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  • Pouring fuel stabilizer into a gas tank.
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    Is Fuel Stabilizer Bad For Your Engine?

    If you can't use your car or motorcycle for an extended time, should you add stabilizer to its fuel tank? Or is fuel stabilizer actually bad for your engine?

    By Justin Hughes 6 months ago Read More
  • A red 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
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    What Makes The Dodge Hellcat Supercharger Sound So Loud?

    Dodge's Hellcat supercharger has been around for a decade, and its trademark high-pitched whining has no shortage of fans and detractors. What makes it so loud?

    By Charles Krome 6 months ago Read More
  • A car tachometer sweeping up the rev range.
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    Why Your Daily Driver Can't Rev Like A Supercar

    Why does a Bugatti rev up to 9,000 rpm while a Camaro hits its redline at 5,500? Your daily driver is built differently than a supercar. Here's what we mean.

    By Paul Stadden 6 months ago Read More
  • Used engine oil being drained from the underside of a car on a lift
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    Is An Oil Analysis Worth It? Here Are The Pros & Cons

    An oil analysis might seem like an unnecessary upsell, but there are situations in which it can be useful. Here are the costs and benefits of the procedure.

    By Brittany Crow 6 months ago Read More
  • An engine with its valve covers removed
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    Can Upgrading Your Rocker Arms Really Boost Horsepower?

    Upgrading your rocker arms can be a pretty significant undertaking for the DIY mechanic, so are the performance improvements worth it? Let's take a look.

    By Richard Sachek 6 months ago Read More
  • A mechanic checking spark plug gap
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    Should You Adjust The Gap On Pre-Set Spark Plugs?

    While many drivers will be fine leaving their spark plugs set up the way they arrived, there are certain situation that might require some adjustments.

    By Richard Sachek 6 months ago Read More
  • An air suspension system waiting to be installed
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    Air Shocks Vs. Air Bags: What's The Difference?

    Air shocks and air suspension — also called air bags — are similar sounding systems with very different designs. Here's what you need to know about both.

    By Nicholas Werner 6 months ago Read More
  • Adding engine oil to a car.
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    Is It Outdated Advice To Avoid Adding Oil To A Hot Engine?

    You're on a long drive, and you decide to check your oil when you pull into a gas station. It's a little low. Is it a bad idea to add oil to a hot engine?

    By Abhik Das 6 months ago Read More
  • A mechanic working on a turbocharger
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    What Causes Turbo Lag (And Why You Can't Really Fix It)

    Ever wondered why your turbocharged engine doesn't kick in right away when you press on the gas? Here's the reason why — and why it's so hard to fix.

    By Nicholas Werner 6 months ago Read More
  • An automatic-transmission shifter.
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    Do Transmission Coolers Really Make A Difference?

    Your vehicle is designed to operate whether it's hot or cold out, right? So why in the world should you need a special gadget to cool its transmission?

    By Abhik Das 6 months ago Read More
  • The green Honda Econ button with a leaf symbol.
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    What Does Honda's Econ Mode Actually Do?

    From the term "Econ" you can probably guess what Honda's Econ mode is meant to do. But what does it do to reach its goal of helping you economize?

    By Nicholas Werner 6 months ago Read More
  • Semi with flatbed trailer
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    Why 'Flatbed' Semi Trailers Aren't Always Flat

    If you've ever looked closely at an empty flatbed semitruck trailer, you might have noticed a pronounced bend in its shape. So why do flat trailers look curved?

    By Justin Hughes 6 months ago Read More
  • 2023 Toyota GR86 Special Edition in Solar Yellow showing standard cat-back exhaust
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    Can A Cat-Back Exhaust Increase HP Without A Tune?

    So you've decided to take the leap and add a cat-back exhaust system to your car. Will it work without a tune? Here's what you need to know.

    By Charles Krome 6 months ago Read More
  • A close-up image of a wire harness loom going into a junction box, that shows damage from chew marks from a rodent.
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    Why Rats Love Chewing Away Your Car's Wiring

    If you've ever had an issue with your car wiring caused by rodents, you know how frustrating it can be. Here's why rodents chew wires and what to do about it.

    By Greg Poggiali 6 months ago Read More
  • Rear view of an empty truck bed.
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    Is Steel Or Aluminum More Practical For A Truck Bed?

    Steel has long been a trusted choice for building heavy duty vehicles, but advances in aluminum manufacturing have made it a more viable option than ever.

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 6 months ago Read More
  • A tesla dealership in Melbourne, Australia
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    Thousands In Australia Sue Tesla Over Phantom Braking Problems

    About 10,000 Tesla owners have reportedly joined the class-action lawsuit, with some drivers describing the problem as "terrifying."

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • A image of text imposed over an photo of Buzz Aldrin standing in front of the Apollo Lunar Module
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    How Volkswagen Joined In On 1969's Apollo Fever

    If you bought the July 25, 1969 issue of the New York Times, a cheeky ad from Volkswagen celebrated the moon landing by poking fun at itself.

    By Ryan Erik King 6 months ago Read More
  • Citroen BX 4TC with yellow lights
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    The Reason French Cars Had Yellow Headlights For Decades

    From 1937 to 1993, the French government required all cars sold in the country to feature "selective yellow lights" for all forward-facing roadway illumination.

    By Brad Brownell 6 months ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a red Peugeot E-208 GTi
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    Oh My God Look At The New Peugeot E-208 GTi's Hole-Inspired Wheels

    Peugeot says the E-208 GTi's 18-inch wheels are inspired by "the iconic 'Hole' wheels of the 205 GTi," and yes I did laugh at that.

    By Daniel Golson 6 months ago Read More
  • A Jaguar E-Pace parked near a village
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    British Couple Steal Their Own Jaguar E-Pace From The Thieves Who Stole It

    What do you do when your car is stolen? Call the police. What do you do if the police are overextended and can't get to it? You steal back your own car.

    By Nicholas Werner 6 months ago Read More
  • A banner showing a picture of U.S. President Donald Trump is displayed outside of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) building on June 3, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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    Trump Wants Even More Car Tariffs

    We're looking at the President's consideration of new, higher tariffs on cars, as well as the NHTSA's desire for more AVs testing on our roads.

    By Amber DaSilva 6 months ago Read More
  • 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10
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    At $49,000, Is This 2003 Dodge Viper An Unsubtle Steal?

    The first-generation Dodge Viper is the most brutal, un-refined car you could ever find. Let's see if this one's price makes it worth picking up.

    By Rob Emslie 6 months ago Read More
  • Larry Chen's 7-Eleven wrapped E30 BMW 3-series
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    Larry Chen's 7-Eleven BMW E30 Is The Ideal Car Livery

    Cars and 7-Eleven go together like pineapple and pizza — I don't understand it, but plenty of people seem to and I'm just glad they're having fun.

    By Amber DaSilva 6 months ago Read More
  • Tesla Model Y display at a dealership. Tesla offers the Model Y with up to 327 miles of driving range. MY:2026
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    Musk Swears Tesla's Robotaxi Will Be Here June 22

    In this morning's edition, Elon Musk sets a totally real date for Tesla's robotaxi rollout, Ford's "employee pricing for all" plan is really working, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 6 months ago Read More
  • 2003 Toyota RAV4
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    At $5,950, Will This 2003 Toyota RAV4 Get A Rave Review?

    While its mileage is high, today's Nice Price or No Dice looks clean and is said to drive "like new!" It's also a manual, so it should be a bit of fun to drive.

    By Rob Emslie 6 months ago Read More
  • Elon Musk looking haggard
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    Musk Goes Crawling Back

    We're looking at Elon Musk's attempt to wriggle back to President Trump's side, as well as his declaration that self-driving taxis are coming within two weeks.

    By Amber DaSilva 6 months ago Read More
  • 1972 BMW 2002TII
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    At $27,500, Would You Say 'Aye, Aye' To This 1972 BMW 2002TII?

    If you're a fan of BMW's old-school styling tropes, then today's Nice Price or No Dice 2002 should really ring your bell.

    By Rob Emslie 6 months ago Read More
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