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Cleanliness is next to godliness, so they say. But can you actually damage your car by washing it too frequently? And are there products to choose or avoid?

Before you cuss at the airplane maker for your windowless "window seat," know this: it's not Boeing's fault that the windows and the rows are out of alignment.

You might not think about spark plug heat ratings often, so here's a rundown on what that means and how it affects your engine's performance and longevity.

What's meant by "premium" isn't the same from gas station to gas station or even from state to state. So what will you find when you pull up to a Costco pump?

Premium gas costs more, but for some high-performance and luxury vehicles it's a necessity. What about motorcycles? Do you need to use premium in your hog?

Miller cycle engines -- like those once used by Mazda -- make less power more efficiently by holding the intake valve open for part of the compression stroke.

In AMTs, gear shifts are performed by the shift actuator, which changes gears based on signals sent by the transmission control unit (TCU).

A clutch-optional entry-level bike has the possibility to massively expand the reach of motorcycling in the United States.

Chevrolet still uses column shifters on some of its pickup models primarily because customers like them, but also because they free up center console space.

The Kremlin closed off its skies to Western aircraft after sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine, now flights from the U.S. take a longer route to reach China.

Financing a vehicle does add some guardrails to car ownership, but does it add any restrictions on how you can customize your ride? Let's take a look.

A Formula One circuit needs to accommodate some of the intense racing on the planet — not to mention intense scrutiny from dedicated fans.

From excellent car rental deals to a selection of affordable batteries and accessories, there are benefits to Costco membership if you own or drive a car.

NASA's fleet of Space Shuttles could survive challenging solar conditions, but needed a boost to get around on Earth. Here's how a pair of 747s helped.

Consumer Reports says that Volvos are generally reliable vehicles, but they're outranked by Lexus, Audi, and Acura, and fell short categories like value.

All automotive and industrial Cummins engines can use B5 biodiesel, while most can also use B20. A handful of generator engines and others can also use B100.