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  • Smog, 15 December 1950. Julius Tannen (picket);Griffin Wheel company;Dar Howell--Manning Inc.). (Sleeve reads: 9593 was 8888)..

    LA's First Encounter With Smog Happened 82 Years Ago And Was So Bad People Thought It Was Chemical Warfare

    As Los Angeles grew exponentially in the mid-1900s and the car became the apple of capitalism's eye, the smog arose and rapidly overtook the beachside paradise.

    By Logan K. Carter 13 days ago Read More
  • Technician applying ceramic coating to red car

    How Long Does Ceramic Coating Really Last? Here's What Owners Say

    Giving your car a good wash and wax, is great for protecting the paint from the elements. But is ceramic coating worth it? Here's how long owners say it lasts.

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 13 days ago Read More
  • Two Ferrari F1 cars driving side by side, each with sparks coming from the rear of the cars

    What Makes F1 Cars Spark On The Track?

    Have you ever watched a Formula 1 (F1) race and noticed the sparks on the track? Many may think it's all for show, but it is actually caused by something else.

    By Greg Poggiali 17 days ago Read More
  • A handler grabbing a tire at a warehouse

    Each Of These Tires Costs More Than A Brand New Car

    Tires are essential to get you to your destination, but the ones in this article are more money than the car itself. Here's what makes them so expensive.

    By Matt Yantakosol 19 days ago Read More
  • Rhino Liner on a truck undercarriage

    Can Rhino Linings Really Prevent Rust Under Your Truck? Here's What Owners Say

    Rust can be detrimental to your vehicle's exterior parts, but can a Rhino Linings application prevent it from starting? Here's what owners have to say.

    By Justin Hughes 19 days ago Read More
  • 2024 Fiat 500e charging

    Charging Was Somehow Still The Biggest Problem With Road-Tripping My Fiat 500e

    While I wouldn't recommend road tripping a 150-mile EV, there is something to be said about the fact that it's currently possible, even without any planning.

    By Collin Woodard 21 days ago Read More
  • The Ford River Rouge Plant featured on a postcard

    Why Ford Built River Rouge, Once The World's Largest Factory

    River Rouge resulted from Henry Ford's obsession with making his company self-sufficient and could convert raw materials into completed automobiles.

    By Ryan Erik King 30 days ago Read More
  • An icebreaker ship plows its way through the Baltic Sea

    To Compete With Russia, U.S. May Finally Build Icebreaker Ships Again

    If this deal goes through, then at last we'll have good old fashioned American icebreakers made by Americans in America again.

    By Nicholas Werner 1 month ago Read More
  • George Lucas at the Monaco Grand Prix

    George Lucas Was An Uncredited Cameraman On John Frankenheimer's 'Grand Prix' And It Changed The Course Of Cinema History

    The 1966 racing film "Grand Prix" revolutionized cinematography, and we've got George Lucas to thank for it.

    By Brad Brownell 2 months ago Read More
  • Audi R8 V10

    Does Anyone Still Make A V10 Engine In 2025?

    The short answer is no, with the recent death of an iconic Italian V10.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • A mechanic holding a belt tensioner and a serpentine belt.

    Why Serpentine Belt Tension Might Matter More Than You Think

    You know that belt that spins really fast when your engine is on? It's actually one of the most important components to keep your car moving. Here's why.

    By Greg Poggiali 2 months ago Read More
  • Inflating a tire on a car

    Can Driving With Low Tire Pressure Actually Hurt Your Transmission?

    For off-roading, low tire pressure has its perks. However, should you be worried if it's hurting more than just your gas mileage, like your transmission?

    By Nicholas Werner 3 months ago Read More
  • Carlos Tavares speaking on EV Day

    Stellantis Promised It Would Be All-In On EVs By Now, So What Happened?

    Stellantis promised to spend over €30 billion between its 2021 EV day and the start of the 2025 calendar year. We dug into where the company stands now.

    By Brad Brownell 3 months ago Read More
  • A 1932 Packard Light Eight Model 900 Roadster Coupe parked in the desert

    Who Owns The Packard Brand Now, And Could It Be Revived?

    Packard came out with its version of a car well before the Model T drove off the assembly line. With a new owner of the company, though, a revival is possible.

    By Nicholas Werner 3 months ago Read More
  • Michelin test vehicle Porsche 904

    Michelin Put This Porsche 904 On Citroën Hydropneumatic Suspension And Used It To Test Tires For Decades

    This car has lived in my brain rent-free for over a decade, and I think I finally have the full grasp of its story — and what a story it is!

    By Brad Brownell 3 months ago Read More
  • 1996 Honda Acty 4WD

    Before You Buy That Kei Truck, These Are The U.S. States They're Road-Legal In

    Figuring out whether or not kei cars are legal in your state isn't quite as simple as looking up a list of states that ban them, but we've got you covered.

    By Collin Woodard 3 months ago Read More
  • three genesis flagship sendans, the g90, sit under three large bright lights

    Genesis' Exciting Shift To The Higher-End Luxury Market Could Not Come At A Worse Time

    Genesis is taking on several ambitious new focuses during a time of excessive upheaval in the automotive industry, and for now it's full steam ahead.

    By Erin Marquis 3 months ago Read More
  • Los Angeles traffic

    America Has To Fix Traffic And Transportation If It Ever Wants People To Get Healthier

    Our transportation infrastructure is designed to make us less healthy.

    By Collin Woodard 4 months ago Read More
  • The only 1983 Corvette in existence driving outside the National Corvette Museum

    There's No Such Thing As A 1983 Chevy Corvette — Or Is There?

    The National Corvette Museum has the only 1983 'Vette left in the world, and it only exists today due to a string of good luck and strange occurrences.

    By Jason Marker 4 months ago Read More
  • A closeup view of a pair of Dodge Charger Scat Packs.

    Where Did Dodge's Scat Pack Name Come From?

    When it comes to names that capture the imagination, Chrysler is one of the best to ever do it, and Scat Pack is one of the brand's most famous monikers.

    By Jason Marker 4 months ago Read More
  • Unpaid toll scam text

    Those Unpaid Toll Texts You Keep Getting Are Just The Latest Scam

    These scam texts have gotten so common that the FTC, FBI, state governments and even transportation departments have had to address them directly

    By Collin Woodard 4 months ago Read More
  • Henry Ford's 66th birthday

    Henry Ford Ate Weeds

    Ford spent as little as possible on food, preferring to make his lunches from what he called "roadside greens"

    By Brad Brownell 4 months ago Read More
  • BMW 3.0 CSL at Sebring

    Here's How A Sebring Win 50 Years Ago Set BMW And Bob Lutz Up For Success In America

    Bob Lutz only spent three years at BMW, but he set the company on the path that would take it to where it is today

    By Brad Brownell 4 months ago Read More
  • Coolant leaking from a punctured automotive radiator.

    Automotive Folk Remedies: Does Cracking An Egg In Your Radiator Stop Leaks?

    When the chips are down and you need to get a busted tractor back in action so you don't lose your crop, you get real good at thinking outside of the box

    By Jason Marker 5 months ago Read More
  • a look down a steep Silverlake road

    Here's Why LA Has Streets That Are Steep Enough To Launch Teslas Into The Air

    It all goes back to the arrogance of the early American settlers who colonized the region

    By Logan K. Carter 5 months ago Read More
  • Manhattan traffic jam

    Everyone Who Claims Congestion Pricing Is Elitist Or Bad For The Working Poor Is Lying To You

    If low-income workers could live without a car, that would put a whole lot of money back in their pockets, and that's exactly what congestion pricing does

    By Collin Woodard 5 months ago Read More
  • John Wick Mustang

    No, John Wick's Mustang Wasn't A Real Boss 429—Here's What It Really Was

    The Mustang used in "John Wick" was a Mach 1, despite it being called a Boss 429 in the film

    By Brad Brownell 5 months ago Read More
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