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  • Crossing guard Jamele Ransom takes a bite of an ice cream cone during his interview with reporters about a crash into a local Philadelphia playground on May 5.
    5

    Crossing Guard Earns Ice Cream Treat After Saving Citizen From Crash

    After pulling someone out from under playground equipment, the crossing guard made sure to get himself well-deserved a soft serve cone.

    By Lalita Chemello 4 hours ago Read More
  • 1928 California license plate on vintage vehicle.
    0

    Before License Plates Were Standardized, People Had To Get Creative

    From leather license plates with porcelain numbers to plates shaped like a potato, before standardization, license plates were creative, to say the least.

    By Adrian Taylor 5 hours ago Read More
  • A 1987 Jeep Comanche driving on country road
    6

    Jeep Killed Its Small '80s Pickup Truck, But Is The Market Ready For The Comanche To Return?

    Jeep axed its Comanche compact truck in 1992, but with small pickups like the Ford Maverick more popular than ever, is it finally time for a comeback?

    By Chloe Clougher 7 hours ago Read More
  • A few cans of Flex Seal waterproofing products at a shelf in Home Depot
    3

    People Tried To Fix Car, Truck, Bicycle, And Tractor Tires With Flex Seal: Here's How It Went

    You’re not alone if you’ve wondered whether Flex Seal can patch a tire. Several YouTubers have attempted this fix and shared their results to save you time.

    By Alvin Reyes 9 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a red GR GT at the Petersen museum
    50

    God Damn The GR GT Looks Good In Real Life (Especially In Red)

    The GR GT hasn't received universal praise for its styling, but seeing it in person, especially in red, may change your mind about the forthcoming supercar.

    By Daniel Golson 11 hours ago Read More
  • Side view of a Nissan Frontier stuck in wet concrete after ignoring
    39

    Pickup Truck Driver Moves 'Road Closed' Sign, Immediately Gets Stuck In Wet Concrete

    The pickup truck driver who tried to drive through the construction area eventually had to be pulled out of the axle-deep concrete by a tow truck.

    By Justin Hughes 12 hours ago Read More
  • Multiple cracks in a concrete driveway
    3

    How To Fix Unsightly Concrete Cracks Like A DIY Master

    Concrete can last a long time, but if it starts to develop cracks, it can look ugly and eventually lose its integrity. Luckily, a DIY fix is entirely possible.

    By B. L. Johnson 12 hours ago Read More
  • Toy cars and a pen placed on a car insurance document on a table
    3

    Insurance Can Cover You If Your Whole Car's Stolen, But What About Parts Or Belongings?

    A stolen car is usually covered by whatever vehicle-specific insurance policy you have, but things get complicated with specific parts or personal belongings.

    By Monday Goma 13 hours ago Read More
  • A Florida Highway Patrol car parked with the door open
    31

    Florida Man Sentenced After Hitting 150 MPH On His Motorcycle During A High Speed Chase

    The rider, who already had eight license suspensions, caught the attention of officers with a tucked license plate and some illegal lane splitting.

    By Chris Tsui 13 hours ago Read More
  • A 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack smoking its tires
    14

    Driving Style Isn't The Only Thing Draining Your EV's Battery

    As you might expect, aggressive driving can affect how much charge your EV holds. But there's more you'll need to keep track of to maximize its range.

    By Charles Krome 15 hours ago Read More
  • A vintage Ford F100 pickup with lowered suspension cruising on a side street
    14

    Here's What It Takes To Make A Truck Handle Like A Sports Car

    Trucks and sports cars have fundamentally different designs, but that doesn't mean you can't make a pickup handle like a Miata. Here's what you need to know.

    By Alvin Reyes 16 hours ago Read More
  • Mazda MX-5 in Zinc Green
    54

    Mazda Will Finally Sell You A Green ND Miata, But It's Barely Green

    The MX-5 is supposed to be a fun car, why doesn't it come in any fun colors?

    By Brad Brownell 17 hours ago Read More
  • Ford Kentucky Truck plant
    85

    Trump Wants American-Made Cars To Be More American-Made

    Plus UAW members are on strike at a GM's axle supplier, BYD finally shook off its losing streak and Honda is recalling nearly 100,000 cars for an airbag issue.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 17 hours ago Read More
  • 2015 Mini Cooper S Front Three-Quarter View Image
    60

    At $10,000, Is This 2015 Mini Cooper S A Lot Of Car In A Little Package?

    With a manual transmission and only 35,000 miles on the odometer, could this $10k Mini Cooper S be your new low-mileage canyon car?

    By Rob Emslie 19 hours ago Read More
  • An off-road ready Jeep perched on a rock
    7

    What Are The Differences Between Locking And Limited-Slip Differentials?

    While locked differentials and LSDs both provide amazing grip, they behave very differently in the corners and are used for different applications.

    By Kiran Menon 20 hours ago Read More
  • An H.E.B Plus parking lot on a sunny day
    29

    Why So Many Accidents Happen In Parking Lots

    Parking lots are among America's accident hotspots, according to official data, but why do so many accidents happen in such a low-speed environment?

    By Kiran Menon 21 hours ago Read More
  • A man prepares to pump gas into his pickup.
    36

    Why These Two States Still Don't Have Hold-Open Clips On Gas Pumps

    Even when it's minus 20 out and your hand will stick to the lever, there are states that still won't let you pump gas without continually holding the handle.

    By Michael Frank 22 hours ago Read More
  • A cutaway image of a CVT transmission
    28

    Do CVTs Still Deserve Their Reputation As Failure-Prone Transmissions?

    Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) have developed a reputation for unreliability. However, are modern CVTs still that bad? Here's what to know.

    By Kiran Menon 1 day ago Read More
  • The road up Mauna Kea to Subaru Telescope
    4

    The Subaru Telescope On Mauna Kea Shares Its Name With Your Car For A Reason

    What does a research telescope in Hawaii have in common with the dog-friendly car brand? The answer lies in an ancient, globe-spanning myth.

    By Brontë Wieland 1 day ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a red Mazda3 hatchback driving on a mountain road past trees and shrubs
    17

    These Are The Five Cheapest Cars The IIHS And Consumer Reports Recommend For Teen Drivers

    Prices are high for everything these days -- new and used cars included -- but these five choices are some of the cheapest safe cars that are available today.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 day ago Read More
  • A close-up of a Cobra V8 engine.
    4

    How America Fell In Love With V8 Engines

    Here's why the V8 remains such a staple of not just American car culture but American life in general, and why gearheads have loved it for over a century.

    By Marko Mikulic 1 day ago Read More
  • airline pilot with epilets smoking a vape
    19

    Medical Marijuana Is Off Limits To Truckers And Pilots Despite Trump Administration's Reclassification

    Weed is not an FDA-approved drug, thus it is not permitted to show up on drug tests for employees in safety sensitive transportation roles.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • Closeup shot of a gearbox.
    6

    Pros And Cons Of Transaxles Vs. Standard Transmissions

    What really happens under the hood of your car when you shift gears? These are the main technical differences between transaxles and traditional transmissions.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 days ago Read More
  • Red and white aviation marker balls on a series of power lines and telecommunications cables
    14

    The Reason Power Lines Have Orange Balls Is Almost As Interesting As How They Get There

    While orange ones are most common, these power line balls also come in other colors, such as white and yellow. And they are much larger than you think.

    By Erik Sherman 2 days ago Read More
  • Odometer showing 99,999 miles
    14

    The 5 Worst States For Drivers Underreporting Mileage On Car Insurance Applications

    Five of the worst states for underreporting mileage on car insurance applications share common factors tied to geography, demographics, and driving patterns.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • A liberty aircraft V12 from 1917.
    2

    The Liberty V12 Aircraft Engine Was Designed In A Hotel Room And Forged Lincoln

    Powering the legendary "Liberty Planes," this turbo-supercharged aircraft V12 sparked the founding of Lincoln and helped the Allied forces win World War I.

    By Nico DeMattia 2 days ago Read More
  • A set of new tires packed in the truck of a crossover SUV
    26

    Do All 4 Of Your Tire Tread Patterns Have To Match?

    While mixing different tire treads is sometimes unavoidable, owners need to follow a set of strict rules to stay safe and avoid damaging their car's drivetrain.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
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