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  • A rear-end image of a 1993 Nissan 240SX.
    1

    These 11 Cars Would Be Awesome Junkyard Finds For Your Next Project

    If you're willing to dive into some junkyard cars even if they aren't working well, a few models could end up being top-tier picks for a personal project.

    By Max Larsen 1 hour ago Read More
  • Man tracking someone else's location with his smartphone
    2

    Here's How To Find A Hidden Tracking Device On Your Car

    Do you suspect a hidden tracker is on your car? Here's how to spot signs, where to look, and what specific steps to take if you discover you're being followed.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 hours ago Read More
  • Detroit-based DIY shop
    4

    Detroit Enthusiasts Are Reviving An Old Service Station To Give DIYers A Place To Wrench

    A guy in Detroit bought an abandoned 1920s-era service station to turn it into a rent-by-the-hour shop space for Detroiters to come and get their hands dirty.

    By Brad Brownell 3 hours ago Read More
  • Close up of mechanic tightening a bolt on a car engine
    0

    What's The Difference Between Anti-Seize Lubricant And Threadlocking Adhesives?

    Different bolts require different treatment, and it's easy to get confused, but getting your adhesive and lubricant mixed up could be a costly mistake.

    By Charles Krome 4 hours ago Read More
  • A thief in a black mask breaking into a car
    0

    Are Immobilizers Effective At Preventing Car Thefts?

    Even as vehicles gain new security systems, thieves are always figuring out new ways to break into them. So is it even worthwhile to put immobilizers in cars?

    By Charles Krome 5 hours ago Read More
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    Can The Hybrid Toyota Corolla's Efficiency Eventually Make Up For Its Higher Cost?

    We know hybrids are generally more economical than gas-only cars, but how long would it take the Corolla Hybrid to work out cheaper than the base model?

    By Charles Krome 6 hours ago Read More
  • A man talking on the phone while choosing new tires at the shop
    1

    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 7 hours ago Read More
  • A junk car with bullet holes in a rocky area
    8

    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 8 hours ago Read More
  • An early version of the 996 generation Porsche 911 in silver with amber turn signals, on the road in Europe.
    5

    Before You Buy A Used 996 Porsche 911, Check If This Has Been Fixed First

    The 996 Porsche 911 is a cheap car with some unique styling, but if you aren't checking for a certain issue, it could just be a matter of time before it breaks.

    By Eugene Buono 11 hours ago Read More
  • A person's gloved hand pouring pink coolant into an engine's coolant reservoir
    0

    Is There A Difference Between Big Truck Engine Coolant And Car Engine Coolant?

    The engines used in passenger cars and large trucks have many differences. Here's what separates heavy-duty diesel coolant from light-duty car coolant.

    By Charles Krome 13 hours ago Read More
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    17

    Sorry New York And Chicago, Connecticut Has A Pizza License Plate Now

    This kind of license plate would be grounds for inter-state warfare in a different century.

    By Ryan Erik King 19 hours ago Read More
  • A yellow 2014 Lamborghini Huracan Coupe sports car driving on a road
    6

    Think V10 Engines Are Unreliable? These Models Say Otherwise

    Some V10 engines have extremely complex designs to handle their issues with balance. Despite that complexity, a few V10s are known for their reliability.

    By Michael Sullivan 1 day ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the Tesla Cybertruck Long Range.
    32

    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 1 day ago Read More
  • Toyota dealership Facade and billboard in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, with visible logo, Oct. 2, 2025.
    25

    Toyota Plans For $4.3 Billion In Iran War Costs

    Turns out, war - like gas these days - is expensive. Who knew?

    By Amber DaSilva 1 day ago Read More
  • 1978 Ford Mustang II Cobra II front three-quarter image
    114

    At $21,000, Would You Hate To Fall In Love With This 1978 Ford Mustang II Cobra II?

    A shortage of respect (and horsepower) has meant few Mustangs of this generation were given TLC. Is this too much to pay for a pampered pony?

    By Rob Emslie 1 day ago Read More
  • A close-up of the engine bay in an orange, heavily tuned performance car.
    29

    Four Sub-$1,000 Methods For Boosting Most Engines' Horsepower, Ranked By Easiness

    It doesn't require a fortune to add some horsepower to your car. In fact, here are some of the most effective engine mods that cost less than $1,000.

    By Marko Mikulic 2 days ago Read More
  • Side view of Henry Ford sitting in his Quadricycle, the first car he built
    10

    Man Checked Out Henry Ford Biographies From Library 64 Years Ago And They Were Just Returned

    These books are now so old that you won't be seeing them back in circulation.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • Crewe, Cheshire, England, August 30th 2025. A row of BYD cars are displayed in a showroom forecourt.
    79

    Canada May Cap Low-Tariff Imports Of Chinese Cars

    Plus, China is ditching diesel. the economy is hitting U.S. car sales, and the latest on U.S. tariff talks with Europe

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL front three-quarter image
    82

    At $2,700, Is This 1995 Olds Cutlass Supreme A Cut Above?

    It's like a time capsule to a less complicated era.

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • Hot Wheels cars hanging on pegs, for sale in a store
    24

    Trash Bag Filled With 363 Hot Wheels Cars Found On The Side Of The Road

    Trash Bag Filled With 363 Hot Wheels Cars Found On The Side Of The Road

    By Justin Hughes 3 days ago Read More
  • A blue 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda convertible on display in a museum
    42

    This Classic Plymouth Isn't Known As The 'Holy Grail' Of Muscle Cars For Nothing

    Muscle cars have always been desirable, but classic muscle is commanding crazy money today. And few cars are selling for as much as this muscle-car legend.

    By Kiran Menon 3 days ago Read More
  • Ted Turner sitting at his desk in 1980.
    49

    Billionaire Ted Turner Once Budgeted His Cash By Daily Driving A Toyota Cressida

    Turner traded in his Cadillac for a Toyota Corolla in 1973, following the oil embargo, and he seemingly never looked back.

    By Nico DeMattia 3 days ago Read More
  • Patent drawing of Nissan's sliding tailgate function.
    34

    Nissan's Roll-Up Tailgate For Pickup Trucks Is As Clever As It Is Confusing

    The trend of weirdly complicated truck tailgate designs continues, and Nissan wants in on the action.

    By Nico DeMattia 3 days ago Read More
  • A young boy plugging a Cozy Coupe into the EV charger with a big smile, next to a close-up of the EV charger
    74

    Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Goes Woke With Pretend EV Charger

    The Cozy E-Charging station has a battery-powered button-activated charging noise function, glow-in-the-dark decals, and a "plug."

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • Chevrolet Monte Carlo
    27

    These Are Your Favorite Cars Named After Places

    Where would car companies be, without maps to borrow names from?

    By Erin Marquis 3 days ago Read More
  • A Lucid Gravity driving down a road with a desert stretching off into the background
    84

    Lucid Suffers A Net Loss Of $1 Billion In The First Quarter Of 2026

    Billion! With a 'B'!

    By Erin Marquis 3 days ago Read More
  • 2006 Audi A8L W12 Quattro front three-quarter image
    121

    At $13,998, Will This 2006 Audi A8L W12 Quattro Prove A Rare Bargain?

    Does this subtle Audi's surfeit of cylinders add to, or outweigh, your fear of cheap old German cars?

    By Rob Emslie 3 days ago Read More
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