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An electric car towing a huge airplane for almost 1,000 feet! What a coup for Tesla! Except that this wasn't such a big deal at all. Here's why.

The Lotus Emira certainly looks like its achieving the company mantra of simplicity combined with lightweight design, but how quick is next to similar cars?

You have likely heard of variable valve timing by one of the names manufacturers have for the system, such as VVT-i or VTEC. So what is it and what does it do?

Ever wondered how ethanol made it into the pump at the gas station? Here's why gasoline and ethanol are mixed along with a look at its impact on an engine.

The last thing we need is EV drivers making charging harder for their fellow EV owners. And yet, here we are.

The ISS has been operational for well over two decades, but its days are numbered. Here's what the plan for human habitation in space is after 2030.

Ever noticed that motorcycles are able to lean on tight corners without falling over? It's called countersteering and here is the science behind it.

Tires are essential to get you to your destination, but the ones in this article are more money than the car itself. Here's what makes them so expensive.

As technology continues to advance, how vehicles operate changes. So, is this why cars don't use solid lifters anymore? Here's what you need to know.

Remember the PT Cruiser? The divisive retro styling of this 2000s hit made it one of the most popular throwback cars of its era, but what did the name mean?