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How To Restore Your Sticky Dashboard
If your car's dashboard has gotten sticky from sun exposure, fast-food meals, and kids' messes, what's the best way to restore it? Here's how to do it.
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How Long Do EV Batteries Really Last Compared To Gasoline Cars?
If you choose to buy a new EV you can rest easy knowing that long-term battery degradation is less of an issue than ever before.
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What Is That Little Button On Your Car's Seat Belt For?
The purpose of the big orange button on your car's seat belt is obvious: It's how you lock and unlock it. But what's the little black button for?
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Here's What Will Happen If Your Car's Alternator Goes Out While Driving
Your car's alternator is one of the keys to what makes the vehicle run. So what happens if the alternator goes out while you're driving? Nothing good.
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What Causes The Steering Wheel To Lock Up While Parked?
If you've tried to move your steering wheel recently while your vehicle was parked, you've probably noticed it: you can't. Why does the steering wheel lock up?
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How Long Can A Car Wrap Last (And What Is The Best Way To Take Care Of It?)
Car wraps can make your ride look distinctive and special, but they don't last forever. How long do they last? And how should you care for them?
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Your Car's Engine Bay Is A Plastic Mess And Here's Why
Why is there so much plastic on today's cars, and especially in the engine bay? There are lots of reasons, but in the end they boil down to one thing.
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How Exactly Does A Run Flat Tire Work?
Our grandparents would agree that they're a modern miracle: tires that keep on turning even when they're flat. But how exactly does a run flat tire work?
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Summer Blend Vs. Winter Blend Gas: What's The Difference?
Summer and winter blends are in place to protect American citizens' right to clean air regardless of their region's population density and weather conditions.
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Yes, The Audi Q4 E-Tron Really Does Have Drum Brakes
In an era when disc brakes have pretty much displaced drum brakes, it's a bit of a shock that the Audi Q4 E-Tron has drums. And it's not alone. Here's why.
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What Is Rev Matching, And Is It Really Necessary?
Drivers of cars with manual transmissions may do something called "rev matching." But what, exactly, is it? And do manuals' drivers really need to do it?
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Yes, Some Semi-Truck Drivers Still Thump Their Tires, Here's Why
Sometimes a low-tech solution is more than enough to get the job done.
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The Reason So Many Exotic Cars Have Montana Plates
The Treasure State doesn't levy a state sales tax or conduct vehicle inspections or emissions tests.
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The Most Ignored Speed Limit In America Is Staying At 55 MPH
At 70 years young, the M-10 John C. Lodge freeway in Detroit is just not built to handle faster highway speeds, despite everyone usually driving way faster.
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Want Better MPG? This Is When You Should Be Shifting Gears
If you're driving a manual-transmission car, you may be wondering when to shift gears to get the best mileage. There's a simple trick for doing just that.
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How To Really Tell The Difference Between An SUV, A Crossover And A Hatchback
We're here to answer all your burning questions about what really separates a "true" SUV from a crossover or hatchback.
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Why Do Some Modern Engines Really Need Premium Gas?
We all tend to steer clear of the most expensive gasoline option at the gas station. However, there is a valid reason why some modern engines do need it.
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Are You Idling Too Long? Here's What It's Doing To Your Engine
Maybe you're waiting for a friend, or starting out on a cold day. How long should you let your car idle? And what will idling too long do to your engine?
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Can A Bad CV Joint Affect Your Transmission?
A bad CV joint shouldn't be ignored. If you let the issue go for too long, the problem can go to other components of your vehicle, including your transmission.
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Why Racing Fuel Costs So Much More Than Regular Gas
If you want to get into racing, you'll need to fork up money in more areas than just the car and tires. Racing fuel is expensive and only going up in price.
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Here's What Those Ridges On The Bed Of Your Truck Are For
It's clear why there's a cab on a pickup truck, or why there's an open bed in back. But what's the reason for those ridges on the bed of your truck?
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We All Deserve Cheap Cars (Especially EVs) But Unfortunately The Auto Industry Can't Afford To Build Them
The biggest disconnect in the auto industry is between consumers desperate for cheap vehicles and automakers that would rather drink motor oil than build them.
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This Is How The World's First Blind Spot Monitor Worked On The 2003 Volvo XC90
Crane your neck really hard. Adjust your mirrors really wide. There were lots of suggestions about how to see in blind spots. Then came the 2003 Volvo XC90.
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