MotorBiscuit

Manufacturers issue technical service bulletins and recalls based on the available proof that the failures occurred during production and any substantial risks vehicle drivers face as a result of the issue. While these notices may be common, in less frequent instances, consumers are forced to sue for damages and replacements. Recently, one such class-action lawsuit …

When an automaker wants to add another vehicle to its lineup without huge investment, badge-engineering, aka rebadging, is often the solution. That’s when two or more automakers partner to produce one shared platform that each company individually. Recent examples include the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ, and Toyota Supra and BMW Z4. The first Mitsubishi …

It’s practically a cliché: “no replacement for displacement.” If you want your truck or SUV to tow the most, carry the most, you need the biggest engine possible. And as a helpful by-product, you get more speed. Except, not always. There’s more than one way to generate big numbers than simply increasing the size of …