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5 Of The Strangest Road Signs You'll Find Only In Texas
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (787+ words) SlashGear 5 Of The Strangest Road Signs You'll Find Only In Texas Texas is a big state, and that's why one of its unofficial mottos is "Everything's Bigger in Texas." Like every other state in the country, Texas has standardized road…...
The Aston Martin Dreadnought Is Far From A Bond Car, And Maybe That's The Point
10+ hour, 6+ min ago (293+ words) It puzzles the brain a bit to give engine specs for a car that nobody will ever drive, but Aston proudly states that the Dreadnought "includes the roar of a full-blooded V12." However, it makes slightly more sense when we remember…...
Experts May Have Drastically Underestimated The Lifespan Of EV Batteries
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (483+ words) SlashGear Experts May Have Drastically Underestimated The Lifespan Of EV Batteries For all the technological advancements they promise, EVs haven't entirely convinced people about their batteries. Many people may assume they wear down as fast as the units in phones…...
5 Sports Cars With Better Ratings Than The Mazda MX-5 Miata
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (775+ words) SlashGear 5 Sports Cars With Better Ratings Than The Mazda MX-5 Miata The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a classic two-seater sports car that has received plenty of praise during its 36-year lifetime. It ushered in an era where sports cars could be reliable…...
5 V6-Powered Cars Quicker Than Ford's New Mustang GT
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (574+ words) However, part of the reason V8s are otherwise so few and far between is that manufacturers have increasingly shifted to smaller-displacement engines, including turbocharged V6s. And in some cases, these V6s can actually outgun the 480-hp V8 Mustang GT in straight-line performance. With General…...
Does The Porsche 911 Still Deserve Its Reputation?
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (300+ words) I'm on a winding mountain road that's normally lined with hundreds of motorists, but at this hour, things are quiet. The sun has just started to creep over the distant mountains, and I've seen maybe a dozen other humans since…...
10 Diesel Engine-Powered Vehicles Or Machines (That Aren't Cars) Still Being Made Today
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (320+ words) That constraint hasn't stopped Piper and Diamond Aircraft, though. For instance, Diamond uses diesel for its single, twin, and high-performance engine lines. Despite the significant challenges, diesel does have certain advantages, such as fuel efficiency, over specific avgas-powered engines. It's…...
11 Of The Most Reliable Diesel Engines Ever Made
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (840+ words) Some have seen their glory days come and go, while others represent the latest and greatest in the field. All of them have earned a soft spot in the heart of diesel enthusiasts. In the heady days before "dieselgate " brought…...
How Fast Is The Original '63 Aston Martin DB5? A Look At Its Top Speed
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (398+ words) SlashGear How Fast Is The Original '63 Aston Martin DB5? A Look At Its Top Speed One of James Bond's most recognizable rides, the 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is an icon. As proclaimed by Aston Martin itself, it's often referred to as the "most…...
4 Car Brands Bringing Back The Inline-6 Engine
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (1024+ words) SlashGear 4 Car Brands Bringing Back The Inline-6 Engine There appears to be a trend toward the return of the six-cylinder engine, with all cylinders arranged in a straight line. This is what's called an inline six, as opposed to a…...