Kyle Ashdown

Less than two months after opening to traffic, one of the most important bridges on the Trans-Canada Highway failed. Here's how a state-of-the-art design succumbed to a basic engineering blunder

Think about the most iconic and successful vehicles of all time, and there’s a good chance that the Jeep Wrangler will cross your mind. Ironically, there are very few things that it won’t cross. Despite being in production for over 70 years, the Jeep is arguably still the best 4x4 ever made. Considering all of the Land Cruisers, Land Rovers and Hiluxes that have followed in its tracks, the Jeep’s accomplishments only seem that much more incredible.

With the number of turbocharged vehicles on the road these days, it's hard to believe that turbos were almost unheard of 50 years ago. Here's a boosted history lesson on forced induction

Throughout its life, Ford's heavy-duty diesel pickup engine has created its share of loyal fans and avowed haters. Here's everything you need to know about the history of the Power Stroke Diesel

Twenty years ago, Toyota's groundbreaking automotive production system was put to the ultimate test. The end result would influence automotive manufacturing forever after

If you’re a fan of big, North American pickup trucks, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about the Cummins diesel engine used in heavy-duty versions of the Dodge Ram. You may have even heard about what truck fans like to call the “12-valve”. To most people, more valves per cylinder would seem like a good thing. However, the 12-valve Cummins has achieved somewhat of a cult status in the truck scene. The 12-valve is as revered as the 2JZ or the K-series, and some people will even tell you that it’s the greatest engine ever made. Of course, you’re probably wondering why.

A combination of engineering oversights, road construction, and Mother Nature resulted in one of the strangest road bridge failures in human history

Although it seemed like a good idea at the time, this American town's road maintenance program unwittingly caused one of the largest environmental and public health disasters in American history

The 1980s were an insufferable decade for American auto manufacturers. A major oil crisis, strict emissions legislation, and hurried engineering resulted in the “Big Three” producing their ugliest, most anaemic, and least reliable vehicles ever. Gone were the glory days of the big, V8-powered American muscle car. The massive influx of Toyotas, Datsuns, Hondas and other Japanese econoboxes meant that GM, Chrysler, and Ford were barely competitive in their home market. The ominous cloud of bankruptcy loomed ever-darker over Detroit and its beloved auto industry.