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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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Here's How Keyless Cars Can Start Even With A Dead Fob Battery
The keyless car is a marvel of engineering. But how is it that they can start even when the battery in your key fob goes dead? The answer lies in science.
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Ever Notice Those Colored Lines On New Tires? Here's What They Mean
The colored lines you'll see on new tires at a store have specific meanings that vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Here's what they're about.
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Why Ram And Dodge Aren't The Same Brand Anymore
Once upon a time, Ram was part of the Dodge name. Here's why the company decided to split them up and what the future looks like for the successful brands.
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What's The Point Of Negative Camber Wheels?
Past a certain point negative camber is just an aesthetic decision, a matter of taste.
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Why Your Chrome Wheels Are Pitting, And How To Stop It
If you're committed to keeping your chrome, there are a few steps you can take to prolong the finish.
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The Trump Administration Is Twisting Facts Big Time In Its Latest Attack On EVs
Sean Duffy's DOT and Republicans in Congress have grossly distorted what NHTSA actually did back in 2023 when it proposed new fuel economy standards.
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Does Driving With The Windows Down Hurt Your MPG More Than AC?
It's an age-old debate: Will you hurt your mileage more by putting on the AC or rolling down the windows? The answer is more complex than you might think.
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Is Topping Off Your Gas Tank Bad For Your Car?
You know that extra gas you're putting in your car to top it off? Yeah, you may be doing more harm than good for your car's health. Here's why.
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These Oil Filters Aren't Made In America Anymore - Did You Even Notice?
Are you ready to be disappointed? Apparently, some of these once solely American-made oil filters now have "Made in Another Country" stamped on their products.
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These Cars Weren't BMWs, But They Still Had BMW's Inline-6
Whether you realize it or not, BMW engines are hidden under the hood in several other car brands. Here are just a few that have adopted one of BMW's engines.
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Does Hitting The Redline Help Or Hurt Your Engine's Health?
The idea of an "Italian tune-up" has been around for ages at this point, but does it actually work?
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