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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This Defunct Automaker Did Supercharged Pickup Trucks Almost 40 Years Before Ford
The quest for massive pickup power didn't start yesterday. One automaker took a shot at supercharging long before anyone else, and it's mostly forgotten now
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Why Do So Many Automakers Test Cars At The Nürburgring?
The Nürburgring is much more than just a race track. It's a place where automakers push cars to their limits, and there are very good reasons they do it there.
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America Still Doesn't Have Michelin's CrossClimate3 Tires, How Do CrossClimate2s Compare?
Michelin released the next-generation CrossClimate3 in Europe in mid-2025, but it's years away for American drivers. The two have significant differences.
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Can You Safely Strap Cargo On Your Roof Without A Roof Rack?
Whether you're vacationing or moving cross-country, you may want to take more with you than fits in your cargo space. Without a roof rack, what can you do?
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Why The EPA Caps Benzene In Your Gas At 0.62 Percent (And Why It Matters)
Once the EPA kicked lead out of automotive fuel, gasoline makers settled on a benzene compound as a substitute. But it, too, can cause problems.
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What Happens If The Battery Dies In A Car With No Manual Hood Release?
Increasingly, electrical doodads have replaced buttons and cables in cars. That's fine until your battery dies, leaving you no way to pop the hood to jump it.
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Concrete Vs Cement Driveways, Does One Last Longer Than The Other?
You might have heard people talking about concrete and cement driveways, but what are they, and which one should you be using for your new driveway?
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What's The Difference Between A Cold Air Intake And A Short Ram Intake?
While each has its drawbacks and benefits, the biggest difference between a cold air intake and a short ram intake comes down to where they draw their air from.
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Here's What Happens When A Hybrid Car's High-Voltage Battery Runs Out Of Power
The high-voltage battery does a lot more than just help the hybrid be more efficient, and if it runs out, it can cause owners a ton of headaches.
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Here's What Happens When Your Engine's Air-Fuel Ratio Is Off
Engines need a perfect ratio of air to fuel for optimal combustion, and too much of either comes with its own set of potentially catastrophic consequences.
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Why The LS-Series Is Still Such A Popular Choice For An Engine Swap
The humble LS engine remains the undisputed king of swaps, in case you haven't noticed, but why? Spoiler alert: it's about a lot more than just affordability.
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Why Automakers Mostly Abandoned Suicide Doors After The 1960s
Fitting for the name, suicide doors earned a reputation as horrifically dangerous especially in the era before seat belts.
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What Are The Biggest Differences Between Honda's Passport And Pilot SUVs?
The Honda Passport and Pilot SUVs are similarly priced and based on much the same mechanical underpinnings, so why would you choose one over the other?
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How A Pontiac Muscle Car That Didn't Get Made Became Performance Car Of The Year
Pontiac canceled its ill-fated flagship muscle car at the last minute, after one car magazine had already declared it Performance Car of the Year.
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5 Tire Brands With The Most Comprehensive Warranty Coverage
When it comes to shopping for tires, checking the warranty is a vital step. For reference, here are five tire brands that offer some of the best warranties.
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