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  • A silver Jaguar I-Pace parked in front of a brick building.
    14

    The Jaguar I-Pace Has Depreciated Faster Than Any Other Car Over 5 Years

    The Jaguar I-Pace offers plenty of power and luxury, but its astronomic depreciation tells a different story. Here's why buyers refuse to splurge on used ones.

    By Marko Mikulic 7 hours ago Read More
  • A grey C5-generation Audi RS6 sitting in a garage, with a latter pushed against the wall.
    6

    The 2003 Audi RS6 Has Several Achilles' Heels, But This Is The Worst

    The C5 Audi RS6 marks the first time Audi put a twin-turbo V8 in a performance car, and the heroic performance came with a myriad of headaches for owners.

    By Peter Nelson 13 hours ago Read More
  • Truck driver holding his CDL
    12

    What Do The Restrictions On CDL Licenses Mean?

    There are all sorts of different classes for commercial driver's licenses, but things get even more complicated when you start talking about CDL restrictions.

    By B. L. Johnson 1 day ago Read More
  • a sweet little brown baby pit bull looking out the widow
    33

    These Are The States With Bans On Leaving Your Dog In A Hot Car

    Temperatures in hot cars can be deadly.

    By Erin Marquis 1 day ago Read More
  • The Slate Truck shown in yellow via a partnership with Crayola
    53

    Slate Trucks Won't Be Sold At Dealerships, So Where Will Owners Go For Service?

    Slate wants to give owners full autonomy over repairs and customization, but the automaker also has a plan on how to support buyers when the unexpected happens.

    By Michael Frank 2 days ago Read More
  • An abundance of oil derricks on a beach in Venice, California, USA. (Photo by © Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)
    75

    Los Angeles Is Littered With Thousands Of Oil Wells Hiding In Fake Buildings, Under Schools And Playgrounds

    In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, abundant oil attracted waves of American settlers to Southern California, and it remains a significant industry.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of the rear bumper on a 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV
    35

    Why Cars From The '70s Have Those Giant Bumpers

    The huge bumpers on cars built in much of the 1970s weren't the automakers' own brainstorm. In fact, they fought against them — and ended up winning.

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
  • Many driver license cards specimens in big pile close up.
    24

    What Are Enhanced Driver's Licenses (EDLs) And When Might You Need One?

    Depending on where you live, an enhanced driver's license could help you gain entry back into the United States after going abroad, but there are restrictions.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • An overhead, high-angle aerial drone shot capturing the main line of Interstate 40 (I-40) looking east towards the junction with Interstate 95 (I-95).
    38

    Those Exit Numbers On Highways Are Telling You More Than You Might Think

    There's method amid the confusion.

    By Ryan Erik King 3 days ago Read More
  • A blue classic car with without a bumper
    10

    Rules May Vary, But Driving Without A Bumper Is Always A Bad Idea

    That plastic bit at the front of your car does a lot more than hold your license plate, and driving without it is both reckless and sometimes illegal.

    By Peter Nelson 4 days ago Read More
  • A Honda RC165 250cc 6-cylinder engine on a stand
    14

    This 18,000-RPM Marvel Is The Smallest Inline-6 A Manufacturer Ever Put In A Motorcycle

    One of the craziest and most dominant bike engines ever, it stood up to dominant two-strokes with six ridiculously small cylinders and a stratospheric redline.

    By Benjamin Gracias 4 days ago Read More
  • The front 3/4 static view of a red Dodge Ram SRT-10 with white stripes
    26

    These Are The Quickest Trucks You Can Get Used For Under $35,000

    $35,000 may not be a lot of money when shopping for a new truck, but it buys some absolute 0-60 mph monsters with surprisingly low mileage on the used market.

    By Monday Goma 4 days ago Read More
  • A speed camera is shown on August 01, 2022 in New York City.
    12

    What's The Difference Between Red Light And Speed Cameras?

    My advice? Try not to speed, and if you really have to, be on the lookout for the cameras, because they're watching.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 5 days ago Read More
  • A 3/4 front-left view of a red and white 1957 Chevrolet Corvette parked at an antique car show
    7

    The 1957 Corvette Achieved One Horsepower Per Cubic Inch, But It Wasn't The First

    The '57 Corvette may be known for its potent engine that produced one horsepower for every cubic inch of displacement, but this vehicle did it first.

    By Monday Goma 5 days ago Read More
  • An empty two-lane road on the island of Samoa.
    15

    Why Did Samoa Switch To Driving On The Left In 2009? It Came Down To Cheap Used Cars

    In 2009, Samoa switched from driving on the right side of the road to the left. It may seem like an odd choice, but here's the solid reason behind the change.

    By Chris Tsui 5 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a 300TD badge of a W123 wagon
    8

    Here's What Makes Mercedes' Legendary OM617 One Of The Most Reliable Engines Ever Built

    Explore the key engineering features that make the classic Mercedes OM617 diesel engine practically impossible to destroy.

    By Chloe Clougher 6 days ago Read More
  • A pop-up camper at sunset in Colorado
    8

    The Pros And Cons Of Pop-Up Campers

    Pop-up campers come in the size and cost spot between tents and RV/trailers. So they have some advantages over both, but there are disadvantages, too.

    By Charles Krome 6 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a California title sheet with a car key placed on top of it.
    12

    If You Sold Your Car But Didn't Transfer The Title, That Means You're Still The Owner

    A car transaction doesn't end when the buyer drives away. Learn what you need to know about seller liability and the steps to finalize a title transfer.

    By Marko Mikulic 6 days ago Read More
  • Two Ferrari slot cars side by side, one red and the other white.
    17

    There Are Die-Hard Slot Car Fans Out There Keeping The Hobby Alive

    Slot car race tracks and fanatical collectors were everywhere in the '60s, and then it all just faded away. But the hobby is surprisingly alive and well today.

    By Chloe Clougher 6 days ago Read More
  • A row of big rigs parked at a stop along German's autobahn.
    19

    Why Germany Bans Big Rigs From Its Autobahn Every Single Sunday And Holiday

    Germans love rules and, as anyone who's driven in Germany knows, they especially love rules about driving. When it comes to big rigs, things get more specific.

    By Peter Nelson 6 days ago Read More
  • A car in winter, protected by a car cover
    7

    The Pros And Cons Of Using A Car Cover

    A car cover is meant to protect your vehicle, but it might not be useful for everyone. If you aren't careful, it can cause more harm than good.

    By Chloe Clougher 6 days ago Read More
  • A 1979 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car replica parked on the grounds of the American Muscle Car Museum
    10

    Why The 1979 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car Was Such A Big Deal

    In 1979, Ford showcased its new third-generation Mustang as the official pace car of the Indy 500. This was a key moment for the Mustang as a whole.

    By Erik Sherman 7 days ago Read More
  • A tire being changed to a space-saver spare tire and aluminum rim following a puncture, with a lug wrench and jack also seen
    7

    Why Doughnut Spares Typically Need 60 PSI, Double That Of Regular Tires

    You finally pull out your space-saver spare, and you realize it's supposed to be 60 psi, while your other tires are close to 30. Is this some kind of mistake?

    By Amber DaSilva 7 days ago Read More
  • A yellow traffic light displaying a flashing or solid yellow.
    8

    What To Do When You Encounter Flashing Or Solid Yellow Traffic Lights

    Most drivers know that yellow always means increased caution, but the rules are different for flashing yellow lights than for a solid yellow.

    By Peter Nelson 7 days ago Read More
  • A disconnected 12V car battery placed on top of the engine compartment
    4

    What Does Maintenance-Free Car Battery Really Mean?

    Topping your car batteries off with water is a thing of the past, and most are maintenance-free. But that doesn't mean they don't require upkeep.

    By Kiran Menon 7 days ago Read More
  • A man inflates a car tire to the proper PSI.
    8

    Why Your Tire's Official Pressure Recommendation Isn't Always The Right PSI

    Every car has a placard with the optimal tire pressure on the driver's side B-pillar, but that doesn't mean it's universally the best PSI for every driver.

    By Michael Frank 7 days ago Read More
  • Cars parked on a dealer lot.
    3

    Here's How To Get The Right License So You Can Bid At Dealer-Only Auto Auctions

    While only licensed dealers with a registered location can bid at dealer auctions, there are several convenient albeit somewhat questionable workarounds.

    By Dave Goldberg 7 days ago Read More
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