Most car fanatics are accustomed to bringing up their successes, but it can be much more difficult to accept our failures. The late Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne had to do just that after the discontinuation of the Chrysler 200. The five-passenger midsize sedan began production in 2010, but it never had its shining …

The Coronavirus has shut down several plants across the world, and many people are now stuck at home. That doesn’t mean that you have to be bored, however. If you’re looking for something interesting to do now that you can’t go watch NASCAR live in person, check out some of these virtual tours of car …

Badge-engineering is the often-maligned practice in the auto industry of slapping a different badge onto an existing vehicle and then marketing the variant as a unique model. Badge-engineering is a necessary evil (OK, that’s a bit harsh) in today’s market. It’s less expensive to rebadge a model once or multiple times than it is to …

America’s obsession with the automobile runs deep, from the wildly-successful NASCAR racing series to car-centric artwork, songs, and perhaps most of all, cinema. Car fanatics have an overwhelming amount of options when it comes to excellent car flicks. Grand Prix (1966), Thunder Road (1971), and Rush (2013) are just a few must-see cinematic tributes to …

Nothing sets off a gorgeous car quite like a nicely-styled exhaust. Even the most mundane hindquarters can be dressed up considerably by a distinctive and thoughtfully-designed exhaust. (maybe those youths driving those beat-up 80s Civics with shiny aftermarket exhausts are onto something) If you dig a sweet set of pipes as much as we do, …

Unfortunately, some drivers still make the terrible decision to get behind the wheel drunk. As we all know, this can lead to consequences much more serious than just going to jail. In the United States, drunk driving is still a big problem. Since the 1980s, new laws about the minimum legal drinking age reduced alcohol …

Maybe jumper cables aren’t something that you think about all that much, but you’d probably wish you had them if your car battery suddenly went bad. And they come in handy if you need to help another driver with a jump start. How much do you know about this much-needed car accessory? Read on to learn …

Growing numbers of pedestrian fatalities are capturing the attention of many across the country. Concerns have grown enough that programs like Vision Zero, aimed at developing solutions to reduce pedestrian deaths, are being adopted far and wide. Many areas are giving serious thought to the coexistence of cars and people on our streets and highways. …

It’s the early-2000s: Apple introduces the revolutionary iPod, boy bands own the airwaves, and the original The Fast and the Furious film brings underground import tuner culture to the mainstream. For the most part, the cultural phenomenon spurred by the massive success of The Fast and the Furious was a good thing—the automotive aftermarket exploded …

There are some people out there who never wash their car, and that’s okay. Well, actually, it is not really okay because washing your car is actually extremely important. Beyond basic pride in ownership, here are a few valid reasons to break out the cloths and suds and get to work on your favorite vehicle. …

It’s truly astonishing how cars can produce such melodious music through the internal combustion process. You’d expect that the banshee wail of a Ferrari V12 would make every hair stand on end. Or the primal roar of a potent pushrod V8 would send a series of shivers down your spine. What you wouldn’t expect is …

The power window is the unsung hero of the modern world. It’s a device most of us rely on daily, and when it’s not there, it can ruin your whole day. Power windows are, as most of us know, windows that are opened and closed by pressing a button. This is a vast improvement over …

Americans spend a lot of time driving in their cars during the course of the year. From spur-of-the-moment road trips to regular car rides to family get-togethers, there’s a reason that many people consider their vehicles to be their second home. Still, for many people all over the United States, the daily commute is where …

Car shopping is no easy task, especially if you have no idea what kind of car you want. Luckily, with the power of the Internet, you can sort through all the cars at your local dealerships, narrow down your choices, figure out your financing beforehand, and make the process as easy as possible before setting …

Depending on where you live in the country, most people have seen a right-hand drive car pull up next to them at a stoplight. It’s a weird sight at first, not seeing anyone in the driver’s seat and then wondering, “What car is that?” It’s nothing new Since the turn of the century, and the …

When it comes to speeding, most of us imaging going 10mpg over the speed limit, making a zippy acceleration from a red light or cruising down the interstate going over 90mph. Very few times in our life does an average driver imagine going over 100mph, but what about 200mph? How about 300mph? These hypercars push …

Austin Rivers, Houston Rockets player, and son of beloved Doc Rivers – the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers – is known for his prowess on the court. Now that he seems to have found his rhythm this season, fans are expecting great things from this talented young player who is passionate about basketball. …

The smell of gas could strike fear in the hearts of many drivers. Gas is a highly-flammable substance and is often the cause of vehicle fires. If your car smells like gas, you should take it to a mechanic as quickly as possible. If you smell raw gasoline around your car, it could indicate a very …

Vanity plates have been around since 1965. Allowing for the customization of license plates, vanity plates are popular for drivers who want to show off their unique style while they drive around town. In the United States, Virginia takes the prize as the state with the most vanity plates. There are even some vanity plates …

Red is one car color that has consistently remained popular over the years and is found on every type of vehicle from minivans to sports cars. It would probably be even more desirable if it weren’t for the notion that red cars get pulled over more often and are also more likely to be stolen. …