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  • A picture of a car's head-up display
    4

    Can Windshield Tint Mess With Your Car's Head-Up Display?

    If you are thinking about adding some windshield tint to your new car, should you be worried about whether it will interfere with your new HUD?

    By Harrison Noble 4 hours ago Read More
  • A person holding a TPMS sensor
    13

    Should You Replace TPMS Sensors When You Replace Tires?

    A car's tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is useful, but some people wonder if the sensors need to be replaced when buying new tires. Here's the truth.

    By Chino Ortiz 7 hours ago Read More
  • An SUV parked roadside in foggy conditions with trees and grass.
    2

    Is Driving Without Headlights In The Fog Illegal? It All Comes Down To Visibility

    Federal law doesn't mandate fog lights, but the states do take fog seriously. Stiil, is it illegal to drive without your headlights when it's foggy?

    By Marko Mikulic 8 hours ago Read More
  • A red Ford Bronco Sport with a Texas license plate driving down a suburban street.
    7

    These U.S. States Still Require A Front License Plate

    Some states no longer require a front license plate, and there are some exemptions to the laws in the many states where they're still mandated.

    By Marko Mikulic 8 hours ago Read More
  • Blue Porsche 911 Targa with its rear-mounted engine visible
    3

    Why Porsche Switched From Air-Cooled To Water-Cooled Engines

    Porsche made the move from air-cooled to water-cooled engines for the 911 in 1997. Here's what pushed the German automaker to leave decades of tradition behind.

    By Nishant Jayaram 9 hours ago Read More
  • A mechanic pulling out a car fuse with a fuse puller
    2

    Here's How To Check And Replace Car Fuses Yourself

    If there's an electrical component on the fritz in your car or something that's stopped working entirely, one of the first things to check is your fuse box.

    By Chino Ortiz 11 hours ago Read More
  • A driver fills the gas tank at the pump.
    5

    These Are The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars Ever Sold In America

    Automotive fuel efficiency has made incredible leaps in recent decades. To showcase this, here are some of the most fuel-efficient cars ever sold in the U.S.

    By Josh West 12 hours ago Read More
  • A closeup of the VORTEC logo on the engine cover in a Hummer H2
    2

    The Biggest Differences Between The 5.3 And 6.2 GM Engines

    General Motors made V8s with 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter displacements. While they're under the same brand name, there are a few other key differences between them.

    By Paul Stadden 13 hours ago Read More
  • A broken windshield wiper.
    6

    Stop Using WD-40 On Your Wiper Blades. Use This Instead.

    You may have heard that using WD-40 on your windshield wipers is a good way to maintain them, but it's not true. Here's what you should use instead.

    By Ron King 15 hours ago Read More
  • Josh's two-tone 2003 Toyota Corolla from Pimp My Ride
    10

    10 Of The Worst Pimp My Ride Cars The Show Ever Produced

    In the '00s, people dreamed of having their car transformed by MTV's "Pimp My Ride," but the pimpification of these bling wagons was more nightmare fuel.

    By Frankie Cruz 16 hours ago Read More
  • LA workers painting a street white
    5

    LA's White Painted Streets Actually Serve A Cool Purpose

    Los Angeles has started painting some of its streets white, and there's actually a really cool reason why. Here's what to know about LA's white roads.

    By Shane Schmid 16 hours ago Read More
  • Car heater blowing cold air on a frosty windshield.
    0

    4 Reasons Your Car's Heater Will Only Blow Cold Air (And What To Do About It)

    A car heater that blows cold air is extremely annoying, and there are several issues that can cause this problem. Here are the most likely causes.

    By Ron King 18 hours ago Read More
  • A green 1970 Plymouth Duster does a burnout
    0

    Why A Live Rear Axle Is Better For Drag Racing

    Live axles and independent rear suspension each have their benefits and drawbacks, but live axles are particularly well-suited to drag racing.

    By Paul Stadden 20 hours ago Read More
  • A distributor ignition system from an old truck
    11

    Why Did Cars Switch From Distributors To Coil Packs?

    Older models of cars used to rely on distributor-based ignition systems. Today, though, modern vehicles rely on coil packs instead. Here's why.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 day ago Read More
  • Driver's licenses from multiple states
    12

    Is It Legal To Have Two Driver's Licenses From Two Different States?

    Maintaining a driver's license in multiple states may seem useful, but is it legal? Here's everything you need to know about having more than one license.

    By B. L. Johnson 1 day ago Read More
  • Max Verstappen's No. 1 Red Bull car in the pits.
    0

    The Reason Max Verstappen Is Number 1 (And How F1 Drivers Get Their Numbers)

    Lando Norris’s championship win means Max Verstappen must give up the No. 1 in 2026. But how do Formula 1 drivers get their numbers in the first place?

    By Nishant Jayaram 1 day ago Read More
  • A formation of yellow Fitch barriers
    1

    Why Water-Filled Highway Crash Barrels Don't Freeze – Even In The Coldest Weather

    Water-filled barrels are used on the highway to prevent crashes. You might think they'd freeze in the winter, but they have a special quirk that prevents this.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 day ago Read More
  • A close-up view of the engine compartment of a 1962 Chevrolet Nova with the small block 327.
    4

    Chevy's 327 Proved You Don't Need A Big Block To Win Races

    Chevy made waves with its engine designs throughout history. Its small-block 327 proved that size wasn't the only thing that could help you win races.

    By Abhik Das 1 day ago Read More
  • A mechanic with gloves holding a car's alternator.
    2

    Should You Replace Your Car's Serpentine Belt When Replacing The Alternator?

    The alternator and serpentine belt are part of the same system in your car. But does that mean you should replace the belt when you're replacing the alternator?

    By Charles Krome 1 day ago Read More
  • An Allison transmission rotating at high speed during dynamometer testing.
    5

    The History Of Allison Transmission, And Why GM Is No Longer In The Picture

    Allison transmissions were featured in General Motors vehicles for almost a century. The breakup between the companies was a long time in the making.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 2 days ago Read More
  • 2002 Honda S2000 parked on a paved road between grass with trees in the background
    3

    Why Honda's F22C1 Engine In The S2000 Was Unique To The US

    The Japanese automaker has produced some fantastic cars over the years, but few compare to the S2000 that launched with a high-revving 2.0-liter VTEC engine.

    By Monday Goma 2 days ago Read More
  • A Detailed CloseUp View of Engine Components Specifically Camshaft and Valve Lifters
    9

    Why Do Some Engines Use Hydraulic Lifters?

    Mechanical lifters were once commonplace in internal combustions engines, but they've been mostly replaced by hydraulic lifters, which offer a lot of benefits.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 2 days ago Read More
  • tom cruise
    51

    Tom Cruise's Space Movie Reportedly Died Because He Refused To Beg Trump For Permission To Shoot It In Space

    We are still getting a "Days of Thunder" sequel, so at least there's that.

    By Collin Woodard 2 days ago Read More
  • A front three quarters sho of the white Sbarro Super Five parked on dirt in front of gray shipping containers and trees
    13

    1983 Sbarro Super Five Is The Leather-Lined, Fiberglass Bodied Renault 5 Alpine Turbo You've Never Heard Of

    It is one of the rarest cars around, too, with only one other example claimed to have been built.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • Bucharest, Romania - 03.21.2025: Car traffic at rush hour, car pollution, traffic jam
    141

    Europe Gives Up On Its 2035 Internal Combustion Engine Ban

    The European Commission throws in the towel on planned 2035 combustion engine ban, global EV sales see their slowest growth since February of 2024, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 days ago Read More
  • 1970 Cadillac Eldorado 'Superfly' front three-quarter image
    61

    At $19,000, Is This Custom 1970 Cadillac Eldorado A Pretty Fly Deal?

    What's your take on this Super Fly Caddy and that $19,000 asking? Does that make you want to become an urban legend? Or is that just exploitative?

    By Rob Emslie 3 days ago Read More
  • A dirty, filmy windshield with a wiper blade trying to clean it.
    23

    Why Your Car Windows Get That Nasty Haze On Them

    If you're thinking the film on the inside of your car windows is surprisingly persistent, you're right. That haze isn't just annoying; it may also be dangerous.

    By Chad Kirchner 3 days ago Read More
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