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Gas Skyrockets Nearly A Dollar A Gallon In Just A Week In Michigan
BP's refinery in Whiting, Indiana experienced heavy flaring that led to a power outage and shut down of one of its processing units.
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At $14,900, Would You Call It A Wrap On This 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8?
The color isn't subtle, but then neither is the Hemi.
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We're Launching So Much Stuff At The Moon That We're Littering It With Space Junk Now
The upper stage of a rocket used to launch a lunar lander mission now heading towards the moon, and it's going to crash there at 5,400 miles per hour.
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Honda's 'The Cog' Commercial Is Legendary, Here's Why It Was Accused Of Plagiarism
"The Cog" ad is so brilliant, it won a Golden Lion at Cannes in 2003 and received a sequel in 2016. But it also almost landed Honda in serious legal trouble.
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How To Choose The Right Replacement Battery For Your Old Harley-Davidson
If you have an older Harley-Davidson with a dead battery, you may be wondering how pick the right replacement. Here's how to choose a new Harley battery.
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Here's How Technology Has Assisted Drivers With Disabilities Through The Ages
For people with disabilities, driving can be difficult or impossible. Fortunately, these are some of the features helping cars become more accessible than ever.
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Consumer Reports' Customer Ratings Say This Car Brand Is Unexpectedly Comfortable
One automaker topped Consumer Reports' rankings for comfort and satisfaction, despite finishing last in the reliability category. How is that possible?
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Do All Official U.S. Road Signs Use The Same Font And Design?
America's highway signs are not uniform. A decades-long battle between two fonts has led to differences in signs across states and even along the same routes.
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Here's How Car Magazines Tested Acceleration Before GPS (And Sometimes Still Do)
Automotive acceleration testing started out with two people and a stopwatch, but it evolved to include exterior attachments on vehicles, and eventually GPS.
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RFID, Pay-By-Plate, And Mail Tolls Are Easier Than Cash, But Can Create Big Headaches
Automated tolling systems such as RFID and mail tolls seem like a convenience, but they can come with hidden risks and costs drivers should be aware of.
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Why It's Probably A Good Idea To Leave The World's Largest Proven Oil Reserve Alone
Venezuela is home to the world's largest known crude oil reserve. While some want to extract this oil for monetary benefit, here's why it should be left alone.
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Welcome To The Wild West, Where Texas Loses Nearly A Billion Dollars Of Oil A Year To Thieves
in the remote, unmanned fields of the Permian Basin, plotting, planning, and running off with oil is well, super easy.
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Can An Active Fuel Management (AFM) Disabler Cause Engine Damage?
If your car has Active Fuel Management, you've probably already considered disabling it. But are AFM disablers even safe and do they actually save your engine?
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Can You 3D Print Gaskets That Actually Work?
Different gaskets face different conditions, and some are better suited for 3D-printed replacement than others.
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Paul Newman Raced At Le Mans Only Once — And Came In Second In His Porsche 935
Paul Newman wasn't just a legendary actor, he was also a skilled racecar driver. He even competed at the Le Mans and came in second in this iconic Porsche.
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How Diesel Fuel And Jet Fuel Are Surprisingly Similar
While there are several types of jet fuel, Jet A1 is the most common used fuel in commercial aviation around the world.
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Here's How Much A 2021 Mercedes G-Wagen Has Depreciated In 5 Years
A new G-Wagen starts at $150,000, so it's out of reach for most buyers. Here is what depreciation and real-world market pricing say about buying a used model.
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Here Are All 28 Cars Available In The U.S. Right Now For Less Than $30,000
Which automakers are still interested in selling you a car for less than 30 bands? It's a lot fewer than you would think.
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How To Camp In Your Car Like A Pro
There are quite a few things you might overlook before heading on a camping trip in your car. Without preparation, you won't have any good food or comfort.
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When Talking About Corvettes, Is It Stingray Or Sting Ray?
The Corvette Stingray name is famous around the world, but should you spell it Stingray or Sting Ray? Or should it be something else entirely?
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Rivian Rides High On Consumer Reports Owner Scores, But Then Again, So Did Tesla
Consumer Reports' owner scores suggest buyers are satisfied with their Rivians. But is the story of Tesla's consumer ratings a warning from history?
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This Striped Road Design Helps India Slow Traffic And Protect Wildlife
Trying to keep from harming local wildlife can be a difficult ordeal. That's why India came up with a solution that guides both drivers and animals.
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Here's What Can Happen When You Use Starting Fluid In A Diesel Engine
Use starter fluid on anything with a glow plug and you're looking at detonation city.
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Why Safety Could Spell Doom For Dulles' Airport Mobile Lounge
The mobile lounge has been a unique staple of the Washington Dulles International Airport since 1962, but recent safety concerns have cast it in a new light.
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The Snitch Data Modern Cars Could Collect In An Accident
You're probably aware that your car is spying on you, but modern cars collect even more data than you think, thanks to something called Event Data Recorders.
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Diagnosing Whether Your Car Needs New Spark Plug Wires Vs. Ignition Coils
Ignition issues can be a real pain to diagnose and could leave you stranded on the side of the road, but identifying the culprit is easier than you think.
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Is The 2025 Kia EV9 Reliable? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
The new Kia EV9 seems like an obvious choice for anyone in the market for an electric SUV, but there's a big reliability caveat buyers should know about.
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Why Harley-Davidson Used Four Camshafts For Pushrod V-Twins
Pushrod V-Twins had a very unique design that involved the use of four camshafts connected by meshed gears. The reason for this was more than experimentation.
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How To Register A Kit Car With The Least Amount Of Hassle
Building a kit car may be difficult, but registering it is even harder, especially in states like California and Virginia. Here's what you need to know.
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What Is Title Washing And How To Spot It
Title washing is one of the biggest scams that used car buyers can encounter, but there are several easy-to-spot red flags to help you avoid it.
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