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    3

    These 5 States Have The Most Dangerous Roads In The Winter

    Driving in winter weather can be sketchy no matter where you live. However, these five states have the most dangerous winter roads in the country.

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 hours ago Read More
  • A Lincoln MKT limousine parked outside a building
    0

    Here's How Regular Cars Get Turned Into Stretch Limos

    Regular cars are able to be converted into stretch limousines. The process isn't simple, though, and it doesn't work with every single model.

    By Alvin Reyes 4 hours ago Read More
  • An image of an armored vehicle's front windshield bulletproof glass that has been damaged by artillery fire.
    1

    Here's How 'Bulletproof' Car Windows Are Made

    Car windows are designed for the safety and protection of occupants. "Bulletproof" car windows take those designs and goes even further with them.

    By Eugene Buono 6 hours ago Read More
  • A 2016 ND Mazda Miata in red on a curvy road
    3

    How The Mazda Miata Got Quicker After Losing Horsepower

    The Mazda Miata reduced its horsepower between the third and fourth generations, but it actually got quicker. Check out the reason as to why.

    By Shane Schmid 8 hours ago Read More
  • An Illinois highway sign showing nine miles to Arthur and 52 miles to Paris.
    8

    Do Short Trips Really Wear Out Your Engine Faster Than Long Drives?

    You may have heard that short trips are bad for your car's engine. Well, there is actually quite a bit of truth to that. Here's what you need to know.

    By Ron King 10 hours ago Read More
  • A supercharged 4.6-liter DOHC Modular V8 in a red 2004 Ford Mustang
    7

    What's The Difference Between A Pushrod And A Modular Ford V8?

    Ford used pushrod V8 designs for many years before phasing them out in favor of Modular engines. Here are the differences between the two engine types.

    By Paul Stadden 12 hours ago Read More
  • Shanghai,China-April 3rd 2024: Chinese customers at Xiaomi ev store test SU7 electric car
    129

    The Electric Future Will Come From China

    We're looking at Western automakers ceding the EV market to China, as well as a fiery Toyota recall.

    By Amber DaSilva 15 hours ago Read More
  • 1948 Ford 89A Super DeLuxe Police Car front three-quarter image
    44

    At $9,900, Is This 1948 Ford Super De Luxe Police Cruiser An Arresting Deal?

    What's your take on this De Luxe at that amount of dollars? Does that feel like a fair deal to get into the classic car game with something that will stand out?

    By Rob Emslie 15 hours ago Read More
  • A red and cream BMW Isetta microcar driving along the road
    18

    7 Of The Weirdest Cars Owned By Celebrities

    Celebrities are just like us ... they love cars, too. And they can afford to indulge their automotive fantasies. Here are seven of the strangest celebrity cars.

    By Zak Wojnar 16 hours ago Read More
  • A 2020 blue Honda Pilot parked in a desert environment
    11

    Here's How Much A 2020 Honda Pilot Has Depreciated After 5 Years

    With new car prices soaring, many drivers are turning to the used market. For those interested in a 2020 Honda Pilot, here's how much the SUV has depreciated.

    By Nishant Jayaram 17 hours ago Read More
  • Shot of 2025 IIHS Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards with vehicles that have undergone crash testing in the background
    2

    What Is The Difference Between An IIHS Top Safety Pick And Top Safety Pick+?

    There are some important differences in crash-test performance that set apart cars rewarded with the IIHS' Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ designations.

    By Monday Goma 19 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up of a person holding a car manual transmission gear level in its hand.
    77

    What Driving A Stick Shift Teaches You That An Automatic Never Will

    Automatic transmissions make cars easier to drive, and modern ones are much improved. Yet manuals teach skills you can't get from their higher-tech cousins.

    By Marko Mikulic 1 day ago Read More
  • Mazda CX-5 in red parked in front of an office building at night
    8

    Why Mazda Abandoned Zoom-Zoom To Embrace Driving Matters

    Mazda's "Zoom-Zoom" ads were iconic and relatively popular among consumers. Why, then, did the company decide to replace them? Here's what to know.

    By Shane Schmid 1 day ago Read More
  • Two of Ford's Super Duty pickups from 2023 parked side-by-side.
    10

    What's The Difference Between Ford's 6.8 And 7.3 Godzilla V8 Engines?

    Ford's "Godzilla" V8 engines are some of the strongest gas-powered blocks in its lineup. How do the 6.8 and 7.3 versions compare to each other?

    By Ron King 1 day ago Read More
  • Detailed image of exposed engine cylinders and pistons.
    33

    11 Car Maintenance Jobs That Should Be Left To Professionals

    There are many automotive repair and maintenance jobs that make great DIY projects. However, if you're a novice, these are the tasks you should avoid.

    By Max Larsen 1 day ago Read More
  • A semi truck with tire chains installed on a slick road in winter
    6

    Here's Why Semi Truck Drivers Choose Snow Chains Instead Of Winter Tires

    Winter tires can be great for controlling your vehicle in ice and snow. But there are a couple of reasons why semi truck drivers often use snow chains instead.

    By Shane Schmid 1 day ago Read More
  • Tar stuck on side of car.
    6

    How To Get Tar Off Your Car Without Damaging The Paint

    Removing tar from your car can damage the paint if done incorrectly. Here are a few safe methods that include both specialty products and household options.

    By B. L. Johnson 1 day ago Read More
  • A line of early automobiles on a snowy road near a Ford factory
    6

    The Weird And Dangerous Ways Drivers Stayed Warm Before Car Heaters

    Staying warm behind the wheel wasn’t easy in the early 20th century, even after automakers began offering enclosed cabins. How did drivers manage back then?

    By Shane Schmid 1 day ago Read More
  • A deflated tire on a dirty car
    10

    Here's How Tire Pressure Actually Affects Gas Mileage

    Tire pressure has some interesting effects on your car's gas mileage. Here's how they relate, as well as what you should do to manage your tire's pressure.

    By Nishant Jayaram 1 day ago Read More
  • Panicked male driver behind the wheel
    24

    These US States Have The Worst Drivers, According To A New Study

    Which states have the worst drivers? A new study that analyzed driving incidents across the nation reveals notable differences in driving behavior by state.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 days ago Read More
  • A beaker filled with engine oil with fully synthetic oil and high-mileage oil behind it
    2

    Full Synthetic Vs. High Mileage Oil: Which Should You Use?

    Full synthetic and high-mileage oils offer different benefits for different people. Here's which one you should use, as well as when you should use it.

    By Chino Ortiz 2 days ago Read More
  • A Chevy Bel Air at a car show.
    12

    These Were The Most Popular Cars From Every Decade

    Travel through a century of changing tastes and evolving technology as we take a look at some of the most iconic vehicles from the last century.

    By Taylor Ramey 2 days ago Read More
  • An all-black Bugatti Veyron, parked head-on in front of a residential home, surrounded by green foliage.
    10

    These Are The Most Unexpected Street-Legal Cars With Over 1,000 HP

    You might not expect high horsepower values from vehicles found on highways. But there are five cars with over 1,000 hp that still manage to be street-legal.

    By Marko Mikulic 2 days ago Read More
  • A Hybrid badge on a dark colored vehicle.
    8

    Full Vs. Mild Vs. Plug-In Hybrids: What's The Difference?

    There are three major types of hybrid technologies. Here are the biggest differences between full hybrids, mild hybrids, and plug-in hybrids.

    By Chad Kirchner 2 days ago Read More
  • A WK-era Jeep Grand Cherokee drives through deep water with green fields in the background
    10

    This Odd Jeep Transmission Had Two Second Gears: Here's Why

    If you think second gear is one specific thing, think again. For a dozen years at the start of the 2000s, some Jeeps had a transmission with two second gears.

    By Paul Stadden 2 days ago Read More
  • A close-up view of a car engine.
    22

    The Pros And Cons Of Swapping A Carburetor For Fuel Injection

    It's tempting to swap a carburetor for more modern electronic fuel injection. But while such a move can improve your car, it carries downsides as well.

    By Danillo Almeida 2 days ago Read More
  • An Alfa Romeo Twin-Spark four-cylinder engine
    13

    Why Some 4-Cylinder Engines Use 8 Spark Plugs

    While most engines have the same number of spark plugs and cylinders, some four-cylinder blocks have two plugs for each cylinder. Here's why.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
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