GM Used A Sticker To 'Fix' Minivan Doors That Whacked Peoples' Heads
With the swept-back door design, it was pretty easy to nail your noggin on the sharp door frame before you stepped into one of the GM minivans.
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Mini Has Been Making Drivers Smile For 25 Years Today, And I'm So Glad
Here's to another 25 years of whimsical, fun, go-kart-like motoring done only the way Mini can.
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The Most And Least Expensive Cars From These 6 Automakers
From the least-expensive cars you can buy today to seven-figure ultra-exclusive hypercars, there's a widening gap between what's cheap and what's expensive.
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A Miami Waitress Allegedly Claimed $180,000 Per Month Income To Finance C8 Corvette, Mercedes S560, And More
The idea was to buy a bunch of cars in quick succession, using fraudulent information, before the purchases show up on a credit report, then bail.
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0This Pickup Beat Ford's Maverick In Consumer Reports' Best Cars Made In America List
The Ford Maverick is a very popular model, and it's dominated in Consumer Reports' rankings. But another manufacturer has beaten it out for 2026.
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Why 5-60 Is Usually A Superior Performance Metric Than 0-60
The 0-to-60 test is an accepted industry standard, but it doesn't always replicate typical driver behavior. That's where the 5-to-60 test comes in.
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Brake-By-Wire Sounds New-Fangled, But It's Been Around For 25 Years
If brake-by-wire doesn't sound like a new thing to you, that's because it isn't. So how come everyone is talking about it again and what is Bosch up to?
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Car Colors Used To Be So Cool, They Inspired Guitar Companies To Use Them, Too
Today's cars are mostly in grayscale shades, but automakers used to be way more creative. In fact, their palettes inspired some of the most iconic guitars ever.
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Are There Times Where Aftermarket Tires Outshine OEM Tires?
Normally, following the manufacturer's recommendations is the best course of action, but when it comes to tires, can you do things differently?
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Mini Has Been Making Drivers Smile For 25 Years Today, And I'm So Glad
Here's to another 25 years of whimsical, fun, go-kart-like motoring done only the way Mini can.
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The 10 Vehicles Most Likely To Get Stolen In The US
There are lots of "most stolen" lists, and they include many popular cars. But if we measure likelihood of theft a different way, the results change.
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2026 Subaru Crosstrek Is Consumer Reports' Top Subcompact SUV (Or Is It A Car, Maybe?)
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek was Consumer Reports Top Pick for subcompact SUVs this year, but is that the right category? Let's take a look.
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Why Being Last On Consumer Reports' List Of Safest Cars Doesn't Mean A Car's Unsafe
Consumer Reports' ranks cars on the basis of safety, but that doesn't necessarily mean the cars toward the bottom of the list won't protect you in a crash.
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Is There Any Standardization For Stage 1, 2, Or 3 Engine Tuning?
You've probably heard about the three "stages" of tuning, but what do they mean? And is there any standard definition for each of the three?
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The Brief And Annoying Period Where Car Ads Bragged About 0-50 Times
You're probably familiar with the 0-60 mph times used to measure acceleration. But there was a time when automakers sought to rely on 0-50 times instead.
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Chrysler's Bugatti Tribute Featured A Straight-Eight Made From Two Dodge Neon Fours
When Chrysler made a 1990s concept car honoring a 1930s Bugatti classic, the body was appropriately stylish. But the effort didn't extend to the engine.
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What Separates Porsche's GTS Models From The 'Real' GT Cars?
Porsche's naming scheme can get confusing for the uninitiated. Here's what seperates a true GT Porsche from the GTS models.
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What The 3% Rule Means For Your Tires
The 3% rule is something every driver needs to know before swapping to larger or smaller tires to avoid potential costly repairs and voided warranties.
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Cash Vs Credit: Here's How Experts Think It's Best To Pay For A Car In 2026
Choosing between paying cash and financing a new car purchase can be challenging. Here's what experts say is the smartest move in 2026.
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How Bernie Madoff's Ponzi Scheme Helped End This Storied American Automaker
Bernard Madoff seemed the height of respectability in 2008, but he was secretly scamming his investors. Among them was the owner of a famous car brand.
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Why Are Oil Leaks Common In Air-Cooled Porsches?
Old cars aren't always especially reliable, and air-cooled Porsches are famous for leaking oil, but is it just a myth, or is it a real issue?
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How Engineers Made An Engine That Ran On Gas And Diesel At The Same Time
Trying to mix gasoline and diesel in most engines will only lead to problems in the long run. But engineers have found a way for the fuels to coexist.
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A Miami Waitress Allegedly Claimed $180,000 Per Month Income To Finance C8 Corvette, Mercedes S560, And More
The idea was to buy a bunch of cars in quick succession, using fraudulent information, before the purchases show up on a credit report, then bail.
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9 Of The Greatest V8 Diesel Engines Ever Built And The Vehicles They Powered
Mighty V8 diesels come from a variety of brands, both foreign and domestic. Several of them spring from the holy war between Ford and Chevy.
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How Do Lifetime Transmission Filters Work (If They Do)?
Many modern cars and trucks come with sealed "lifetime" transmission filters that supposedly never need service, but there's a hidden catch.
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Florida Man (The Governor) Announces State Funds Will Go To Hubs For Flying Cars
That is, if that future ever exists.
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What Is Turbulent Jet Ignition And How Is It Different From An Everyday Spark Plug?
Originally used in Formula 1 engines, Turbulent Jet Ignition allows Stellantis models to produce impressive power even with smaller engines. Here's how.
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With How Gas Prices Are Going, Bet You Wish Thorium-Powered Cars Had Become Real
Gas prices have become terrible in recent years, but some thorium-powered concepts promised to eliminate the need for it. They never came to pass, though.
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Are Modern Truckers Still Using CB Radios?
One of the biggest use cases is local travel advice and warnings about accidents and other road hazards.
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Yes, There Are Different Grades Of Diesel Fuel, Too
We're used to seeing different grades of gasoline, but there are also numerous blends of diesel. Here are the differences between them and when to use each.
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