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  • Starbase, Texas and surrounding buildings, with two Starship rockets in the background
    12

    Texas Homeowners Sue SpaceX For Damage From Rocket Launches

    SpaceX likely will quietly settle it for non-trivial (though not mind-blowing) sum and then just keep on doing what it's doing: going fast and breaking stuff.

    By Nicholas Werner 4 hours ago Read More
  • A person shifting a gear in a manual gearbox-equipped vehicle
    7

    Here's How To Drive If Your Clutch Pedal Fails

    Sometimes, your clutch pedal might face an unavoidable issue. If that happens, you'll need to do some tricky work if you want to avoid towing fees.

    By Benjamin Gracias 17 hours ago Read More
  • An old SUVv with a blown rear tire
    1

    The Most Common Causes Of Tire Blowouts Are Why You Shouldn't Sleep On Proper Pressure

    Tire pressure is extremely important for maintaining safety while driving, and these common causes of tire blowouts highlight exactly why that's so true.

    By Alvin Reyes 24 hours ago Read More
  • A man talking on the phone while choosing new tires at the shop
    2

    Is There A Best Time Of Year To Buy Tires? That Depends What's In Your Shopping Cart

    When is the best time to shop for new tires? The answer may depend on which type of tires you need — or how much tread is left on your current set.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 day ago Read More
  • A junk car with bullet holes in a rocky area
    10

    Here's What It Takes To Disable A Car Or Truck With Bullets

    You might've seen plenty of movies and TV shows where cars explode when shot at. But it takes a lot more than that for bullets to take them out in real life.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the Tesla Cybertruck Long Range.
    33

    Tesla Recalls RWD Cybertruck For Wheels That Could Fall Off, Inadvertently Revealing It Only Sold 173 Of Them

    The rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck was only sold from last April to September.

    By Chris Tsui 2 days ago Read More
  • A car with a broken windshield.
    10

    When Will Insurance Not Cover A Broken Windshield?

    A crack in your windshield could be covered by your insurance, but you'll need to make sure you've got the right policy and a low-enough deductible.

    By Aakash Badree 6 days ago Read More
  • A person pouring used vegetable oil out of a pan, through a strainer, and collecting it in a pot
    31

    Australians Are Making Their Own Diesel Because Australia Isn't Dangerous Enough Already

    If you've seen any "Mad Max" movie, you know the measures Australians will take to keep their engines running.

    By Justin Hughes 6 days ago Read More
  • Interior view of a delivery truck and its driver with a Boeing 767 landing gear visible just before impact
    47

    United Jet Hits Truck On Turnpike After Newark Landing Gets Very Weird Indeed

    "A Boeing 767 tried to land on top of my truck" is probably going to be a new one for the insurance company.

    By Justin Hughes 6 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of the red lines on India's National Highway 45.
    2

    This Striped Road Design Helps India Slow Traffic And Protect Wildlife

    Trying to keep from harming local wildlife can be a difficult ordeal. That's why India came up with a solution that guides both drivers and animals.

    By Eugene Buono 8 days ago Read More
  • Man knelt down next to car after accident, making a phone call
    10

    The Snitch Data Modern Cars Could Collect In An Accident

    You're probably aware that your car is spying on you, but modern cars collect even more data than you think, thanks to something called Event Data Recorders.

    By B. L. Johnson 8 days ago Read More
  • SCAG Wilkerson Racing's funny car engine exploding, causing less damage to the body than expected
    5

    Why This Funny Car Driver Is Excited About The Aftermath Of His Engine Explosion

    Normally, an explosion like this would destroy a funny car body, preventing it from being used again, but this car's design kept it intact.

    By Justin Hughes 8 days ago Read More
  • A steel rim with a significant dent on the inner side
    1

    Driving With A Bent Rim Is A Bad Idea: Here's How To Decide When To Repair Vs Replace

    Bent rims can cause plenty of trouble on the road, and driving on one isn't a smart move. But will you need to replace it entirely or just get it fixed?

    By Alvin Reyes 8 days ago Read More
  • A car with a missing or stolen catalytic converter
    12

    Driving Without A Catalytic Converter Is Possible, But Is It Worth The Risk?

    Catalytic converters are a vital part of your car, but just how vital are they? Can you spend a few miles without having one present at all?

    By Benjamin Gracias 9 days ago Read More
  • An SUV on its roof due to a rollover, with a detached front bumper and an open passenger door.
    14

    Why SUVs Aren't Necessarily Safer Than Sedans In A Crash

    The robust construction of SUVs can make them look like exceptional safety-oriented machines, but in a crash, they aren't exactly amazing in that regard.

    By Ivo Gievski 9 days ago Read More
  • LONG BEACH, CA - JANUARY 13: Drivers of vehicles are distracted while driving including talking on phone, eating, drinking and applying makeup, January 13, 2011 in Long Beach, California. (Photo by Bob Riha Jr./Getty Images)
    46

    IIHS Study Reveals Drivers Are Significantly More Likely To Use Their Phones While Speeding, Especially On Freeways

    IIHS reached these conclusions by analyzing data collected by car insurance companies' safe-driving apps.

    By Logan K. Carter 11 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot from the IIHS moderate overlap crash test of a light blue 2009 Nissan Cube the moment it hits the barrier
    12

    Nissan Recalls Nearly 50,000 Cubes That Are Almost Old Enough To Legally Vote Due To Detaching Driver's Airbags

    Nissan thinks only 0.002% of the Cubes in this recall contain airbags with the defect, but it's still a safety critical recall given how important airbags are.

    By Logan K. Carter 12 days ago Read More
  • Red 2026 Ford Super Duty truck off-road
    23

    What's The Practical Difference Between Pickup Truck Ton Ratings?

    If you're in the market for a pickup truck and you're confused by the ton ratings, then fear not. They may not be straightforward, but we're here to help.

    By B. L. Johnson 13 days ago Read More
  • West Coast Classic Cougar B.F. Goodrich tire for sale
    11

    This Foldable Space Saving Spare From 1967 Was Too Clever For This World

    Over 50 years ago, there were collapsible spare tires available that expanded when air was added, and saved a lot of space in the trunk of your car.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 13 days ago Read More
  • A photo of a race pit crew tending to the rear tire of a car with a Goodyear Eagle tire on it
    5

    Goodyear Recalls 69 Eagle F1 SuperSport Tires For Tread That May Separate

    The tires in question are maximum-performance summer tires with a Z-speed rating that are the OEM rubber on some sports cars

    By Logan K. Carter 13 days ago Read More
  • A two-tone 1996 Acura SLX SUV parked on grass
    31

    Why Consumer Reports Called The Acura SLX 'Not Acceptable'

    The Acura SLX faced some difficulties in the mid-'90s. Consumer Reports blasted models of that era for the risks it posed to owners' safety.

    By Charles Krome 14 days ago Read More
  • A side-by-side shot of the yellow warning sticker and the shape of the APV doors on a white Lumina in a garage
    28

    GM Used A Sticker To 'Fix' Minivan Doors That Whacked Peoples' Heads

    With the swept-back door design, it was pretty easy to nail your noggin on the sharp door frame before you stepped into one of the GM minivans.

    By Logan K. Carter 14 days ago Read More
  • A moose stepping onto a road as traffic stops to avoid it
    15

    It's One Thing For A Moose To Wreck Your Car, But Someone Stealing The Meat Goes Too Far

    After getting a ride home and returning to the scene just a few hours after the crash, the moose was gone.

    By Justin Hughes 17 days ago Read More
  • Side view of a gray Chevy Impala with the right rear corner smashed in and the wheel hanging off the car
    83

    A Fleeing Suspect Totaled A NY Woman's Car. Here's Why Her Insurance Policy Left Her Holding The Bag

    An armed robbery at a 7/11 where shots were fired, led to a foot chase, followed by a carjacking, and then a big crash that involved three unoccupied cars.

    By Justin Hughes 18 days ago Read More
  • A police officer performing a DUI test with a driver suspected of being intoxicated
    20

    Even A Single DUI Is Setting You Up For Massive Insurance Headaches

    Getting a DUI comes with a lot of negative consequences, most of which are extremely costly. Here's how even one DUI can lead to expensive insurance struggles.

    By B. L. Johnson 20 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot from the IIHS moderate overlap front crash test showing a black Odyssey after it crashes in the IIHS lab
    6

    Honda Recalls 440,830 Odyssey Minivans For Rear Curtain Airbags That May Deploy After Hitting A Pothole

    The automaker first learned of this defect in 2017, but at the time determined there was no safety risk.

    By Logan K. Carter 20 days ago Read More
  • A stripped Porsche
    36

    Los Angeles Car Strippers Leave Porsche 911 A Shell Of Its Former Self

    The cops notified the car's owner, and the LAPD says its detectives are on the case.

    By Amber DaSilva 20 days ago Read More
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