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  • A white Volvo XC90 in a showroom.
    13

    5 Popular Car Brands Known For Their Safety

    If safety is at the top of your list, these five brands stand out. In fact, one of them patented the three-point seat belt, then let the world use it for free.

    By Benjamin Gracias 28 days ago Read More
  • An officer directing traffic in Thimphu, Bhutan.
    0

    A Country Without Traffic Lights? There's Only 1 Left

    There's only one country left without traffic lights. The lack of them is just one of the things that makes this place unique among the world's nations.

    By B. L. Johnson 29 days ago Read More
  • A yellow countdown traffic light in New Zealand.
    16

    Why US Traffic Lights Don't Have Countdown Timers

    Yellow traffic lights in over 20 countries count down to when the red light appears, but that's banned in the United States. Here's why the U.S. is different.

    By Shane Schmid 29 days ago Read More
  • A freeway overpass junction in the United States
    61

    These Are The Deadliest States For American Drivers, According To The IIHS

    Thanks to the IIHS, we know which states you should take extra care when driving, due to high traffic fatalities per capita and poor road conditions.

    By Andrew Ekuwem 1 month ago Read More
  • Vice Presiden JD Vance
    44

    What The Heck Is Going On With JD Vance's Motorcade?

    A Maryville, Tennessee, police officer escorting Vance's motorcade to an RNC fundraiser was involved in a crash with a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • A supercar speeding past other motorists on the Autobahn
    22

    These Are The Only Highways In The World With No Speed Limit

    While most places around the world impose vehicle speed limits, these are the places where you can drive as fast as you want on the highway.

    By Shane Schmid 1 month ago Read More
  • Numerous vehicles in a parking lot.
    1

    Here's How To Check If Your Car Has A Recall

    Your car's manufacturer will send out a notice if there's a recall, but that information may not reach you. Here's how to check if your ride has been recalled.

    By Dave Goldberg 1 month ago Read More
  • A screenshot from the video showing the yellow Fulwin X3L at the base of a staircase actively knocking own a fence
    23

    Chinese Automaker Chery Attempts The Dragon Challenge That Range Rover Did With Ease, Fails Miserably

    Hey, any publicity is good publicity, right?

    By Logan K. Carter 1 month ago Read More
  • A close up picture of blowup tire
    8

    How To Survive A Tire Blowout On The Highway

    A tire blowout at highway speeds is extremely scary and dangerous. Here's what to do and how to survive if you experience this problem.

    By Chino Ortiz 1 month ago Read More
  • A black 2017 Honda Civic hatchback driving on a mountain road
    2

    Honda Recalls Certain Civic Wheels On The Off Chance They Might Fall Off

    The factory that made these wheels closed in 2023, so there is absolutely no way it can make this mistake again. Unfortunately, that leaves Honda on the hook.

    By Justin Hughes 1 month ago Read More
  • Driving on highway road, closeup hands of car driver on steering wheel, road trip at sunset.
    1

    White Line Fever: Why Highway Hypnosis Happens To So Many Drivers

    Highway hypnosis is difficult to pin down, but it can pose some real risks for drivers logging a lot of hours on the freeway. Here's why it happens.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 1 month ago Read More
  • 2026 Toyota Tundra painted WaveMaker Blue
    23

    Toyota Recalls 127,000 More Turbocharged V6 Engines Because They Keep Grenading Themselves

    The recall covers the 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, 2022-2024 Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • A Lexus GX 550 SUV in the sand
    4

    Toyota And Lexus Recall More Than 1 Million Cars For Faulty Backup Cameras

    The recall is a simple software update, but it's still likely to be a massive headache, as you have to go to the dealership for the fix.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • UPS plane crash in Kentucky
    0

    [UPDATE] UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Louisville Airport In Fiery Explosion

    Currently, details on the crash are limited, but UPS said the plane was a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 that was headed to Honolulu when it went down.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • an rv parked on the side of the road in front of a fence
    0

    These Are Some Of The Least RV-Friendly Cities And States In The U.S.: Here's Why

    Traveling in an RV can be a great way to explore the country, but not every place is equally hospitable. Here are the cities and states you may want to avoid.

    By Paul Stadden 2 months ago Read More
  • A view of an old guardrail on the side of a foggy highway
    0

    Why Affordable Steel Highway Guardrails Actually Cost More Long Term

    Cutting the budget on safety is always a risky proposition, but when it comes to highway guardrail materials, it actually costs more to spend less.

    By Chino Ortiz 2 months ago Read More
  • A car stopped at a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon during the flashing red light phase, which means
    0

    These Pedestrian Traffic Signals Are Confusing Drivers

    The Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (or HAWK Beacon) uses yellow and red lights to bring traffic to a stop before signaling pedestrians to cross the road.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • A Tesla Cybertruck with light bar equipped
    0

    Tesla Recalls Dumb Stick-On Cybertruck Light Bar For Getting Unstuck

    Tesla says it's had 619 warranty claims due to the issue along with one field report, which is a full 10% of all light bars Tesla has sold.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • A close-up of a Toyo Open Country H/T tire on a silver truck's front wheel parked on a paved stone surface
    0

    Toyo And Nitto Recall Nearly 37,000 Truck And SUV Tires For Potentially Dangerous Tread Separation

    Though the recall includes 36,919 tires, Toyo estimates that only 1% of those tires are affected by the defect.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 months ago Read More
  • A black Kia EV6 on a rainy street
    0

    Kia's Blind Spot Cameras Go Blind In The Rain – But There's An Easy Fix

    Blind-spot cameras are great for safety, but the ones on Kia's EV6 are useless in the rain, and they're not the only ones. Luckily, there's a quick solution.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 months ago Read More
  • Roundabout intersection
    0

    The Evolution Of The Roundabout And How It Came To America

    Roundabouts are a controversial type of road design. However, they can offer numerous benefits. Here's how they were born and popularized in the States.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 months ago Read More
  • A Malaysian road with glow-in-the-dark paint
    0

    Why Malaysia's Glow In The Dark Roads Were Doomed To Fail

    They were pretty and aimed to cut Malaysia's electricity bill. But the country's glow-in-the-dark roads ran afoul of some real-world problems.

    By Chino Ortiz 2 months ago Read More
  • Jim Carrey as Ace Ventura driving his 1970s Chevy Monte Carlo with a broken windshield, leaning out the window while wearing sunglasses
    0

    Is Driving With A Broken Windshield Illegal?

    Uh-oh, you've got a crack in your windshield. Or a star. Or a chip. Can you drive with a less-than-perfect windshield? How about with no windshield at all?

    By Paul Stadden 2 months ago Read More
  • A crashed modified green Japanese JDM car
    0

    Does Insurance Cover The Aftermarket Or Custom Parts On A Modified Car?

    Getting your insurance company to cover your aftermarket parts is possible, but it may require additional coverage or a specialty provider. Here's what to know.

    By Benjamin Gracias 2 months ago Read More
  • Memphis skyline with a rearview mirror at the top showing Arkansas behind the driver
    0

    Two Tennessee Cities Take The Crown For America's Worst Drivers

    A new study shows that drivers in two Tennessee cities are the worst in the nation. But there are conflicting studies that show drivers elsewhere as the pits.

    By Charles Krome 2 months ago Read More
  • a person siting in car at night with their hands on their face
    0

    Refusing A Breathalyzer Test In Florida Could Send You To Jail Under New Law

    Drunk driving is bad in any state. However, Florida's new law takes DUI penalties to the next level, including adding consequences for refusing a breath test.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • Million Dollar Highway Ford F-150 crash
    0

    Ford F-150 Driver Somehow Not Dead After Truck Falls Off 300-Foot Cliff

    The driver went off the side of U.S. Highway 550 between mile markers 88 and 89, known as the Million Dollar Highway, falling into the Uncompahgre River Gorge.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
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