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  • A view of an old guardrail on the side of a foggy highway
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    Why Affordable Steel Highway Guardrails Actually Cost More Long Term

    Cutting the budget on safety is always a risky proposition, but when it comes to highway guardrail materials, it actually costs more to spend less.

    By Chino Ortiz 1 month ago Read More
  • The interior of a Porsche 959, focusing on the steering wheel, left-of-wheel ignition key, gauges, and shift lever.
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    Why Do Porsches Have The Ignition On The Left?

    Misstating its own history, Porsche has told a number of erroneous stories about this over the years. For starters, forget about the Le Mans connection.

    By Paul Stadden 1 month ago Read More
  • A mechanic checks the underside of a car with a light.
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    Here's What Could Happen If Water Gets In Your Gas Tank

    Water in your gas tank can have detrimental results to your car over time if you are not paying close attention. Here's exactly what happens.

    By Mark Roy 1 month ago Read More
  • A couple of kids play on a military tank with a building in the background
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    Owning A Military Tank Is Legal In All 50 States (But It Will Cost You)

    Yes, you can own a tank in every U.S. state. But there will be lots of red tape, especially if you want to drive it on-road. Or have it equipped with a cannon.

    By Paul Stadden 1 month ago Read More
  • Mechanic inspects the brakes of a car
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    What Causes Warped Brake Rotors?

    That shaky feeling when braking isn’t random, but it doesn’t always mean you need new rotors. Sometimes your car just wants a little attention.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 month ago Read More
  • A 350-cubic-inch Chevrolet small-block V8 in a 1972 Corvette
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    Chevy 350 Vs. Pontiac 350: How Are They Different?

    While the Chevy and Pontiac 350s both came from the GM umbrella, they are actually quite different. Here's how the two engines evolved and what set them apart.

    By Charles Krome 1 month ago Read More
  • a person fills the reservoir with windshield washer fluid
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    No, Seriously, Windshield Washer Fluid Is More Complicated Than You Might Think

    Windshield washer fluid is more than just soapy water in a bottle. Here are all the different ways that science helps this liquid keep your car clean.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 month ago Read More
  • A car stopped at a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon during the flashing red light phase, which means
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    These Pedestrian Traffic Signals Are Confusing Drivers

    The Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (or HAWK Beacon) uses yellow and red lights to bring traffic to a stop before signaling pedestrians to cross the road.

    By Justin Hughes 1 month ago Read More
  • Steve McQueen's Super X Excelsior, seen in front three-quarter view
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    Steve McQueen Rode This 1926 Excelsior Super X Motorcycle Around His Ranch. Now It's Up For Auction

    The estimate is for a sale of between $125,000-150,000. But hey, that's for a running motorcycle.

    By Matthew DeBord 1 month ago Read More
  • Using a Harbor Freight spark plug socket on an engine.
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    Here's What Makes Spark Plug Sockets Different From Standard Deep Sockets

    Replacing spark plugs is an essential and moderately simple task. However, to make the process even smoother, you'll want the benefits of a spark plug socket.

    By Ron King 1 month ago Read More
  • A Tesla Cybertruck with light bar equipped
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    Tesla Recalls Dumb Stick-On Cybertruck Light Bar For Getting Unstuck

    Tesla says it's had 619 warranty claims due to the issue along with one field report, which is a full 10% of all light bars Tesla has sold.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • A person pouring a fresh oil into the engine.
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    Can DIY Oil Changes Void Your Car's Warranty?

    They say changing your own oil voids your warranty, but is that really true? Well, it's more complicated than it seems. Here's what you need to know.

    By Chino Ortiz 1 month ago Read More
  • A general view of the Nexperia plant on April 1, 2022 in Newport, Wales
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    The New Chip Shortage Is Already Hitting Suppliers

    We're looking at the new chip shortage, as well as Audi adjusting its earnings estimates in the face of economic headwinds.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • 2025 Rolls-Royce Phantom Mansory front three-quarter image
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    At $819,980, Is This 2025 Rolls-Royce Phantom Mansory A Trick Or A Treat?

    Striking terror into the hearts of the tasteful, is this customized behemoth a fitting scare for October 31st?

    By Rob Emslie 1 month ago Read More
  • A sign for General Motors' Factory Zero plant is seen on October 29, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. General Motors announced today it will be laying off 3,300 hourly employees around the country at plants that make electric vehicles and batteries due to slowing EV consumer interest. GM's all-electric Factory Zero plant, which manufactures the Chevrolet Silverado EV and the GMC Sierra EV, among others, will be hit the hardest, with 1,200 workers to be laid off.
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    GM Pauses Factory Zero, Indefinitely Laying Off Workers

    We're looking at GM's Factory Zero pause, as well as BYD's less-than-stellar third quarter, and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • 2005 Cadillac CTS-V front three-quarter image
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    At $21,500, Could This 2005 Cadillac CTS-V Give You An Edge?

    What do we think about this Caddy at that asking? Does that seem fair for a completely stock and seemingly well-cared-for example of a CTS-V?

    By Rob Emslie 1 month ago Read More
  • A close-up of a Toyo Open Country H/T tire on a silver truck's front wheel parked on a paved stone surface
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    Toyo And Nitto Recall Nearly 37,000 Truck And SUV Tires For Potentially Dangerous Tread Separation

    Though the recall includes 36,919 tires, Toyo estimates that only 1% of those tires are affected by the defect.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 month ago Read More
  • 1907 vintage car with acetylene headlamps
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    Before The Light Bulb, Cars Still Had Headlights. Here's How They Worked

    People needed to drive in the dark prior to light bulbs being standard vehicle equipment, so automakers installed headlights on cars the old-fashioned way.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 month ago Read More
  • The Chinese producer of electric cars BYD presents its vehicles (EV) on the 2nd day of the IAA MOBILITY 2025 automobile fair on September 10, 2025 in Munich, Germany. The IAA is taking place as German automakers are seeing profits lag and are struggling to maintain market share while Chinese automakers are making strong gains, especially with electric cars.
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    China Could Ditch EV Subsidies

    We're looking at the possibility of China abandoning its EV subsidies, as well as the general distaste for Elon Musk's proposed trillion-dollar payday.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • Ram 1500 equipped with the Dude package front three-quarter
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    Ram Brings Back The Dude Package From The 1970s Because It Knows Exactly Who Buys Its Trucks

    This SEMA concept is inspired by a package that was originally marketed with the help of Don Knotts, who voiced Mayor Turkey Lurkey in "Chicken Little."

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • 1979 GMC Caballero front three-quarter image
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    At $5,600, Could This 1979 GMC Caballero Corral Your Interest?

    What's your take on this car/truck at that $5,600 asking? Does that feel like a deal for this Caballero as it's presented in its ad?

    By Rob Emslie 1 month ago Read More
  • The red 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 386 featured in Tom Cruise's
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    These Iconic Chevys Were The Real Stars Of The Big Screen

    From assassination epics to quirky comedies to outer-space sagas, the movies have shown lots of great Chevys. There's even a Chevy that's still being rebuilt.

    By Paul Stadden 1 month ago Read More
  • A render of a front three-quarters view of the red Mazda Vision X-Compact
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    Mazda Vision X-Compact Is A Diminutive Infotainment-Free Hatchback With AI That Suggests Fun Driving Roads

    The Vision X-Compact is just a concept car for now, but it could preview a next-generation Mazda 2.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 month ago Read More
  • Mazda Vision X-Coupe front three-quarter
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    Four-Door Mazda Vision X-Coupe Concept Is A Rotary-Powered Hybrid Making 503 HP

    Mazda says the Vision X-Coupe's turbocharged two-rotor PHEV powertrain could travel nearly 100 miles on just electricity.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • Screenshot of DirtHammer's website, showing three current auctions and three upcoming
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    DirtHammer Wants To Be Bring A Trailer For Side By Sides

    Side by sides are perhaps the most entertaining way to grievously wound yourself offroad.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • A dusty dark gray car interior with a dirty steering wheel and dashboard.
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    How To Stop Dust From Clinging To Your Car's Dashboard

    You can rub the dash the dash with a towel to get the dust, but this creates static electricity that attracts more dust. There's an answer to this problem, too.

    By Peris Nganga 1 month ago Read More
  • Part of a 502-cubic-inch Chevy V8 in a custom-built police cruiser in Berkley, Michigan
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    Why Are Chevy Big Block V8's Called Rat Motors?

    Is the Chevy big block "rat" engine related to the "Mighty Mouse"? How about the "porcupine" or the "elephant"? We uncover a zoo-full of answers.

    By Paul Stadden 1 month ago Read More
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