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Mercedes Transformed The CLA-Class From A Cheap Luxury Sedan Into A Stellar EV
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (777+ words) If they're not getting killed off in a frenzy of cost cutting, most cars get a redesign every few years. This almost always includes new styling, generally includes new tech, and may include a new powertrain or underlying architecture. The…...
10 Cars That Depreciate Faster Than The Honda Civic
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (718+ words) One of the most compelling things about the Civic is that it holds its value very well. Car Edge expects a Civic to lose 29% of its value, while i See Cars estimates a much more wallet-friendly 22. 7%. While the exact percentages…...
Before Modern Gear Shifters, Automakers In The '50s Used A Method Ahead Of Its Time
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (255+ words) If you drive a car made in the past decade or so, it could use any of a large number of gear changing mechanisms currently in use across the auto world. There are knobs, stalks on the steering column, pushbuttons,…...
Why Drifting Is Actually Bad For Your Car - Explained By Mechanics
1+ week, 1+ day ago (534+ words) Slash Gear Why Drifting Is Actually Bad For Your Car - Explained By Mechanics Love or hate them, the Fast and Furious films have significantly impacted car culture as a whole. After the third film, "Tokyo Drift, dropped in 2006, drifting automobiles…...
This Mustang Was One Of The Fastest Cars At N'rburgring Thanks To A 3 D-Printed Part
1+ week, 2+ day ago (492+ words) Slash Gear This Mustang Was One Of The Fastest Cars At N'rburgring Thanks To A 3 D-Printed Part These hood flicks were developed by Mustang GTD Vehicle Dynamics Technical Specialist Steve Thompson, who 3 D-printed them at the N'rburgring for testing purposes…...
Why Did Most Car Manufacturers Stop Using Column-Mounted Gear Shifters?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (469+ words) Slash Gear Why Did Most Car Manufacturers Stop Using Column-Mounted Gear Shifters? Column-mounted gear shifters are one of those classic car features that today's generation may not know about. Though they might be considered a relic now, these shifters were…...
6 Of The Most Reliable 3-Cylinder Engines Ever Made
1+ week, 4+ day ago (428+ words) Over the years, the consensus has been that three cylinders don't sound like much. However, that thinking has aged poorly, because manufacturers figured out that fewer cylinders didn't have to mean less performance, and the results have been hard to…...
Someone Built A Manual Transmission Pen With A Working Clutch And Gear Shift
2+ week, 2+ day ago (260+ words) A commonplace pen is one of the most unspectacular tools imaginable. Take the classic Bic Cristal, for instance: As of 2025, Bic has sold more than 120 billion of them. We're used to grabbing pens without a second thought about them, but…...
5 Of The Best Motorcycles For Two-Up Riding
2+ week, 2+ day ago (880+ words) Whether you're choosing your first motorcycle with the intention of carrying a passenger or just looking to upgrade to a more capable bike for two-up riding, it's important to consider several factors. First, you'll need to make an honest assessment…...
5 Formula 1 Drivers Whose Careers Ended Too Soon
2+ week, 5+ day ago (955+ words) The lucky few who get to drive Formula 1 cars for a living are among the greatest drivers of their respective generations. Some go on to have long and glorious careers; Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, and Fernando Alonsospring to mind. For…...