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Naming things is hard. Especially when that thing is a product you have to try and sell to people. Naming a car is particularly difficult, as the name has to appeal to a broad range of worldwide customers who speak different languages, and it should at least somewhat represent the vibe or intention of that…

Wisconsin is home to surprising pieces of transportation history that span centuries and cover planes, trains, and automobiles, and everything in between. There’s the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee that features the company’s oldest production bike, known as Serial Number 1, as well as the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay. A small airport in…

Racing has evolved over the years with higher speeds and enhanced safety precautions. However, before modern technology existed to better protect drivers, there were the open-top racing cars of the early 20th century. Even today, when a wreck happens, it can be quite spectacular, with debris, tire squeal, and smoke. Back in the early days…

Accompanying any engine under the hood is a number of other key components that work together to ensure the car performs as it should. When one of these parts fails, it can disrupt how the car as a whole behaves. One such unit is the fuel pressure regulator. When working properly the fuel pressure regulator feeds…

There are a few things worth checking under the hood if your car’s windshield washer isn’t working the way it should. It could be that the wiper fluid is spraying weakly, that the fluid dribbles and doesn’t reach the windscreen, or that the thing just quits spraying entirely. Knowing how the system works will make…

Proper braking technique on a motorcycle is something that even veteran riders can get wrong. And a momentary lapse in judgement or a bit of panic could result in poor technique rearing its ugly head, causing you to lock up a tire. Every road, motorcycle, and rider is slightly different, and there’s no universal safe-riding…

Taking a long road trip takes some careful planning, regardless of the kind of vehicle you’re driving. Have you booked hotels along the way? What will the weather be like on your route? Do you have enough emergency supplies in the trunk? All of that said, doing the trip in an electric vehicle (EV) takes…

When was the last time a 67 mph top speed felt fast in the automotive world? The 1930s? In a car, 67 mph is a cruising speed on most highways around the world, and yet it’s absolutely blistering for a large passenger ship. For a big people-hauling boat to reach what is barely over the speed…

The FAA proposed a new rule that would unwind the current ban against supersonic flight over U.S. soil on Tuesday, replacing it instead with limits on the strength of sonic booms. The original rule was set all the way back in 1973, when any aircraft flying beyond the speed of sound would produce sonic booms powerful…

Having the ability to depress the brake pedal with any degree of force, from light taps to full-on emergency shoves, depending on what’s ahead of you, is of utmost importance. There are more than a few components to a car’s brake system to ensure, with proper maintenance (including an awareness of when you need new…