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  • A close-up of a California title sheet with a car key placed on top of it.
    1

    If You Sold Your Car But Didn't Transfer The Title, That Means You're Still The Owner

    A car transaction doesn't end when the buyer drives away. Learn what you need to know about seller liability and the steps to finalize a title transfer.

    By Marko Mikulic 35 min ago Read More
  • Two Ferrari slot cars side by side, one red and the other white.
    3

    There Are Die-Hard Slot Car Fans Out There Keeping The Hobby Alive

    Slot car race tracks and fanatical collectors were everywhere in the '60s, and then it all just faded away. But the hobby is surprisingly alive and well today.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 hours ago Read More
  • Front three-quarters shot of a blue Ford EcoSport driving past blurry trees
    24

    Grenading Ford 1.0-Liter Engines Pose 'Unreasonable Risk To Motor Vehicle Safety,' NHTSA Probe Finds

    The timing belt may degrade and create debris that clogs the mesh oil pump pick-up screen and starve the engine of oil, happening with little-to-no warning.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 hours ago Read More
  • A light gray Ford Mustang EcoBoost with an RTR package executing a hard drift, with its rear end kicking up a thick, billowing plume of white tire smoke on a closed course.
    4

    12 Sporty Cars With Pretty Darn Good Fuel Economy

    Having a car that looks good and drives like a dream can sometimes mean you make sacrifices. But a few sporty cars can last long on the road.

    By Ivo Gievski 3 hours ago Read More
  • The CSX2000 Shelby Cobra on display in 2015 at Shelby America headquarters in Las Vegas.
    0

    Was The 1962 Shelby Cobra CSX 2000 Really Repainted To Fool The Press?

    The story goes that Carroll Shelby's prototype Cobra was painted multiple colors over time to make it seem like he had several cars, not just one. But was it?

    By Aakash Badree 5 hours ago Read More
  • Hennessey Blackbird front three-quarters.
    14

    New Hennessey Blackbird Wants To Give You 'Analog Overload' With No Turbos, No Screens, And A Manual

    Hennessey will make 71 of its new Blackbird hypercar for $2.5 million each, with production starting sometime in 2029 or 2030

    By Nico DeMattia 5 hours ago Read More
  • Lamborghini Revuelto Miura 60° Homage and Miura
    9

    Lamborghini Revuelto Miura 60° Homage Is Another Birthday Tribute To The First True Supercar

    If you feel the need to overrule Lamborghini's designers, is this really the special edition for you?

    By Andy Kalmowitz 6 hours ago Read More
  • A screenshot from the trailer for
    7

    Cinema's Next F1 Period Piece Will Spotlight The Unlikely Rise Of A Canadian Icon

    "Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend" will premiere as the closing film of the Toronto International Film Festival on September 19.

    By Ryan Erik King 6 hours ago Read More
  • 2024 Fiat 500e volume knob
    34

    I Don't Remember The Last Time I Used My Car's Volume Knob

    My Fiat 500e's problem, if you can even call it that, is the volume controls on the steering wheel. They're just too convenient.

    By Collin Woodard 7 hours ago Read More
  • A row of big rigs parked at a stop along German's autobahn.
    16

    Why Germany Bans Big Rigs From Its Autobahn Every Single Sunday And Holiday

    Germans love rules and, as anyone who's driven in Germany knows, they especially love rules about driving. When it comes to big rigs, things get more specific.

    By Peter Nelson 8 hours ago Read More
  • Newly imported Nissan cars sit parked at the automobile terminal at the Port of Los Angeles on May 08, 2026 in Wilmington, California.
    72

    Nissan Turns A Profit For The First Time In Two Years As Pigs Fly, Hell Freezes Over

    An unexpected win for Nissan and more tough times for Toyota.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 10 hours ago Read More
  • 1978 Mazda RX-7 GS front three-quarter image
    67

    At $11,799, Could This 1978 Mazda RX-7 GS Make You Go Hmmm?

    If you haven't had a Wankel yet, maybe it's time to indulge?

    By Rob Emslie 12 hours ago Read More
  • A car in winter, protected by a car cover
    6

    The Pros And Cons Of Using A Car Cover

    A car cover is meant to protect your vehicle, but it might not be useful for everyone. If you aren't careful, it can cause more harm than good.

    By Chloe Clougher 14 hours ago Read More
  • A Big Boat Buick in blue
    51

    Don't Believe Their Lies, Lots Of Great Cars Were Made In The '70s

    The cars of the '70s are often derided as malaise-era clunkers, but that ignores the many great automobiles made in that decade. Here are nine of the best.

    By Brad Brownell 15 hours ago Read More
  • A 1979 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car replica parked on the grounds of the American Muscle Car Museum
    10

    Why The 1979 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car Was Such A Big Deal

    In 1979, Ford showcased its new third-generation Mustang as the official pace car of the Indy 500. This was a key moment for the Mustang as a whole.

    By Erik Sherman 21 hours ago Read More
  • A tire being changed to a space-saver spare tire and aluminum rim following a puncture, with a lug wrench and jack also seen
    3

    Why Doughnut Spares Typically Need 60 PSI, Double That Of Regular Tires

    You finally pull out your space-saver spare, and you realize it's supposed to be 60 psi, while your other tires are close to 30. Is this some kind of mistake?

    By Amber DaSilva 23 hours ago Read More
  • A yellow traffic light displaying a flashing or solid yellow.
    8

    What To Do When You Encounter Flashing Or Solid Yellow Traffic Lights

    Most drivers know that yellow always means increased caution, but the rules are different for flashing yellow lights than for a solid yellow.

    By Peter Nelson 24 hours ago Read More
  • A disconnected 12V car battery placed on top of the engine compartment
    4

    What Does Maintenance-Free Car Battery Really Mean?

    Topping your car batteries off with water is a thing of the past, and most are maintenance-free. But that doesn't mean they don't require upkeep.

    By Kiran Menon 1 day ago Read More
  • A man inflates a car tire to the proper PSI.
    8

    Why Your Tire's Official Pressure Recommendation Isn't Always The Right PSI

    Every car has a placard with the optimal tire pressure on the driver's side B-pillar, but that doesn't mean it's universally the best PSI for every driver.

    By Michael Frank 1 day ago Read More
  • A lot full of cars is shot from above.
    6

    Quarter Century Of Automotive Taste: The Best Selling Cars From 1980 To 2005

    Times change, and so does what buyers are looking for in a new car. You can tell a lot about generational shifts by seeing what was selling over 25 years.

    By Josh West 1 day ago Read More
  • Cars parked on a dealer lot.
    3

    Here's How To Get The Right License So You Can Bid At Dealer-Only Auto Auctions

    While only licensed dealers with a registered location can bid at dealer auctions, there are several convenient albeit somewhat questionable workarounds.

    By Dave Goldberg 2 days ago Read More
  • Workers using a bulldozer help build the Alaska Highway, also known as the Alaska-Canada or Alcan Highway, in 1942
    75

    The Alaska Highway Was Built Across 1,500 Miles Of Wilderness In 8 Months In 1942

    The U.S. had proposed a highway to link Alaska to the lower states in the 1920s, but Canada wasn't interested. Then bombs fell on Pearl Harbor.

    By Brad Brownell 2 days ago Read More
  • Josh Berry, driver of the #21 eero Ford, exits pit road during the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 05, 2026 in Joliet, Illinois.
    9

    NASCAR Cup Cars Have No Speedometer, So Here's How They Stay Safe In The Pits

    NASCAR has a precise system for keeping drivers within pit road speed limits, even as crews work just feet away in one of racing's most dangerous areas.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 days ago Read More
  • Ford Police Interceptors cruising down a street with palm trees in background.
    17

    5 Features That Make Police Cars Different From Everyday Vehicles

    Police cars are built differently for obvious reasons. The specialized equipment and upgrades they receive are what sets them apart from your daily driver.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 days ago Read More
  • An air compressor on a green grass carpet
    5

    Why The Differences Between PSI And CFM Matter

    CFM and PSI are two air measurements that often get mixed up, but they are neither convertible nor interchangeable, and everyone should know what they mean.

    By Peter Nelson 2 days ago Read More
  • Two people arguing after a parking lot crash
    12

    Violate The Unspoken Rules Of Parking Lots At Your Car's Peril

    Some parking rules are written in black and white, while other rules are a little less clear. But they still exist, and it isn't necessarily safe to break them.

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
  • RVs and campers at a campground near Mississippi River
    10

    What's The Difference Between A Camper And An RV?

    It might be easy to lump campers and RVs together in casual conversation. But they actually have some pretty distinct differences worth keeping in mind.

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
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