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  • The modified 821-horsepower LT4 V8 enhanced by Aaron Kurt and Late Model Engines
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    This Modified 821HP Chevy Performance LT4 Crate Engine Sold For More Than A New SUV

    What would make a single engine worth more than a whole SUV? The team at Late Model Engines made a ton of changes to a Chevy power plant get that to happen.

    By Charles Krome 6 months ago Read More
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    What's The Difference Between Detonation And Pre-Ignition?

    Find out what triggers detonation and pre-ignition, why ignition timing really matters, and how these problems can seriously damage your engine.

    By Charles Krome 6 months ago Read More
  • Toyota Land Cruiser FJ front three-quarter
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    New Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Is A Smaller And Way More Adorable SUV

    Sadly the U.S. will be missing out on Toyota's smallest off-roader.

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 at Circuit of the Americas
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    Is The Front Splitter On Your Car Increasing Drag? Here's How The Physics Work

    Your car’s splitter works like an upside-down wing, using air pressure and vacuum to keep your vehicle glued to the road. It's simple physics, really.

    By Charles Krome 6 months ago Read More
  • a person siting in car at night with their hands on their face
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    Refusing A Breathalyzer Test In Florida Could Send You To Jail Under New Law

    Drunk driving is bad in any state. However, Florida's new law takes DUI penalties to the next level, including adding consequences for refusing a breath test.

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • Close up of the grille of a Ford vehicle
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    How Does Grille Shape Affect Engine Performance And Why Are They All Different?

    A grille is part of a vehicle's identity, but how much does it affect the engine performance? Here's a closer look at how much the design matters.

    By B. L. Johnson 6 months ago Read More
  • Green Jeep Wrangler on a hill
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    Every Jeep Model With Easter Eggs (And Where To Find Them)

    From lizards to hidden animations and messages in Morse code, several Jeep models have included Easter eggs over the years, and we've done the hunting for you.

    By John Brandon 6 months ago Read More
  • A Honda Civic Si's K20 i-VTEC engine in the engine bay
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    That Awful Grinding Rattle Your Honda Makes On A Cold Start? Here's The Likely Culprit

    If your Honda sounds awful when you start it, chances are there's one part to blame. The good news: If you're handy with a wrench, you can fix it yourself.

    By Alvin Reyes 6 months ago Read More
  • Rivian R1T front three-quarter
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    Rivian's Sweet Kick-Turn Feature Delayed Until The End Of The Year

    While Kick Turn and the RAD Tuner were supposed to arrive as part of an update in September, that rollout has been pushed back.

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace with lidar and cameras on a city street with graffiti and colorful building facade in the Mission District, San Francisco, California, September 11, 2025.
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    NHTSA Investigates Waymo For School Bus Safety

    We're looking at NHTSA's new investigation into Waymo robotaxi behavior near school buses, as well as the latest shortages to hit American auto factories.

    By Amber DaSilva 6 months ago Read More
  • 1970 Chevy C20 Long Bed three-quarter front image
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    At $14,500, Does This 1971 Chevy C20 Long Bed Work For You?

    Classic looks with a brand new cabin. Is this Chevy truck the perfect mix of retro and modern?

    By Rob Emslie 6 months ago Read More
  • DEF sign post in a truck stop
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    How Long Does A Bottle Of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Last Once Opened?

    Diesel Exhaust Fluid helps reduce your vehicle's pollution, and it has to be refilled. If you only need a little at a time, here's how long to keep the rest.

    By Monday Goma 6 months ago Read More
  • A GM 8L90 transmission on a garage work bench
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    The Biggest Problems With GM's 8-Speed Transmission

    General Motors' 8-speed automatic transmission is known for presenting a few common issues. Here's what you need to know about these problems.

    By Shane Schmid 6 months ago Read More
  • Million Dollar Highway Ford F-150 crash
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    Ford F-150 Driver Somehow Not Dead After Truck Falls Off 300-Foot Cliff

    The driver went off the side of U.S. Highway 550 between mile markers 88 and 89, known as the Million Dollar Highway, falling into the Uncompahgre River Gorge.

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • 2026 Silverado HD High Country interior
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    Why Chevy Trucks Still Use Column Shifters In Some Models

    Column shifters aren't extremely common on modern cars. However, Chevrolet still includes them on some pickups. Here's why the company does so.

    By Chloe Clougher 6 months ago Read More
  • A black Mitsubishi Lancer with exterior graphics and white wheels in a parking lot.
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    Can You Modify A Financed Vehicle?

    Financing a vehicle does add some guardrails to car ownership, but does it add any restrictions on how you can customize your ride? Let's take a look.

    By Dave Goldberg 6 months ago Read More
  • a gold-silver Mazda Millenia featuring a 2.3-liter Miller-cycle V6
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    What Is Different About A Miller-Cycle Engine And Why Did Mazda Use It?

    In the late '90s, Mazda experimented with Miller cycle engines. Here's what separates these machines from normal engines and why Mazda chose to use them.

    By Charles Krome 6 months ago Read More
  • Automatic gear stick in a car.
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    What Makes AMT Transmissions Different From Manual Transmissions?

    Americans may not be too familiar with AMT transmissions, but they are becoming more popular. You may soon find yourself driving a vehicle equipped with one.

    By Nishant Jayaram 6 months ago Read More
  • A person cleaning a black car with a yellow cloth
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    Are You Ruining Your Car By Washing It Too Often?

    Cleanliness is next to godliness, so they say. But can you actually damage your car by washing it too frequently? And are there products to choose or avoid?

    By Nishant Jayaram 6 months ago Read More
  • Mechanic in gloves and overalls holding new and old spark plugs
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    The Pros & Cons Of Hotter Vs. Colder Spark Plugs

    You might not think about spark plug heat ratings often, so here's a rundown on what that means and how it affects your engine's performance and longevity.

    By Alvin Reyes 6 months ago Read More
  • A red Toyota RAV4 and a gray Honda Accord sit parked at a Costco gas station at dusk
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    Is Costco Premium Gas 91 Or 93 Octane? (And Does It Even Matter?)

    What's meant by "premium" isn't the same from gas station to gas station or even from state to state. So what will you find when you pull up to a Costco pump?

    By Paul Stadden 6 months ago Read More
  • A Walmart storefront
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    Does Walmart Allow Overnight RV Stays In Its Parking Lots?

    Those giant Walmart lots sure are tempting if you're looking for a place to camp in your RV. But staying there isn't quite as simple as pulling up and parking.

    By Abigail Longstreth 6 months ago Read More
  • A pack of Costco's Kirland Signature microfiber towels in front of the store display.
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    Should You Trust Your Paint With Costco's Microfiber Towels? Here's What Detailers Say

    Costco's Kirkland Signature microfiber towels are inexpensive and soft. But are they right for your car's paint? Detailers have lots of opinions about that.

    By Greg Poggiali 6 months ago Read More
  • A man looking at a scratch on the side of a black car
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    Rental Car Liability — You May Be Surprised What You Are On The Hook For

    You're a careful driver, and you'd rather not get insurance on your rental car. But before you turn it down, take a look at what you can be charged for.

    By B. L. Johnson 6 months ago Read More
  • Car tire tread close up shot.
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    How Does Tire Tread Affect Braking Distance?

    Tires are critical for numerous reasons, but worn-out tires can cause safety issues. Here's how tire tread can affect stopping distance.

    By Abhik Das 6 months ago Read More
  • 2024 Ford Mustang GT driving past stacked containers
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    Unintended Acceleration Is The Last Thing A Supercharged Ford Mustang Needs

    Luckily this recall is for a software bug that will be fixed by a free patch, and no unintended acceleration is likely to happen.

    By Justin Hughes 6 months ago Read More
  • Traffic stopped at red light in intersection
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    Rat Running: Avoiding A Traffic Light Is Illegal In These US States

    Maneuvering your way through the corner gas station lot to make a right turn might save you time, but it's actually illegal in some states.

    By Shane Schmid 6 months ago Read More
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