In the late 1990s, General Motors faced a massive engineering crisis. The famous, iron-block 4.3-liter Vortec V6 – basically a small block Chevy without two cylinders – was a bulletproof workhorse. It powered millions of S-10 pickups, Blazers and Astro vans with years of farm reliability. But like any
Ford is recalling nearly every current-generation Bronco due to a potential fire hazard in the engine compartment. Wires in the wiring harness may be exposed, causing a short circuit that may cause fire to nearby components. The recall affects 565,691 Bronco SUVs, including the Bronco Raptor. Ford is recalling nearly every current-generation Bronco from the
Max Verstappen has sharply criticized Formula 1’s hybrid engine rules, declaring he is “fed up” with repeating his warnings as more rivals finally acknowledge the flaws he identified years ago. The Red Bull driver, a four-time world champion, has been consistently opposed to the 50:50 power output split between internal combustion engines (ICE) and electric
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. Many dealers offer optional alarms as an add-on when you purchase a vehicle from them. A company called Karr sells such systems and is a leader in the field, with its technology
VW cites packaging constraints as the reason for not being able to fit combustion engines in commercial vehicle IDs. Discussion. The minivan’s short front overhang leaves no room for a gas engine. As a result, the company says it is unlikely to create a range-extended ID. Discussion. With 60,700 units delivered globally in 2025, the
Max Verstappen stunned by FIA power unit decision: Red Bull blocked from upgrade despite Mercedes dominance Max Verstappen has been left stunned and disappointed by the FIA’s decision to prevent Red Bull from power unit upgrades under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) scheme, despite Mercedes’ overwhelming dominance in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
July 20, 2026 10:35 am, EDT A Canadian flag flutters in the wind near the Ford logo at the automaker’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. (Carlos Osorio/Associated Press) key takeaways: Ford and Unifor ratified a three-year contract covering approximately 5,000 Canadian workers with a 9% pay raise and bonuses. The agreement includes a new C$700 million
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. Cars rely on a variety of lubricants to keep their moving parts from expensive shine, and it all depends on viscosity, the ability of a material to flow without deforming (known as
Diamond Atelier was founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany, and has spent the last 13 years creating handcrafted motorcycles defined by a minimalist design language. Each of its machines is a one-of-a-kind design and is numbered under the brand’s DA# naming convention. During the Goodwood Festival of Speed last week, Diamond Atelier unveiled its latest
Lando Norris has been handed a 10-place grid penalty for the Belgian Grand Prix after McLaren confirmed the British driver would exceed his permitted allocation of power electronics units for the 2026 Formula 1 season. The decision, officially confirmed by the FIA on Friday, follows a challenging series of reliability issues that have plagued Norris