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Engine Break-In: What You Need to Know
Engine Break-In: What You Need to Know

5 Feb 2015, 16:51 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / With newer technology, cars are easier to use, but what about breaking in an engine? Is that still done and if so, how do you do it?

 
A Guide to the Eaton G80 Locking Differential
A Guide to the Eaton G80 Locking Differential

27 Apr 2015, 14:22 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Introduced in the 1970s as the Eaton Automatic Differential Lock, what GM calls G80 equips most body-on-frame pickup trucks produced by General Motors

 
How to Photograph a Car Tutorial from Ex-Auto Photographer Turned Adobe Employee – Video
How to Photograph a Car Tutorial from Ex-Auto Photographer Turned Adobe Employee – Video

20 Aug 2015, 20:25 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / This 12-minute tutorial explores the best practices for photographing a car, demonstrating techniques for getting ideal automobile images

 
Little Known Facts About the C7 Corvette
Little Known Facts About the C7 Corvette

11 Jul 2015, 17:51 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The C7 Corvette is a magnificent piece of kit, but do you know that it hides some secrets under its beautifully sculpted body shell?

 
From Rags to Riches: a Visual Guide of the Opel Astra Through the Years
From Rags to Riches: a Visual Guide of the Opel Astra Through the Years

25 Jun 2015, 17:00 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / From 1936 to 2015, the Opel compact car sold over 24 million examples under the Kadett and Astra nameplates. Here's a quick rundown of them all

 
Trailering Tips You Should Know About
Trailering Tips You Should Know About

25 May 2015, 16:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Before you head out with your family on your summer vacation road trip, do keep in mind these simple tips and tricks on trailering

 
A Visual Guide to the Chevrolet Camaro’s Coming of Age
A Visual Guide to the Chevrolet Camaro’s Coming of Age

21 May 2015, 19:00 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / After the golden bowtie introduced the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro to the world, it is only natural to do a feature on the nameplate's honorable predecessors

 
Ten Tips for 2015 BMW M3 and M4 Owners
Ten Tips for 2015 BMW M3 and M4 Owners

15 Apr 2015, 13:54 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Nicke Murray, the Porsche nine-a-lemon guy is now driving a BMW M4 and has put together a quick DIY video showcasing some fixes to common issues

 
Know Your Rights: a Simple Guide to the Lemon Law and Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
Know Your Rights: a Simple Guide to the Lemon Law and Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

9 Apr 2015, 18:28 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Is your brand new car a nightmare in terms of reliability? Don't worry - the Lemon Law and Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act are here to the rescuse

 
General Motors Vehicle Platforms Explained from the Gamma to the All-New GM Omega Platform
General Motors Vehicle Platforms Explained from the Gamma to the All-New GM Omega Platform

31 Mar 2015, 19:35 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / GM Gamma, GM Delta, D2XX/D2UX, GM Alpha, GM E2XX, GM C1XX, GM Alpha and GM Omega. What is that all about? Our guide will explain exactly what's what

 
4WD and AWD Systems Explained for Current FCA US Vehicles
4WD and AWD Systems Explained for Current FCA US Vehicles

22 Mar 2015, 14:20 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / There is a bit of a difference between 4WD and AWD, but did you know that there are some differences between AWD and AWD in Fiat-Chrysler Group's case?

 
Use Post-Its to Convince Your Parents to Let You Drive a Fast Car
Use Post-Its to Convince Your Parents to Let You Drive a Fast Car

9 Mar 2015, 17:53 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / When it comes to young drivers things are a bit more complicated than usual, especially if they are born and raised petrolheads

 
A Simple Guide to the 2015 Ford Mustang 2.3-liter EcoBoost Engine
A Simple Guide to the 2015 Ford Mustang 2.3-liter EcoBoost Engine

20 Feb 2015, 18:19 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-banger isn't to the liking of many die-hard Mustang enthusiasts, but you know what? The unknowing don't know what they're missing.

 
Powertrain Layouts, Advantages and Disadvantages
Powertrain Layouts, Advantages and Disadvantages

13 Feb 2015, 19:20 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / A relatively short guide on front-wheel, rear-wheel, all-wheel and four-wheel drive transmission layouts, with their advantages and disadvantages

 
Driving Assists You Shouldn’t Trust With Your Life, for Now
Driving Assists You Shouldn’t Trust With Your Life, for Now

30 Jan 2015, 17:04 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / You can now tick the boxes for a bucket load of driving assists for your new car, but this doesn't mean you can simply ignore the driving part.

 
How the Diesel Particulate Filter Works
How the Diesel Particulate Filter Works

8 Jan 2015, 18:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Europe loves turbo diesel-powered automobiles and it is hardly a surprise why. Truth be told, hybrid vehicles and their electric counterparts still have a long way to go to make sense range-wise and...

 
This Road Rage Compilation Will Help with Your New Year’s Resolution
This Road Rage Compilation Will Help with Your New Year’s Resolution

4 Jan 2015, 10:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica /  If you’re driving on a daily basis, you surely encountered plenty of situations that fall into the road rage category. They are basically unavoidable and happen to the best of us. Sure, ...

 
What Is a BMW European Delivery?
What Is a BMW European Delivery?

31 Dec 2014, 16:00 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / When purchasing a BMW you have two choices when it comes to picking up your car. You can either just have it delivered to your local dealership or you can go for a different package that allows you ...

 
Want to Know Why Driving Backwards is Harder than Forwards?
Want to Know Why Driving Backwards is Harder than Forwards?

23 Dec 2014, 13:42 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Have you noticed that keeping your steering wheel straight while driving forward will see that your car will go straight, but if you do that in reverse you’ll constantly have to adjust the ste...

 
Aging Tires Shouldn't be Taken Lightly
Aging Tires Shouldn't be Taken Lightly

4 Dec 2014, 17:41 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / An automobile is made up of about 30,000 parts according to Toyota. A helluvalot of metal bits and bobs work together to make the car move, air conditioning work, radio play and headlights illuminat...