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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?