This Easy EcoBoost Engine Swap Might Make You Want A New Ford Maverick
Ford's Maverick continues to sell like hotcakes with no signs of stopping. A custom modification involving a relatively easy engine swap makes it even better.
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The Most Luxurious Features Of Honda's Most Expensive Vehicle
Melding off-road chops with plenty of luxury and safety features, the 2023 Honda Passport arguably has the best of both worlds for its higher price tag. -
How CAKE Is Changing The Way We Think About The Electric Motorcycle
CAKE has a pair of very different electric motorcycles on offer which are extremely versatile in configuration with a utilitarian style. Here's what we know. -
5 Ways You're Hurting Your Car Without Even Realizing
Beyond typical maintenance, there are little habits and changes you can make in your routine that will help preserve the life of your car's engines and more. -
The Common Problems With The Chrysler 2.4 TigerShark Engine
When Fiat merged with Chrysler, the Italian automaker shared its expertise with the U.S. automakers to help with efficiency and power, but it wasn't perfect. -
Jennifer Aniston's First Big Buy Was A Really Cool Car
Jennifer Aniston wasted no time in putting her first big paycheck to work, picking up a sweet ride. Here's what she bought and what happened to it after. -
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Vs. 2024 Nissan Kicks: Which Is The Better Subcompact SUV For You?
2024 Subaru Crosstrek and the 2024 Nissan Kicks are both subcompact SUVs with different audiences, but we have some thoughts as to which one you might prefer. -
NR500: Honda's Oval Engine Motorcycle
While Honda has had many famous successes throughout the years in both car and motorcycle technology, they've had their shortcomings, too — like the NR500. -
The Most Luxurious Features Of Mazda's Most Expensive Vehicle
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 has a ton of appealing features in a package that is both luxurious and surprisingly quick and agile. Here's what is brings to the table. -
Ducati Panigale V4S Vs. BMW S 1000 RR: Which Is Faster?
Between two of the fastest bikes ever made, German and Italian engineering are neck and neck when it comes to speed in the performance segment of motorcycles. -
How To Use Super Glue On A Cracked Windshield
Small cracks forming on your windshield are only a sign of what's to come with further damage, but super glue can be used as a preventative measure. -
The Beauty Product That Can Temporarily Help With A Cracked Windshield
If you are dealing with a cracked windshield, that can be a headache, especially if you don't have time to correct it right away. Here's how to put it off. -
Tea Drinkers Will Appreciate The Lifehack That'll Keep Their Car Fresh
Having trouble getting rid of that nasty used car smell? A simple hack involving used tea bags might be the answer to keeping your car smelling fresh. -
The Important Windshield Wiper Blade Switch To Make Before Winter
Much like you would when swapping to winter tires, trading out your windshield wipers with winter-spec wipers is essential for inclement weather. -
Black Or Blue Smoke: What Might Be Causing It And What It Means For Your Diesel Engine
While diesel engines can sometimes put off more smoke than a traditional gasoline engine, seeing a lot of it can be a very bad sign. Here's what to look for. -
5 Tricks For Starting Your Diesel Engine In The Cold
Diesel engines provide a ton of torque, great reliability, and a good bit of economy, but they can be really tough to start when the temperature drops. -
The Lotus Emeya Wants To Make Every Other Luxury EV Feel Slow
Lotus has revealed the Emeya, a new hyper-GT EV that's still somewhat mysterious but promises to leave other luxury EVs in the dust nonetheless. -
Is There A Best Time Of Year To Buy A New Car?
Knowing when to buy or lease a new car could save you thousands of bucks if you plan ahead. Here are the best days of the year to purchase a car. -
Deadly Defect: The Story Behind Toyota's Biggest Controversy
Toyota saw significant controversy in the late 2000s and 2010s for 'pedal entrapment,' the infamous stuck accelerator issue that claimed the lives of many. -
How To Save Money When Replacing Your Car's Air Filter
If you need to change your car's cabin air filter, the process is easy and generally will not require a visit to your mechanic. Here's how to do it. -
Can You Use WD-40 To Cover Scratches In Your Car's Paint?
Among the various other uses of WD-40, the handy compound can help remove and clean the remnants of a light fender-bender, but it depends on the severity. -
Why You Should Never Clean Your Car With A Car Wash Brush
You might have heard that you should never visit a car wash that uses actual brushes to clean your car. We're here to tell you that is 100% true. -
5 Essential Diesel Engine Maintenance Tips You Should Know
Diesel engines are known for their reliability, but that's only if proper routine maintenance is provided to the drivetrain to keep it running clean. -
The Car Cleaning Lifehack You'll Want To Know After A Trip To The Beach
Sure, a vacuum cleaner is an obvious choice, but with this fancy high-powered tool, you can dislodge all that beach sand and bring it to the fore. -
The Art Supply That'll Make Your Car Cleaner Than Ever
Keeping your car clean doesn't have to be an onerous chore, and some inexpensive and atypical cleaning supplies can go a long way to keeping the interior clean. -
Pushrod Suspension Explained: How It Works, And What Makes It So Special
A pushrod suspension is a rarer form of suspension that isn't commonly available on consumer cars. Here's what it is, how it works, and why you might want it. -
What You Need To Use Android Auto, And How To Get Started
Android Auto appears on more and more car infotainment systems all the time, but how do you actually use it? Thankfully, it's not very complicated.
