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Are Tire Plugs A Safe Long-Term Fix?
You've had a flat, and now you're trying to fix it for the long term. Tire plugs are cheap, and they're not hard to install. But how well do they last?
Alpine A290 Rallye Is Ready To Silently Rumble In FIA's New eRally5 EV Class
Before entering full eRally5 competition, Alpine intends to throw down "a single-rally challenge" later this year, with support for recharging.
Golf R Was The Only Volkswagen To See A Q2 Sales Increase, Even Though There's No More Manual
Volkswagen Golf R sales increased 12.1% last quarter, but that's only about a hundred more cars.
What Is An E-CVT And How Is It Different From A CVT?
The Continuously Variable Transmission, or CVT for short, has been around for some time. So, what is an e-CVT? Here are the differences between the two.
The Slate Truck Won't Get Any Cheaper Now That Trump Killed EV Incentives
The cancellation of the federal EV tax credit in September means the affordable Slate Truck will no longer be as affordable as everyone thought it would be.
How To Read The Dots On Your Oil Dipstick (And What You Might Be Doing Wrong)
While reading an oil dipstick is pretty straightforward once you know what to look for, there a couple easy mistakes that can give you bad information.
Is The Lotus Emira As Quick As It Looks? Here's How It Compares To Its Rivals
The Lotus Emira certainly looks like its achieving the company mantra of simplicity combined with lightweight design, but how quick is next to similar cars?
Why Tesla's Model X Towing A Boeing 787 Wasn't Such A Big Deal
An electric car towing a huge airplane for almost 1,000 feet! What a coup for Tesla! Except that this wasn't such a big deal at all. Here's why.
Here's How To Know If You Need A New Car Battery Or Just A Jump Start
Like the other parts on your vehicle, your battery won't last forever. Here's how to know if you need to a new battery or just a jump start.
3 Surprising Factory Supercharged Cars You Might've Forgotten About
Like a turbocharger, a supercharger gives a vehicle an extra push of power, but there are some vehicles that you might not expect to have them.
Money Dropped From Helicopter Over Funeral Of Detroit Car Wash Owner
The sons of a Detroit car wash owner paid tribute to their father by showering his funeral with rose petals and cold hard cash dropped from a helicopter.
The Quirky Subaru Program That Turns Your Car Into A Rolling Life Story
If you're worried that your Subaru doesn't communicate enough about your favorite hobbies yet, don't fret! These special Subaru badges have you covered.
Should You Leave Your Car Running When Adding Transmission Fluid?
If your vehicle needs a transmission change, you have two choices: go to a pro or do it yourself. If you choose the latter, here's what you need to know.
You Don't Need To Be A Mechanic To Outsmart Your Check Engine Light
When the dreaded "Check Engine" light flashes, clever drivers pull out an OBDII scanner to see what's up.
Here's How To Bleed Your Car's Brakes By Yourself
Bleeding your car's brakes is vital for maintaining their performance so you are safe on the road. If you want to do it yourself, follow these steps.
What Is AdBlue Fluid And Do All Diesel Vehicles Need It?
You've surely heard of brake fluid, fuel, and lots of other liquids needed to run a diesel vehicle. But what's AdBlue fluid? And do all diesel vehicles need it?
