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  • 1907 vintage car with acetylene headlamps
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    Before The Light Bulb, Cars Still Had Headlights. Here's How They Worked

    People needed to drive in the dark prior to light bulbs being standard vehicle equipment, so automakers installed headlights on cars the old-fashioned way.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 months ago Read More
  • two F-22 Raptors sit parked on the tarmac
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    The F-22 Raptor's Gold-Tinted Canopy Is A Stealthy Secret Weapon

    The F-22 Raptor’s gold tint makes the cockpit shine like a pair of Oakleys, but it’s pure science engineered for stealth and pilot protection.

    By Jackson Lambros 2 months ago Read More
  • Lucid Gravity teaser + upcoming smaller electric crossover
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    Lucid Wants To Be First Brand Offering Level 4 Autonomy To Consumers, Teases Upcoming Cheaper Crossover

    Lucid announced a partnership with NVIDIA to use its Drive AV platform to hopefully offer Level 4 autonomy soon.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • Ford's TransAmerica Trail expedition team of a Bronco, Ranger, and Expedition Tremor crossing a stream in a forest
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    Ford Brings The TransAmerica Trail To Google Street View

    The TransAmerica Trail stretches more than 5,900 miles long from Port Orford, Oregon, to Nags Head, North Carolina, avoiding pavement wherever possible.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • A Tesla Model Y parked at a Supercharger station
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    The Best And Worst EV Charging Networks In America (According To Consumer Reports)

    Consumer Reports finds that nearly 80% of EV charging events go smoothly, but touchscreen, payment, and hardware issues are still causing disruptions.

    By Charles Krome 2 months ago Read More
  • An AV-8B Harrier II of the Italian Navy in flight.
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    Here's Why Some Fighter Jets Have Wavy Lines On The Canopy

    Those wavy lines on some fighters' canopies aren't a fashion statement. In a pinch, they could mean the difference between life and death for the pilot.

    By Jackson Lambros 2 months ago Read More
  • A red and white Harley Davidson Softail outside a garage
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    Do Harley-Davidsons Need To Be Warmed Up?

    Motorcylists usually love the roar of their engines, though their neighbors may not. How long Harleys need to be warned up depends on several factors.

    By Chino Ortiz 2 months ago Read More
  • A black-and-white photo of the 1966 Electrovan, GM's experimental hydrogen vehicle
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    Before Automakers Took Hydrogen Cars Seriously, GM Built The Electrovan

    General Motors has been dabbling in hydrogen power for decades. It began with the company's involvement in the U.S. space program and continues today.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 months ago Read More
  • The cockpit of the 2026 Mazda CX-5 with its new 15.6-inch touchscreen
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    Mazda Held Out Against Touchscreens For Years — Now It's Finally Giving In

    Mazda had a touchscreen way back in 1990, but mostly has declined to use them. Now a soon-to-debut model will offer a screen nearly 16 inches big.

    By Charles Krome 2 months ago Read More
  • Ferrari rear detail
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    Ferrari Just Filed A Patent For Side-Dump Exhausts, Because Hell Yeah

    Side exhausts haven't been seen on a production sports car since the Viper. Is Ferrari preparing to bring them back?

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • The Chevrolet Performance SP383's head at the 2019 SEMA show
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    383 Stroker Engine: Why The Chevy Small Block Is Still A Muscle Car Favorite

    The 383 wasn't created by Chevy, but the bow tie has adopted it, as have lots of muscle-car owners. The secret is its "just right" Goldilocks appeal.

    By Paul Stadden 2 months ago Read More
  • The V engine of the 1967 Toyota Crown Eight
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    Toyota Made A HEMI Engine Six Decades Ago, And Nobody Noticed

    Dodge may be most famous for its hemi engines, but from the 1960s to the '90s, Toyota made hemis, too. They still hold up well, though there are costs involved.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 months ago Read More
  • Rivian R1T front three-quarter
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    Rivian's Sweet Kick-Turn Feature Delayed Until The End Of The Year

    While Kick Turn and the RAD Tuner were supposed to arrive as part of an update in September, that rollout has been pushed back.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • A blue electric car charges with a cable plugged into a lamppost
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    Prague Is Betting On These Lamp Posts To Fulfill Its Ambitious EV Charger Plan

    One big reason people shy away from electric vehicles is fear of not being able to find a charger. But what if chargers were as close as every street light?

    By Paul Stadden 2 months ago Read More
  • Second-generation Formula E racers with Lucid's battery pack onboard
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    Before The Air, Lucid Was Building Formula E Hardware

    Lucid is one of the new kids on the EV block, but it's been around awhiole as a supplier of batteries for Formula E race cars. Now it's starting to take off.

    By Charles Krome 2 months ago Read More
  • Electrify America charging station
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    EV Chargers Are Being Installed At A Record Pace Despite Cuts To Vehicle Incentives

    In the first nine months of the year alone, the U.S.'s charging infrastructure has expanded by a whopping 19%. You love to see it.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
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    A man uses the TOPDON TC002C Duo to diagnose a car engine
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    The TOPDON TC002C Duo Transforms Your Smartphone Into A Professional-Grade Thermal Camera

    Experts and DIYers alike will appreciate the this thermal imaging camera's plug-and-play capability with USB-C compatible smartphones and tablets.

    By Matthew DeBord 2 months ago Read More
  • A silver car emits gray smoke during an emissions test
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    Five Automakers Are Facing Their Own Dieselgate Trial In The UK

    It's been a decade since VW's Dieselgate scandal over cheating on emissions tests. Now five other automakers face their own trial, with nine more on deck.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • Artist's rendering of a Boeing F-47 flying through the clouds
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    Why Boeing Is Building The F-47 Stealth Fighter Instead Of Lockheed Martin

    When the U.S. Air Force chose Boeing over Lockheed Martin in its next-generation stealth fighter program, some people were left scratching their heads.

    By Nicholas Werner 2 months ago Read More
  • Assembly lines seen from above at a Chinese auto factory
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    GM And Ford Don't Really Care That Solid-State Batteries Are Getting Big In China

    Some automakers are calling it the future of EV powertrains, so why aren't Ford and GM stepping up to develop solid-state batteries?

    By Matthew DeBord 2 months ago Read More
  • An automated seam sealer applicator in a car factory
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    What Seam Sealer Does And Why Every Car Needs It

    No vehicle is complete without seam sealer. Many drivers don't know what this substance is, but there's a very important reason why it's on your car.

    By Chino Ortiz 2 months ago Read More
  • Michelin Wisamo wingsail in use
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    From Tires To Tides: Michelin's Surprising Yacht Division

    Michelin is known for two things: rating restaurants and tires, of which it owns several big name brands. Now it can add maritime innovation to its resume.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 months ago Read More
  • An illustration of a silver GTD in front of a white background with blue lines showing how the air flows over, around, and under the GTD
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    Ford Built The Mustang GTD With Aero Tech Race Cars Can't Even Use

    The Mustang GTD's F1-style DRS system isn't allowed on race cars like the Mustang GT3 that inspired it.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 months ago Read More
  • Wet windshield with water droplets
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    The Science Behind Rain-Repelling Coatings

    Rain-repelling coatings come in two varieties: ceramic coatings and spray-on hydrophobic coatings. But how do they work, and which one is best for your car?

    By Chino Ortiz 2 months ago Read More
  • Inversion Arc spacecraft in orbit
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    Inversion Space Promises Worldwide Delivery Within An Hour

    Naturally, its first intended customer is the military, but Inversion eventually hopes to apply its technology to the commercial sector as well.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter lifting a back wheel over uneven terrain
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    Toyota Wants To Take Companion Drones Out Of Concept Cars And Onto The Trails

    While the idea is technologically possible right now, there are some regulatory hurdles to figure out first, and not just flying beyond line-of-sight.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • A Volvo EX90 driving through the desert at sunset
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    Volvo May Get Rid Of Its New Key Cards That Nobody Seems To Like

    According to Volvo, the real issue is that the card is only intended as a backup for your phone, which isn't really any better.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
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