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  • A person prepares to select an Android Auto icon on a touchscreen
    0

    Can You Add Android Auto Without Having To Switch To A New Head Unit?

    If your car doesn't feature Android Auto, buying a new head unit is not your only option. There's a quicker and cheaper alternative that looks almost as good.

    By Erik Sherman 2 hours ago Read More
  • A graphic depicting the inner workings of an electric car
    13

    What EV Owners Need To Know About Electric Car Maintenance

    You might think electric vehicles don't have as many maintenance requirements as gas-powered alternatives, but they actually have some important differences.

    By Benjamin Gracias 22 hours ago Read More
  • lock Safety camera on Will Carlton Rd is positioned to read license plates of cars
    81

    A Flock Camera Error Ended With An Auto Journalist Detained By Police Over A 'Stolen' Range Rover

    Plymouth police told the couple that if they had been pulled over in Minneapolis, the cops "definitely would've come at you with guns drawn."

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • A new electric fuel pump on white background
    11

    Here Are The Signs Of A Bad Fuel Pump

    Fuel pumps are designed to last hundreds of thousands of miles, but if they start to fail, replacing them is usually the only real solution.

    By Charles Krome 4 days ago Read More
  • Woman driving with an earphone in
    21

    Why Wearing Headphones While Driving Is Illegal In Some States

    While driving with headphones is still completely legal in most U.S. states, several states have strict laws and guidelines around distracted driving.

    By Chloe Clougher 4 days ago Read More
  • Front view of a Tesla self-driving on a Canadian mountain pass with a driver asleep at the wheel
    112

    Tesla FSD Foiled By Sunglasses On Driver Asleep At The Wheel On Canadian Mountain Pass

    Luckily this is not yet another story about a Tesla with its "Full Self-Driving" system turned on leading to a fatal crash.

    By Justin Hughes 5 days ago Read More
  • A metallic ball from a space rocket in Forrest Beach, Queensland, Australia
    30

    Metal Balls From Outer Space Invade Australia

    Ever have one of those days when you're invaded by strange metallic objects from beyond our planet?

    By Nicholas Werner 5 days ago Read More
  • EVs lined up and plugged in at chargers
    41

    What Does MPG-E Mean And How Is It Calculated?

    While it does measure the efficiency of electric cars, the letter "e" in MPG-e has nothing to do with electricity. Here's what it really means.

    By Charles Krome 6 days ago Read More
  • A man fixing a garage door sensor
    9

    How To Fix A Garage Door Sensor Yourself

    If your garage door is having trouble opening or closing, it could be due to a sensor issues. Luckily, you can easily fix most sensor issues on your own.

    By Brontë Wieland 7 days ago Read More
  • A silver Toyota Tacoma with a white box trailer hitched to the back
    5

    How Aftermarket Airbag Suspension Systems Can Improve Your Truck's Towing Ability

    Hauling a heavy load can dramatically change the driving dynamics of your truck, but adding aftermarket airbag suspension can help level things out.

    By Logan K. Carter 7 days ago Read More
  • 2024 Fiat 500e front 3/4 driving down the road in front of palm trees and water
    66

    First Month Of EV Ownership: Here's Everything New EV Owners Need To Know

    Buying and owning your first EV can be a bit intimidating at first, but if you're properly prepared for the experience, things will go a lot smoother.

    By Collin Woodard 7 days ago Read More
  • 2027 BMW iX5 with Art Cars displayed on the Panoramic Vision display
    10

    You Can Exhibit Famous BMW Art Cars On The New X5's Panoramic Vision Display, Because Why The Hell Not?

    Sure, you can have BMW's fancy projected display show all sorts of relevant information, but you really want it to show a bunch of Art Car pictures instead.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 8 days ago Read More
  • EV Play aftermarket CarPlay and Android Auto solution for Rivian
    20

    If You're Mad Rivians Don't Have Android Auto Or Apple CarPlay, Here's How To Fix That

    Rivians don't come with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay as standard, but you can always add it on later with this handy aftermarket modification.

    By Kiran Menon 8 days ago Read More
  • Lead acid car battery next to lithium battery
    73

    The Pros And Cons Of Making The Switch To A Lithium Starter Battery

    Lithium and standard lead-acid car batteries both have their pros and cons, and for some owners, switching to the former has serious utility.

    By B. L. Johnson 9 days ago Read More
  • The side-view of a green The McMurtry Spéirling in a dark studio
    21

    The McMurtry Spéirling Is A 1000-HP Electric Batmobile That Can Be Driven Upside Down And You Can Now Buy One For Just $1.3 Million

    The production version of the record-setting car will have larger exterior dimensions and a larger battery to go along with the seven-figure price tag.

    By Ryan Erik King 10 days ago Read More
  • A road winding through mountains
    19

    These Google Maps Alternatives Make Scenic Detours The Road Trip Rule, Not The Exception

    Whereas Google Maps defaults to the fastest and most fuel-efficient routes, these smart alternatives prioritize scenic, twisty, and enjoyable drives instead.

    By Brontë Wieland 12 days ago Read More
  • A woman walks dogs past Starship delivery robots waiting for orders during a visit from the Labour Leader Keir Starmer on July 23, 2020 in Milton Keynes, England.
    16

    Delivery Robots Abandon College Campuses Like A Failed Military Occupation

    Starship Technologies was offering robot deliveries at over 60 campuses. Now its 1,200-robot fleet will be redeployed to cities.

    By Ryan Erik King 12 days ago Read More
  • A vintage VHS tape rewinder in the shape of a car.
    6

    How Hollywood's Fear Of VCRs Made It Harder For You To Work On Your Car

    Modern cars are notoriously tricky to work on, thanks to all the on-board software, but all this is just a rewind of Hollywood concerns around VCRs in the '70s.

    By Eugene Buono 12 days ago Read More
  • A Rocket Lab Electron rocket takes off for the U.S. Space Force's Victus Haze mission
    15

    U.S. Space Force Is Learning To Scramble Rocket Launches Like They're Fighter Jets

    If a spacecraft became a threat unintentionally or otherwise, how fast could the Space Force do something about it? Pretty fast, at least by space rocket terms.

    By Nicholas Werner 14 days ago Read More
  • An Apple Carplay head unit installed in a 2006 Toyota 4Runner
    47

    I Put Apple CarPlay In My Wife's 2006 Toyota 4Runner And I'm Never Looking Back

    Despite its 300,000 miles we're not getting rid of the 4Runner anytime soon, so it was worth making a small investment to bring its infotainment into the 2020s.

    By Justin Hughes 14 days ago Read More
  • Water flowing out of a large dam
    6

    This Super Hard, Dense, Oily Wood Is Still Used For Bearings And Seals

    Twice as durable as plastic and with self-lubricating properties, this rare wood is still used for durable bearings and seals in ships and hydroelectric plants

    By Brontë Wieland 14 days ago Read More
  • Exhaust headers of the Herkules 1934
    6

    A Guy In Sweden Built An Inline-16 Out Of Volvo Engines And It Sounds Awesome

    We've seen plenty of 16-cylinder automobile engines over the years, but usually in V- or W- configurations. But now a man in Sweden has put all 16 in a row.

    By Kiran Menon 14 days ago Read More
  • A General Electric GE9X jet engine on a Boeing 777X plane
    16

    The Largest Commercial Jet Engine On Earth Also Has Large And Unique Problems

    Set to power the world's biggest commercial jet, overcoming the engineering hurdles of this massive engine pushed its launch date seven years behind schedule.

    By Benjamin Gracias 14 days ago Read More
  • A Ford BDA Twin cam in an Escort RS1600.
    5

    How The Cosworth BDA's Belt-Drive 16-Valve Head Set The Bar For NA Engine Performance

    Explore the 4-valve revolution that maximized cylinder head airflow and set a high-revving benchmark that engine builders still study today.

    By Aakash Badree 15 days ago Read More
  • Front view of the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut record car driving down the runway
    48

    Over-The-Air Update Lets Koenigsegg Jesko Hit 190 MPH In The Quarter-Mile, Crushing The Production Car Record

    With 1,600 horsepower on tap, the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut was already fast, but software updates have helped it set new records in the quarter- and half-mile.

    By Chris Tsui 15 days ago Read More
  • The NASA Artemis II Orion system rolling out of the Vehicle Assembly Building
    3

    This Building Used To House Saturn V Rockets For Moon Missions, Now Mars Is The Target

    NASA needed somewhere to keep its rockets for the missions to the moon decades ago. But that location is still being used for its intended purpose today.

    By Erik Sherman 15 days ago Read More
  • California oil refinery
    153

    If You Hate Cobalt Mining, I Have Terrible News About How Gasoline And Diesel Are Made

    Whether EVs go cobalt-free before gas/diesel or after, neither change will get the kids out of the cobalt mines.

    By Collin Woodard 15 days ago Read More
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