Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Making Some Sense of the Catalytic Converter
Robert CrespoAt its inception, the catalytic converter was never meant for road-going vehicles. Its inventor, Eugen Huadry, initially intended for it…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: This Volvo power steering pump is amazing
Jeff GluckerHere's something new I learned this morning... the electric power steering pump out of certain Volvo models is the perfect…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Power front and manual rear windows
Kamil KaluskiWelcome back to Encyclopedia Hoonatica, where we, specifically you, explore general useless automotive obscurities. Today we look at one of…
Encylopedia Hoonatica: This is how a transmission works
The US Auto Industry YouTube channel is one of my favorite corners of the Internet. Wonderful old videos populate its…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Handling by Lotus
In addition to making sports cars, the Lotus brand also offers engineering and consulting services. Clients of those services vary…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Asymmetrical Cars
It's a weird thing about symmetry. Studies have shown that things that are symmetrical look more appealing to people: faces,…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Turbo things that aren't turbo
What is so damn special about the word Turbo? It used to appear on everything in the 80s and 90s.…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Two doors, two seats, fixed roof, and no hatch
I'm a big fan of grand touring automobiles. Those are usually luxury large coupes that were designed to swallow up…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Cars with roll down rear windows
There was a time when cars had large windows. A time when there was no need for blind-spot sensors because…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Bigger Numbers are Smaller Cars
In the days of alphanumeric vehicle names, automakers typically setup their model lineup so that the bigger number represents the…