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Yamaha’s Fascinating, Little-Known History of Making Car Engines

When I say “Yamaha,” there are a few things you might think of. One may be the world’s largest musical instrument manufacturer, churning out everything from pianos and guitars to drumsticks. Another is the audio company that, among other things, developed the first successful digital synthesizer and the first CD recorder. If you’re reading CarLifeNation, […]

Heavy-Duty Showdown: Comparing the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 and 3500

As the pickup segment has grown in popularity, it’s also become a little watered down. There’s nothing wrong with the new generation of light-duty models that focus on efficiency, comfort, and luxury, but the influx of smaller trucks—especially unibody models like the Ford Maverick, Hyundai Santa Cruz, and Honda Ridgeline—threatens to dilute the segment’s reputation […]

Freakishly Fun: The Oddest Motorcycle Engines Ever Made

In many respects, the evolution of motorcycle engines has been straightforward. Internal combustion piston engines established themselves as the predominant engine type by the early 1900s, and most designs—two-stroke, four-stroke, parallel-twin, V-twin, etc—have built on this. Along the way, horsepower and torque kept going up, just like with cars. But in the book of motorcycle […]

Five Features That Make the GMC Hummer EV Pickup an Off-Road Colossus

The Hummer’s impressive off-road resume isn’t that surprising for those who are familiar with the model’s history. Originally introduced as a civilian-grade version of the US Army’s High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle—colloquially known as a Humvee—the Hummer first hit the market in 1992. The rugged SUV boasted much of the same heavy-duty off-road equipment as […]