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Car care & driving Fuel Quality Indicators: What Octane and Cetane Numbers Mean What is an octane number? What about a cetane number? Which fuel should you choose for a high-compression engine? You'll find the answers in this article. Read →

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Car news The New Tesla Roadster Flies: Breaking Down the October 15, 2026 Unveiling 0–60 mph in 0.81 seconds, driving upside down, and flight powered by SpaceX thrusters: we break down the new Tesla Roadster unveiling and compare it with the promises made in 2017. Car news Updated Aurus Senat for 48.5 Million Rubles — Priced Like a Rolls-Royce Ghost: What Changed Aurus has opened pre-orders for the updated Senat: from 48.5 million rubles, about 51–52 million on average. Matrix headlights, an aluminium bonnet, a new interior with a voice assistant, night vision and surround view. The hybrid V8 is unchanged. What changed, and how the Senat compares with the Rolls-Royce Ghost. Car news Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: The First Electric AMG Crossover With Up to 1,169 hp — Breaking Down the October 17, 2026 Reveal Mercedes-AMG unveiled the GT SUV, its first in-house full-size SUV and fully electric: up to 1,169 hp, 2.7 s to 100 km/h, charging up to 710 kW. What was shown, which figures are still preliminary and what is unusual about it. Car news Porsche Mission S: A Supercar Above the 911 With No Center Screen — Breaking Down the October 15, 2026 Reveal Porsche unveiled the Mission S in New York, a mid-engine supercar positioned above the 911. Here's what was shown, what wasn't said, and why the cabin has no center screen.

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How it works · 3D How all-wheel drive works Transfer case, driveshafts, differential and the multi-plate clutch, three layouts, what fails. How it works · 3D How an engine cooling system works Pump, thermostat and two circuits, radiator with fan, system pressure, the heater. How it works · 3D How car suspension works Spring, shock absorber, control arms and ball joints, anti-roll bar, where knocks come from. How it works · 3D How car brakes work Pedal and booster, hydraulics, caliper and pads, rotor heat and ABS. How it works · 3D How a manual transmission works Clutch, gear pairs, synchronizer, reverse gear and differential. How it works · 3D How a car engine works Piston, connecting rod and crankshaft, the four strokes, firing order.

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Car care & driving How to Pick Up Your Car from the Dealership the Right Way If you've decided to buy a car from a dealership, it isn't enough to simply choose a model you like, pay for it, and sign the paperwork to complete the deal. Car care & driving How Does Climate Control Work in Winter? Virtually all modern vehicles come with a climate control system. Designed to keep the cabin comfortable, it works reliably in both scorching summer heat and freezing winter weather. Car care & driving Cooking in Your Car: Which Devices Should You Use? A long-awaited break on a tiring drive is a great chance to refuel without leaving the car. Hot coffee and a hearty sandwich packed for the road lift your mood and give you energy for the rest of the trip. Food gets harder when a trip lasts several days and you don't want to eat at questionable roadside diners. Car care & driving What Is Nitrous Oxide and What Is It Used For? Nitrous oxide (N2O) is one of the simplest and most effective ways to increase engine power, whether you race your car or just drive it every day. Car care & driving Fuel Injector Maintenance for Gasoline Engines The fuel injector plays a key role in how a modern engine runs. This article explains how to service your injection system properly. Car care & driving How to Use a Jump Starter Booster to Start Your Engine in Freezing Weather It's hard to surprise an experienced driver with a compact jump starter battery pack, and these units have become much cheaper lately. But there's a catch. Car battery terminals come in many shapes and sizes, so a jump starter doesn't always connect well to the battery, and the starter motor may fail to turn over.

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Car reviews 10 Best Cars for Cyclists Here is a quick look at modern imported models that are especially well suited to carrying a bike over any distance inside their roomy cargo areas. Car reviews Toyota C-HR Review Lifestyle-oriented vehicles are in high demand in Europe, America and Japan. Compact crossovers confidently roam big-city streets and country roads alike. Car reviews Peugeot 5008 Second-Generation Review Peugeot's "double-zero" models, the 3008, 4008 and 5008, look so much alike that it's easy to mix them up. The main difference is the wheelbase, which grows from one model to the next. That makes the 5008 the largest in the lineup: 4,641 mm (182.7 in) long, with a 2,840 mm (111.8 in) wheelbase versus 2,675 mm (105.3 in) for the 3008. Car reviews Jaguar F-Pace: In-Depth Review The first crossover in Jaguar's history is called the F-Pace. It features an aluminum body, a first in its segment, and a powerful lineup of engines. Car reviews SUV or Toy? Testing the Jaguar I-Pace Jaguar keeps surprising us, offering cars that could change how we think not only about the brand's strategy but about the future of the auto industry as a whole. The I-Pace electric car was tested on a track under the gloomy skies of Geneva. Car reviews Meet the Jaguar I-Pace This is the new Jaguar I-Pace, an electric vehicle with bold proportions. Its coupe-like profile pairs well with unusually large wheels, giving the car an exotic look overall.

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