Land Rover gave its new Discovery a little facelift along with relatively low-key updates. Now in its fourth generation, Land Rover’s highly versatile luxury SUV gets a more powerful and highly efficient engine that pairs well with a new exterior identity and stately interior. The model it is replacing has more than 100 international accolades…

Chevy’s flagship car, the Impala, finally has the power to match its advertised name. Since the car was redesigned in the late 1990s, the Impala has been more of a suitor than an artist. Now, with an optional 5.3L V8 small block added to the mix, the 2006 Chevrolet Impala can go head-to-head with the…

When going out for a drive, car owners need to be very careful not only with their life, but with their car as well. But sadly, not all car owners are cautious when driving which leads to car accidents and ultimately they end up paying for unexpected expenses. If you own a car without car…

One of the most common codes I normally see on a 1997-2001 2.2L 4-cylinder Toyota Camry is a P0401. It is a code that indicates that there is a problem with the EGR system, not necessarily a problem with the EGR valve itself. I hear stories of people getting this code and replacing the EGR…

Is there anything more complex than the modern automobile? Is there anything more difficult to quantify than the perfect balance between ride and handling? Does it matter? Despite our fixation on 0-60 strokes, huge horsepower, huge tires, these aren’t always the most satisfying cars to drive on a daily basis. For those of us who…

Rental cars facilitate the mobility of those who need a quick solution to their transport problem. With increased competition in this market, many companies are vying for the top spot as the best vehicle leasing service provider in the industry. In the state of Texas, these are three of the best-known car leasing providers. Hertz…

** The GLHS ** The GLHS was the fastest at 175 horsepower and 175 pound-feet. This was not a tool for the track, it was a weapon of mass destruction. It had a modified Garrett Turbo I engine, a long-travel (2-piece) tuned intake manifold, and an intercooler. The engine had a compression ratio of 8.5:…

Believe it or not, 7 passenger cars are not novel inventions. In fact, they date back to the 1920s, when there were vehicles called warehouse hacks that were used to transport people and their luggage to and from train stations. In the 1940s, Jeep introduced a 7-passenger vehicle called the Jeep Wagon. There have also…

All cars will get you from point A to B. Others will get you faster. Some cars will make you feel like you are flying. Others will literally fly. In the 21st century, there is nothing left to spare and engineers stop at nothing. Most of the cars are just cars, but some have extraordinary…

Some jobs can easily be done at home. All you need is a little guidance. Resetting the powertrain control module (PCM) is one of those tasks. So what exactly is a PCM? A PCM is basically an ECU or electronic control unit that is commonly used in a motor vehicle. Most of the time, the…