Car 'Kill Switches' Aren't Coming In 2027 (It's Far More Complicated Than That)
Despite what your uncle's frantic Facebook reshares might suggest, no, the government isn't going to remotely turn off your car next year.
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The Replacement For The Replacement Of The Original A/C Refrigerant In Cars May Itself Need A Replacement
When R-12 and R-134 were phased out, R-1234yf was supposed to solve the environmental problems its predecessors caused, but that may not be what happened.
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Kia Recalls 462,869 Tellurides For Potential Fire Risk, Again
The first recall didn't properly address an issue with over 460,000 Kia Tellurides, so the automaker needs to bring the same SUVs back in for an all-new fix.
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Air Force Engineer Took Down 13 Flock Cameras Because They're A "Violation Of His And Others' Fourth Amendment Rights"
People don't seem to like the way a private company, Flock Safety, has established a surveillance network of over 80,000 cameras that law enforcement can use.
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EU Wants To Slow Down Fast Drivers Using Satellites In Orbit
Around the world, there's a continued push for speed-limiting devices in vehicles, and the EU could implement GPS-controlled limits as early as 2030.
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Slate Partners With Crayola On Brightly Colored Truck Wraps, But There's No Burnt Sienna
With so many colors available in Crayola's repertoire, we were hoping for a bit more variety, but these choices certainly add some life to the gray pickup.
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500-HP Viper-V10-Powered Motorcycle Is Up For Sale If You Dare
Making such a massive engine work on two wheels is a big undertaking, but builder Allen Millyard is no newbie when it comes to building incredible bikes.
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The 'Coolest Thing Made In Alabama' Is Officially A Honda Odyssey Race Car
Making a minivan into a race car probably isn't the first choice for most enthusiasts, but that doesn't stop this track-ready Honda from being the coolest.
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Tesla FSD Foiled By Sunglasses On Driver Asleep At The Wheel On Canadian Mountain Pass
Luckily this is not yet another story about a Tesla with its "Full Self-Driving" system turned on leading to a fatal crash.
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President Trump Pardons 9 More Diesel Tuners Convicted Of Violating The Clean Air Act
Most of these investigations and convictions took place, at least in part, during Trump's first or second term, not exclusively under Biden as Trump claims.
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What's More American Than A Fox Body Mustang Painted Like A Flag Doing Burnouts
To celebrate the Fourth of July, here's a cheap, V8-powered Ford Mustang doing burnouts. Thanks for 250 years, America.
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Driving A Manual Doesn't Just Make You Cool, It Makes Your Brain Healthy Too
The mental process of choosing the correct gear, plus the physical process of operating the clutch, gas, and shifter, engages the prefrontal cortex.
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Trump Claims 'Right To Repair' Victory That Really Just Tries To Defang CARB
Will the EPA make regulations more restrictive than they are now, or will it regulate CARB's standards out of existence? Only time will tell.
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You Could Buy A Slate Truck, Or Build Your Own EV Pickup From An Old Toyota
What if, instead of buying a Slate Truck, you started with that 1982 Toyota, then turned it into a comparable EV?
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I Put Apple CarPlay In My Wife's 2006 Toyota 4Runner And I'm Never Looking Back
Despite its 300,000 miles we're not getting rid of the 4Runner anytime soon, so it was worth making a small investment to bring its infotainment into the 2020s.
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Ford Chooses The Bear To Test The F-150 Security Package
Ford used an 800-pound Kodiak bear to show off the security system on their F-150 pickup truck, highlighting smartphone notifications for break-ins.
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Trump's Motorcade Driving Across The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool May Have Contributed To Damage
With several heavy vehicles driving across the empty reflecting pool, the motorcade may have caused damage to the structure underneath the new blue liner.
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Man Convicted Of Defrauding Engine Swap Customers Nearly $500,000 Appeals His 60-Year Sentence
With 28 of the fraudsters 72 victims testifying against him, there was a hefty sentence for a Texas man who would offer engine swaps and never deliver.
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Lawsuit Claims Ram ProMaster Only Uses 7 Gears When Customers Paid For 9
The lawsuit alleges that these vans are so slow, they never get around to engaging eighth or ninth gear, making them effectively 7-speeds instead.
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Ford Can't Even Get Recalls Right, Has To Re-Recall Over 387,000 Vehicles For A Second Time
Ford quality had a miserable 2025, and 2026 isn't looking great. Ford is re-recalling hundreds of thousands of cars after fixing them wrong the first time.
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Kia Soul Explodes Thanks To Compressed Air And A Lit Cigarette
You might think a can of compressed air, commonly used to clean computer keyboards, is completely safe. But explosions are just one of the possible dangers.
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Hero Alligator Attacks Fleeing DWI Suspect, Slowing Him Down For The Arrest
After running a Toyota Supra into a concrete barrier, the suspect jumped off the highway, into the swamp, and was promptly attacked by an alligator.
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This Barn Find Is One Of The Few 1972 440 Six Pack Dodge Chargers
A rare muscle car will be reunited with the engine it was never meant to have.
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AI Chatbot Makes Reasonable Buy-Back Offer, Dealer Revokes It Because It's Too Good
Computer said yes, dealer said no.
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Let's Debunk These 6 Common Van Life Myths Right Now
Living on the road comes with certain challenges, and not everything is as idyllic as influencers might have you believe but it's not all bad either.
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The Air Force One 747 That Qatar Gifted To Trump Is Getting Its Finishing Touches
Trump will be allowed to keep this plane for himself after he leaves office, despite $1 billion in taxpayer dollars invested in refitting an aircraft.
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Florida Couple Brings Child Along For Real Life Grand Theft Auto
"Take your child to work day" can be either awesome or awful, depending on the situation. This one is squarely on the awful side.
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