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  • A 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack smoking its tires
    0

    Driving Style Isn't The Only Thing Draining Your EV's Battery

    As you might expect, aggressive driving can affect how much charge your EV holds. But there's more you'll need to keep track of to maximize its range.

    By Charles Krome 29 min ago Read More
  • A vintage Ford F100 pickup with lowered suspension cruising on a side street
    4

    Here's What It Takes To Make A Truck Handle Like A Sports Car

    Trucks and sports cars have fundamentally different designs, but that doesn't mean you can't make a pickup handle like a Miata. Here's what you need to know.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 hour ago Read More
  • Mazda MX-5 in Zinc Green
    24

    Mazda Will Finally Sell You A Green ND Miata, But It's Barely Green

    The MX-5 is supposed to be a fun car, why doesn't it come in any fun colors?

    By Brad Brownell 2 hours ago Read More
  • Ford Kentucky Truck plant
    59

    Trump Wants American-Made Cars To Be More American-Made

    Plus UAW members are on strike at a GM's axle supplier, BYD finally shook off its losing streak and Honda is recalling nearly 100,000 cars for an airbag issue.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 hours ago Read More
  • 2015 Mini Cooper S Front Three-Quarter View Image
    44

    At $10,000, Is This 2015 Mini Cooper S A Lot Of Car In A Little Package?

    With a manual transmission and only 35,000 miles on the odometer, could this $10k Mini Cooper S be your new low-mileage canyon car?

    By Rob Emslie 4 hours ago Read More
  • An off-road ready Jeep perched on a rock
    3

    What Are The Differences Between Locking And Limited-Slip Differentials?

    While locked differentials and LSDs both provide amazing grip, they behave very differently in the corners and are used for different applications.

    By Kiran Menon 5 hours ago Read More
  • An H.E.B Plus parking lot on a sunny day
    23

    Why So Many Accidents Happen In Parking Lots

    Parking lots are among America's accident hotspots, according to official data, but why do so many accidents happen in such a low-speed environment?

    By Kiran Menon 6 hours ago Read More
  • A man prepares to pump gas into his pickup.
    17

    Why These Two States Still Don't Have Hold-Open Clips On Gas Pumps

    Even when it's minus 20 out and your hand will stick to the lever, there are states that still won't let you pump gas without continually holding the handle.

    By Michael Frank 7 hours ago Read More
  • A cutaway image of a CVT transmission
    17

    Do CVTs Still Deserve Their Reputation As Failure-Prone Transmissions?

    Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) have developed a reputation for unreliability. However, are modern CVTs still that bad? Here's what to know.

    By Kiran Menon 14 hours ago Read More
  • The road up Mauna Kea to Subaru Telescope
    2

    The Subaru Telescope On Mauna Kea Shares Its Name With Your Car For A Reason

    What does a research telescope in Hawaii have in common with the dog-friendly car brand? The answer lies in an ancient, globe-spanning myth.

    By Brontë Wieland 15 hours ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a red Mazda3 hatchback driving on a mountain road past trees and shrubs
    16

    These Are The Five Cheapest Cars The IIHS And Consumer Reports Recommend For Teen Drivers

    Prices are high for everything these days -- new and used cars included -- but these five choices are some of the cheapest safe cars that are available today.

    By Logan K. Carter 18 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up of a Cobra V8 engine.
    3

    How America Fell In Love With V8 Engines

    Here's why the V8 remains such a staple of not just American car culture but American life in general, and why gearheads have loved it for over a century.

    By Marko Mikulic 19 hours ago Read More
  • airline pilot with epilets smoking a vape
    18

    Medical Marijuana Is Off Limits To Truckers And Pilots Despite Trump Administration's Reclassification

    Weed is not an FDA-approved drug, thus it is not permitted to show up on drug tests for employees in safety sensitive transportation roles.

    By Logan K. Carter 21 hours ago Read More
  • Closeup shot of a gearbox.
    6

    Pros And Cons Of Transaxles Vs. Standard Transmissions

    What really happens under the hood of your car when you shift gears? These are the main technical differences between transaxles and traditional transmissions.

    By B. L. Johnson 22 hours ago Read More
  • Red and white aviation marker balls on a series of power lines and telecommunications cables
    14

    The Reason Power Lines Have Orange Balls Is Almost As Interesting As How They Get There

    While orange ones are most common, these power line balls also come in other colors, such as white and yellow. And they are much larger than you think.

    By Erik Sherman 24 hours ago Read More
  • Odometer showing 99,999 miles
    14

    The 5 Worst States For Drivers Underreporting Mileage On Car Insurance Applications

    Five of the worst states for underreporting mileage on car insurance applications share common factors tied to geography, demographics, and driving patterns.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 day ago Read More
  • A liberty aircraft V12 from 1917.
    2

    The Liberty V12 Aircraft Engine Was Designed In A Hotel Room And Forged Lincoln

    Powering the legendary "Liberty Planes," this turbo-supercharged aircraft V12 sparked the founding of Lincoln and helped the Allied forces win World War I.

    By Nico DeMattia 1 day ago Read More
  • A set of new tires packed in the truck of a crossover SUV
    26

    Do All 4 Of Your Tire Tread Patterns Have To Match?

    While mixing different tire treads is sometimes unavoidable, owners need to follow a set of strict rules to stay safe and avoid damaging their car's drivetrain.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 day ago Read More
  • Cutaway photo of the M178 hot vee twin-turbo V8 engine
    9

    The Hot Vee Engine Layout Revolutionized Turbocharging, And This Was The First Carmaker To Use One

    Mercedes is often credited with popularizing the hot-vee engine, but it wasn't the first automaker to put it into production — it just had clever marketing.

    By Kiran Menon 1 day ago Read More
  • Silver Dodge Ram SRT-10 pickup truck sits parked outdoors.
    10

    Before Hemi And Viper-Powered Rams, These Two Pickups Were Modern Muscle Truck Pioneers

    Do you know which pickups paved the way for today's muscle trucks? The story goes back to the early '90s, when two specific models kicked off a revolution.

    By Kiran Menon 1 day ago Read More
  • Saab 9-2X introduction
    8

    We Were Meant To Get A Saab Hot Hatch, Instead They Gave Us A Rebadged Subaru

    Collaboration between Subaru and Saab could've led to a great hot-hatch from the Swedish auto manufacturer, but it never really had a fighting chance.

    By Brad Brownell 1 day ago Read More
  • A Citroën PLR Michelin tire test vehicle in a museum exhibit
    4

    Michelin's Strange PLR Tire-Testing Car Was A 10-Wheeled Fever Dream

    This French monstrosity could technically drive on 11 tires powered by two Chevy small-block V8s, and it served an incredibly important purpose.

    By Erik Sherman 2 days ago Read More
  • Three rows of seating in a vehicle
    6

    10+ Seat Vehicle Options When A 9-Seat SUV Won't Do

    When you need to haul a football team, a cramped minivan simply won't do. Here are five high-capacity vehicles that offer the space you need, and more.

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
  • Cummins B6.7 Octane gas motor
    19

    Cummins Makes An Engine That's Basically A Diesel But Runs On Gas

    The gas-powered Cummins engine still has tons of torque, and there are some other potential upsides too, including reduced maintenance intervals.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • A new concrete driveway being left to cure
    12

    Don't Make These 5 Mistakes When Pouring Your Concrete Driveway

    Pouring your own concrete driveway can be an excellent DIY task. However, to ensure a long-lasting and durable result, avoid these common mistakes.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • Pegaso Z-102
    14

    Spain's Obscure Pegaso Z-102 Supercar Hid A Quad-Cam V8 Engine Built By A Truckmaker

    It wasn't a sales hit, the engine was tough to maintain, and the car had premium pricing, but the Spanish V8-powered Pegaso Z-102 was certainly a beauty.

    By Brad Brownell 2 days ago Read More
  • New truck tires inside a warehouse
    2

    The Pros And Cons Of 10-Ply Vs. 12-Ply Tires For Your Truck

    Choosing between 10-ply and 12-ply tires for your truck depends on your use cases, and understanding what these ratings mean will help you decide.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
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