A hydraulic clutch works by pushing fluid down a hydraulic line to a slave cylinder mounted on the engine. The slave cylinder works much like a disc brake’s caliper. When the driver presses the clutch pedal, the clutch plate engages. As the pressure plate begins to rotate, the flywheel begins to rotate as well.
When...
The Ferrari 812 Competizione was unveiled along with the 'Aperta' version in May last year. However, getting your name on the order list was not easy for two main reasons - first of all, it's a limited edition model, and secondly, it was initially offered to VIP clients only.
Being a special edition, order books...
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Rambler Tarpon Concept
This is an installment in a series of posts looking back on show cars that we feel deserved a little more attention than they got. If you have a suggestion for a Forgotten Concept topic, please shoot us a line or leave a comment below.
Rambler Tarpon
First Shown: 1964 Chicago Auto Show
Description: Compact...
2023 Kia Niro EV in Show White Pearl with Gray “Aeroblade” (a $590 color option)
2023 Kia Niro EV
Class: Compact Crossover
Color: Snow White Pearl
Miles driven: 259
CG Report Card
Room and Comfort B
Power and Performance B+
Fit and Finish B
Fuel Economy A+
Value A-
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles...
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