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  • An SUV parked roadside in foggy conditions with trees and grass.
    0

    Is Driving Without Headlights In The Fog Illegal? It All Comes Down To Visibility

    Federal law doesn't mandate fog lights, but the states do take fog seriously. Stiil, is it illegal to drive without your headlights when it's foggy?

    By Marko Mikulic 1 hour ago Read More
  • A formation of yellow Fitch barriers
    1

    Why Water-Filled Highway Crash Barrels Don't Freeze – Even In The Coldest Weather

    Water-filled barrels are used on the highway to prevent crashes. You might think they'd freeze in the winter, but they have a special quirk that prevents this.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 day ago Read More
  • Smiling mechanic in shop.
    22

    These Car Maintenance Mistakes Are Keeping Your Mechanic Rich

    There are a lot of things to keep track of to keep your car running, but ignoring them can cost you. Here are some potentially expensive maintenance mistakes.

    By Taylor Ramey 3 days ago Read More
  • Cars on the highway driving through a blizzard.
    47

    Does The Smart Money Go With Winter Tires Or All Wheel Drive For Winter Driving?

    Snow and cold weather change everything about how a car feels on the road. Should you go with winter tires or all-wheel drive when conditions turn harsh?

    By Alvin Reyes 5 days ago Read More
  • Person applying the handbrake
    7

    This Is What Happens If You Drive With The Parking Brake On

    There are two main types of parking brakes available in cars today. Which one you have will change what happens if you leave them engaged while driving.

    By Nishant Jayaram 8 days ago Read More
  • A person using a smartphone behind the wheel of a vehicle
    14

    Is It Legal To Use Your Phone At A Red Light? What US State Laws Say

    You've pulled up to a red light and figure it's safe to make a call or check a text. But is it legal? Laws vary from state to state, with lots of gray areas.

    By Shane Schmid 10 days ago Read More
  • A black Tesla Model 3 driving around Washington DC on a rainy day
    36

    Elon Musk Tells Tesla Owners To Text And Drive, What's That Worst That Could Happen

    Like the villains in an Indiana Jones movie, Tesla seemingly doesn't care about the potential consequences as long as the automaker nears its obscene goal.

    By Ryan Erik King 10 days ago Read More
  • A Waymo robotaxi turning left into the middle of a police felony stop in progress
    55

    Waymo Robotaxi Casually Cruises Through Felony Stop In Progress

    Police yell at the Waymo to keep moving, but there's no human driver to respond to commands or prevent it from getting into this situation in the first place.

    By Justin Hughes 11 days ago Read More
  • A California interstate sign with a blue sky background
    19

    These Are The Deadliest Roads In California

    California has faced some serious automotive accidents over the years. Across the state, a few roads in particular are deadlier than others.

    By Shane Schmid 12 days ago Read More
  • Ted Cruz looking like he has a naughty secret
    179

    Republicans Think Car Safety Peaked In The 1980s, Don't Want To Implement Cheap Life-Saving Technology

    Those of us in the biz have been watching the car affordability crisis grow long before AEB requirements or child safety sensors.

    By Erin Marquis 12 days ago Read More
  • A head-on shot of a blue 2025 Nissan Sentra SR with a black roof parked in front of a concrete wall
    2

    Nearly 42,000 2025 Nissan Sentras Recalled Because Their Windshields May Have Illegal Bubbles In Them

    The good news is that Nissan estimates that only 2.2% of the 41,797 Sentras included in this recall are actually afflicted with the defect.

    By Logan K. Carter 13 days ago Read More
  • 30-car pileup on I-70 in Colorado
    30

    20-Car And 30-Car Pileups In Colorado 15 Minutes Apart Mean Winter Is Officially Here, Whether You Like It Or Not

    Officially, winter doesn't begin until December 21 this year. But as a freshman discovering weed for the first time might ask, what even is winter, really, man?

    By Collin Woodard 13 days ago Read More
  • A Volvo XC90 Black edition exterior
    5

    How Good Are Volvo's Built-In Booster Seats? Here's What Parents Say

    Volvo's built-in booster seats have been available on some models in the United States since the 1990s. Parents have plenty to say about them.

    By Shane Schmid 13 days ago Read More
  • A convoy of trucks on Interstate 5
    17

    Truckers Say These Are The Best (And Worst) Highways In The U.S.

    Truckers spend a lot of time behind the wheel, so they know a bad road when they see one. These are the U.S. highways that truckers say are the best and worst.

    By Andrew Ekuwem 14 days ago Read More
  • A car's retractable door handle
    17

    China Might Ban Retractable Door Handles: Here's Why

    In September 2025, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology proposed guidelines that could ban retractable door handles in the country.

    By Nishant Jayaram 15 days ago Read More
  • 2019 Honda CR-V after being crash-tested by IIHS on display at Orange County Auto Show
    3

    The Only Large SUVs Rated As Top Safety Pick+ Aren't From Ford Or Chevy

    Only four large SUVs have earned the Top Safety Pick+ status for the 2025 model year from the IIHS. Can you guess which vehicles made the cut?

    By Charles Krome 19 days ago Read More
  • A white Volvo XC90 in a showroom.
    13

    5 Popular Car Brands Known For Their Safety

    If safety is at the top of your list, these five brands stand out. In fact, one of them patented the three-point seat belt, then let the world use it for free.

    By Benjamin Gracias 21 days ago Read More
  • An officer directing traffic in Thimphu, Bhutan.
    0

    A Country Without Traffic Lights? There's Only 1 Left

    There's only one country left without traffic lights. The lack of them is just one of the things that makes this place unique among the world's nations.

    By B. L. Johnson 22 days ago Read More
  • A yellow countdown traffic light in New Zealand.
    16

    Why US Traffic Lights Don't Have Countdown Timers

    Yellow traffic lights in over 20 countries count down to when the red light appears, but that's banned in the United States. Here's why the U.S. is different.

    By Shane Schmid 22 days ago Read More
  • A freeway overpass junction in the United States
    61

    These Are The Deadliest States For American Drivers, According To The IIHS

    Thanks to the IIHS, we know which states you should take extra care when driving, due to high traffic fatalities per capita and poor road conditions.

    By Andrew Ekuwem 25 days ago Read More
  • Vice Presiden JD Vance
    44

    What The Heck Is Going On With JD Vance's Motorcade?

    A Maryville, Tennessee, police officer escorting Vance's motorcade to an RNC fundraiser was involved in a crash with a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper.

    By Collin Woodard 27 days ago Read More
  • A supercar speeding past other motorists on the Autobahn
    22

    These Are The Only Highways In The World With No Speed Limit

    While most places around the world impose vehicle speed limits, these are the places where you can drive as fast as you want on the highway.

    By Shane Schmid 27 days ago Read More
  • Numerous vehicles in a parking lot.
    1

    Here's How To Check If Your Car Has A Recall

    Your car's manufacturer will send out a notice if there's a recall, but that information may not reach you. Here's how to check if your ride has been recalled.

    By Dave Goldberg 28 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot from the video showing the yellow Fulwin X3L at the base of a staircase actively knocking own a fence
    23

    Chinese Automaker Chery Attempts The Dragon Challenge That Range Rover Did With Ease, Fails Miserably

    Hey, any publicity is good publicity, right?

    By Logan K. Carter 1 month ago Read More
  • A close up picture of blowup tire
    8

    How To Survive A Tire Blowout On The Highway

    A tire blowout at highway speeds is extremely scary and dangerous. Here's what to do and how to survive if you experience this problem.

    By Chino Ortiz 1 month ago Read More
  • A black 2017 Honda Civic hatchback driving on a mountain road
    2

    Honda Recalls Certain Civic Wheels On The Off Chance They Might Fall Off

    The factory that made these wheels closed in 2023, so there is absolutely no way it can make this mistake again. Unfortunately, that leaves Honda on the hook.

    By Justin Hughes 1 month ago Read More
  • Driving on highway road, closeup hands of car driver on steering wheel, road trip at sunset.
    1

    White Line Fever: Why Highway Hypnosis Happens To So Many Drivers

    Highway hypnosis is difficult to pin down, but it can pose some real risks for drivers logging a lot of hours on the freeway. Here's why it happens.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 1 month ago Read More
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