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This Mineral In Your Catalytic Converter Costs $10,000 Per Ounce, And It's Essential
One of the reasons why catalytic converters can be so expensive is the inclusion of rhodium, a precious metal used to reduce NOx emissions.
Is It Worth Installing An Inline Transmission Filter?
An inline transmission filter can be worth it, thanks to an ability to trap smaller contaminants. However, it can also cause damage if installed incorrectly.
Why Cheap Catalytic Converters Can End Up Costing You More
Cheap catalytic converters typically use low quality materials and reduced amounts of precious metals, meaning they're less efficient and can wear out quickly.
What's The Dumbest Thing You've Done For Speed?
Have you pumped too much nitrous in search of quarter-mile times, or cut your apexes too tightly to shave tenths and ended up running off-track?
At $5,500, Is This 2006 Subaru Impreza An Impressive Deal?
Bright red and a stick-shift, what's not to like?
Why Did Automakers Start To Use Piano Black Trim?
Automakers adopted piano black trim because it provides the illusion of luxury while also allowing for a cheaper manufacturing process.
These Are Your Local Driving Gripes
Over 100 of you sounded off in the comments about what drives you nuts about driving where you live.
Some Amish Communities Are Adopting E-Bikes Instead Of Horses
Roughly two-thirds of Amish churches now allow e-bikes.
Here's What Using The Wrong Spark Plugs Can Do To Your Engine
Using the wrong spark plugs can lead to things like performance issues, misfires, poor fuel economy, stalling problems, preignition, and severe engine damage.
Can Your Costco Membership Get You Cheaper Gas Abroad?
A Costco membership will get you cheap gas in Canada, Australia, Japan, United Kingdom, Spain, Mexico, Taiwan, Iceland, New Zealand, Sweden, France, and Spain.
White Was Still The Most Popular Car Color In 2025, But Green Is Making A Comeback
It's no secret that the landscape of automotive paint colors is really damn boring, and has been for years.
Ford 3.5 EcoBoost Vs. Toyota 3.5 V6: How Do The Twin Turbo Engines Compare?
Ford's 3.5 EcoBoost and Toyota's 3.5 V6 both have twin-turbocharging, direct injection, and variable valve timing, but Ford's has more horsepower.
These Chevy Nameplates Made Comebacks As Completely Different Cars
The Blazer, Captiva, Cobalt, Cruze, Monza, Spark, and Tracker are nameplates Chevrolet has reused on completely different cars around the world.
5 Car Brands You May Be Pronouncing Wrong
Do you know how to pronounce Rimac, and are you really sure you're pronouncing Geely correctly? How about Xiaomi, Hyundai, and Tesla?
The Massive Engines That Made The SS United States The Fastest Ocean Liner In History
The SS United States' eight boilers and four steam turbines gave it an enormous 240,000 horsepower and a top speed of 44 mph.
Philadelphia's 'Courtesy Tow' Loses Cars Instead Of Providing A Courtesy
Courtesy parking sounds less like a courtesy and more like legalized extortion.