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In the case of cars, “pillars” refer to roof pillars, and they’re lettered front to back.

What Are A-, B-, C- and D-Pillars in a Car?
By Rick Cotta
November 7, 2021In the case of cars, “pillars” refer to roof pillars, and they’re lettered front to back.
A throwout bearing is used on vehicles with a manual transmission.

What Is a Throwout Bearing?
By Rick Cotta
October 31, 2021A throwout bearing is used on vehicles with a manual transmission.
ADAS technology aims to prevent crashes or, in some cases, mitigate the severity of those that cannot be prevented.

What Does ADAS Mean?
By Fred Meier
October 22, 2021ADAS technology aims to prevent crashes or, in some cases, mitigate the severity of those that cannot be prevented.
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We recently sampled Subaru’s new Apple CarPlay configuration in the 2022 Outback Wilderness Edition to see how well it works.

Hands-On With the Subaru Outback’s New Apple CarPlay
By Joe Bruzek
October 18, 2021We recently sampled Subaru’s new Apple CarPlay configuration in the 2022 Outback Wilderness Edition to see how well it works.
Cars that run on hydrogen are called fuel-cell vehicles. They are electric vehicles that get their energy from a fuel-cell stack rather than a battery pack.

What Are Hydrogen Cars?
By Rick Cotta
October 17, 2021Cars that run on hydrogen are called fuel-cell vehicles. They are electric vehicles that get their energy from a fuel-cell stack rather than a battery pack.
While it’s tempting to squeeze in as much gas as possible when you fill your tank, filling it past the pump’s first automatic shut-off can damage your car to the tune of hundreds of dollars.

What Happens When You Fill Up With Too Much Gas?
By Rick Cotta
October 10, 2021While it’s tempting to squeeze in as much gas as possible when you fill your tank, filling it past the pump’s first automatic shut-off can damage your car to the tune of hundreds of dollars.
GM’s Ultra Cruise system expands on the automaker’s existing Super Cruise capabilities to allow for hands-free driving on all paved roads with more advanced driving functions and its human-machine ...

‘Super-Duper Cruise’ Didn’t Cut It: GM’s Ultra ...
By Jane Ulitskaya
October 7, 2021GM’s Ultra Cruise system expands on the automaker’s existing Super Cruise capabilities to allow for hands-free driving on all paved roads with more advanced driving functions and its human-machine ...
The 2021 TXI Study analyzes 36 vehicle technologies that fall into one of four categories: convenience; emerging automation; energy and sustainability; and infotainment and connectivity.

J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study: Genesis, ...
By Jane Ulitskaya
October 6, 2021The 2021 TXI Study analyzes 36 vehicle technologies that fall into one of four categories: convenience; emerging automation; energy and sustainability; and infotainment and connectivity.
Lane keep assist or related terms, like lane keeping assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist, are advanced driver-assistance systems designed to keep you from unintentionally drifting out of your lane.

What Is Lane Keep Assist?
By Fred Meier
October 1, 2021Lane keep assist or related terms, like lane keeping assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist, are advanced driver-assistance systems designed to keep you from unintentionally drifting out of your lane.
A flywheel is a heavy disc attached to the end of a rotating shaft that helps smooth out the engine’s power pulses and store energy through rotational momentum.

What Is a Flywheel?
By Rick Cotta
September 26, 2021A flywheel is a heavy disc attached to the end of a rotating shaft that helps smooth out the engine’s power pulses and store energy through rotational momentum.