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U.S.-Israel War Costs U.S. Drivers An Extra $40,000,000,000 In Gas So Far
It's probably best to accept that gas won't be getting cheaper any time soon, we're in this for the long haul.
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You Don't Necessarily Need To Buy Or Install A Complicated, Expensive Home Charger To Drive An EV
Misconceptions about how and where you can charge your EV may be causing you to miss out on the benefits of owning and driving an electric vehicle.
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Boeing Reportedly Ignored Cracked Part Reports Before The Disastrous UPS Crash That Killed 15
Investigators "found records of 10 previous flaws in the same key parts that help secure engines to wings of other similar planes, and most of them were never reported to the FAA."
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2027 Nissan Z Nismo Pairs Perfectly With A Manual Transmission, Almost Like It Should've Had One From The Beginning
The few who decide the manual-equipped 2027 Nissan Z Nismo is the sports car for them will probably be incredibly happy with their purchase.
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This 2003 Mazda Protege5 Manual Is The Definition Of Cheap, Slow, Practical Fun
Slow car fun (and thirsty).
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My 2024 Fiat 500e Is So Good At Fixing Itself, I Don't Even Need A Mechanic
A reliable car is one that starts every time you ask it to, goes into gear without any issues, and drives until you stop; my 500e's got you covered.
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Trucks Are Just Driving The Oil Across The Arabian Desert To Avoid The Straight Of Hormuz
Even if it hurts profits, funding a desert caravan at least keeps these companies from going under.
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America250-Themed Jeep Wrangler Launches With WWII-Themed Marvel Comic Book That's Guaranteed To Confuse 99% Of Buyers
Aren't we all completely burned out on superhero movies?
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Even The Nearly Perfect 2024 Fiat 500e Has Flaws, Downsides, And Even The Occasional Con
I did my best to make it hurt, and much to everyone's disappointment, it just hasn't been the high-drama disaster I was secretly hoping for.
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Everything An Indy 500 First-Timer Needs To Know, According To Our Readers
I learned a long time ago you miss the most important stuff if you just wander into an event with no real plan or idea of what you're getting yourself into.
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Will Trump Suspend The Federal Gas Tax? Will The Sun Rise In The West? Are Any Of Us Forgiven?
The federal gas tax only adds $0.183 to the cost of gasoline and $0.243 to a gallon of diesel.
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What Does A First-Timer Need To Know About The Indy 500?
I certainly need your help, and I bet there will be plenty of other first-timers looking for tips and tricks that will help them enjoy the race, too.
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You Probably Don't Want The 2026 BYD Seagull Even If You Ignore The Chinese EV Stigma
The refreshed Seagull also reportedly makes 74 hp and 100 lb-ft, which is probably more than enough for city driving, but on American highways, good luck.
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Ultra-Cheap BYD Seagull's Optional LIDAR Feature Challenges Western Automakers To Step Up Their Game Once Again
In a lot of ways, it would be a perfect first car for a teen. Just not in the U.S.
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Transportation Secretary Took 7 Months Off To Drive Around The USA Because 'We Live In A Pornhub World,' According To His Wife
Sean Duffy took those seven months to film a reality show called "The Great American Road Trip," because of course he did.
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These Are The Weirdest Things Our Readers Keep In Their Cars
Some people's definition of what counts as a "necessity" may not necessarily match everyone else's. Or anyone else's.
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Even The Rock's 'Fast & Furious' Fame Can't Get Him Out Of A Too-Dark Tinted Window Ticket
Did I just write this entire post specifically so I could reference an incredibly old wrestling video? Hell yeah, I did. Happy Friday.
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What Car's Cancellation Left The Biggest Hole In The U.S. Market?
The thing about the Ioniq 6 is, while it was never a major sales success, if you wanted a car that was really, truly weird, it was basically your only option.
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Choose Joy With This Nissan Juke Nismo RS That Even Has A Manual Transmission
The Nissan Juke Nismo RS probably isn't your dream car, but this weird and unloved car could bring a bit of whimsy and happiness to your life.
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DUI Suspect's 'I Need The Booze To Stay Awake' Excuse Somehow Fails To Convince Cop
It was a smart strategy, since every officer knows the mild euphoric effects of ethanol consumption can cause drinkers to feel slightly more alert.
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Makeup-Applying Cop Who Ran Over Sleeping Man And Dragged Him To His Death Won't Face Charges
What makes this situation even worse is that witnesses had already called 911 and tried to warn Officer Devone.
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Jennifer Heist Arrested For Stealing Five Harley-Davidsons In New Win For Nominative Determinism
Even with the last name Heist, she couldn't pull the caper off alone.
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5 EV Buying Tips I Had To Learn The Hard Way
Modern EVs are more advanced than ever, and there are all sorts of factors to consider before buying one, so get your advice from a seasoned expert.
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Kid Rock Fans Furious After He Cut Small-Town Tour Prices By 50% Because Gas Is So Expensive Now (Definitely Not Because Tickets Weren't Selling)
He worked so hard for so many years to finally become the only musician at a Trump rally whose name people recognize, only to be accused of lying to his fans.
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Your Favorite Artist's Next Album Could Get Some Driver Killed
A new study shows a marked increase in traffic fatalities around the release of popular new albums, but the real cause might be a bit deeper.
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Plug-In Hybrids 'Are The Worst Of Both Worlds' And 'Fast Becoming Irrelevant,' Polestar Boss Claims
Plug-in hybrids offer a mix of gas-powered convenience and electric-powered efficiency, but some automakers believe that the PHEV's time has passed.
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