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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 straightforward answer, I realize the question wasn’t the right one to ask in the first place. This week, a demonstration of the principle: Do today’s cars have too many gears?
Bugatti is phasing out its iconic W-16 engine. But don't worry, some 33 years after the obscure Cizeta-Moroder V16T, a new V-16 is right around the corner. Molsheim's next hypercar arrives in June with a massive powertrain devoid of forced induction. New details have emerged about the sixteen-cylinder monster.
Cadillac's V-Series.R was the brand's first racing car to return to the 24 hours of Le Mans in more than 20 years. After success in the North American IMSA GTP class, the car went on to win a podium at the legendary French endurance race. Getting there was not easy. To know just how difficult it was, you can watch Cadillac's new documentary about it.
Operating a motor vehicle certainly comes with a level of risk, but simply breathing while driving usually isn't among them. That may not be the case, according to a recent study published by the American Chemical Society. It points to a specific flame-retardant chemical used on vehicle seats discovered in the air of car cabins. And it could increase your risk of cancer if you breathe it in.
Commercial vehicles are not particularly interesting, but this one is not your typical workhorse. The Citroen Relay is a badge-engineered version of the Fiat Ducato and is offered in an unusual configuration. It's aptly called the Back to Back, and while it might look like a quick Photoshop experiment just for kicks, it's real and makes sense. Bean counters in particular love it.
In February 2021, Ford announced plans to sell only electric passenger cars in Europe from 2030. However, the slower-than-expected adoption of EVs is forcing the company to revise its initial plan. The new strategy doesn't rule out selling vehicles with combustion engines into the next decade should there be enough demand.
It is absurd that GMC only offers one shocking color for the Hummer EV: Afterburner Tintcoat, an eye-searing tangerine. Ordering GMC’s self-proclaimed “supertruck” in rental-car silver would be akin to whitewashing Saint Basil’s Cathedral. This design is at its best when screaming for attention. Obviously, when faced with a lineup of Hummers to test, I asked for the bright orange one, cranked up some ‘80s rock, and made sure all eyes would be on me.
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 was the easiest way for readers to understand a car's quickness. Nearly 80 years later, that measurement is still the standard for the industry.