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  • A mechanic holds a spark plug
    0

    What Causes Spark Plugs To Turn Black?

    Reading spark plugs is becoming a bit of a lost art.

    By Amber DaSilva 8 hours ago Read More
  • The 1888 Flocken Elektrowagen in front of a pond and a large house
    0

    The First Practical Electric Car Built Looked Like A Giant Baby Carriage

    We tend to think of electric vehicles as a new invention, but as you can tell from the design, the first electric cars are now well over 100 years old, .

    By Alvin Reyes 10 hours ago Read More
  • A man driving with his face reflecting in the rearview mirror
    3

    The Rearview Mirror Wasn't Just Invented For Safety

    Most of us just take the rearview mirror for granted when driving, but it wasn't always there. The accessory was not originally created for safety.

    By Alvin Reyes 13 hours ago Read More
  • Brown 2027 Mercedes VLE front three-quarter view
    56

    2027 Mercedes-Benz VLE Finally Brings The Luxury Van To America With 31-Inch Rear Screen, Remote-Control Seats

    The fully electric VLE will a range approaching 400 miles, Maybach-rivaling back seats and fancy features like optional air suspension and rear-wheel steering.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 15 hours ago Read More
  • VW ID Buzz crash test
    43

    Volkswagen Group's Miserable 2025 Saw Operating Profits Fall By More Than 50%

    Volkswagen lost billions of dollars in 2025 as it dealt with U.S. tariffs and dwindling global demand and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 19 hours ago Read More
  • A red Acura NSX drives down a road
    9

    Honda's New U.S. Heritage Program Stars With Reproduction NSX Parts

    The reproduction parts will be manufactured with "the same materials and production methods that were used for the original parts" where possible.

    By Amber DaSilva 20 hours ago Read More
  • Side profile of a 1986 Ford Thunderbird in a wind tunnel.
    12

    10 Ford Fox-Body Cars That Lived In The Mustang's Shadow

    What's the first car that comes to mind when you think of Ford's Fox body platform? Probably the Mustang, but it was far from the only model to use it.

    By Max Larsen 21 hours ago Read More
  • 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC driver's side image
    57

    At $22,000, Is This 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC A Rock-Solid Deal?

    Last of the W126 behemoths, is this stately coupe a surefire buy?

    By Rob Emslie 21 hours ago Read More
  • Close up of three-strand highway cable median barrier
    12

    What Those Cables In Highway Medians Actually Do In A Crash

    You probably know those cables in highway medians are there for your safety, but how do they compare to concrete or metal barriers? Are they actually safer?

    By Charles Krome 22 hours ago Read More
  • Front seats in a Porsche Cayenne S Electric
    10

    Porsche Reveals Mid-Range 657-HP Cayenne S Electric, Which Is Nice, But Wow Look At The New Green Interior Style Package

    The 2026 Porsche Cayenne S Electric will hit 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.

    By Daniel Golson 1 day ago Read More
  • Chris Doel testing his G-Wiz with a battery pack made of disposable vape cells
    5

    This Car Is Powered By Vapes, But Not The Way You Think

    Free energy is tempting, but don't try this at home.

    By Justin Hughes 1 day ago Read More
  • A mechanic holding four worn spark plugs after removing them from an engine
    0

    Spark Plugs Probably Shouldn't Be Made Out Of Pencils, But That's Not Stopping People

    Can you really use a pencil to replace the inside of a spark plug? One intrepid group of experimenters decided to find out what would happen if you tried.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 day ago Read More
  • A red 1971 Chevy Chevelle convertible with black stripes on the hood
    12

    Have Turbos And Hybrids Closed The Difference Between Small Block And Big Block V8s?

    The saying goes, "There is no replacement for displacement." But can adding a turbocharger or a hybrid's electric motor(s) let small block V8s match big blocks?

    By B. L. Johnson 1 day ago Read More
  • A side view of a black and red Ferrari LaFerrari parked in the sun with greenery and other cars on display.
    14

    Five Times Different Manufacturers Used The Same Names As Each Other

    While there are plenty of vehicles with instantly recognizable names, some manufacturers took names that were used by completely different brands and models.

    By Marko Mikulic 1 day ago Read More
  • A rubberized string plug inserted into a puncture to repair a flat
    4

    Can Semi Truck Tires Be Plugged?

    Truckers have places to go and things to deliver. When they get a flat tire, it's urgent that their tires be repaired both quickly and safely.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 day ago Read More
  • A lineup of classic American muscle cars at an outdoor car show.
    7

    5 Things To Know Before You Buy A Classic Car

    Who wouldn't want to own a classic car? If you're seriously thinking about buying one, there are some things you should know before pulling the trigger.

    By Eugene Buono 1 day ago Read More
  • A nechanic using an impact wrench to take off a car's wheel
    17

    Signs Your Car's Nuts And Bolts Weren't Torqued To Spec

    If the nuts and bolts in your car aren't properly tightened, each drive could lead to damaged breaks or the wheels falling off of your vehicle.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • The Walter P. Chrysler Museum with an American flag in winter.
    7

    10 Automotive Museum Closures That Are Heartbreaking

    Automotive museums are difficult to keep running, and recent events have made it impossible for some of them to keep their doors open today.

    By Michael Sullivan 2 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot from the IIHS video showing a side view of a white Wrangler four-door hitting the small overlap barrier with its curtain airbags deployed
    22

    Jeep Wrangler Infected By Woke Mind Virus, Doesn't Roll Over As Easily Anymore

    Jeep tweaked the frame rail design on Wranglers built after October 2025, so now they finally avoid tipping over in the IIHS's small overlap crash test.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • Close-up view of the Aramco logo at an exhibition booth in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, representing the leading national oil company's modern branding: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 20 Feb 2025
    108

    Saudi Arabia Is Trying New Methods To Keep Selling Oil

    We're looking at Saudi attempts to keep moving oil, as well as dealer attempts to keep moving EVs and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • 1994 Toyota Corolla Wagon front three-quarter image
    48

    At $6,500, Is This 1994 Toyota Corolla Wagon An Unexpected Bargain?

    The mods certainly make this Corolla stand out, but will they put off potential buyers?

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • A teal Ford Bronco Sport in tight urban parking lot
    23

    Ford Patented A Smart Car Door That 'Brakes' Before It Hits Anything

    There's an accelerometer to detect how fast the door is opening and a second sensor to see if anything is in the door's path.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 days ago Read More
  • Behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Auto Group vehicle in intense rain, wipers in action.
    62

    Using Wipers Without Headlights In Bad Weather Is Illegal In These US States

    Are you required to have your headlights whenever your wipers are turned on? The answer depends on what state you're driving in.

    By Peter Nelson 2 days ago Read More
  • Rear view of a Ford Mustang GT with a dealer license plate cover blocking some lettering, which is now illegal
    72

    Lawsuit Seeks To Strike Down Florida License Plate Frame Ban After Man's Arrest For Having One On Rental Car

    When even the police agree the law is poorly written, it's time for a change.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • A rear three-quarters shot of a silver 1998 Honda Accord wagon parked on blacktop in front of a yellow cutout of a small person
    8

    This Rakish JDM Honda Accord Wagon Looks Way Cooler Than Any Normal Car Needs To

    Japan got its own version of the sixth-generation Accord, and the wagons are amazing.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • 3D render of an engine's piston
    8

    How Piston Shape Impacts Engine Performance And Efficiency

    Engineers have a lot to think about when designing new engines, and one of the biggest considerations is the shape of the pistons in the cylinders.

    By Kiran Menon 3 days ago Read More
  • A black-colored lead sled hot rod with an open hood on display outdoors with people standing around the vehicle.
    19

    9 Hot Rodder Terms You've Heard, But Probably Never Fully Understood

    Hot rods were once a huge part of American youth culture, so much so that hot rodders developed their own language. Here are the classic terms you should know.

    By Zak Wojnar 3 days ago Read More
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