Cars

A car spoiler has elements of both function and style. What is the ultimate purpose of a spoiler and do you need one for your car?

Oil catch cans do not come standard when you purchase a car, but they can offer some great benefits. This video by Engineering Explained takes a look at what exactly oil catch cans do, and whether or not it’s worth it to install one. What an Oil Catch Can Does These small devices are installed …

Tesla is the most well known electric car manufacturer in the world. However that doesn't mean everything is great for the company.

Everyone loves low gas prices, but annoyingly, they vary so much from place to place. A very brief explanation about why gasoline prices fluctuate so much depending on the season and the city in which you live is summarized from the U.S. Energy Information Association. Crude oil prices, as well as supply and demand, affect …

The family car, the passenger car, the sedan. It doesn’t matter what you call it, it’s still one of the most popular vehicles on the road. With room to comfortably seat a family or a carpool group, the sedan continues to make sense. But just how many years can one get out of a sedan?  Based …

If you replace your car's brakes too often, then the culprit may be one of these five common driving habits.

Car maintenance can be a hassle, but checking your oil isn't. Maintaining car oil is one of the most basic tasks a driver do themselves.

When you think about the first muscle cars you think of the mid-1960s GTO, the Hemi-Mopars in the late-1960s, and big-block Camaros and Cobra-Jet Mustangs. But none of those were close to being the first factory hot rods. You have to go back to just after WWII to see the first muscle cars that came …

The humble car grille rarely gets discussed when talking about the performance features of a car. What does this piece actually do?

Owning a classic car is a lifelong dream for some people. Unfortunately, the place you live plays a role in whether or not owning a classic car is worth it.

Whether it's a great car or it's a terrible car, many cars have made a significant impact on the world. Let's take a look at 5 of these impactful cars.

A trip to Hawaii is a dream getaway for many people. To make the most the most of your trip, you'll want to rent a car. Which car is the best choice?

For 2020, Dodge will offer a limited edition 50th Anniversary Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Daytona Widebody, and we couldn’t be more excited. Especially because there will only be 501 units produced, just like the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona that inspired it. Pushing Performance The 50th Anniversary Edition features a B5 Blue paint that’s Daytona-exclusive. That, …

For decades, California has led the country in setting tough automotive emissions standards. Now, the New York Times reports that the Trump administration is poised to revoke the state’s right to set its own fuel economy standards. Overturning California’s fuel economy waver is supposedly justified by the administration because it feels no entity should impose …

When in the market for a new car, one consideration is how long will it last. According to ISeeCars.com, the overall average age of vehicles on the road today is around 8.4 years. Because cars are better built now than in the past, that same report says 11.8 years is not an unreasonable time to keep a …

If the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors were to last more than a week, it could drive the Michigan economy into a head-first recession worse than the UAW strike in 2010. That’s according to economic experts queried by the Detroit News. There are 14 assembly plants being picketed in Michigan, which puts those …

Once you’ve designed a car in the virtual world there comes a time when the rubber needs to hit the road. For the 2020 C8 Corvette, Popular Mechanics reports that this is the first prototype used to go from computer to actual, physical testing. Known as Blackjack, it’s the first mid-engine Corvette prototype that Chevrolet …

We can't always prevent accidents, which is why new cars have introduced more driver safety options. But you may have to upgrade to get them.

There are many reports of Tesla's autopilot feature causing accidents. The system is in place to make driving safer, so what's going wrong?

Throughout history there have been reports of cars acting mysteriously or cars that seem to be cursed. Whatever the case, it's probably best to avoid these cars.