Lycoming, supplier of engines to Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg, has an additional claim to fame: builder of the XR7755, the largest U.S. aircraft engine of World War II. Continue reading
Category Archives: Technology
The Truth About Owning a Tesla
A debate has been raging across the car world about electric cars, and the signal-to-noise ratio is horrible. Straight from Mac without the baloney, here’s what it’s really like to own and drive a Tesla. Continue reading
Video: Was This Truck Unsafe?
This brief but eye-opening film clip illustrates how much the auto industry has changed since the early 1960s. Continue reading
NASCAR Goes High-Tech: Deep Inside the Next-Gen 2022 Race Cars
NASCAR’s Next-Gen race cars for 2022 are sporting a fresh new look, but the most interesting changes are under the skin. Let’s dive in for a closer look. Continue reading
Video: Horsepower is Dumb
The notion of horsepower has long since outlived its usefulness. If you’ve got 12 minutes, here’s an excellent explanation. Continue reading
Video: How a Manual Transmission Works
Ever wonder exactly how a traditional manual transmission operates? Here’s an entertaining and educational look inside, courtesy of a 1936 Chevrolet film. Continue reading
Raising The Bar: Cadillac’s Magnificent 1930 V16
When it was introduced in 1930, Cadillac’s mighty V16 engine represented the pinnacle of automotive engineering. Continue reading