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  • A homemade pipe bomb

    Please Don't Blow Up Your Boss's Car If You Get Fired

    A Pennsylvania man has been arrested on suspicion of blowing up his former boss's car in front of his house.

    By Justin Hughes 17 hours ago Read More
  • 1984 Maserati Biturbo driver's side image

    At $7,500, Is This 1984 Maserati Biturbo A Terribly Good Deal

    Long considered one of the most unreliable and undeserving of all Maseratis, the Biturbo is a quirky and fun bit of the Italian automaker's history.

    By Rob Emslie 22 hours ago Read More
  • A Weiand roots blower/supercharger on top of a Ford flathead V8 with Offenhauser heads and a Holley carburetor

    The Differences Between Centrifugal, Roots, And Twin-Screw Superchargers

    Superchargers can take a vehicle's performance to another level. Here's a breakdown of the differences between centrifugal, roots, and twin-screw superchargers.

    By Paul Stadden 1 day ago Read More
  • A hand on a manual gear lever

    Manual Transmissions Are Still Popular In These Countries

    Manual transmissions account for just a tiny fraction of car sales in the U.S., but there are places in the world where they still thrive. Here are six.

    By Jackson Lambros 1 day ago Read More
  • A white RV with gray accents pulling a pickup in Yellowstone

    These Are The Easiest Cars To Flat Tow Behind An RV

    Flat towing is a great way to get a more maneuverable ride to your destination along with your RV, but not every car can be flat towed. These kinds can.

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
  • A car parked inside a garage

    Can Oil Go Bad Just Sitting In Your Engine?

    You don't drive much, so you don't rack up miles. Or you've been out of town, so your car sat in the garage. Will the oil still be good when you drive again?

    By Chino Ortiz 2 days ago Read More
  • Boeing 737 MAX in mid-air

    Why Boeing Can Build A 737 In 9 Days (But The 747 Took Much Longer)

    Boeing is able to build the 737 in nine days, which is an impressive turnaround time. However, the 747 took a lot longer to finish. Here's why.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 days ago Read More
  • A man driving in a sim racing experience modeled after a Mercedes-AMG F1 car

    This Sim Racing Tool Became A Secret Weapon For F1 (And Car Companies)

    It's a short leap from being a videogame anyone can play to training both racecar drivers and self-driving cars. Here's the story of the game that turned pro.

    By Paul Stadden 2 days ago Read More
  • A variety of types of oil filters

    Why Did Cartridge Oil Filters Replace Spin-Ons In New Cars?

    Cartridge oil filters were invented first, then spin-ons took over, but cost and environmental concerns have driven a return to cartridges in new cars.

    By Richard Sachek 2 days ago Read More
  • An under-hood shot of a Ramcharger 426 Max Wedge V8 in a 1963 Dodge 330

    What Makes A HEMI Different From A Max Wedge?

    The Hemi and the Max Wedge were both powerful engines in the early 1960s. But a lot of design choices were made that divide these two behemoths.

    By Paul Stadden 2 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot of a news broadcast showing purple street lights that need to be repaired

    Yes, Those Purple Streetlights Are Still Around. Here's Why

    You may have heard all kinds of theories about those purple streetlights that have been popping up. Most of them are false. Here's what's really going on.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • Taillights of a crossover SUV with the brake lights on

    What It Might Mean If Your Brake Lights Stay On When Your Car Is Off

    There are lots of reasons your car's brake lights might stay on even if the car is off. And not all of them are directly related to the brakes.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 days ago Read More
  • Two popular 1960s cars parked next to each other in a parking lot.

    These Were The Most Popular Cars Of The 1960s

    The 1960s was an era when iconic muscle cars like the Mustang and the Camaro stood side by side with plucky classics like the VW Beetle and the Minibus.

    By Sarah Bloomfield 3 days ago Read More
  • Man checking the oil level with the dipstick

    4 Motor Oil Myths That Just Won't Go Away

    These common motor oil myths have persisted for years, confusing drivers and wasting perfectly good oil. We're here to set the record straight.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 days ago Read More
  • Speed Enforced by Aircraft sign in desert

    What Those 'Speed Enforced By Aircraft' Signs Are Really For

    If you've ever seen those "Speed Enforced by Aircraft" signs along the highway, you might be wondering how legit they are. The answer varies.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 days ago Read More
  • Los Angeles covered in smog

    What ULEV, SULEV, And PZEV Mean, And Why They're On So Many Cars Now

    An alphabet soup of acronyms can make it hard to understand what's going on, especially when it comes to cars fighting pollution. Here's what these three mean.

    By Charles Krome 3 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a 1958

    These Are Some Of The Smallest Big-Block Engines Ever Built

    How small can an engine be and still be considered a big block? Let's take a look at how different manufacturers over the years have tackled this challenge.

    By Paul Stadden 3 days ago Read More
  • Mopar Parts signage at a warehouse

    Here's What The Mopar Extended Warranty Actually Covers On A Used Car

    Mopar's warranties don't just cover Chryslers, Dodges, Rams, and Jeeps. You can get them on all Stellantis vehicles. Here's what they cover.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 days ago Read More
  • Chevy Camaro ZR1, the most stolen car in America

    Chevy Camaro ZL1 Is 39 Times More Likely To Be Stolen Than The Average Car

    According to HLDI, thefts of 2016 and newer Camaros spiked in 2023 and continued to rise through 2024.

    By Justin Hughes 3 days ago Read More
  • 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer teaser photo

    Facelifted Jeep Grand Wagoneer Teased With Illuminated Face And Range-Extender Hybrid Powertrain

    Jeep has already confirmed that the Wagoneer will get the Ramcharger's range-extender setup that pairs a V6 engine with a big battery and two electric motors.

    By Justin Hughes 4 days ago Read More
  • A Volkswagen Hot Wheels Dune Buggy in front three-quarter view

    From Vespas To Volkswagens, This Classic Car Auction Has Something For Everyone

    Mecum is putting 295 cars — and other types of vehicles — under the hammer on September 20-21.

    By Matthew DeBord 4 days ago Read More
  • klm jet plane

    Plane Cabin Fills With Toxic Smoke As Power Bank Catches Fire Over The Ocean, Hours Away From Landing

    Luckily a flight attendant put out the portable phone charger fire pretty quickly with an extinguisher, and the flight continued on to its destination.

    By Collin Woodard 4 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of an orange 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Scat Pack

    2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Is Finally Here To Do Gas-Powered Donuts In Your Local Parking Lot

    The 2026 Charger Sixpack will start at $51,990, exactly ten grand less than the EV.

    By Daniel Golson 4 days ago Read More
  • Honda RA272 model

    This Scale-Model Honda F1 Car Costs More Than An Actual Civic

    The 1:8 scale model of the Honda RA272 costs $28,995, is made from 1,600 parts and takes 450 hours to complete. Just 30 will be made.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 4 days ago Read More
  • U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office at the White House on May 6, 2025 in Washington, DC.

    Trump's Tariff War Has Cost The Auto Industry $12 Billion So Far

    We dive into just how much Trump's tariffs have cost the auto industry and take a look at China's slowing car sales.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 4 days ago Read More
  • 1993 Chevy Caprice Classic LS driver's side image

    At $4,400, Is This 1993 Chevy Caprice Classic A Whale Of A Deal?

    People say "They don't build 'em like they used to," and that is certainly true about today's Caprice.

    By Rob Emslie 4 days ago Read More
  • The view of a freeway at night with an oncoming car blinding the camera

    Stop Driving With Your High Beams On

    Regardless of the cause, driving with high beams on makes everything worse.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago Read More
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