TrucksGeneral Motors Builds New V8 and Hybrid Engines for Next-Gen TrucksWhile new engines are on the way, General Motors also addresses reliability concerns for current options. by Allison Barfield Published on January 29, 2026 10:15 am
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TrendsNearly Every New York City Gas Station Scams Drivers With Mislabeled GasYou think you're paying more for higher quality fuel. But you're actually getting bad gas. by Allison Barfield Published on January 22, 2026 11:05 am
TrucksNorth Carolina Log Truck Crash Sends a Kia Engine FlyingAs logs spilled across the highway, a Kia engine also went flying as a dangerous projectile. by Allison Barfield Published on January 12, 2026 3:45 pm
Trucks‘Performing Carelessly or Negligently’ Ohio Fire Chief Retires During Fatal Crash InvestigationThe fire chief is voluntarily ending his contract to skirt around disciplinary actions in the nick of time. by Allison Barfield Published on January 7, 2026 12:05 pm
Trends3 Worst 2025 Chevy Silverado Problems and 1 Stop SaleV8 engine problems are frustrating drivers but at least one recall has fixed a dangerous issue. by Allison Barfield Published on January 6, 2026 2:15 pm
TrucksEngine Specialist Claims Toyota V6 Failure Isn’t Due to Machining DebrisToyota's twin-turbo V6 engine is prone to blowing up. Evidence suggests that machining debris isn't the cause. by Allison Barfield Published on December 2, 2025 11:25 am
TrucksIs Ford Leaving This 2020 F-150 Coyote Owner Out to Dry?He’s a month out of warranty and staring at a $17,000 engine replacement. by Sarah Kennedy Published on November 4, 2025 1:50 pm
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CarsEvery Car Has Legally Required Emissions Tech That Makes Them Easier to StealThis device allows thieves to make new key fobs for your car, start the engine, and disable alarms. by Allison Barfield Published on October 3, 2025 8:35 am
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Trucks‘Don’t light your truck on fire’ Mistakes to avoid while fixing the Ram 1500 HEMI tickIt you have the tools you can fix the HEMI tick at home for under $400. But it's easy to make the problem much worse. by Allison Barfield Published on October 1, 2025 11:35 am
Cars‘That’s completely wrong’ Mechanic explains how long to warm up your car in winter Sorry, but your grandpa's advice about trucks might not apply to modern gasoline engines. by Allison Barfield Published on September 24, 2025 11:35 am
SUVsAtlanta dealership hands customer $40,000 engine estimate shortly after oil changeThat isn't a typo: the mechanic found a big hole in the bottom of the block, but no one involved wants to take the blame. by Sarah Kennedy Published on September 17, 2025 1:11 pm
TrucksA new Ford F-150 lawsuit claims V8 engines are chugging oilExcessive oil consumption is only the tip of the iceberg. It could be causing premature engine damage as well! by Allison Barfield Published on September 9, 2025 11:35 am
Trends11 best Toyota engines, ranked (and the models you’ll find them in)Everything from the first-gen Tacoma engine to the legendary Lexus LFA is in here. by Sarah Kennedy Published on September 5, 2025 10:15 am
CarsThis razor-sharp sports car shares an engine with a shockingly mundane carGot a Toyota Avalon in the driveway? Well, you can brag that it shares bits with a performance car staple. by Erik Sherman Published on August 31, 2025 9:42 am