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  • A damaged red Kia Soul that exploded from the inside. It has dents in the side, no window glass, and a popped-out roof
    4

    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.

    By Justin Hughes 5 hours ago Read More
  • Woman wiping sweat from her face inside a hot car.
    9

    7 Common Objects That You Might Leave In A Hot Car That You Really Shouldn't

    In case you needed a reminder, scorching summer heat can quickly turn your car into an oven. Here's a list of items you should never leave behind in your car.

    By B. L. Johnson 9 hours ago Read More
  • A Ram truck at sunset
    74

    Stellantis Wants To Sell More Trucks

    Plus Waymo's latest big recall, dealers' used-car inventories, and the ways they're working around the problem.

    By Amber DaSilva 18 hours ago Read More
  • 2003 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 front three-quarter image
    78

    At $12,500, Is This 2003 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Everything You Could Want?

    Toyota's pickup is perennially popular, but do the upgrades here justify the price?

    By Rob Emslie 20 hours ago Read More
  • An alligator partially submerged in water
    15

    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.

    By Justin Hughes 1 day ago Read More
  • The front end of a North American Van Lines & E.E. Ward moving truck
    5

    One Of America's Oldest Trucking Companies Has Been Around Longer Than Automobiles

    Founded 5 years before the first car was built, the oldest African-American-owned business in the United States operates a fleet of 45 trucks with 75 employees.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 day ago Read More
  • A clipboard with a car insurance form attached, placed on a desk
    24

    These Factors Can Impact Your Insurance Payments As Much As The Type Of Car You Drive

    Apart from just your car's type, power, and price, information that may seem random or irrelevant can massively hike your insurance premiums.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 day ago Read More
  • Engine block from a four-cylinder engine isolated on a white background
    6

    These Symptoms Might Mean Your Car Has A Cracked Engine Block

    A cracked engine block is generally considered a bad thing for many reasons, but just how can you tell whether or not your block is broken?

    By Monday Goma 1 day ago Read More
  • older salesperson talking to an elderly customer
    74

    FTC Is Cracking Down On Dealerships With Nonexistent 'Ghost Car' Listings

    Advertisements for cars that don't exist and ads with misleading prices are frustrating car shoppers, but the FTC is putting dealers on notice.

    By Collin Woodard 2 days ago Read More
  • A hand holding a compression tester that's attached to an engine cylinder.
    9

    Compression Testing Vs Leak-Down Testing: What's The Difference?

    Making sure your engine has proper compression is vital for its health. You can rely on one of two methods to test this, but they aren't quite equal.

    By Peter Nelson 2 days ago Read More
  • Toyota Hilux is a series of utility vehicles produced and marketed by the Toyota Motor Corporation.
    207

    Toyota Wants To Tighten The Belt

    At what point does cutting costs become cutting quality?

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of the Cherokee parked on gravel in front of shrubs and arid mountains
    22

    And The Award For Worst Gas Mileage Ever Goes To This Manual Jeep Cherokee Chief With A Viper V10

    If you can afford the auction, you can probably afford the gas.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • 1990 Oldsmobile Troféo front three-quarter view image
    93

    At $9,995, Is This 1990 Oldsmobile Troféo A Prize Package?

    Has the time come for this overlooked Olds?

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • A person standing in front of an open car hood takes $500 out of their wallet
    5

    These 5 Charities Can Help Lower The Cost Of Car Repairs

    Car repair costs can be debilitating. Fortunately, there are numerous charities that may help you pay for these repairs, including these organizations.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 of 1955 Chevrolet Cameo Carrier pickup white with red accents
    4

    How The 1955 Chevy Cameo Carrier Invented The Lifestyle Pickup Truck

    Pickups used to be workhorses but now they're so much more, and the 1955 Chevy Cameo Carrier is to blame. Here's the story behind the first lifestyle pickup.

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
  • Worker inspects a ship's engine.
    10

    How Engineers Create Working, Floating Boats Out Of Concrete

    Concrete ships sound like a bad idea, but Archimedes' Principle proves otherwise. Here is why engineers turned to this material during wartime crises.

    By Brontë Wieland 2 days ago Read More
  • A nest built in a car's engine compartment
    5

    How To Deal With A Bird Nest In Your Car

    What happens when you hear chirping coming from under your hood? Finding a bird nest in your car could potentially be a much bigger problem than you think.

    By Brontë Wieland 2 days ago Read More
  • An automotive technician tests a car's battery for its health
    12

    Why Your Engine Has A Ground Strap (And Yes, It's Important)

    Ground straps might seem a bit superfluous, but they do a crucial job for your car's electrics. Neglect this simple but critical part at your peril.

    By Peter Nelson 2 days ago Read More
  • YouTuber Mike Lake mounting up a tiny turbocharger to his 150cc go-kart build.
    6

    Tiny Engines Require Tiny Turbos, And This Turbo Might Be The Tiniest

    Have you ever wondered how forced induction would work on a tiny 150cc engine? For one, it would need a properly sized turbocharger carefully matched to it.

    By Peter Nelson 2 days ago Read More
  • The front grille and opened hood of a broken beige Rolls Royce of the early aughts era with the title font
    9

    These Are The Car Projects You Are Watching Or Subscribed To On YouTube

    Whether you're living vicariously, or looking for company for your own project car misery, this list has something for everyone.

    By Lalita Chemello 2 days ago Read More
  • A group of vehicles parked at an Electrify America charging station
    176

    MIT Study Finds Gas Cars Aren't Secretly Better For The Planet Than EVs, Despite What Everyone On Facebook Says

    MIT's researches found that EVs save 40%–60% of emissions compared to gas cars, with that going up to 90% in urban driving.

    By Collin Woodard 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a new Audi A6 Allroad
    18

    New Audi A6 Allroad Shares Its Widebody With The RS6, Making It The Best-Looking Allroad Ever

    The redesigned Allroad is 4.4 inches wider than a regular A6 Avant and 3.3 inches wider than the old Allroad, and it'll come to America.

    By Daniel Golson 3 days ago Read More
  • B-52 Bomber during a flyover
    39

    8 Killed In B-52 Bomber Crash At Edwards Air Force Base

    The US Air Force plans to keep the B-52 in service through 2050.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • Oceano, California, USA - January 12, 2022. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, a California State Park sign. Beach access
    12

    You Can Drive On The Beach Again At The 'Birthplace' Of Dune Buggy Culture

    Just watch out for rogue plovers.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye 440 Six-Pack, one of two documented to still exist
    15

    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.

    By Justin Hughes 3 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a green 2027 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss with the front left tire perched on a rock in front off trees and a blue sky
    57

    2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Debuts With New V8s And A Passenger Screen

    Chevy has revealed the next-generation Silverado in seven trim levels from Work Truck to ZR2 Bison, but we don't know many details yet.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • Detroit - July 13, 2024: General Motors headquarters at the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit. In 1996, GM purchased the complex.
    76

    General Motors Wants To Help Build Bombs

    Bombs go bang, trade deals go bang, economy goes bang?

    By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago Read More
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