Author: Jason Cooper
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Ford 7.3-Liter Godzilla V8 Has One Key Weakness
Ford’s 7.3-liter “Godzilla” V8 offers heavy-duty buyers a large-displacement gasoline alternative to diesel power, delivering up to 430 horsepower and 485 lb-ft of torque. But a teardown from Dave’s Auto Center highlights a significant weakness: lifter failures, including one with a destroyed roller after its needle bearings disintegrated. Why Ford Went Big With Gasoline Diesel…
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6.4-Liter Hemi V8 Teardown Exposes Serious Bearing Failure
A teardown of a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 from a 2-year-old Ram 2500 has uncovered extensive internal damage, including failed connecting-rod bearings, metal contamination and corrosion inside the cylinder bores. Despite the destruction found throughout the engine, its lifters remained usable. Teardown Reveals Extensive 6.4-Liter Hemi Damage The 6.4-liter Hemi V8 is widely used in muscle…
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2027 Chevrolet Colorado Adds New Power Passenger Seat
The 2027 Chevrolet Colorado is getting a notable comfort upgrade, with a new six-way power-adjustable front passenger seat available on select trims. The feature will mark a first for the current-generation Colorado, while a new turbocharged engine is also reportedly on the way. New Power Passenger Seat Comes to Select Colorado Trims Pickup trucks have…
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Mitsuoka Teases New Corvette-Inspired Miata Roadster
Mitsuoka is preparing another open-top sports car based on the Mazda MX-5 Miata, and early teasers suggest the Japanese automaker is once again turning to Chevrolet Corvette history for inspiration. The new model appears to draw from the classic Corvette C1 and is scheduled to be fully unveiled in November. A New Mitsuoka With Corvette…
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New Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Brings More Style and Space
Volkswagen has unveiled the second-generation Atlas Cross Sport with a boxier, more sophisticated design and a stronger focus on interior practicality and styling. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport remains the sportier version of the larger, family-oriented Atlas, trading its third row for additional cargo space while adding a lower ride height and sportier appearance. A…
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BMW M2 CS Edition Edge Is Japan’s New Ultra-Rare M2
The BMW M2 CS has already become a highly sought-after version of the compact sports coupe, but BMW Japan is taking exclusivity even further with the new M2 CS Edition Edge. Limited to just 40 cars, the special model adds more carbon fiber components and other upgrades while carrying a significantly higher price. The BMW…
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Nissan Nismo Turns Iconic Cars Into Custom Grillz
Nissan is taking its brand fandom into an unexpected direction with a new Nismo collaboration that transforms the automaker’s design heritage into custom dental jewelry. The Nissan x Loud Mouth LDN project features four unique Grillz designs inspired by iconic Nissan race cars and models. Nissan Teams Up With Loud Mouth LDN The collaboration comes…
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Jaguar Land Rover Ingenium Engines Still Face Major Issues
The Jaguar Land Rover Ingenium engine family was introduced in 2015 as the automaker regained control of its powertrain development after years of relying on Ford and BMW engines. Available in 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline and diesel versions, the lineup later expanded with a 3.0-liter inline-six, but the four-cylinder engines continue to face reliability…
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Mitsubishi ASX VR-e Brings the VR Name Back as an EV
The Mitsubishi ASX VR-e marks the return of the automaker’s VR badge, but this time the name is attached to an electric crossover rather than a performance-focused sedan. The new EV is Mitsubishi’s first new electric vehicle for Australia and New Zealand in more than a decade, with its arrival confirmed for later this year.…
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Driver Assistance Technology Won’t Get You Out of a Speeding Ticket
Driver assistance technology is becoming an increasingly common excuse during traffic stops, but turning on an advanced driving feature does not remove a motorist’s responsibility to obey the law. A recent stop in Parker highlighted the growing confusion over who remains accountable when driver-assistance systems are active. Driver Blames Auto Assist After 64-Mph Stop The…
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