Should you use racing oil in your road car?

Every part of a modern race car is optimized to extract maximum performance—including the fluids that go into it. Specialized racing oil is a must in the paddock, but is it a good idea to use that in your road car? “Engineering Explained” host Jason Fenske answers that question in this video, talking to engineers …

Princess Diana’s 1981 Ford Escort heads to auction

A 1981 Ford Escort sedan previously owned by Princess Diana is headed to auction with Reeman Dansie, which plans to put the car under the hammer on June 29. The car was given to Diana by Prince Charles as an engagement present in May 1981, two months before their wedding, and was used by her …

Volkswagen’s T7-generation van debuts in Multivan guise

Volkswagen is working on an electric successor to its iconic Microbus based on 2017’s ID.Buzz concept car. It starts sales in Europe next year and is confirmed to reach the United States in 2023, meaning we’ll likely see it arrive as a 2024 model. However, concurrent with the development of the new electric van is …