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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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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8 Of The Rarest Chevy Corvettes – And What They're Worth Today
You don't have to be mega-rich to own a Chevrolet Corvette, but some iconic, rare models are worth a fortune today — and by fortune we mean seven figures.
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Need Raw Performance? These 9 Cars Have The Most Horsepower You Can Buy In 2026
In most cases, horsepower is the go-to measurement for a vehicle's performance. But only a few models allow you to get absurd numbers for under $150,000.
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Generation X is often forgotten, but some of its favorite car models are also exceptionally popular in the eyes of previous and future generations.
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9 Things You Need To Know Before You Test Drive A Car
There's more to a test drive than just puttering around the neighborhood with your salesperson. Here are the tactics to follow, to make the most of your drive.
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These Cars Have The Worst Visibility According To Drivers
Being able to see clearly out of your vehicle is vital, but not all cars are equal in this regard. Owners say these vehicles have the worst visibility.
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These Are The 10 Most Popular Cars Millennials Drive
For those who may find millennials' reputation for not knowing much about cars perplexing, this list of the most popular models among them might offer clues.
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12 American Race Tracks Every Gearhead Should Visit
Out of hundreds of race tracks in the U.S., these stand out as must-visits for every gearhead, whether you love high-speed ovals or twisty road courses.
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8 Game-Changing Innovations That Came From Chrysler
Chrysler may be down to a small handful of offerings bearing its name, but its enduring legacy in terms of innovation remains unimpeachable to this day.
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6 Performance Cars You Probably Didn't Know Used Yamaha Engines
Yamaha is renowned for its high-performance motorcycles, but lesser known is the legendary builder has also put together some impressive car engines.
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These 10 SUVs Have The Most Occupant Fatalities Per Mile
SUVs tend toward the big and burly, so you'd think they'd all be safe. But the vehicle with the most occupant deaths per mile is an SUV. Here are the 10 worst.
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9 Car Maintenance Myths It's Time To Set Straight
Maintaining your car can be a daunting task, but avoiding many maintenance myths can save you a lot of time and money.
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10 Reliable Volvos That Have Withstood The Test Of Time
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9 Causes Of Engine Vibrations (And What To Do About It)
What causes engine vibration, and are any of these issues something you can handle on your own? Let's take a look at nine different vibration scenarios.
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14 Car Repair Terms You Need To Know Before Visiting A Mechanic
Visiting an auto repair shop is less stressful when you understand what the mechanic tells you about your car. To help with that, here are some terms to know.
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7 Cheap Used Cars That Aren't Worth The Trouble
A cheap car may seem like the deal of a lifetime. However, suspiciously affordable vehicles are often hiding serious flaws. These are the cheap cars to avoid.
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8 Of The Largest Production Cars Ever Made
Long before the eco movement and even predating the fuel crisis, some true behemoths cruised the American highways. Here, we look at 8 enormous production cars.
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These 10 Cars Lose The Most Value In One Year
Buying a new car means taking a big hit in depreciation, but from little EVs to gas-guzzling trucks, some lose an eye-watering amount in the first year.
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The Top US Car Shows Every Gearhead Should Attend
From luxury classics at Pebble Beach to cutting edge builds at SEMA, these American car shows are must visit events for any gearhead.
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These Are The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars Ever Sold In America
Automotive fuel efficiency has made incredible leaps in recent decades. To showcase this, here are some of the most fuel-efficient cars ever sold in the U.S.
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7 Cars Powered By A Ferrari Engine (That Aren't A Ferrari)
The Ferrari brand's towering cultural stature is in part the result of its inaccessibility, but you can also find the actual power under its hood in other cars.
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Car paint is delicate. Even if you're keeping a careful eye on it, you might not notice 10 things in particular that can ruin your paint job.
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