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Joe Biden sitting at a white table in a chair dressed in a suit and tie in front of a blue background with engineering sketches of various things, such as road and bridges, wind turbines, etc.

Biden’s Emission Rules Are Better Than Obama’s, but Environmental Groups Say They’re Not Enough

While finding cars with efficient fuel economy is important to consumers, it's arguably more important to the Democratic party. Environmentalists were generally happy that Biden won the presidential election, but are now concerned if his car emissions policy goes far enough. Here is what you need to know about the new emissions policy.
A closeup shot of the Subaru brand logo at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show

Do Subarus Have an Oil Consumption Problem?

Despite the buzz about problems with excessive oil consumption and even recalls, Subaru fans aren't deterred. However, for anyone who may be newer to Subaru ownership, oil consumption problems might sway the purchasing decision. So, do Subarus really have a problem burning oil, and what do you need to know before buying?
Cars escaping the Bond Fire near Silverado Canyon in Orange County

Can You Outdrive a Forest Fire?

Forest fires can be deadly, so it's important to know how to escape one if you live in an area where wildfires are common. Can you outdrive a forest fire? We take a look at whether you can, plus some of the best car safety tips to try to do that.
A car accident during flooding from storms in Angleur, Belgium

Climate Change Is Causing More Car Accidents

Global warming is part of the challenges facing humanity. For that reason, efforts to tame the effects of climate change are in high gear. However, as the world waits to see the impact of each of these initiatives, it is evident that climate change has far-reaching effects, including increasing the number of car accidents.
Cars idle in traffic on an expressway to San Francisco, California on June 15, 2021

Is It Bad for the Environment to Let Your Car Idle?

Emissions are doing more harm to the environment than we realize, but science is slowly revealing the full story. Thankfully, there are ways we can help Mother Nature begin to recover, and many require only a few simple habit changes. Cutting our cars' engines off rather than letting them idle is one of them. Here's why.
A Honda generator under a yellow umbrella on a trail next to a river

4 Best Inverter Generators for Camping and Tailgating

When it comes to camper supplies, you can't miss on your checklist is a power source. Whether you're camping or tailgating, you need a generator that will provide enough power for all your devices without running out of fuel too quickly. Here, we will discuss four inverter generators and how they work.
A yellow Honda e model on display at the Brussels Expo

Electric Envy: Will America Ever Get the Honda e?

Honda has been one of the more eco-friendly major automakers over the past few years. However, Honda understands that the future is electric, and therefore has been increasing its focus on making EVs. That includes the Honda e, but it remains to be seen if the U.S. will ever receive the EV from overseas.
A 91-octane label for premium gas on a fuel pump at a gas station in San Ramon, California, in August 2020

Can All Cars Use Premium Gas?

You'd probably like to know once and for all why all fuel can't simply be equal. Is there a benefit to using premium gas in a car that doesn't need it? Or are you wasting your money paying for higher-priced gasoline?