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The JDM Class of 2001 Comes of Age
Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars during their heyday in the 1990s were the unattainable treasure, not for North American consumption, only accessible in video games. They were tantalizingly close but not truly attainable. Turns out all it takes is patience: 25...
It’s That Time of Year to Change Your Clocks. And Your Gasoline Blend.
For those of us wrenching here in Uncle Sam’s country, we prepare for the arrival of spring by “springing forward” an hour with our clocks. (And maybe even helping a few customers fix the time on their dashboards.) But there’s another seasonal change going on behind...
Ferdinand Porsche: Engineering the Shape of Speed
Ferdinand Porsche is one of the earliest designers featured in our “Automotive Paragons” series, and few figures loom as large over the modern automotive world. His career began at the dawn of motoring itself, when horseless carriages were still experimental...
Use the Little Radiator—and Have Customers Do the Same
Disclaimer: If a car is overheating and it is possible to safely exit the road and stop the car, that should always be the first course of action to avoid the risk of fire. The solution described in this article should only be used where that is not possible. If a car...
Sergio Pininfarina: Sculpting Speed and Beauty in Metal (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this piece, we looked at Sergio Pininfarina’s career up to 1987. In this part, we’ll take a look at his innovative concept cars. Concept cars: when art defied convention Sergio encouraged his designers to explore new ideas through concept vehicles that...