Learn how to operate a manual transmission, or teach others to master the often-intimidating process, with this simple and easy approach. Continue reading
Category Archives: Technology
Video: The Basics of Dynamic Stability Control
This short but excellent video explains the elements of Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) better than anything we’ve seen. Continue reading
Video: Bore and Stroke Explained
An engine’s bore/stroke ratio can tell us a lot about its operating characteristics and intended application. Here’s Jason Fenske, the Engineering Explained guy, to break it down. Continue reading
Secrets of the Chevy Powerglide 1950-73
The Powerglide automatic transmission loyally served Chevrolet and General Motors for nearly a quarter of a century. Continue reading
The Power to Fly: The Wright Brothers’ 1903 Engine
When the Wright brothers set out to fly in 1903, there were no engines on the market capable of powering their aircraft. So they built their own, and it’s a remarkable design. Continue reading
Video: The Dual-Clutch Transmission Explained
Here’s a quick little video with a simple and elegant explanation of the dual-clutch transmission. Continue reading
Video: The Secret Life of the Automobile
From Karl Benz to photochemical smog, here’s an entertaining and insightful history of the auto industry from The Secret Life of Machines. Continue reading