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  • A Costco Wholesale Tire Center sign on the side of a warehouse.
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    Advice
    Advice By Chad Kirchner 13 days ago

    Can You Return Tires To Costco? Here's What Its Policy Actually Allows

    Costco offers a wide variety of tires to its members. Even so, some buyers might wonder if newly-purchased tires can still be returned to Costco.

    By Chad Kirchner 13 days ago Read More
  • Car heater blowing cold air on a frosty windshield.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Ron King 13 days ago

    4 Reasons Your Car's Heater Will Only Blow Cold Air (And What To Do About It)

    A car heater that blows cold air is extremely annoying, and there are several issues that can cause this problem. Here are the most likely causes.

    By Ron King 13 days ago Read More
  • A green 1970 Plymouth Duster does a burnout
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Paul Stadden 13 days ago

    Why A Live Rear Axle Is Better For Drag Racing

    Live axles and independent rear suspension each have their benefits and drawbacks, but live axles are particularly well-suited to drag racing.

    By Paul Stadden 13 days ago Read More
  • 1902 Orient Aster motorcycle on display at St. Francis Motorcycle Museum
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    Motorcycles
    Motorcycles By Charles Krome 13 days ago

    The Oldest Motorcycle Brand In America Isn't Harley-Davidson Or Indian

    Neither Harley-Davidson nor Indian is responsible for the first U.S.-built motorcycle. Here's what to know about the company that actually holds that honor.

    By Charles Krome 13 days ago Read More
  • A distributor ignition system from an old truck
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Alvin Reyes 13 days ago

    Why Did Cars Switch From Distributors To Coil Packs?

    Older models of cars used to rely on distributor-based ignition systems. Today, though, modern vehicles rely on coil packs instead. Here's why.

    By Alvin Reyes 13 days ago Read More
  • Driver's licenses from multiple states
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By B. L. Johnson 13 days ago

    Is It Legal To Have Two Driver's Licenses From Two Different States?

    Maintaining a driver's license in multiple states may seem useful, but is it legal? Here's everything you need to know about having more than one license.

    By B. L. Johnson 13 days ago Read More
  • Max Verstappen's No. 1 Red Bull car in the pits.
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    Racing
    Racing By Nishant Jayaram 13 days ago

    The Reason Max Verstappen Is Number 1 (And How F1 Drivers Get Their Numbers)

    Lando Norris’s championship win means Max Verstappen must give up the No. 1 in 2026. But how do Formula 1 drivers get their numbers in the first place?

    By Nishant Jayaram 13 days ago Read More
  • A side view of an Indian V-twin motorcycle engine showing silver cooling fins against black-painted components.
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    Motorcycles
    Motorcycles By Mark Roy 13 days ago

    The Pros & Cons Of Liquid Cooled & Air Cooled Motorcycle Engines

    Many motorcycle engines might rely on liquid or air cooling. These different styles both have some pros and cons depending on which motorcycle you ride.

    By Mark Roy 13 days ago Read More
  • Jaguar I-Pace Waymo Robotaxi on the streets of San Francisco
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    News
    News By Justin Hughes 13 days ago

    Woman Has A Baby In A Waymo Robotaxi

    Waymo's Rider Support Team detected "unusual activity" inside the robotaxi, which is certainly one way to describe what was going on here.

    By Justin Hughes 13 days ago Read More
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody front wheel
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    Car Types
    Car Types By Ivo Gievski 13 days ago

    Every Production Car With A Hellcat Engine

    The Hellcat engine found itself under the hood in everything from trucks to SUVs as well as two-door and four-door muscle cars. Let's revisit each one.

    By Ivo Gievski 13 days ago Read More
  • A formation of yellow Fitch barriers
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    Crashes and Safety
    Crashes and Safety By Ryan Erik King 13 days ago

    Why Water-Filled Highway Crash Barrels Don't Freeze – Even In The Coldest Weather

    Water-filled barrels are used on the highway to prevent crashes. You might think they'd freeze in the winter, but they have a special quirk that prevents this.

    By Ryan Erik King 13 days ago Read More
  • A close-up view of the engine compartment of a 1962 Chevrolet Nova with the small block 327.
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    Nostalgia You Can Taste
    Nostalgia You Can Taste By Abhik Das 13 days ago

    Chevy's 327 Proved You Don't Need A Big Block To Win Races

    Chevy made waves with its engine designs throughout history. Its small-block 327 proved that size wasn't the only thing that could help you win races.

    By Abhik Das 13 days ago Read More
  • a screenshot of the news broadcast showing the charred remains of a Tesla Model Y inside a smoky structure
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    Tesla
    Tesla By Logan K. Carter 13 days ago

    A Tesla Charger Fire Burned Down A Florida Home, Nearly Trapping The Family Inside

    The best defense against harm from EV fires when charging at home are smoke detectors.

    By Logan K. Carter 13 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic with gloves holding a car's alternator.
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Charles Krome 13 days ago

    Should You Replace Your Car's Serpentine Belt When Replacing The Alternator?

    The alternator and serpentine belt are part of the same system in your car. But does that mean you should replace the belt when you're replacing the alternator?

    By Charles Krome 13 days ago Read More
  • An Allison transmission rotating at high speed during dynamometer testing.
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    Nostalgia You Can Taste
    Nostalgia You Can Taste By Rohaan Sakrani 13 days ago

    The History Of Allison Transmission, And Why GM Is No Longer In The Picture

    Allison transmissions were featured in General Motors vehicles for almost a century. The breakup between the companies was a long time in the making.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 13 days ago Read More
  • 2025 Audi S3 front 3/4 view
    Reviews
    Reviews By Andy Kalmowitz 13 days ago

    2025 Audi S3 Is All The Car You'll Ever Need

    Perhaps it's time to go against the American car-buying grain and see if you can fit your life into an Audi S3.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 13 days ago Read More
  • 2002 Honda S2000 parked on a paved road between grass with trees in the background
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    Honda
    Honda By Monday Goma 13 days ago

    Why Honda's F22C1 Engine In The S2000 Was Unique To The US

    The Japanese automaker has produced some fantastic cars over the years, but few compare to the S2000 that launched with a high-revving 2.0-liter VTEC engine.

    By Monday Goma 13 days ago Read More
  • Black Subaru Baja front left view driving on mountain road
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    Subaru
    Subaru By Michael Sullivan 14 days ago

    Subaru Discontinued These Models (But We Wish They Hadn't)

    Subaru is Japan's quirky underdog car manufacturer. Here are some of the most unusual and innovative models we wish would come back to market.

    By Michael Sullivan 14 days ago Read More
  • The
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    Trainlopnik
    Trainlopnik By Ryan Erik King 14 days ago

    Small-Town Christmas Parade Throws Shade At America's Deadliest Train And Wins Awards

    It's safe to say that people aren't happy that Brightline trains have struck and killed over 190 people since 2017.

    By Ryan Erik King 14 days ago Read More
  • A silver 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 on a road.
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    Advice
    Advice By Dave Goldberg 14 days ago

    Big Towing Power On A Small Budget? These Used Trucks Fit The Bill

    Need big towing power for under $20,000? We analyzed listings and pricing to find used trucks that deliver the muscle you need without blowing your budget.

    By Dave Goldberg 14 days ago Read More
  • A Detailed CloseUp View of Engine Components Specifically Camshaft and Valve Lifters
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Rohaan Sakrani 14 days ago

    Why Do Some Engines Use Hydraulic Lifters?

    Mechanical lifters were once commonplace in internal combustions engines, but they've been mostly replaced by hydraulic lifters, which offer a lot of benefits.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 14 days ago Read More
  • The entryway to an under-construction tunnel
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    News
    News By Amber DaSilva 14 days ago

    Norway's New Undersea Tunnel Is So Long It's Getting Its Own Roundabout

    The roundabout is anything but typical.

    By Amber DaSilva 14 days ago Read More
  • tom cruise
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    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Collin Woodard 14 days ago

    Tom Cruise's Space Movie Reportedly Died Because He Refused To Beg Trump For Permission To Shoot It In Space

    We are still getting a "Days of Thunder" sequel, so at least there's that.

    By Collin Woodard 14 days ago Read More
  • A China Eastern Boeing 777 similar to the ones making the 12,400 mile flight
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    Planelopnik
    Planelopnik By Justin Hughes 14 days ago

    The Boeing 777 Needs A Refueling Pitstop To Pull Off The World's New Longest Flight

    This halfway stop means China Eastern doesn't have to use a long-range Airbus A350 or Boeing 787, but a Boeing 777-39P.

    By Justin Hughes 14 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a Ferrari engine bay.
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    Brands
    Brands By Josh West 14 days ago

    7 Cars Powered By A Ferrari Engine (That Aren't A Ferrari)

    The Ferrari brand's towering cultural stature is in part the result of its inaccessibility, but you can also find the actual power under its hood in other cars.

    By Josh West 14 days ago Read More
  • A LifeSaver Intelligent Speed Assistance device showing a max speed of 30 mph
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    News
    News By Justin Hughes 14 days ago

    Arizona Considers Speed Limiters For Severe Speeding Offenses

    Arizona speeders who would otherwise lose their licenses may gain an option to stay on the road, with a catch.

    By Justin Hughes 14 days ago Read More
  • The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile parked by trees and mountains
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    News
    News By Justin Hughes 14 days ago

    Here's What It Takes To Drive The Wienermobile

    You must be willing to commit to being on the road for a year. You also need a valid driver's license, a good driving record.

    By Justin Hughes 14 days ago Read More
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