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The rear 3/4 view of a dark-gray 2021 Volvo V90

You Might Score a Free 2021 Volvo During Super Bowl LV

Usually, the Super Bowl is when automakers try to use ads to sell you on their cars. But football games can also be a chance for people to win cars, too. And for Super Bowl LV, Volvo is pulling a little from both categories. The Swedish automaker is planning to give away a significant number …
2020 Honda Accord Hybrid dashboard instrumentation

The Secret Dashboard Indicator That Will Save You a Lot of Trouble

Unless you drive an electric vehicle, stops at the gas station happen frequently. But regardless of how many times you pull up to the pump, there’s always a moment when you don’t know or forget which side the gas tank is located. That’s especially true for rental cars. But among modern vehicles’ many features is …
Car wash extras

5 Everyday Things That You Shouldn’t Let Touch Your Car

Out of all of the things that you use in your daily life, your car is probably the most important. It takes you everywhere you need to go, including work, and it allows the rest of your family to live their lives as well. So it’s a good idea to take care of your car …
The 2017 Tucson's rearview camera

How to Add a Backup Camera to Your Car

Backup, or rearview, cameras have been widely popular over the past decade due to their widespread use in new cars as well as the added layer of safety they provide. Of course, having a backup camera in your car doesn’t mean that you can completely forgo looking over your shoulder to ensure that the coast …
Part of the Top Mountain Crosspoint Museum's vintage bike collection

A Beloved Vintage Car and Bike Museum Has Burned To the Ground

Whether you visit virtually or in-person, motoring museums offer an excellent opportunity to learn about and view classic cars and bikes. Especially since some historic and obscure models can only be seen in museums like the Henry Ford. Sadly, the vintage car and motorcycle world has just lost one of these repositories: the Top Mountain …
The intake manifold, throttle body, and throttle cable of a 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Your Throttle Cable Could Use an Adjustment

Getting an internal-combustion engine up and running requires a lot of moving parts. And without proper maintenance, the entire process can grind (sometimes literally) to a halt. Hence why fuel injectors sometimes need cleaning and spark plugs need changing, and so on. But some maintenance items need attention even if the part in question isn’t …
A low-angle shot of the 2020 Honda Civic Type R's wing

A Car Spoiler Is Not the Same Thing as a Wing

Spoilers, whether factory equipment or aftermarket accessories are usually visual shorthand for a performance-oriented car. Or at least a vehicle pretending to be one. Given their shape, car spoilers are understandably often referred to as wings. However, although these terms are often used interchangeably, they’re not synonymous. Wings don’t help cars fly—they help them not …
Nokian Tyres One all-season tire mounted on a silver wheel

Can Nokian’s New All-Season Tire Really Last for 80,000 Miles?

Regularly rotating and changing your car’s tires are important parts of your maintenance schedule. But even if you’re not buying the most expensive car tires, quality ones don’t come cheap. So, naturally, most people want to make sure they’re getting their money’s worth when it comes to longevity. Especially if they’re buying all-seasons, even though …
A Citroen with its fog lights on drives on a foggy British roadway

Do Fog Lights Really Help You See Through Fog?

Whether you plan on upgrading to LED headlights or sticking with halogens, your car’s lights are vital accessories.  But as bright as they’ve gotten in modern times, trying to drive through a foggy night can still leave you blinded. Given their name, you would expect fog lights to be the perfect solution. But do they …
The 2021 Genesis GV80's white-and-brown 2-spoke steering wheel

Why Don’t More Cars Have 2-Spoke Steering Wheels?

Until a truly self-driving vehicle finally appears, cars will continue to need steering wheels. But just because cars need steering wheels doesn’t mean they all need the same one. That’s part of the reason why aftermarket wheels are available in the first place. And yet, for all the variety in wheel design, only a handful …
Jay Leno's 1959 Daimler Ferret Mk 2 scout car

Jay Leno Ferrets Out an Armored Scout Car’s Secrets

Modern technology means that armored cars can be more discrete than their forebears. Discretion, though, goes out the window when you’re talking about ex-military vehicles, especially vintage ones. The subject of Jay Leno’s latest video, a 1959 Daimler Ferret armored scout car, is just such an example. But the armor plating is just the tip …
Setting up the 2020 Porsche 911 Turbo S's launch control system

What Does Launch Control Actually Do?

From more power to stickier tires to sportier and stiffer suspension, high-performance cars benefit from a variety of accessories, features, and tools. And nowadays, launch control is a common sight amongst such vehicles. Even a few motorcycles like the Ducati Panigale and Streetfighter offer it. But how does launch control benefit your car? And can …
A race official inspects a NASCAR carburetor

How Do You Adjust a Carburetor?

If you’ve been eyeing a classic car or motorcycle, know that their maintenance schedules are typically shorter than their modern counterparts. Oil changes are more frequent, for example. Plus, even the best-kept vintage vehicles are, well, vintage—and time decays all eventually. And one of the biggest changes is learning to live with and adjust a …
Kia Optima is being displayed during the 2018 Moscow International Motor Show

Don’t Want to Lease or Own? Try a Car Rental Subscription

For a long time, we’ve had the option to either own a car or lease one when car shopping, depending on what our needs are for the moment. Sure, we’ve been able to rent cars for decades now, but there’s a new service just gaining ground and it’s called a car rental subscription.  Few people …
An Enterprise rental car sign in Bristol, as the company was the highest rated worldwide vehicle rental firm with 78% in an annual survey by Which? Travel magazine

These Exotic Rental Cars Will Cure Your Quarantine Ennui

If you’re tired of pandemic quarantining and staying at home too much, it’s time to inject some excitement into your life. Whether you own a car or not, consider renting one to get out of the house and see the scenery. And, if you’re going to get a rental car, why not up the game …

Do ‘Odometer Fraud’ Scams Still Happen Today?

Finding the perfect used car can come with a lot of headaches and crossed fingers depending on what kind of shape it’s in. And while we always advise getting a pre-purchase inspection done when you purchase a used car, there could be hidden issues that you might find out about later on. One such issue …

Can Compressed Air Really Remove Dents On Your Car?

Do you have annoying dents on your car from a recent hail storm? Or does your car have battle scars from the local grocery store parking lot? Either way, those unsightly dents can put a frown on your face every time you look at your car. So why not repair it with a can of …

5 Tips For Finding the Right Auto Body Shop

Let’s face it, accidents happen. And whether or not your most recent accident was caused by another vehicle or just something as simple as hitting a pole when backing up, you’re likely faced with having to find a reputable body shop to repair the damage. However, with so many different body shops in the area, …