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A GMC Hummer EV truck at General Motors Factory Zero in Detroit, Michigan

GM Is Halting Production at Nearly All North America Assembly Plants

The economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) over the past year and a half has been extensive. Manufacturers have struggled to maintain pre-pandemic production levels due to various factors, including chip shortages, which continue to affect companies like General Motors. In fact, GM recently halted production at nearly all of its North American plants.
Yellow Speed Bump sign along a highway.

Do Speed Bumps Ruin Your Car?

While some vehicles are built to handle potholes and speed bumps well, most cars take a beating when driving over them unless you can do it safely. Speed bumps are meant to slow down traffic through a specific area. What kinds of speed bumps are we likely to encounter and how should you handle them?
A driver filling up a car at a diesel fuel station

Is Cow or Bat Urine Really in Your Diesel Exhaust Fluid?

Rumors that diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) contains urine, supposedly collected from cows or bats, have circulated for years. We at MotorBiscuit set the record straight in 2019. However, a recent article concerning diesel emulsifiers in Science Direct will likely lead to a resurgence of the rumor linking animal urine and diesel engines.
A dog staring out the window in a car from the passenger seat

Is It Safe for Your Dog to Sit in the Passenger Seat?

There is a romantic feeling about hitting the road with your adorable dog as your co-pilot. However, this is actually a big no-no, as you are not doing any good by offering them your passenger seat. Read along to find out car safety reasons why you should never let your pup sit in the front.
Reenactment of a man too stoned to drive opens a car door while holding a marijuana blunt

How to Tell if Someone Is Too Stoned to Drive

It's been a challenge for states to decide how to determine when someone is high and unable to drive without endangering public safety. Let's look at the difficulties of deciding what too high is and how to recognize when you or someone else is too stoned for driving to be safe.
Sets of headlights on a highway.

Flashing Headlights to Warn of Speed Traps Is Protected By the 1st Amendment But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Legal

There are many reasons people flash their headlights. Regardless of why someone does it, it will usually make you slow down and check yourself to ensure that you aren't doing anything that could be considered illegal driving habits. The question then becomes, is the driver who is flashing their lights at you doing something illegal?
A distracted woman driver eating and talking on the phone in Long Beach, California

Is It Legal to Eat While Driving?

Whereas many drivers are guilty of sneaking snacks behind the wheel, the uncertainty around the legality of such behavior means that one could be risking more than a fine. While no specific road rules exist that deter eating while driving, drivers can still receive huge fines if doing so distracts them or affects their control.
An airbag functionality safety test done on a Mercedes-Benz vehicle frame

How Many Airbags Should a Car Have?

The automobile industry has seen significant improvement in car safety over the past several decades. Seat belts, airbags, and other technological advances have proven essential in protecting and saving lives. In fact, as of 1999, all passenger vehicles must come equipped with front airbags. But, how many airbags should each vehicle have?