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OEM Car Infotainment Systems Evolution: From the Humble AM Radio to 5G Internet Access
OEM Car Infotainment Systems Evolution: From the Humble AM Radio to 5G Internet Access

25 Nov 2024, 03:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / We've come a very long way from the Galvin Manufacturing Corporation's first commercially successful car radio, namely the AM-only 5T71 from 1930

 
OEM Car Audio Systems: From the Absolute Basic to the Totally Ridiculous
OEM Car Audio Systems: From the Absolute Basic to the Totally Ridiculous

18 Nov 2024, 00:34 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / From the four-speaker Mitsubishi Mirage to the 40-speaker Cadillac Escalade, today's in-car audio systems are more advanced than ever before

 
What Is a Catalytic Converter Cleaner, and Does It Actually Work?
What Is a Catalytic Converter Cleaner, and Does It Actually Work?

11 Nov 2024, 02:16 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Advertised as miracle potions, catalytic converter cleaners are not guaranteed to restore the performance of your vehicle's cat

 
Single Cab vs. Extended Cab vs. Crew Cab Pickup Trucks - Uses, Differences, Terminology
Single Cab vs. Extended Cab vs. Crew Cab Pickup Trucks - Uses, Differences, Terminology

3 Nov 2024, 21:55 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Choosing the right pickup truck may be troublesome for certain people. Cab- and bed-wise, this piece will help them make the right decision

 
These Are the Cheapest Things (To Fix) That May Go Wrong on Your Car
These Are the Cheapest Things (To Fix) That May Go Wrong on Your Car

19 Oct 2024, 23:40 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Some car repairs are cheaper than others, and doing them in due time will bring the vehicle back to optimal condition and prevent further damage

 
Get a Grip: Driving on Snowy Roads
Get a Grip: Driving on Snowy Roads

13 Oct 2024, 20:27 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / Almost everybody loves winter. It's the time of holidays, presents, and having fun with family and friends. Getting sideways in a car can get messy, though

 
Bigger Wheels and Tires - Where Performance Begins And Ends
Bigger Wheels and Tires - Where Performance Begins And Ends

15 Sep 2024, 23:55 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Your car can be faster and handle better without tuning your engine or fitting an expensive suspension. It could happen thanks to better tires and wheels

 
How To Take Proper Care of Your Car's Matte Paint Finish
How To Take Proper Care of Your Car's Matte Paint Finish

18 Aug 2024, 00:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Getting a car with a matte paint finish is an expensive decision, which is why you should take proper care of the matte-finish clearcoat

 
Your Guide to AdBlue - What It Is, Who Needs It, and How to Refill It
Your Guide to AdBlue - What It Is, Who Needs It, and How to Refill It

17 Aug 2024, 09:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / AdBlue is a solution used by some diesel-engined vehicles to reduce their Nitrogen Oxide emissions. AdBlue needs regular refills for the engine to work properly

 
U.S. Turn Signals to Euro Style Turn Signals Conversion And Viceversa
U.S. Turn Signals to Euro Style Turn Signals Conversion And Viceversa

27 Jul 2024, 11:06 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Europeans have a certain affinity for American cars, and some like to get closer to the USA by using US-style headlights. Here's how it's done

 
BMW TwinPower Turbo Engines Explained
BMW TwinPower Turbo Engines Explained

21 Jul 2024, 23:10 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / BMW TwinPower Turbo used to mean single twin-scroll turbo. Nowadays, it's applied to every single turbocharged engine produced by the Bavarian automaker

 
Eccentric Doors – Your Guide to the Difference Between Butterfly and Dihedral
Eccentric Doors – Your Guide to the Difference Between Butterfly and Dihedral

21 Jul 2024, 07:19 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The automotive industry has several door types that open in an unconventional manner. In this story, we focus on those that open quite differently

 
How to Replace Your Car Battery
How to Replace Your Car Battery

20 Jul 2024, 09:00 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / One of the most basic maintenance procedures you can do on your car is still pretty puzzling for some people, so we decided to create a short guide

 
10 Cheap Car Hacks That May Help You Deal With Day-to-Day Issues
10 Cheap Car Hacks That May Help You Deal With Day-to-Day Issues

15 Jul 2024, 01:21 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Every once in a while, some website publishes a list of car hacks that may or may not help you solve problems. The question is, which ones actually work?

 
The Evolution of Spark-Ignited Gasoline Engines
The Evolution of Spark-Ignited Gasoline Engines

13 Jul 2024, 10:29 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Just like diesels, gasoline engines have evolved over the years and have significantly reduced their emissions. Here's how that was achieved

 
Volkswagen Group's DSG Gearbox Explained
Volkswagen Group's DSG Gearbox Explained

7 Jul 2024, 23:20 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Volkswagen brand's DSG transmission, along with the S tronic from Audi and the PDK from Porsche, are all dual-clutch designs

 
Engine Layouts - Your Guide To What FF, RMR, And All In Between Mean
Engine Layouts - Your Guide To What FF, RMR, And All In Between Mean

7 Jul 2024, 07:58 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The automotive industry has tried many engine layouts over the years, and some are more popular than others. This guide will tell you which is which

 
Battle of the Headlights: Halogen vs. Xenon vs. LED vs. Laser vs. Conversion Kits
Battle of the Headlights: Halogen vs. Xenon vs. LED vs. Laser vs. Conversion Kits

30 Jun 2024, 20:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There might not be a clear winner, as each type of headlight has its own disadvantages. What works for you may not work for another

 
How to Read Toyota Dashboard Lights
How to Read Toyota Dashboard Lights

30 Jun 2024, 11:26 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / This short guide will walk you through what most of the warning and info lights on the dashboard of Toyota cars are supposed to mean

 
Jeep's AWD and 4WD Systems Explained
Jeep's AWD and 4WD Systems Explained

16 Jun 2024, 22:26 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The Jeep brand is synonymous with 4x4 capability, but do you actually know the differences between Jeep's many four-by-four systems?