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Why Car Batteries Fail When It's Freezing (And How To Prevent It From Happening)
Cold weather is particularly harmful to car batteries because it thickens the electrolyte solution, causing the battery's capacity and power to drop.
Can You Really Get A Ticket For Going 1 MPH Over The Speed Limit?
Yes, you can get a ticket for going as little as 1 mph over the speed limit. And along with a fine, this can also raise your insurance rates.
These Are The Strangest Cars You Spotted In 2025
I hope you're new year's resolution list includes to keep your eyes peeled for more weird cars on the horizon.
Nissan's New CEO Has To Win Back Dealer Trust
We're looking at Nissan's relationship with its dealers, and Hyundai and Kia's year-end sales numbers and more.
What Advice Do You Have For Fellow Drivers In The New Year?
A scientific study has shown that most people don't even try to achieve their resolution after three months, so let's flip the concept on its head this year.
More Than 300,000 Californians Must Get New Real IDs Because Surprise, The DMV Screwed Up
As if Real IDs weren't enough of a pain to begin with.
SpaceX Was Over Half Of All Orbital Rocket Launches Worldwide In 2025
What a year for SpaceX, and what a year for space.
2027 Ram Power Wagon Is A Diesel-Powered Off-Roader With Over 1,000 Pound-Feet Of Torque
Tim Kuniskis, the madman at the helm of Ram, says the upcoming 2027 Power Wagon is getting a turbocharged 6.7-liter Cummins diesel motor.
Sony Honda Mobility Built The First Production Afeela 1 In Ohio, But At $102,900 Will Anyone Actually Want One?
How many people will actually buy the expensive EV remains to be seen.
BMW Recalls Nearly 37,000 2025-And-Newer X3s Due To Incredibly Glitchy Steering Wheel
No, the answer to the problem is not restarting the owner's steering subscription.
Vegetable Oil As A Motor Oil Substitute? It's Been Tested, Here's How Well It Worked
How well does vegetable oil work as a motor oil substitute? The difference in viscosity between these two oils reveals why they behave differently.
Here's What That Little Sphere On The Top Of Your Dashboard Is For
The little sphere on your car's dash is a sunload sensor, and your vehicle's HVAC system uses it to help set the interior temperature.
Why Diesel Engines Have Higher Compression Ratios Than Gas Engines
Because diesel vehicles do not use spark plugs, they must rely on higher compression ratios to ignite the diesel fuel without an external flame.
Every Toyota Prius Generation, Ranked By Reliability
The Toyota Prius has spanned five generations since 1997, but which is the most reliable? We analyzed Consumer Reports and NHTSA data to find out.
Who Really Invented The Yellow Traffic Light?
Garrett Morgan patented a traffic signal in 1923, but Detroit cop William Potts brought the three-light traffic signal to Detroit streets in 1920.
What Makes BMW's S58 Straight-6 Powertrain So Popular?
BMW's S58 straight-six engine is extremely popular among tuners and enthusiasts, thanks to its robust internals and intense reliability.