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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Why This Street In Toronto Was 'The Longest Street In The World' Until It Wasn't
How does a road lose its world record? Discover the history of the former longest street on Earth, the mapping changes, and why some still believe it.
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Is A 'No-Haggle' Car Dealership Really No-Haggle?
Negotiating at car lots isn't everyone's pastime, so you've probably considered heading to a 'no-haggle' dealership. We recommend you read this before you do.
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Before You Head Out On Your Boat, Remember The 1/3 Rule
Experienced boaters follow a simple rule before heading out, helping them stay prepared and avoid serious problems when conditions or plans change.
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Man Tased And Caught Fire At A Gas Station For Calling A Cop A Name
Firing a taser around fuel and fumes at a gas station is a terrible idea, but this officer did it anyway, and then the man he fired at was lit aflame.
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These Car Accessories Seem Like A Terrible Idea, And Consumer Reports Usually Agrees
Some car accessories are great, some are stupid, and then there are the safety hazards. Unsafe or just dumb, here are some awful ways to gussy up your car.
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If Everyone Followed The 80% Rule For Towing, We'd All Feel A Lot Safer
It isn't written in stone, but if you're using your truck or SUV to tow this summer, the 80% rule will make your towing experience a lot better.
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Forget Violent Crime, Americans Feel Far More Threatened By Risk Of Car Crashes
Americans fear car crashes more than people do in any other country, but fear of crashes is the top concern globally, too.
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Shaq's Custom Lucid Air Coupe Is Up For Auction At A Copart Salvage Yard
The Lucid Air was transformed into a one-off coupe for 7-foot-1 Shaq by West Coast Customs, but now it's gathering dust, and it'll soon hit the auction block.
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Ford CEO Says Chinese Cars Will Be Sold Stateside Within 10 Years As It Readies Its Own Cheap EVs
Plus, the Rivian R2 is proving to be a saving grace, Amazon's Zoox wins first U.S. approval for paid robotaxis without human controls and more.
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At $55,000, Is This Six-Door 2006 Ford F-350 A One-Of-A-Kind Deal?
The Ford F-350 was already a generously sized pickup truck, but this owner has gone double-XL by adding a six-inch lift and a few extra doors.
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OPEC Owes Its Existence To The Texas Railroad Commission
OPEC countries nationalized oil industries and coordinated production with longterm goals and stability in mind, without pressure from private shareholders.
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America's Last Production Inline-8s Were Relics When They Bowed Out In 1954
Massive yet balanced and refined, inline-8 engines were already heavily outdated before the '50s, but two American brands fought to keep them until 1954.
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Universal Studios' Fast & Furious Roller Coaster Is Too Much Fun, Nearby Residents Complain
Folks who live in the town of Toluca Lake say the screams from riders have been exceedingly disruptive.
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How Hill-Start Works On Manual Transmissions (And How To Drive Smoothly Without It)
While it's a lifesaver, Hill-Start Assist can also be unpredictable, which is why knowing the proper technique for manual hill starts is as important as ever.
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Stingy Automakers Mean Fewer Shoppers Are Leasing Cars
Plus Stellantis turned a profit in the second quarter, Carvana is thriving like never before and over 300,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles are being recalled.
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At $5,800, Is Buying This 1987 Maserati Biturbo The Best Worst Idea Ever?
The Biturbo had a pretty bad reputation, and this one has some electrical gremlins, but it appears to be reasonably well taken care of. Is it worth $5,800?
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Here's Why This Is The Top EV Brand In The World In 2026
Carmakers, listen up. If you want to become the biggest electric vehicle brand on the planet, then this is the example you'll need to follow.
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