Your engine feels calm at a stoplight because a hidden idle system keeps fuel, air, and spark in balance. That quiet ...

If you've watched a car movie like the "Fast and the Furious" franchise in recent years, you might've noticed them pressing a button and the car suddenly getting a massive boost in engine power. When ...

Up front, Ford has dual - dual filter housing cover clamps so you can quickly swap out the filters without using any tools. Given that Mustang GTs are usually low-mileage cars, the filters should not ...

Some of the most likely causes of a car heater blowing cold air include low coolant, contaminated coolant, a faulty heater ...

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Since its U.S. release in 2000, the Toyota Prius has been the subject of both mockery and admiration. While some deride the hybrid for its inconspicuous look and lack of traditional power, others ...

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Evan Williams is an automotive journalist and mechanical engineering technologist with more than a decade of experience in the industry. He has written for the Toronto Star and AutoTrader Canada and ...