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  • 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
  • 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
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    New GM Patent Could Get Old, Dangerous Drivers Off The Road

    The technology would use both vehicle and driver data to make the determination and come up with a "driver retirement score."

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • Cars approaching Holland Tunnel entrance to New York City at sunset
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    What To Do If Your Brakes Fail At Highway Speed

    We rely on our cars to get us around safely, but brakes are part of a complex system that just might fail on the highway. If that happens, try these strategies.

    By Nishant Jayaram 3 months ago Read More
  • Red pickup truck driving along rural highway
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    Is It Legal To Drive A Truck Without The Bed?

    There are a few reasons why you might drive a pickup truck without a bed, but can this modification get you into legal trouble? Here's what you need to know.

    By Chino Ortiz 3 months ago Read More
  • A man holding a car's steering wheel
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    How To Check Power Steering Fluid (And How Often You Need To Change It)

    Power steering fluid forms the hydraulic link between the steering wheel and front wheels, reducing the effort required to turn the steering wheel.

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 months ago Read More
  • A B-52 coming in for a landing
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    The B-52 That Almost Hit A Plane Actually Almost Hit Another Plane Too

    The prelim report stops short of casting any blame, but clearly this sort of thing can't happen again.

    By Nicholas Werner 3 months ago Read More
  • A review backup camera in a car
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    The ADAS You Might Not Realize Automakers Now Have To Include

    Safety is important when it comes to your car. Luckily, there are more advanced driver-assistance systems in place that are now included. Here's what to know.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
  • Costco Wholesale tire center in Apex, NC
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    You Can Get Your TPMS Sensors Replaced At Costco. Here's What It's Likely To Cost

    TPMS sensors can be costly to replace, but they don't have to be. If you're a Costco member, swing by your local warehouse for a deal on this safety necessity.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago Read More
  • Someone checks the oil level in a car
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    What Can Happen If You Underfill Engine Oil

    While, sure, there's a chance you might overfill your engine oil if you're not careful, it's much more likely (and dangerous) to risk having low oil levels.

    By Monday Goma 3 months ago Read More
  • A Subaru driving down a freeway with traffic. There's a blue light in front of the Subaru, indicating the use of Subaru EyeSight technology
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    Subaru's EyeSight Was Ahead Of Its Time, But Is It Falling Behind?

    Subaru once was a pioneer with its EyeSight driver assistance package. Technology doesn't stand still, though. So Subaru is making moves to recover lost ground.

    By Erin Marquis 3 months ago Read More
  • China's G110 traffic jam
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    The Worst Traffic Jam Ever Recorded Happened 15 Years Ago In China And Lasted 12 Days

    Imagine being stuck in the worst traffic jam you could imagine, on a sweltering hot day, surrounded by a bunch of people blasting ass on the side of the road.

    By Collin Woodard 3 months ago Read More
  • A sequential collage of Pedro Acosta's KTM crashing into a TV camera
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    MotoGP Bike Hits TV Camera During Crash At New Track

    Series organizers, seemingly deciding the incident was a fluke, sent the crewmember back to the same position on Sunday.

    By Ryan Erik King 3 months ago Read More
  • rear three quarters shot of a gray 2025 Corvette ZR1 driving on a racetrack
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    Recall And Stop Sale Issued For C8 Corvette Z06 And ZR1 Because They Might Catch Fire At The Gas Pump

    The issue should not be a threat to other C8 Corvettes because only the Z06 and ZR1 have the additional radiator and fan combination that causes the problem.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago Read More
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    Cievie dash cam on windshield
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    The 5 Things To Look For When Buying A Dash Cam

    Dash cams are crucial for safety and awareness on the road. Here are the five things you should look for when choosing which dash cam to purchase.

    By Zach Lisabeth 3 months ago Read More
  • Crash involving a National Guard MATV and a civilian SUV in Washington DC
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    National Guard Keeps DC Residents Safe By Crashing Into A Car, Trapping Driver Inside

    Emergency responders had to use the Jaws of Life to extract the trapped driver, who suffered minor injuries in the crash.

    By Justin Hughes 4 months ago Read More
  • a woman takes a picture of a protest image in Brussels against Elon Musk and other right wing American and European figures. They wear orange space suits that look vaguely like prison uniforms.
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    Musk's Mess In Europe Allows VW To Clean Up In EV Sales

    From Dieselgate shame to EV sales success, who would've predicted Volkswagen could overtake Tesla?

    By Erin Marquis 4 months ago Read More
  • A wheel spacer is being installed on the vehicle
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    Why Some Tire Shops Refuse To Work On Cars With Wheel Spacers

    If you are considering putting wheel spacers on your car, you should know that some tire shops might hesitate to work on your car. Here's why.

    By Chino Ortiz 4 months ago Read More
  • A dirty white Mustang Mach E driving psat trees on a dirt and gravel road
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    Prayer Didn't Help This Mustang Mach-E Driver Avoid One Of The Weirdest Crashes Ever

    The driver did not appear to be unconscious or incapacitated in any other way that could cause the incident.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 months ago Read More
  • Mercury Montego rolls across a parking lot to its doom
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    Failed Towing Attempt Causes Unoccupied Car To Crash Into Restaurant Twice

    It takes a lot of skill, or lack thereof, to crash a car you're not even driving.

    By Justin Hughes 4 months ago Read More
  • Speed Enforced by Aircraft sign in desert
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    What Those 'Speed Enforced By Aircraft' Signs Are Really For

    If you've ever seen those "Speed Enforced by Aircraft" signs along the highway, you might be wondering how legit they are. The answer varies.

    By B. L. Johnson 4 months ago Read More
  • klm jet plane
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    Plane Cabin Fills With Toxic Smoke As Power Bank Catches Fire Over The Ocean, Hours Away From Landing

    Luckily a flight attendant put out the portable phone charger fire pretty quickly with an extinguisher, and the flight continued on to its destination.

    By Collin Woodard 4 months ago Read More
  • Doodle crashing her Janus motorcycle
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    Motorcyclist's Recording Of Her First Crash Highlights The Importance Of Wearing The Right Gear

    They say there are two types of motorcyclists: those who have crashed and those who haven't yet. YouTuber Doodle on a Motorcycle joined the former group.

    By Justin Hughes 4 months ago Read More
  • Car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro
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    'Safety Today Is A Luxury,' Giorgetto Giugiaro Says After His Crash

    Anyone who's survived a major crash may have a new perspective on life, and Giugiaro is no exception.

    By Justin Hughes 4 months ago Read More
  • A Matson container ship sits in a berth at the Port of Oakland on November 18, 2019 in Oakland, California. The World Trade Organization (WTO) says that global flows of goods across borders is on track to fall to the lowest level in ten years as tariffs and trade tensions continue to impact imports and exports.
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    Hawaiian Shipping Giant Bans EVs And Plug-In Hybrids Over Fire Risk

    Unlike the dedicated car carriers that have caught fire, Matson uses container ships to transport cars along routes across the Pacific Ocean.

    By Ryan Erik King 4 months ago Read More
  • a photo of someone reaching for the OnStar emergency button on the headliner of a car in the rain
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    General Motors' OnStar 'Crisis Mode' Facilitated The Rescue Of Multiple Stranded Drivers During Texas Floods

    GM's OnStar services directly supported a dozen successful rescue operations in the recent floods, and it answered over 4,000 crisis calls in total.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 months ago Read More
  • Thief trying to steal a car
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    How To Get Your Car Out Of Anti-Theft Mode Using Your Key

    If a faulty anti-theft system is keeping you from using your car with waking up the whole neighborhood, there might be a few tricks you can try with your key.

    By Benjamin Gracias 4 months ago Read More
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