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  • Check your diesel truck tires often, because they wear out quicker
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    Do Diesel Trucks Wear Out Tires Faster Than Gas Models?

    All tires wear down over time, but are gas or diesel engines more likely to accelerate this deterioration? Here's the breakdown on tire wear and tear.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
  • Mechanic holding a new and used spark plug
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    Spark Plug Types Explained: Which One Does Your Car Really Need?

    While small in size, spark plugs play a pivotal role in how your vehicle performs. However, there are several different kinds to consider before buying.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago Read More
  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt's (FDR) cigarette dispenser/lighter in his 1938 Ford
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    FDR's Custom 1938 Ford Had A Mechanism That Dispensed Lit Cigarettes

    President Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1938 Ford was customized to accommodate his paralysis due to polio, and it even had a mechanism that dispensed lit cigarettes.

    By Paul Stadden 3 months ago Read More
  • Mechanic drains the automatic transmission fluid from a car
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    Should You Change Your Transmission Fluid Yourself?

    Like changing your vehicle's oil, your transmission fluid shouldn't be ignored. However, should you do it yourself? Here's what you need to know.

    By Abigail Longstreth 3 months ago Read More
  • A mechanic holds up a new water pump
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    These Sounds Could Mean Your Water Pump Is Failing

    Your car's water pump does crucial work that wards off costly repairs. So you need to listen for the sounds that could mean it's about to give up the ghost.

    By Abigail Longstreth 3 months ago Read More
  • Rubber mat sitting over wet car carpets
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    The 4 Things To Check If Your Car Is Wet Inside After It Rains

    Water damage is something that shouldn't be ignored. If you are having leakage in your interior after it rains, this is what you need to check.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago Read More
  • Large check engine warning on dashboard
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    Why Your Check Engine Light Might Keep Coming Back After Being Cleared

    It happens at the worst time — stuck in traffic or a long road trip — when you see that check engine light flick on. Here's why it may keep returning.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago Read More
  • Illuminated oil light below a vehicle's speedometer
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    When The Oil Light Turns On, How Long Is It Safe To Keep Driving?

    Vehicles have three kinds of oil lights, and each means something different. So when they come on, how long should you wait before you pull over?

    By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of the Midnight Purple Nissan Z Heritage Edition parked in a photo studio in front of a white background
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    2026 Nissan Z Gains Purple Heritage Edition That's A '90s Throwback With Twin Turbo Graphics

    The new 2026 Nissan Z will have Sport, Performance, and Nismo versions, as well as a Heritage Edition. They harken back to classic Zs of the 20th century.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago Read More
  • A Lexus ES
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    Lexus Downsizes American Production Over Tariffs: Report

    Tariffs were meant to bring production back to the U.S., but not everyone seems to have got the memo.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
  • 1996 Toyota Celica GT convertible front three-quarter image
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    At $4,990, Does This 1996 Toyota Celica GT Convertible Mean Summer Never Has To End?

    Today's Celica offers wind in your hair driving on the cheap. Could it, however, be a better bargain than a like-priced MX5 or other open top?

    By Rob Emslie 3 months ago Read More
  • Suzuki Fronte kei car, a direct descendant of the Suzulight
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    What Is A Kei Car (And How Do You Pronounce It)

    If you've ever heard of a kei car, you may be wondering what it is. A car shaped like a key? A special edition? Here's everything you've ever wanted to know.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
  • The Hyundai Three concept in a render
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    Hyundai's Concept Three Previews The Smallest Ioniq Yet With The Best Interior Of All Time

    Hyundai is teasing us with a Volkswagen Golf-sized hatch that promises to be a practical daily driver in the Concept Three.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
  • SUV with Texas front license plate
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    Why Some States Don't Require Front License Plates

    Washington, D.C., along with 29 states, requires cars to display license plates mounted at both the front and rear, while 21 states only require rear plates.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
  • Hand on automatic shifter
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    5 Signs Your Car's Automatic Transmission Might Be Failing

    While a healthy engine is important, without a transmission, your vehicle isn't going anywhere. Here are the tell-tale signs yours is going out of commission.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago Read More
  • 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car in a glass box viewed from the front
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    Why Almost All Chrysler Turbine Cars Were Destroyed, And Where The Rest Are Today

    The Chrysler Turbine car once seemed like the car of the future — until they were unceremoniously disposed of. Here's what happened to the survivors.

    By Shane O' Donoghue 3 months ago Read More
  • Maserati vehicles seen on three-quarter front view at a Pebble Beach display
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    Stellantis CEO Says Maserati Is Still Not For Sale

    According to new Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, the storied-yet-troubled trident brand is absolutely, positively, most definitely not on the block.

    By Matthew DeBord 3 months ago Read More
  • front three quarters shot of the ID Cross pared in front of a building
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    Volkswagen ID Cross Concept Is An Affordable Compact Electric Crossover With Seats That Turn Into A Bed

    Volkswagen just unveiled a nearly production-ready concept car at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany called the ID Cross.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a grey Polestar 5
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    Stunning 2026 Polestar 5 Is Finally Ready For Production With 884 HP, A Supercar-Stiff Platform And No Rear Window

    Underpinning the 5 is the lightweight Polestar Performance Architecture (PPA), which was developed by Polestar's UK R&D team.

    By Daniel Golson 3 months ago Read More
  • Gorden Wagener
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    99% Of AI Car Design Is 'Sh-,' Says Mercedes Design Boss

    I'm doubtful AI will ever truly be able to style a car design that is worth considering, simply because it cannot — by nature — come up with anything original.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • An Immigration and Customs Enforcement sign
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    South Korean Companies Halt Georgia Investments After ICE Raid

    We're looking at the fallout from ICE's raid at Hyundai's Georgia factory-to-be, as well as Volkswagen's headstrong attempts to push through the same threat.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
  • 1981 AMC Concord front three-quarter view
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    At $5,500, Would You Conquer The World In This 1981 AMC Concord?

    What's your take on this underused AMC and that $5,500 asking? Crazy-low mileage or not, does this poverty spec car require an equally parsimonious price?

    By Rob Emslie 3 months ago Read More
  • Pouring fresh engine oil into the engine
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    Why Changing The Oil In Diesel Cars Is Such A Pain

    You can easily go to a local mechanic for a diesel oil change, but you can also do it yourself. However, here's why it can be a more difficult project.

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 months ago Read More
  • Two men looking at plans over a car engine with rows of cars in the background.
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    These Cars Share An Engine, Though You'd Never Guess To Look At Them

    Designing an engine is expensive, so it's no surprise that brands occasionally borrow tech. Sometimes, however, those engines end up in very different cars.

    By Sarah Bloomfield 3 months ago Read More
  • Fitting a new head gasket on an engine
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    How Does Head Gasket Sealer Actually Work?

    If your vehicle's head gasket is leaking, it may be tempting to buy a head gasket sealer. Before you do, it's important to know how it works.

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 months ago Read More
  • Smashed window on a Greeley, CO, police photo enforcement van
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    Man Attacks Police Photo Enforcement Van, Gets Caught On Camera

    The video shows him stopping, throwing an object at the van, and then running away.

    By Justin Hughes 3 months ago Read More
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology
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    2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Paves The Way For Every Upcoming Mercedes

    With up to 493 horsepower, a huge seamless infotainment screen and a totally new platform, the electric GLC with EQ Technology is a big deal.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
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