustang Shelby GT350 with 1,348 whp makes the ears bleed
We implore you to take a listen to a stock Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 because it sounds that good, but this example is something else. Fair warning to headphone users, it's loud. With that out of the way, let's talk about this mad Shelby GT350. The car is pushing 1,348 horsepower at the rear wheels...
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It's America's birthday this week, and what better way to celebrate than watching a Ford Mustang NASCAR racer go sideways?
Ford Performance published video of 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Champion...
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Watch an 840-hp Dodge Challenger Demon V-8 engine get built in 4 minutes, then hear it scream
Hagerty produced this time-lapse video of the 840-horsepower Dodge Demon supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine being built.
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Go under the Ferrari SF90 Stradale's skin and see the plug-in powertrain
The video from Ferrari shows the power flow of the various powertrain drive modes for the brand's first plug-in hybrid supercar, the SF90 Stradale.
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Not all wax and ceramic coatings are created equally
YouTuber Scott H coated a car hood with 34 waxes and ceramic coatings and showed how they fared after 18 months in the elements.
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Why the inline-6 is making a comeback
Engineering Explained examines the comeback of the inline-6, from the manufacturing synergies to the smoothness to the reduced parts cost.
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1961 Lincoln Continental: 100 Cars That Matter
The Elwood Engel-designed 1961 Lincoln Continental set the pace for luxury in the 1960s and to this day is the Lincoln that resonates most with classic car enthusiasts.
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Arc Vector electric motorcycle will tackle the Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb Sean Szymkowski
Not only will the electric Volkswagen ID R be on hand at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but so will an electric motorcycle from startup Arc.
Arc will bring a final prototype of its Vector electric...
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Everything you need to know about ceramic coatings
Ceramic coatings can work with paint films to protect your car's paint and repel water.
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1989 Ford Taurus SHO: 100 Cars That Matter
A 220-horsepower Yamaha-tuned V-6 and sporty suspension tuning made the 1989 Ford Taurus a real American sport sedan.
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Singapore is where self-driving cars learn to tackle monsoons
Simulated monsoons at the CETRAN test facility in Singapore are helping self-driving cars learn how to deal with heavy rain.
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Roborace DevBot 2.0 headed to Goodwood Festival of Speed
The DevBot 2.0 self-driving race car is heading to the Goodwood Festival of Speed to run up the hill autonomously.
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This car key costs almost as much as three average homes
The Awain Phantom car key costs $563,361, which is almost as much as three typical American homes, and is meant for only one buyer.
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