Tips, Tricks & Trends

Tips, Tricks & Trends
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Tips, Tricks & Trends
Follow what’s happening in all things motorized: you’ll find tips, tricks, and trends on anything engine-equipped here.

We’ll help you find out how to properly store gasoline, what to do when your Tesla’s door handle is covered in ice, and fill you in on fun motorized gadgets.

Entertaining news, consumer support, and maintenance insights on everything motorized

Wondering how to maximize fuel economy or why you might not need an oil change every 3,000 miles? From how to clean car seats or winterize your lawn mower to guides on car safety features, we’re talking about purchasing, maintaining, and accessorizing here.

Check out the latest in motorized Tips, Tricks, & Trends:
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Jason Bateman ditched his Tesla, ‘I feel like I’m driving around with a Trump sticker’
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New York woman boards airplane without ticket but is arrested as a stowaway in Paris
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Can you actually get a ticket for forgetting your driver’s license?

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A yield sign like the one a biker ignored when his mom rear-ended him on video.

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[Watch] Mom says bye to biker son, then accidentally runs him over

She told him to 'watch out for idiots' moments before she rear-ended him.

by Erik Sherman

Published 19 hours ago

Fuel pump nozzle held in front of the Iowa state flag

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Residents in 1 Iowa town will soon be left without a gas station

Locals are concerned for elderly drivers, who might have trouble leaving town to refuel.

by Barnell Anderson

Published 22 hours ago

A breathalyzer is a common means to test for a DUI, but alcohol isn't always the case.

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California state senator in hot water for a DUI, but not for booze

The state senator asserts that the allegations are 'false,' and that she was 'involuntarily detained for several hours at the hospital.'

by Erik Sherman

Published 22 hours ago

A man holding a coffee cup and reading a manual above an open car engine bay

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Experienced mechanic shares 5 tips for cars with 100,000 miles

There's an often ignored fluid service on the list.

by Barnell Anderson

Published on May 23, 2025 11:04 am

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Executive: Tesla Self-Driving is miles behind Waymo as Model 3 crashes into a tree

It's bad timing of epic proportions. An honest admission followed by evidence that FSD isn't up to Waymo standards.

by Erik Sherman

Published on May 23, 2025 10:48 am

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Carjacker clings to moving vehicle after high-speed chase across Mackinac Bridge

“Try that in a small town!” a local Yooper retorted to the suspect after his arrest.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on May 23, 2025 10:29 am

The blue lights on top of a police cruiser executing a traffic stop during a "no refusal" weekend.

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What it actually means if the police declare Memorial Day a “no refusal” weekend

This clever bit of branding may be misleading because your traffic stop rights don't change

by Henry Cesari

Published on May 23, 2025 6:00 am

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Thieves get stuck trying to steal multiple HUMMER EV pickup trucks from a train [Video]

I'm pretty sure you can't park there. Not even with 9,000-lb EVs.

by Erik Sherman

Published on May 22, 2025 3:13 pm

Nissan Skyline GT-R trunk with badges on a red car.

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Government crushed the OG Nissan Skyline from Fast and Furious

Authorities didn’t just seize this rare JDM icon—they insisted on destroying it, no exceptions

by Henry Cesari

Published on May 22, 2025 2:00 pm

A new 2026 Toyota C-HR drives near Los Angeles, California.

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Toyota revives the C-HR with class-leading numbers

The C-HR is back and shares a platform with the bZ for 2026.

by Erik Sherman

Published on May 22, 2025 11:31 am

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Is Your Car Battery Running Dry? These 10 Signs Might Confirm It

You know how some things just stop working smoothly, and you’re not exactly sure when it started? That’s what it feels like when your car isn’t acting quite right. And then you start noticing all the tiny details you usually ignore. So, if you suspect your battery’s drying out, these ten signs can tell you …

by Olivia Tucker

Published on May 22, 2025 10:00 am