Posts by: Daniel Gray

The beauty of these ideas is that each gift is one of a kind. Just like dad.

Changing your oil is easier than you think. Follow our ultra-simple visual guide to the essential maintenance task.

Mud-Terrain tires are engineered to handle the worst conditions, including heavy muck. But there are drawbacks.

It began in 2007 with a modest gathering of Volkswagen Golf R cars at the legendary Tail of the Dragon mountain course.

Drifting basics. Cheap tires for drifting. And a rundown of the tires used by pro drifters.

Are you a detailing perfectionist? Then you’ll want to invest in an entire collection of detailing brushes.

Saving just one more mile per gallon can add up to $200 or more over the life of the tires.

Understanding tires requires a basic grasp of tire lingo. This glossary provides definitions for the essential terms.

If you crave the hookup, your first step is to choose between drag radials and bias-ply drag slicks.

A flow of data provides peace of mind to anybody who wants an ongoing record of a vehicle’s location, direction, and speed.

Consider the wonderful strangeness of the Wankel, V-5, V-16—and the elusive gas vapor engine.

Many of the wheels used in Formula Drift are available on eBay. See our favorites.

If you have an ATV or UTV with the right snowplow attachment, clearing the white stuff takes minutes—not hours.

Motorcycle goggles make the riding experience more pleasant—and can be a fashion statement. But they are mostly an investment in safety.

American carmakers are mostly out of the hot-hatch game these days. But let's not forget the Mopar trifecta from the 1980s.

The fundamental purpose of a racing seat is to hold the driver firmly in place. What else do you need to know?

What’s the quick solution to a sad-looking tiller? Easy. A fresh new steering wheel cover.

Ethanol is a high-performance alcohol fuel that burns cooler and cleaner than conventional gasoline. What else should you know?

When your steering wheel shakes, whines or screeches, it’s a warning sign. So listen up.

Some purists will argue that a dual-quad 413 V-8 is the period-correct choice. But that’s a minor quibble.

Solid resale values and legendary durability make it easy to justify an investment in Toyota Tacoma upgrades.