Watch A Pickup Truck Pull Start This 102.4-Liter Engine Like It's A Lawnmower
Ever pull-start an engine larger than a truck? Watch a pickup bring a huge 102.4-liter diesel to life in one of the wilder mechanical feats you'll see today.
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What Truly Counts As Camping In The Left Lane?
Ever get stuck behind some bozo doing 10 mph below the speed limit in the left lane? Sure, he's annoying, but is he camping? And how can you legally retaliate?
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SpaceX And Tesla Are Building A Massive New Factory, And Here's What It'll Make
What are Elon Musk’s companies planning next? Get a breakdown of what we know about the enormous proposed facility and what it will produce.
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This Subaru 4-Cylinder Has A Terrible Reputation For Reliability, Here's Why
People who love Subarus really, really love their Subarus. But this Subaru engine is designed in such a way that big problems are commonplace.
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Why SpaceXAI Is Rebranding As SpaceXSI
SpaceXAI is making steps towards a name change, and the reasoning behind it comes from a request from the current President of the United States.
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Weird And Quirky Consequences You Might Experience When Your EV Gets Close To 0% Charge
Running your EV battery to empty isn't like running out of gas. Learn the bizarre symptoms, safety cutoffs, and surprises waiting at 0% charge.
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19,000-Mile 1995 Maxda RX-7 Twin Turbo For Sale May Be Peak '90s Japanese Sports Car
The Mazda RX-7 FD is one of the most iconic JDM sports cars of all time, and the fact that this one is still bone stock with low miles makes it a true unicorn.
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Can A Lithium Battery Damage Your Alternator?
Swapping a lithium-ion battery in place of a lead-acid one may seem like a great idea, but it can spell disaster for your alternator. Here's why.
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Do The Top Summer Tires Reviewed By Consumer Reports Outgrip The Cheapest Ones?
Consumer Reports assesses tires' braking in deciding what to recommend, and NHTSA tests their grip. How do the cheapest and priciest tires compare?
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These 15 States Don't Have Red Light Cameras, Here's Why
While at least 22 states and Washington DC still use red light cameras, at least 15 states explicitly block or heavily restrict remote traffic monitoring.
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3 Of The Worst Issues With Boxer Engines In Particular
Boxer engines are legendary, thanks to manufacturers like Porsche and Subaru. However, while they have many advantages, they also come with these downsides.
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Connecting Car Batteries Backwards Can Have Shockingly Bad Results
What happens when you connect a car battery backwards? The answer is bad things, which you probably know already, but just how bad can it actually get?
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Consumer Reports Says EV Premiums Are Falling (But Energy Costs Are The Real Story)
EVs seem to be getting cheaper than ever, but the biggest variable for owners is how much money they can save on refueling compared to gas-powered cars.
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Why Motorcycles With Single-Cylinder Engines Are Called 'Thumpers' (It's Not Because Of Bambi)
Motorcycle engines commonly have unique nicknames, like Harley's Knucklehead. Similarly, single-cylinder bikes are often called thumpers. Here's why.
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Here's How Much A 2021 Chevy Silverado Has Depreciated In 5 Years
The Chevy Silverado is the second most popular pickup truck in America, but how does a used 2021 model compare to its rivals when it comes to depreciation?
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This IIHS Top Safety Pick Winner May Also Cost The Most To Insure
This hyper-popular sedan has earned five Top Safety Pick awards from IIHS since 2020, but its insurance is still almost double the national average.
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How Your Car's MPG And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Related, According To The EPA
Low MPG isn't the whole story. While the EPA uses its own formula, a different metric may better reveal the link between fuel and emissions.
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1978 Vs. Today: Here's What Gas Prices Miss About The Real Cost Of Driving
Even if you can afford gas, keeping a car legally running is getting more and more expensive.
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Subaru's Smallest Production Car Was Its First To Be Sold In The US, Here's Why The Microcar Failed
A tiny, cheap car sounds just right for 1968 — and it was, if the car in question was the VW Beetle. But Subaru's first U.S. entry had a host of problems.
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3D-Printed Flock Sock Covers Flock Cameras To, Uh, Protect Them From UV Rays
It's a blueprint for a very tongue-in-cheek 3D-printed "sock" that you can gently slide over your local Flock camera to keep it safe from the sun.
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How To Turn Your Camper Or RV Into A Slick Mobile Office
Who says you can't stay productive while living the RV dream? Here's an easy guide that includes pretty much everything you need for an ideal RV mobile office.
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Catwalk Cars: New York City's Weird Wafer-Thin Electric Vehicles Used By Tunnel Police
An overlooked chapter in vehicle history, these ridiculous electric police vehicles have been zooming across Manhattan tunnels until just a decade ago.
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The Pros And Cons Of Fast Charging An EV
Many electric vehicles support DC fast charging, which can refill a battery very quickly. But are there any more upsides (or downsides) to fast charging?
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Changing Engine Oil: How Often Is Too Often?
Traditionally, drivers have been told to change their oil every 3,000 miles, but is that too often for modern cars? Here's how to know when it's really time.
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How Can You Become A DoorDash Driver And What Can You Expect To Earn?
DoorDashing is more popular than ever, but while becoming a driver is simple, how much you get out of it will vary massively depending on where you gig.
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Some Cities Fuel Garbage Trucks With Renewable Natural Gas Made From Their Own Trash
Some garbage trucks are getting a fuel made from waste, but the story behind their renewable natural gas gets a lot messier than you might expect.
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Here's Why You Pay A Core Charge Every Time You Buy A New Car Battery
Buying a car battery involves a core charge, which is refunded when you return the old battery. This may be annoying, but the fee exists for a vital reason.
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