HOT ROD readers are well acquainted with all the cool stuff involved with working on high-performance machines, but that also means that you must face having to clean nasty, greasy parts. That’s ...

Fluid changes are critical with a continuously variable automatic transmission; ignore “lifetime” fluid claims and change it often (30,000-60,000 miles). Drain and fill is safest: Avoid pressurized ...

The luxury SUV went on a hardcore mud and snow adventure just to prove that it can, in fact, act like it knows how to be an ...

A seized engine can be a major headache, especially if it leads to a full rebuild or replacement. First, though, you should ...

CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico—Just 5 miles from the U.S. border, a bustling commercial strip here offers the buzzy Chinese car brands currently blocked from the American market. A Geely dealership features ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- It's hard to stand on a sidewalk in San Francisco and not see a Waymo robotaxi pass by. Here's a look back at its journey to dominating the robotaxi industry. The white Jaguars ...

Older cars frequently had colorful components under the hood, including more than a few brightly colored engine blocks. Can you still powder coat one today?

The bacterial flagellar motor is finally understood after 50 years. In its workings, columnist Natalie Wolchover finds the essence of life. You’re the earliest known life form. There’s no food around ...

Consumer Reports lists common car maintenance items, such as oil changes, coolant flush, brake pads, and tire rotation and balancing, plus their typical cost.

Two hours into a road trip in my Tesla, I start to get twitchy. By that point, the battery in my 2019 Model 3 has dipped to an uncomfortably low percentage. If I can’t reach the next plug, I’m in ...

War in Iran has disrupted global oil supplies, which is prompting some car shoppers to look for ways to climb off “the gas-price roller coaster.” By Jack Ewing Electric car owners may be feeling smug ...

MIT researchers built a 3D printer that can produce a fully functioning electric linear motor in about three hours for 50 cents in materials. Linear motors are typically used in optical systems and ...