Last year saw an increase in a serious crime — carjackings — up 537 percent in Minneapolis alone. And if you live in or visit Atlanta, police say you should be on the lookout for a new carjacking scheme sweeping the city. Here's what's going on and what you can do to avoid carjacking.

There are always a few things about car safety that are either forgotten or are never discussed in driver's ed. One commonly misunderstood topic is when to use certain types of headlights, especially in fog.

You might've heard rumors that using cruise control too much can lead can lead to the drivetrain's premature degradation and more maintenance costs for your car. Here's the truth.

John Cena does it all, from pro wrestling to acting to writing children's books. He's also a huge car enthusiast. In fact, he owns more than 20 vehicles, including some as muscular as he. Here's a look at the coolest and weirdest cars in the 'F9' star's collection.

Having a car with over 100,000 miles on the odometer is a landmark. For some, it's a point of pride, and for others, it's something to be embarrassed about. No matter which camp you fall into, that 100,000-mile car is more expensive now.

California is famous among consumers and enthusiasts alike for its strict emissions laws. Now, the California Air Resources Board has introduced new regulations for modified cars.

Gas prices are way up. Whether you drive cars, trucks, or SUVs, your day-to-day expenses just went up. Fortunately, there's a few ways you can combat rising prices at the pump.

Charging stations are appearing all across the globe, ready to charge the electric cars of tomorrow. But where does that electricity come from, and is it clean?

If you've ever taken a road trip, you know exactly how taxing driving for long periods can be. Now, three men have made it look easy, visiting every contiguous state in the U.S in record time.

These are some secrets to understanding the numbers and letters on tires so that you know exactly what you're looking at. It'll make your next tire-shopping experience easier.

If you've spent any time around cars this already sounds familiar: A man stands in his driveway, a freshly washed car in one hand and a bottle of car wax in the other. It's a cathartic exercise that can help your car, truck, or SUV in a great many ways.

Ask a vegan if the cars they drive reflect their plant-based philosophy, and they might not have an answer at all. That's because no car is 100 percent vegan. But some vehicles are more vegan-friendly than others.

Road trips are all the rage this summer. However, when the sun sets, or you are too tired, you will have to rest. Having to sleep in the backseat. However, it is easy to fix that. You can use accessories like an air bed, making it more comfortable to sleep in your car.

Roadkill Nights' appeal grew 'tremendously over the past few years,' Stellantis reports. And now that events are back on the schedule, organizers are ready to put on a show. Case in point: this year's Dodge Hellcat grudge race. Expect drama, fun, and a 'grassroots feel.'

Shop vacs are more versatile than regular vacuums because the can reverse suction to let you use them as blowers too. In addition, you can use a shop vac as a dust collection system by attaching the hose to the dust port of your miter saw, sander, circular saw, or other compatible tool.

Movie scenes involving automatic car washes can be humorous or horrifying, but the results are never good. So, are automated car washes really that dangerous?

Unless you drive a sQuba vehicle that can drive underwater, you'll need to figure out how to save yourself from a sinking or submerged car. How often does it really occur, though, and what you can do about it if you find yourself in that situation?

As you'd expect from its name, an amphibious vehicle can travel on land and water. In addition to cars, there have even been amphibious ATVs and tour buses. So, how did amphibious cars come into being, and can you buy one for yourself?

"Zoom-Zoom" began as a series of commercials two decades ago and lives on in the Mazda ethos today. You might remember those ads well, thanks to the catchy "zoom, zoom, zoom" jingle.

Having the right tools makes a huge difference when you want to work on your vehicle at home. From tightening nuts and bolts to changing spark plugs, tools greatly help with car maintenance. And in the case of pneumatic tools, air compressors are a must. They're also great for inflating tires and even painting your car.