Why The 1979 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car Was Such A Big Deal
In 1979, Ford showcased its new third-generation Mustang as the official pace car of the Indy 500. This was a key moment for the Mustang as a whole.
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High Speed Pursuits Are Dangerous For All, From Bystanders To The Police Themselves
Car chases have deadly consequences, often for innocent bystanders. Moreover, the chases are frequently unnecessary, as perps can usually be aprehended later.
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Safety Tips For Selling Your Car On Craigslist Or Facebook Marketplace
From safe meeting spots to secure payment methods, here is everything you need to know to protect yourself when selling a car on Craigslist or Facebook.
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Big Owner Satisfaction Survey Suggests Big Problems For These Luxury Brands
Luxury cars have often been associated with satisfied owners, but a new survey shows that the gap between premium and mass-market brands may be disappearing.
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What Does 'No Tolerance' Mean On Oklahoma Speed Limit Signs?
The vast majority of Americans admit to speeding, but that will cut no ice in the Sooner State. When Oklahoma says "no tolerance," that's what it means.
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When Does A Speeding Ticket Become A Reckless Driving Charge?
You got caught speeding. What's the big deal? Well, if you hit the threshold in your state's law, you could be looking at a criminal charge, a fine, even jail.
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Why 2 Million Tires Ended Up On The Ocean Floor Near Florida In The '70s
It sounds bonkers when you say it out loud, but dumping 2 million old tires in the ocean sounded like a brilliant idea to a team of scientists in the '70s.
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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.
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Can Flock Cameras Tell How Fast You're Driving?
You see Flock safety cameras everywhere, but can they tell how fast you're driving? Find out if these ALPR systems are monitoring your speed.
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500 HP: Good Enough For A Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Good Enough For A Sherman Tank
It turns out 500 horsepower was a key weapon in WWII decades before it became a track standard. Explore the engineering link between the tank and the Mustang.
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Why MPG Testing Changed After 2020: The Fuel Sulfur Standard Nobody Talks About
By 2020, the EPA revamped its emissions and fuel economy testing by using gasoline with reduced sulfur and 10% ethanol, but this also changed the MPG results.
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The True Cost Of Car Ownership Can Be A Big Reality Check
American car owners are underestimating their yearly cost of car ownership by thousands of dollars, and it's higher in some states than others.
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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.
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Why School Zone Signs Use That Specific Loud, Glowing, Fluorescent Yellow-Green Hue
That fluorescent puke yellow-green color was carefully chosen by the MUTCD, and the reason why goes deeper than just being bright and visible.
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How The Beechcraft Bonanza Plane Earned The Nickname 'Doctor Killer'
You might have heard of the 'Goblin' or read about the 'Guppy' Boeing, but the 'Doctor Killer' moniker for the Bonanza stands alone. It's a complicated story.
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The 70-Year-Old Plane Disaster That Led To The Creation Of The FAA
The management of airspace changed forever after a mid-air collision between two commercial airlines in 1956. Learn what led to the creation of the FAA.
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This 3D-Printed Exhaust Delivers More Engine Horsepower Than X-Pipes, But At A Cost
Independent testing confirms this 3D-printed Z-pipe can deliver more power than an X-pipe. Whether it is actually worth the investment is a different matter.
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Consumer Reports' Emergency Handling Tests Look Super Fun
The way Consumer Reports tests new vehicles looks like a ton of fun. Here are some of the tests the organization uses and why they're so important.
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The Reason Power Lines Have Orange Balls Is Almost As Interesting As How They Get There
While orange ones are most common, these power line balls also come in other colors, such as white and yellow. And they are much larger than you think.
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Michelin's Strange PLR Tire-Testing Car Was A 10-Wheeled Fever Dream
This French monstrosity could technically drive on 11 tires powered by two Chevy small-block V8s, and it served an incredibly important purpose.
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The 2004 Ram Rumble Bee Was The OG Fast, Flashy, Hemi-Powered Mopar Muscle Truck
Ram revealed a new 1500 Rumble Bee model this week, but it isn't the first go-around for this spicy, muscled-up version of the full-size pickup truck.
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Adding A Sidecar To Your Harley-Davidson Isn't For The Faint Of Heart
Want to add a sidecar to your Harley-Davidson? it's not as easy as bolting it on and calling it a day. The DIY route takes time, patience, and the right gear.
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This Is The Massive Barge NASA Uses To Transport Space Rockets
The components used to launch the Artemis II astronauts into space are truly massive. Here's how NASA moves those parts around the country.
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PennDOT Screwed Up Thousands Of Road Tests And Is Making Drivers Retake It
PennDOT says the affected motorists will have to swap their licenses for learner's permits should they be unable to retest, which is a big setback.
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The Car Insurance Mascots That Were Too Creepy, Cringe, Crass, Or Just Plain Boring To Survive
While some advertisements utilize loveable brand ambassadors, others are too weird and annoying to survive, like these discontinued car insurance mascots.
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This Might Be The Slowest Sustained Engine RPM Ever
These engines took minutes to start up and their unique two-stroke design allowed them to idle by rocking back and forth, completing 0 revolutions per minute.
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How To Choose The Right Replacement Battery For Your Old Harley-Davidson
If you have an older Harley-Davidson with a dead battery, you may be wondering how pick the right replacement. Here's how to choose a new Harley battery.
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