Installing A Racing Wheel In Your Daily Could Land You In Jail
If your car came from the factory with a driver's airbag, you might want to reconsider that aftermarket wheel, no matter how cute it might look.
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Here's How Much A 2021 Chevy Corvette Has Depreciated In Just 5 Years
If you bought a C8 Chevrolet Corvette back in 2021, how much would it be worth now? And what would you have to pay to pick up a second-hand one?
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Blue Origin Plans TeraWave Satellite Internet Service 6,000 Times Faster Than Starlink Will Be
That amazing improvement will come courtesy of two major departures from Starlink's model.
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6 Reasons Why A Car's RPM Aren't Steady
Normally, a car's rpm increase steadily and predictably as you step on the gas pedal. But there are several reasons why this might stop happening.
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What're The Differences Between American And European Hitches?
We might not think too much about tow hitches, but the fact of the matter is not all hitches are equal. Over in Europe, they do things a bit differently.
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How Realistic Is The 20/4/10 Rule For Buying A New Car In 2026?
The 20/4/10 Rule suggests you make a 20% down payment, take a four-year loan, and keep total car costs under 10% of your income. But does it even apply in 2026?
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Trump's Doomsday Plane: What's Inside The Government's Last-Resort Jet
Essentially, the doomsday plane is meant to let the President and Secretary of Defense coordinate the military from 30,000 feet, even in times of war.
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Are Spark Plug Wires Universal?
You have to be careful about swapping spark plugs around, but some wrenching enthusiasts might wonder if spark plug wires are important keep track of, too.
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New York Startup Builds Fridge-Sized Machine That Can Turn Air Into Gasoline
While it's not quite the free energy it sounds like at first, Aircela's technology in its current state has some practical, small-scale applications.
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6 Performance Cars You Probably Didn't Know Used Yamaha Engines
Yamaha is renowned for its high-performance motorcycles, but lesser known is the legendary builder has also put together some impressive car engines.
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What's The Difference Between The Ford Maverick's 2.5-Liter PowerBoost And 2.0-Liter EcoBoost Engines?
The Ford Maverick offers a 2.0-liter engine and a 2.5-liter engine. They have some especially notable differences beyond their displacements.
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Can An Oil Change Improve Engine Horsepower?
Automakers recommend oil changes at specific intervals, and there are lots of reasons for that. But is improving engine horsepower one of them?
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5 Signs Your Cylinder Heads Could Be Failing (And What To Do About It)
Cylinder head failures are very dangerous and very expensive, so it's important to recognize the key signs early. Here's what you should watch out for.
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Why Do Some Cars Still Have Rear Drum Brakes?
Most modern cars no longer use rear drum brakes, so how come some still rely on them? There are trade-offs in terms of cost, durability, and performance.
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This Is The Best Selling Yamaha Motorcycle Ever Built
Track superstars like the R6 and R1 are impressive, but sales success on a larger scale happens when Yamaha makes and sells a tiny-displacement sport bike.
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Chevy's Original V8 Story Starts In 1917, Not The 1950s
The first Chevrolet V8 engine to succeed commercially was the 1955 small block. But it wasn't Chevy's first V8. That came three decades earlier.
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Why Properly Gapping Your Spark Plugs Is So Important
The requirement to gap spark plugs might not be as common as it once was, but it's still an important bit of maintenance on vintage and modified cars.
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What's The Biggest Difference Between Ford's Coyote And GM's LS Engines?
Ford's Coyote and GM's LS engines are still offered today for anyone interested in performing a swap. But they have some big differences in power and design.
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These Car Batteries Rank Among The Best In Cold Weather, According To Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports tested over 100 batteries to find the ones that do best in cold weather and other metrics. It chose winners in eight common battery types.
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Is It Safe To Use Two Different Tire Brands For One Car?
If you're replacing two tires on your car, do they need to be the same brand as the other two? Or can you get away with two different brands on the same car?
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This GM Brand Introduced Heated Seats Years Ahead Of Its Time
Heated seats might seem like a simple feature today, but they were introduced over half a decade ago. Here's the General Motors brand that introduced them.
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Open The Windows All You Want, These Smells Can Still Make Your Car Hard To Sell
Your car is shiny, drives like a dream, and doesn't have a scratch, but you're still having trouble selling it. How it smells could cost you hundreds.
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Your CVT Hate Is Way Overblown And Bordering On Irrational, Our Favorite Engineer Claims
Were the early CVTs that we saw in cars, especially in Nissans in the early 2000s, unreliable and weird to drive? Sure.
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These 10 SUVs Have The Most Occupant Fatalities Per Mile
SUVs tend toward the big and burly, so you'd think they'd all be safe. But the vehicle with the most occupant deaths per mile is an SUV. Here are the 10 worst.
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What Is A MAP Sensor And How Can You Tell If It's Bad?
The MAP sensor is an important part of a car's operating system. But lots of things can make it go bad. Here's how you'll know when it's going.
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What Cetane Booster Really Does For Diesel (And The Right Amount To Add)
Diesel engines use compression to ignite the fuel, which needs to have an even burn, and cetane boosters have an important role to play in this process.
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Drunk Driving Is Bad, But Hungover Driving Can Be Just As Dangerous
Alcohol's affects linger long after the party is over thanks to its impact on cognitive function, sleep quality and neurochemistry disruption.
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