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  • Car air conditioning and air vents in dashboard
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    How Your Car's A/C Does More Than Just Cool The Air

    Air conditioning is a feature of the summer months, but the system does more than just cool the air in your car. Here's how it works all year round.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 10 min ago Read More
  • Audi rally car on ice
    3

    Billionaires Used To Build Schools And Libraries, Now They Drive Priceless Cars On Ice And That's Kind Of The Same Thing

    Everyone who is anyone in the European car community simply must attend the I.C.E. St. Moritz.

    By Brad Brownell 2 hours ago Read More
  • A six-speed manual shifter knob from a Lotus Emira.
    2

    These Are The Brands That Are Still Selling Manuals In 2026

    For better or for worse, manual transmissions are becoming a niche, enthusiast-only choice. Here's a look at the automakers still offering stick shifts.

    By Max Larsen 2 hours ago Read More
  • Overhead-front shot of a blue Volkswagen New Beetle
    3

    Pre-Dieselgate Volkswagen TDI Values Are The Weird Comeback Nobody Saw Coming

    The Dieselgate emissions scandal made VW Group TDI engines pariahs in the car market, but a decade later, used values suggest diesel isn't quite dead yet.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 hours ago Read More
  • Porsche 911 GT3RS with Weissach package and magnesium wheels at the rear
    2

    Why Magnesium Wheels For Your Daily Driver Just Don't Make Sense

    If you're tempted by the idea of swapping to lightweight magnesium wheels for your car, you might want to stop and read this before blowing your budget.

    By Kiran Menon 3 hours ago Read More
  • Street signs indicating one-way flow of traffic
    0

    Do One-Way Streets Really Help Traffic Flow (Or Are They Just Annoying)?

    One-way streets were designed to keep the flow of traffic safe and speedy. But in recent years, they've been the source of a great deal of frustration.

    By Shane Schmid 5 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up shot of a flex plate being held by a person with gloves on
    2

    Why Automatic Transmissions Have Flex Plates Instead Of Flywheels

    Manual transmissions make use of a clutch alongside a flywheel to actually deliver power from the engine to the wheels. Automatics use flex plates instead.

    By Monday Goma 6 hours ago Read More
  • Colorful microfiber towels inside the drum of a washing machine
    7

    Why This Microfiber Towel Shortcut Could Derail Your Detailing

    Microfiber towels are essential for cleaning your ride. But if you try to take advantage of a certain shortcut, you won't get much cleaning done.

    By Alvin Reyes 6 hours ago Read More
  • A vapor blue 2023 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid and a Rapid Red Ford Escape ST-Line Elite near some buildings
    7

    5 Used Ford Models To Avoid Buying In 2026, According To Consumer Reports

    Ford has countless reliable models in its repertoire, but in Consumer Reports' rankings, certain versions of those models have been found to be unreliable.

    By Monday Goma 7 hours ago Read More
  • A white Rivian charging at a charging station.
    2

    How To Avoid Headaches Trying To Charge Your Rivian At A Tesla Supercharger

    Although Tesla's Superchargers can technically be used with other EVs, their compatibility with EVs from other brands (like Rivian) comes with some caveats.

    By Chad Kirchner 9 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up image shows a mirror indicating a blind spot alert.
    8

    These Cars Have The Worst Visibility According To Drivers

    Being able to see clearly out of your vehicle is vital, but not all cars are equal in this regard. Owners say these vehicles have the worst visibility.

    By Josh West 10 hours ago Read More
  • A rider on a yellow Ski-Doo MXZ on a snowy trail

    Riding Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Kicks So Much Ass, Especially In Yellowstone National Park

    I've done a lot of cool things in my career, but riding snowmobiles might be the greatest activity that humans have ever devised.

    By Collin Woodard 10 hours ago Read More
  • A classic Knucklehead Harley on display
    4

    Here's Why Harley-Davidson's Knucklehead Engine Is So Valuable

    Harley-Davidson's Knucklehead engine released back in 1936, and despite its age, models with the engine can sell for over $200,000 even today.

    By Chloe Clougher 12 hours ago Read More
  • A big batch of silver metric bolts.
    16

    When Did US Automakers Switch To Metric Bolts?

    Metric fasteners are standard on modern vehicles. However, that wasn't always the case. Here's when manufacturers first began to make the switch from SAE.

    By Peter Nelson 13 hours ago Read More
  • screenshot from a YouTube video showing a rear three quarters shot of a bright yellow Ford Puma parked on grass with a man standing next to it in front of other classic cars
    15

    Festival Of The Unexceptional Car Show Celebrates The Mundane Cars We Inexplicably Love

    None of these cars are likely to be found on posters adorning the walls of bedrooms or even at your local cars and coffee.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 day ago Read More
  • The back of a red Dodge Charger, showing its dual exhuasts
    8

    Single Vs. Dual Exhaust: Sometimes Size Matters And Two Isn't Always Better Than One

    Conventional wisdom suggests two pipes will help an engine breathe more freely than one, but as Engine Masters discovered, that might not always be the case.

    By Kiran Menon 1 day ago Read More
  • Tesla electric Cybertrucks at Upland, CA sales, delivery and service center.
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    Tesla Will Sell A Sub-$60,000 Cybertruck For Just 10 Days As Elon Musk's Business Decisions Become Even More Bizarre

    Tesla offers cheaper Cybertruck price that is still nowhere near the price Elon Musk originally gave, VW workers ratified a UAW contract, and more

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 day ago Read More
  • 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible front three-quarter image
    80

    At $7,998, Is This 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass A Supreme Deal?

    The best of '90s GM meets the worst of '90s GM, but what's it all worth?

    By Rob Emslie 1 day ago Read More
  • Driver Alexander Rossi points holds part of the cooling tube system on a helmet
    1

    Helmet Tubes Are Just The Goofy Part Of IndyCar Cooling Systems You Can See

    IndyCar drivers must reckon with in-car temperatures that often soar well over 100 degrees. Elaborate cooling systems seek to tamp down those temps.

    By Shane Schmid 2 days ago Read More
  • An in-dash 8-track player
    24

    When Did Automakers Switch From 8-Track Players To Cassette Decks?

    Cassette tapes existed before cars adopted them, but automakers stuck with 8-tracks until one key improvement made cassette decks reliable enough for vehicles.

    By Shane Schmid 2 days ago Read More
  • A bottle of Bowden's Own Happy Ending finishing foam attached to a hose.
    7

    Other Countries Clearly Have More Fun Naming Car Products Than America

    Automotive product names in the U.S. tend to be straightforward and super serious. Not so in other parts of the world, where in-your-face monikers are common.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • Group C build
    6

    Tofu Auto Works Is Building A Race Car That Never Existed From 3D Prints And Scraps And It's Incredibly Entertaining

    If you have suggestions for some lesser known builders, or even a build of your own, please feel free to drop them in the comments section for future posts.

    By Brad Brownell 2 days ago Read More
  • Firefighters inspect a Jaguar F-Type underneath a school bus after it crashed into the back of it
    21

    Jaguar F-Type Driver Survives Stuffing Car Under Back Of Stopped School Bus

    The driver was cited for following too closely, which may be the understatement of the century.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • Markham, Ontario, Canada - June 14, 2019: GM Canada Technical Centre campus in Markham, Ontario, Canada. General Motors Company is an American multinational corporation.
    58

    GM's Solution To A Bad Economy Is Building Fewer Cars

    We're looking at GM cutting inventory to prepare for a tight 2026, as well as Nashville trying to get its hands on a Tesla tunnel and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • Rear 3/4 view of a green Lamborghini Temerario in front of a beautiful mountain sunset
    91

    What's The Best Engine You've Ever Driven?

    Head over heels with a HEMI, or vocal in your V12 love? We want to know your favorite powertrain.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • 1980 Ferrari 308 GTS front three-quarter image
    58

    At $58,500, Is This 1980 Ferrari 308 GTS An Imperfect Deal?

    What's your take on this battle-scarred GTS and that $58,500 asking price? Does that seem fair? Or is this a Prancing Horse that should be put out to pasture?

    By Rob Emslie 2 days ago Read More
  • An example of a boat engine alternator
    12

    Here's How Marine Alternators Are Different From The One In Your Car

    An engine is an engine and an alternator is an alternator, right? But not when they're operating in completely different environments like a boat and a car.

    By Shane Schmid 3 days ago Read More
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