As winter draws to a close, many people are gearing up for spring cleaning, and this yearly ritual ought to include cars as well.

NASCAR's Daytona 500, the most famous race in motorsports, will kick off this weekend on Sunday, February 26th.

These days, nearly every component of a vehicle is electrically powered, from the interior lights and seat controls to the anti-lock brakes and engine control unit.

The weather is beginning to heat up in many parts of the country, while others had a very mild winter.

An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is responsible for recirculating a small amount of exhaust into the combustion chamber.