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The more I learn about cars, the more I don’t know about cars. These engineering stories often start with a simple question. Rather than producing a…
Did you know that Thomas Jay McCahill, editor of the Mechanix Illustrated magazine, invented the the 0-60 mph test way back in 1946? He figured it…
When Peugeot Group merged with Fiat Chrysler a few years back, the conglomerate gave its collection of over a dozen brands a decade to launch new…
Alright, I’m a believer now. EVs can stir up joy like nearly any production track tool, so long as they follow Hyundai’s lead. But just because…
Name: Pontiac G8 STDebut: 2008 New York Auto ShowEngine: 6.0-Liter V-8Drive Type: Rear-Wheel Drive This is Concept We Forgot, Motor1’s deep dive into weird and wonderful…
Adding voltage to an electric motor will increase its speed. Adding current will give it more torque. In the case of my quad-motor go-kart, the voltage…
Even at 92, Bob Lutz doesn’t mince words when talking about Pontiac. “The Aztek was a tragedy. The execution was bad, the interior was bad, it…
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 rests at the very top tier of the luxury SUV spectrum. Competing against the likes of Rolls-Royce and Bentley, it promises the very…
The Cadillac Lyriq is one of the first vehicles to use GM’s Ultium platform. This drivetrain system now underpins all of its current and upcoming electric…
Toyota has built hybrids for over a quarter-century now, but only recently started electrifying its trucks. It’s a big deal, because the automakers’ trucks have always…