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  • Customer holding two bottles of engine oil in an auto parts store
    1

    Providing Your Own Oil For An Oil Change Can Save Money, But Don't Just Turn Up With A Bottle

    Saving a few dollars on an oil change sounds tempting -- especially right now -- but you can't really just rock up at the garage with your own bottle, can you?

    By Chloe Clougher 1 hour ago Read More
  • WEAR Channel 3 News report on diesel theft screenshot
    8

    Five Florida Men Use Magnets To Steal Diesel, A Money-Saving Tip We Cannot Endorse

    Authorities suspect that five men arrested in connection with a diesel fuel theft in Florida may be part of an even larger scheme across multiple states.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 hours ago Read More
  • A screenshot from the news broadcast showing cell phone video of the white Volvo V70 with the whole hood in flames and a police officer staring at it
    9

    Volvo V70 Test Drive Ruined By Car Bursting Into Flames

    Yesterday, a mother in Rossville, Georgia, had an exceptionally bad car-buying experience when the V70 she was test-driving burst into flames.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 hours ago Read More
  • Andy Didorosi wrenching on his weird cars
    1

    Project Sendpai Is The 550 Horsepower Electric Truck We All Want

    Sendpai is one of those pie-in-the-sky builds that regular folks like you or I dream about.

    By Brad Brownell 5 hours ago Read More
  • Screen grab from Tesla's new FSD driver-assistance app
    16

    Tesla Gamifies The Advanced Driver-Assistance Software It Wrongly Calls 'Full Self-Driving'

    We're finally starting to make our roads safer, but adding a bunch of distracted, streak-chasing Tesla owners to the mix definitely won't help things.

    By Collin Woodard 6 hours ago Read More
  • Office of Toyota's assembly plant in Thailand
    13

    How Japan's Production Culture Helped Toyota Build A Reputation For 300,000-Mile Cars

    A company that builds cars able to travel as far as the moon has more going on than just factories and machines. For Toyota, it was rooted in its home society.

    By Kiran Menon 7 hours ago Read More
  • A new head gasket on an engine block
    9

    Can You Reuse Automotive Gaskets And How Long Do They Last?

    Amateur wrenchers all know manufacturers discourage you from reusing gaskets, but is there really any science behind it, or is it just money-grabbing?

    By B. L. Johnson 7 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up of a standard white regulatory speed limit sign showing 25 MPH in bold black text, mounted on a metal pole along a suburban city street with blurred residential buildings and trees in the background.
    10

    Delivery Drivers Are More Likely To Speed If You Tip Them More, Study Finds

    If you add a little extra cash to the cost of your food delivery order, your food may arrive sooner, but at what cost?

    By Ryan Erik King 8 hours ago Read More
  • Aerial view of domestic vehicles waiting to be loaded onto a ro-ro ship for export at Binhai New Area on March 30, 2026 in Tianjin, China.
    87

    Ford CEO Loves Chinese Cars, Doesn't Want You To Have One

    Ford CEO Jim Farley thinks Chinese EVs are too scawwy for the U.S. market, Uber has a second driver sexual assault trial to contend with, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 13 hours ago Read More
  • 2022 Rivian R1T Launch Edition front three-quarter image
    35

    At $44,500, Is This 2022 Rivian R1T A Powerful Persuader?

    Today's Nice Price or No Dice Rivian has a massive battery, four electric motors, and more than 800 horsepower on tap.

    By Rob Emslie 14 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale
    31

    Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale Is An 18.9-Foot-Long Electric Convertible With Chrome Freakin' Tail Fins

    Only 100 of these massive Coachbuild Collection droptops will be sold, offered by invite only to Rolls-Royce's most "discerning and design-literate" customers.

    By Daniel Golson 15 hours ago Read More
  • A person's gloved hands inserting a new cabin air filter under the glove box
    7

    Why The Differences Between Cabin Air Filter Types Really Matter

    It might seem like all you need for your car's cabin is a simple, cheap air filter. But different types of filters can be more effective than others.

    By Alvin Reyes 16 hours ago Read More
  • A person filling up a car with gas at a fuel station
    24

    Consumer Reports Says Giving Premium Gas To Your Car Is A Waste, Not A Little Treat

    You may be considering switching to premium fuel in an attempt to gain performance benefits. However, here's why Consumer Reports says that it's a bad idea.

    By Alvin Reyes 17 hours ago Read More
  • A modern infotainment system tuned to an FM radio station
    38

    Radio Isn't Dead, Half Of In-Car Audio Time Is Still AM/FM Radio

    The popularity of streaming platforms has skyrocketed in recent years, but that doesn't keep AM and FM radio from dominating in-car listening time.

    By Justin Hughes 23 hours ago Read More
  • Cutaway internals of an engine including pistons
    5

    Why Some Engines Need Balance Shafts And Others Don't

    Depending on the type of engine that powers your vehicle and the number of cylinders, you may or may not have balance shafts that help keep things smooth.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 day ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a silver 2027 Nissan Rogue e-Power hybrid
    10

    Next-Gen 2027 Nissan Rogue E-Power Hybrid Actually Looks Pretty Great

    The Rogue e-Power's internal combustion engine acts as a generator, sending power to a pair of electric motors.

    By Daniel Golson 1 day ago Read More
  • Teaser image of the new Nissan Xterra
    22

    Nissan Teases Reborn Xterra, One Of Five New Nissan/Infiniti Body-On-Frame Vehicles Coming With V6 And V6 Hybrid Engines

    The automaker says the new Xterra will be out by the end of 2028, and it could be joined by four other pickups or two- or three-row SUVs.

    By Daniel Golson 1 day ago Read More
  • 3D printed cylinder head test
    12

    Here's How Long A 3D-Printed Cylinder Head Lasts On A Running Engine

    Making engine components out of plastic isn't common, especially when you consider how hot engines are, but that doesn't stop this intrepid garage enthusiast.

    By Brad Brownell 1 day ago Read More
  • Honeycomb radiator installed on a 1900 Mercedes 35 hp
    6

    The Key Performance Differences Between Aluminum And Copper Radiators

    Over the years, different vehicles have been fitted with radiators made from aluminum, copper, and even brass, but what's the reasoning behind it?

    By Charles Krome 1 day ago Read More
  • A purple Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler with graphics and bronze wheels
    11

    Nostalgia-Baiting Jeep Rewind Special Editions Are Cool Enough To Deserve A Better Name

    To hell with resale value, the Rewind is a special edition that'll make you smile every time you see it, and look back at your car every time you park.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 day ago Read More
  • Mechanic shows cylinder compressor test under the hood.
    7

    8 DIY Mechanic's Tools You Can Rent Instead Of Buy

    Buying tools for DIY auto repair and maintenance can be extremely pricey. Fortunately, you can rent many tools from local parts stores, including these items.

    By Max Larsen 1 day ago Read More
  • An SUV being carried by truck on its flatbed
    10

    Modern Cars Sure Are Reliable, But Are They Durable?

    You can trust modern cars to get you from point A to point B each day. But a couple of fancy features from them might give out before you realize it.

    By Benjamin Gracias 1 day ago Read More
  • A Shell gas station sign displays high fuel prices at sunset
    4

    How Oil Filters Can Improve Fuel Economy

    Your driving habits affect your mileage, of course. But other things also can make a difference between high and low mpg ... including your oil filter.

    By Erik Sherman 1 day ago Read More
  • A parking enforcement officer placing a ticket under the windshield wiper of an illegally parked car
    11

    The Dutch Are Using AI To Ticket Cars, And Wouldn't You Know It, They Issue 500,000 Unjustified Fines Per Year

    When an AI-powered parking enforcement system issues hundreds of thousands of unjustified tickets, it might be time to take a different approach.

    By Justin Hughes 1 day ago Read More
  • Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile by Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon, and Aaron Naparstek

    'Life After Cars' Is The Book America Needs Right Now

    The changes Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon argue for offer an escape from the endless cycle of some random event blowing up your gas budget every few years.

    By Collin Woodard 1 day ago Read More
  • U.S. President Donald Trump walks towards the White House after landing on the South Lawn in Marine One on April 10, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is returning from Trump Winery in Charlottesville, Virginia where he attended a Trump Inc. meeting and roundtable. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
    95

    War On Iran Sends More Buyers To EVs As Gas Prices Rise

    We're looking at European buyers turning to EVs as gas prices rise, and Tesla getting regulatory approval on the continent for FSD and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • 1974 Volvo 145 Wagon front three-quarter image
    75

    At $900, Is This 1974 Volvo 145 Wagon A Down And Dirty Deal?

    The weird photos in this advert are only the tip of the odd iceberg.

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
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