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“Underpowered”: 4 U.S. Engines With Terrible Specific Power Output

“Underpowered”: 4 U.S. Engines With Terrible Specific Power Output

Huge, many cylinders, powerful. That is the image that comes to mind when you hear the phrase “American engine.” Yet the U.S. also produced plenty of underpowered engines.

This 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans Sat for 43 Years With Its Original “Half-a-V8” Engine

This 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans Sat for 43 Years With Its Original “Half-a-V8” Engine

The Tempest is remembered for spawning the GTO, but Pontiac’s first compact had a story of its own.

Most Common and Expensive EV Repairs Revealed

Most Common and Expensive EV Repairs Revealed

A new analysis shows that EV owners more often face failures of electrical components, central locking systems, and suspension parts than traction battery problems.

Left-Handed Drivers: How Brain Differences Affect Behavior in Traffic

Left-Handed Drivers: How Brain Differences Affect Behavior in Traffic

Left-handed people have a different brain structure that may affect how they perceive traffic situations and handle different driving tasks.

Trump’s Brutal 50% Border Tax Puts America’s Next Car Purchase in the Crossfire

Trump’s Brutal 50% Border Tax Puts America’s Next Car Purchase in the Crossfire

A looming 50% tariff threatens America’s auto supply chain, raising costs and reshaping which vehicles automakers build.

1924 Lincoln L Series Truck Is the Blackwood Predecessor the Luxury Brand Never Built

1924 Lincoln L Series Truck Is the Blackwood Predecessor the Luxury Brand Never Built

The L Series was Lincoln's very first automobile. Introduced in 1920, while the brand was still independent, it remained in production until 1930.

The GM LS/LT Engine Family: The Simple Formula Nobody Has Managed to Recreate

The GM LS/LT Engine Family: The Simple Formula Nobody Has Managed to Recreate

The LS is celebrated as blue-collar American muscle, but its real genius is an engineering masterpiece built around simplicity.

Ford Explorer Ranks Among the Five Most-Considered SUVs in Early 2026

Ford Explorer Ranks Among the Five Most-Considered SUVs in Early 2026

Ford’s Explorer remains a top choice among SUV shoppers, ranking fourth in Kelley Blue Book’s latest 2026 consideration study.

Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Honda Over Widespread Honda Sensing Camera Failures

Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Honda Over Widespread Honda Sensing Camera Failures

A defective Honda Sensing camera could leave owners facing costly repairs, repeated warnings and potentially serious safety concerns, experts say.

Polestar Can’t Understand Why U.S. Officials Approved Volvo but Rejected Its Request

Polestar Can’t Understand Why U.S. Officials Approved Volvo but Rejected Its Request

Polestar’s U.S. product chief says the automaker has spent two months seeking answers from the Commerce Department over the decision.

Chrysler recalls more than 74,000 vehicles. See recall list

Chrysler recalls more than 74,000 vehicles. See recall list

Chrysler is recalling more than 74,000 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles.

GM Faces Investigation Into Nearly 1 Million Vehicles Over Engine Problems

GM Faces Investigation Into Nearly 1 Million Vehicles Over Engine Problems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a new investigation involving 997,743 General Motors vehicles.

Man Finds a Pontiac Trans Am in a Barn, and the Surprise Under the Hood Is Incredible

Man Finds a Pontiac Trans Am in a Barn, and the Surprise Under the Hood Is Incredible

This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is one of 7,500 special-edition cars built to celebrate the nameplate’s 10th anniversary.

Ford Recalls 2026 Explorer SUVs After Engine Defect Raises Fire and Crash Risk

Ford Recalls 2026 Explorer SUVs After Engine Defect Raises Fire and Crash Risk

Ford recalls six 2026 Explorer SUVs over engine defect tied to potential crashes and fires.