What Makes Ford's Coyote One Of The Best V8's Ever Made
Designing a versatile engine for multiple vehicles in its lineup, the Ford 'Coyote' V8 engine offered an efficient engine for use in sports cars and trucks.
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What Kind Of Car Do Doug And Limu Emu Drive In The Liberty Mutual Commercials?
For automotive lovers, the Liberty Mutual Commercials might just have a little classic car Easter egg. -
Everything To Know About The Sukhoi Su-57 'Felon' Jet
In the highly competitive world of fifth-generation fighter jets, the Sukhoi Su-57 ranks among the fastest, most powerful, and most capable. -
How Often Do You Actually Need To Change Your Car's Brake Rotors?
Your car's brakes are critical to your safety. So in addition to changing your brake pads, make sure you take proper care of the rotors as well. -
How Often Do You Actually Need To Change Your Car's Transmission Fluid?
Transmission fluid is vital in ensuring your vehicle runs at its best. Here's a guideline on how often you should change your transmission fluid. -
Here's What Mazda's 'RX-7' Abbreviation Means
Mazda's RX-7's name isn't just a random pairing of letters and numbers. It does have a meaning, and it refers to something unique Mazda brought to the table. -
How One Man's Vision Lead To One Of BMW's Greatest Motorcycles The R90S
This is the story about a turbulent time in BMW's two-wheeled history and how that was turned around. -
Tank Trophy System Explained: What It Is And How It Works
Engineers have devised some inspired solutions to the conundrum of protective measures for tanks - Trophy is one. -
This Solar Electric Truck Took On The World's Highest Volcano And Won
A custom-built, solar-powered electric truck has climbed the world's tallest volcano, located on the border of Chile and Argentina. This is how they did it. -
Here's What Made The First Generation Ford Escort Such An Incredible Rally Machine
The Ford Escort is most famous for being one of the company's bestselling automobiles, but it actually started life as a rally car. Here's how it all started. -
The Pratt & Whitney Engine That Changed Air Travel Forever
In 2016, this engine was officially declared an historic engineering landmark by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. -
Why The F-22 Raptor Has Never Been Sold To Foreign Countries
The Raptor was the first fifth-gen fighter operational in the world but never handed to any U.S. allies. Now, though, that demand has been met elsewhere. -
How The M48 Tank Was Deployed In The Vietnam War
In March 1965, the first M48 tanks arrived in Vietnam to aid the Marine Corps. They faced booby traps, dense jungles, and guerilla warfare. -
From SUV To Stretch: Inside Toyota's Unusual RAV4 Limo Project
Toyota factory workers spent four months building a completely custom RAV4 stretch limousine hybrid. It looks exactly as awesome as it sounds. -
What Does Toyota's RAV4 Abbreviation Mean (And Are They All 4WD)?
The final aspect of the RAV4 abbreviation, four-wheel drive, may not make as much sense as you'd expect. -
Mighty Fine Ford: Why The 1953 F-100 Is Held In Such High Regard
The 1953 Ford F-100 is one of the most iconic trucks ever made, far more so than many other vehicles made around the same time. What's so special about it? -
From Blitzkrieg To Stalemate: How Tanks Shaped The Course Of WW2
With the help of giant machines that had little available counter, the Germans made great advances early in WWII. But a mix of factors then led to a slowdown. -
Here's How The Navy Plans To Decommission The Nuclear USS Enterprise
It's vital to consider what happens to a nuclear-reactor-driven ship when it comes to the end of its service life, and this is the dilemma with USS Enterprise. -
One Of The Ugliest Supercars Ever Made: The Youabian Puma
Supercars are high-performance vehicles married to a certain beauty or concept that makes them unique. That's definitely a way to descibe the Youabian Puma. -
Here's Why The Subaru Exiga Would Have Never Survived In The US
While many vehicles never see a release in America, the Subaru Exiga seems like it would have been a perfect fit... until you take a closer look at the details. -
The Soviet Union's T-72 Vs T-80: The Big Differences Between Two Battle Tanks
Developed during the Cold War and in service since the '70s, the two main battle tanks have served armies around the world. Here's how they stack up. -
How Do Pet Trackers Work? Can You Use An AirTag Instead?
Pet trackers can give you peace of mind that you can find your pet if they go missing, but how do they work? Or is it better to use an Apple AirTag instead? -
Tank Battalion 761st: WWII Masters Of The Sherman And Stuart
The 761st Tank Battalion was just one vital component of a huge, versatile, war machine that eventually brought the Allies to victory. -
What Makes The Overlooked Giugiaro Ford Mustang So Special
In 2006, Italdesign's Fabrizio Giugiaro revealed a concept version of Ford's popular muscle car, the Mustang. The overlooked design is special for many reasons. -
How The Soviets Repurposed A Cold War Bomber For The Space Program
What the Soviets needed in the 1970s was a way to transport components of the Energia rocket and Buran orbiter, and they found the 3M. -
Here's Why The Douglas DC-3 Is Still Flying After Almost 90 Years
One of the longest lasting aircraft in aviation service, the Douglas DC-3 helped usher in the modern aircraft industry through innovation and reliability. -
Here's What Makes The Army's Armored Stryker Incredibly Versatile
In the early 2000s, the U.S. military focused on becoming a more lighter, agile, and lethal force. This meant creating new vehicles like the armored Stryker.
