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Each Of These Tires Costs More Than A Brand New Car

Tires are essential to get you to your destination, but the ones in this article are more money than the car itself. Here's what makes them so expensive.

Can Rhino Linings Really Prevent Rust Under Your Truck? Here's What Owners Say

Rust can be detrimental to your vehicle's exterior parts, but can a Rhino Linings application prevent it from starting? Here's what owners have to say.

Charging Was Somehow Still The Biggest Problem With Road-Tripping My Fiat 500e

While I wouldn't recommend road tripping a 150-mile EV, there is something to be said about the fact that it's currently possible, even without any planning.

Why Ford Built River Rouge, Once The World's Largest Factory

River Rouge resulted from Henry Ford's obsession with making his company self-sufficient and could convert raw materials into completed automobiles.

To Compete With Russia, U.S. May Finally Build Icebreaker Ships Again

If this deal goes through, then at last we'll have good old fashioned American icebreakers made by Americans in America again.

George Lucas Was An Uncredited Cameraman On John Frankenheimer's 'Grand Prix' And It Changed The Course Of Cinema History

The 1966 racing film "Grand Prix" revolutionized cinematography, and we've got George Lucas to thank for it.

Does Anyone Still Make A V10 Engine In 2025?

The short answer is no, with the recent death of an iconic Italian V10.

Why Serpentine Belt Tension Might Matter More Than You Think

You know that belt that spins really fast when your engine is on? It's actually one of the most important components to keep your car moving. Here's why.

Can Driving With Low Tire Pressure Actually Hurt Your Transmission?

For off-roading, low tire pressure has its perks. However, should you be worried if it's hurting more than just your gas mileage, like your transmission?

Stellantis Promised It Would Be All-In On EVs By Now, So What Happened?

Stellantis promised to spend over €30 billion between its 2021 EV day and the start of the 2025 calendar year. We dug into where the company stands now.

Who Owns The Packard Brand Now, And Could It Be Revived?

Packard came out with its version of a car well before the Model T drove off the assembly line. With a new owner of the company, though, a revival is possible.

Michelin Put This Porsche 904 On Citroën Hydropneumatic Suspension And Used It To Test Tires For Decades

This car has lived in my brain rent-free for over a decade, and I think I finally have the full grasp of its story — and what a story it is!

Before You Buy That Kei Truck, These Are The U.S. States They're Road-Legal In

Figuring out whether or not kei cars are legal in your state isn't quite as simple as looking up a list of states that ban them, but we've got you covered.

Genesis' Exciting Shift To The Higher-End Luxury Market Could Not Come At A Worse Time

Genesis is taking on several ambitious new focuses during a time of excessive upheaval in the automotive industry, and for now it's full steam ahead.

America Has To Fix Traffic And Transportation If It Ever Wants People To Get Healthier

Our transportation infrastructure is designed to make us less healthy.

There's No Such Thing As A 1983 Chevy Corvette — Or Is There?

The National Corvette Museum has the only 1983 'Vette left in the world, and it only exists today due to a string of good luck and strange occurrences.

Where Did Dodge's Scat Pack Name Come From?

When it comes to names that capture the imagination, Chrysler is one of the best to ever do it, and Scat Pack is one of the brand's most famous monikers.

Those Unpaid Toll Texts You Keep Getting Are Just The Latest Scam

These scam texts have gotten so common that the FTC, FBI, state governments and even transportation departments have had to address them directly

Henry Ford Ate Weeds

Ford spent as little as possible on food, preferring to make his lunches from what he called "roadside greens"

Here's How A Sebring Win 50 Years Ago Set BMW And Bob Lutz Up For Success In America

Bob Lutz only spent three years at BMW, but he set the company on the path that would take it to where it is today

Automotive Folk Remedies: Does Cracking An Egg In Your Radiator Stop Leaks?

When the chips are down and you need to get a busted tractor back in action so you don't lose your crop, you get real good at thinking outside of the box

Here's Why LA Has Streets That Are Steep Enough To Launch Teslas Into The Air

It all goes back to the arrogance of the early American settlers who colonized the region

Everyone Who Claims Congestion Pricing Is Elitist Or Bad For The Working Poor Is Lying To You

If low-income workers could live without a car, that would put a whole lot of money back in their pockets, and that's exactly what congestion pricing does

No, John Wick's Mustang Wasn't A Real Boss 429—Here's What It Really Was

The Mustang used in "John Wick" was a Mach 1, despite it being called a Boss 429 in the film

How The Flathead Ford Became An Icon Of Hot Rod History

Ford's Flathead wasn't the first V8 or the most powerful, but it was simple, lightweight, reliable and cheap

Jeep's Killing The Wagoneer Sub-Brand. Here's What's Next

I Finally Looked Up Why Gas Pumps Sometimes Run Slow And It's Not What I Thought