We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Artur_Nyk/Shutterstock Matte paint finishes are as easy to care for as regular car paint. The difference is in the products used when washing or sealing the finish. When cleaning matte or satin paint, the trick is to…
I worked as a machinist in an automotive machine shop in the early 1980s before my career took me into the aerospace sector. The shop’s high volume of mundane engine rebuilds and turning brake drums and rotors paid the bills. However, the occasional high-performance small block Chevrolet 327 or…
Jetcityimage/Getty Images In the modern era, truck manufacturers always seek to innovate in two key areas: fuel efficiency and power. In 2014, VM Motori made a notable stride in both aspects with the introduction of the EcoDiesel engine, a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine that swiftly made headlines for its notable…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Going to a dealership to purchase a car can be nerve-wracking. There is a lot of information you’ll have to have prepared before committing to a purchase, such as the value of the car you’re looking for, the performance…
The Toyota GR86 and the Subaru BRZ are both products of a joint venture between Toyota and Subaru. The two companies’ objective was to produce a fun-to-drive, inexpensive, yet practical sports car that would appeal to enthusiasts. At a current 2025 model year MSRP of $29,950 for the Toyota and…
sritakoset/Shutterstock It won’t be hard to tell if your vehicle has broken wheel bearings. The most common symptoms of worn wheel bearings are squealing or grinding noises that get louder the faster you go. The noise could emanate from the front or back or the left and…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Leminuit/Getty Images Popular opinion is that you can buy pretty much anything you need — and a million things you don’t — on Amazon these days. Not willing to rest on its laurels with what is already…
New Africa/Shutterstock The average automobile is jam-packed with mysterious design decisions, things that make little-to-no sense at a casual glance from anyone but a professional automotive mechanic or engineer. It’s easy to assume the incidental elements of your car are just for stylistic purposes, and certainly, some…
Aston Martin Aston Martin’s electrification plans may have run into the proverbial market reality hurdle, but the company’s hybrid supercar plans are finally close to reality. The British carmaker has today announced that the uber-exclusive Aston Martin Valhalla will finally hit the delivery route in the second…
Space_Cat/Shutterstock Washing, cleaning, or detailing car paint requires vehicle-specific products and chemicals. When choosing products for cleaning any vehicle, it’s best to avoid the typical household cleaners or disinfectants you’d usually find at the grocery store. While those products effectively remove dirt, soils, or stains while neutralizing…