Consumer Reports' Top USA-Made Cars Could Unlock Some Major Loan Deductions
Interest on car loans is now deductible, though only through the end of 2028, and only if the car is assembled in the U.S. The result could save you big time.
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5 Of The Best Folding E-Bikes, According To Consumer Reports
Folding e-bikes are a practical short-distance transport option, whether you chuck one in your trunk or use it to commute, but which one should you go for?
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Confusing Electric Motorcycles With E-Bikes Is More Than Just Semantics
Electric motorcycles and e-bikes both have wheels and motors. But they're not the same, and knowing the difference could save you a trip to the ER.
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The Key Performance Differences Between Aluminum And Copper Radiators
Over the years, different vehicles have been fitted with radiators made from aluminum, copper, and even brass, but what's the reasoning behind it?
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This Test Shows How Bullet Resistant Tires Can Be
What's the best way to find out how well a tire can stop bullets? Why not line up a bunch of rugged tires and fire increasingly heavy ammo at them.
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Oldsmobile Almost Became Muscle Car Tyrants With A 32-Valve 455 V8
At one point, Oldsmobile created a behemoth of an engine with 32 valves and 455 cubic inches. But regulatory issues meant it never went to full production.
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Gross, Net, Peak, Continuous: How Engine Horsepower Turned Into Marketing Soup
All these horsepower terms can be confusing as you're trying to compare cars. And then there's automakers' habit of lying about how much their engines produce.
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Before He Changed The World With Inexpensive Cars, Henry Ford Was The Fastest Man On Four Wheels
When the Ford Motor Company was in its infancy, Henry Ford made a high-stakes, high-speed marketing decision to try and put the company on the map.
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Did Toyota Capture The Camry's Magic In These SUVs?
The Toyota Camry is extremely reliable and one of the best-selling cars ever. However, if you're looking for the SUV equivalent, these are the top contenders.
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Modern Cars Have More Than One Oxygen Sensor: Here's Why
If you want to know more than one thing, you need more than one sensor. In fact, many engines today have not just two oxygen sensors, but four.
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Diesel Vs Biodiesel Fuel For Your Truck: The Pros And Cons Explained
As fuel prices skyrocket, you may be considering switching from regular diesel to biodiesel. Before you do so, here are the pros and cons of making the change.
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Here's How Motor Oil Is Made
Oil is, as we all know, drilled from the ground, but it turns out the oil in your car is a little bit more complicated than the stuff underground.
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These Are Consumer Reports' Top Truck And SUV Tire Picks For 2026
Which SUV and truck tires are actually worth the money? We looked at CR's test results to find the best all-season, all-terrain, and winter tires for 2026.
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Used Plug-In Hybrids Are The Unexpected Solution To Both Rising Gas And Car Prices
Getting a new car can put a huge dent in your wallet, and climbing gas prices can be an even bigger issue. That's why a plug-in hybrid might be the best choice.
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A P-Pump Conversion Kit Could Be The Answer To Upping Your 24V Diesel Cummins' Power
If you want to squeeze more power out of a 24-valve diesel Cummins engine, you might want to change out its fuel-injection pump with the P-pump conversion kit.
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Steel Vs. Aluminum Rocker Arms: Does It Make A Difference?
Rocker arms are an essential part of overhead valve engines. But how essential is it to keep track of whether they're made out of steel or aluminum?
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The Clever Engineering Of Shipping The Chevy Vega By Train
GM hoped the Chevy Vega would reinvent the American car, but it was too expensive to ship — until engineers found a genius way to fit 30 cars per railcar.
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This Is The Essential Tool Every Hybrid And EV Auto Mechanic Needs
What’s the one tool every EV and hybrid mechanic should own because it literally saves lives? The answer is, of course, the good ol' high-voltage multimeter.
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Chevy Introduced Turbocharging To The Masses With A Car Ralph Nader Hated
General Motors tried to bring turbocharging to the mainstream in 1962, introducing the the rear-engined Chevrolet Corvair. But Ralph Nader had other ideas.
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These Harley-Davidsons Are The Brand's Most Affordable Bikes
Competition with cheap Chinese bikes is heating up, and Harley-Davidson is getting ready to join that fray. Meanwhile, here are the least expensive Harleys.
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How And Why Honda And Volkswagen Made Shockingly Successful (Yet Still Doomed) V5 Engines
Volkswagen put V5s in production cars, while Honda used them to dominate MotoGP. But despite being so successful, the engines were doomed from the start.
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Why You Should Still Use Your Blinker Even In Dedicated Turn Lanes
We no longer have to rely on hand signals, thanks to blinkers. But many drivers still don't use them for some reason, or aren't sure when they’re supposed to.
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Electric Turbos: Are They A Gimmick?
It's up for debate whether electric turbochargers can actually be considered turbochargers, but are they a real game-changer or just a high-tech gimmick?
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Before Robert De Niro Was A Star He Promoted AMC's Ambassador In A '70s Car Commercial
Even future stars have to pay the bills. Robert De Niro brought warmth to the small screen as a recent college grad who wants his parents to admire his new car.
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Are Used Porsches Reliable? Here's What The Data Says
Reliability and maintenance costs don't always go hand in hand, but it's still useful to know whether a brand of car is dependable. Here's the word on Porsches.
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5 Rare And Valuable Yenko Chevys From The Height Of Muscle Car Excess
Yenko-converted Chevrolet cars were impressive beasts in the muscle car era, and some of them are extremely valuable due to how few were made.
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No, Ford's 'Fox Platform' Wasn't Named After The Audi Fox, Stop It
No, Ford did not name its iconic Fox platform after an Audi. Here's the real story behind this strange coincidence and the oil crisis that started it all.
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