Posts by: Jim Motavalli

Enthusiasts say the CVT transmission is slow, boring, and soulless. But there are reasons to reconsider.

A deep cleaning of your car seats transforms your vehicle's interior. Learn how to clean cloth, vinyl, and leather car seats.

The 2023 Pebble Beach best-in-class winning 1939 Delahaye hadn't seen its original engine in 40 years. The reunion was a stroke of luck.

Learn about the many parts of an internal combustion engine and how they work together to move your vehicle down the road.

Early 3-Series generations are highly collectible. This well-preserved 1983 BMW 320i coupe is an affordable E21 survivor.

The Nash Statesman's streamliner, Art Deco-inspired design begs for more power. This blue beauty sports a 500 cubic-inch Cadillac V-8.

Concours venues with a timepiece connection include Rolex at Pebble Beach and Chopard at Amelia Island. Read about upcoming events.

Our guide explains when and how to use these powerful cleaning products effectively and safely.

Make dull headlight lenses sparkle again. Get details about removing surface oxidation and protecting against future discoloration.

Until recently, headlights were controlled by a simple two-position switch. Today, all bets are off.

Learn how to plug a damaged tire. You might be able to to plug that hole instead of replacing the entire tire. Get the details.

Flats happen. And for some reason, they often occur at the most inconvenient time and place. Learn how to change a tire, the right way.

If your car’s wheels look black when they are supposed to be silver, you’ve seen brake dust in action. Here's how to clean it.

Knowing when to use high or low beams is essential, whether you're in the city, in the country, or out on the highway.

It seems like most V-8 swapped E30 BMWs have Chevy engines these days. This beauty has an M62 engine from a 2000 740i.

Vintage car audio is one more way to give your ride that time-machine vibe. The hunt is part of the fun.

Voisins feature art deco bodywork, flowing fenders, sharp corners, and just plain weirdness.

We were in Italy to test the MaseratiGranTurismo Trofeo, MC20 Cielo, and the all-electric GranTurismo Folgore.

For luxury buyers, cars and watches go together. Manufacturers have long recognized this connection, with many stunning collaborations.

Pint-sized roadsters like the Suzuki Cappuccino make the case that driving excitement is not only about horsepower.

The Audrain Automobile Museum's “Early Landmarks in Automotive Engineering” exhibit runs through March 5, 2023.