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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A USPS driver got a DUI after stopping for shots at a house party.

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USPS driver gets DUI after stopping at a party to do shots

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Honda cars that aren’t actually Hondas

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Police Sgt reveals that all 2018+ cars are trackable

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by Henry Cesari

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A 2025 Jeep Wrangler off-roading in desert

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Arizona man gets lost in desert for 2 days after Jeep Wrangler breaks down

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Published on April 23, 2025 11:45 am

Silver Honda minivan driving down the road, trees visible in the background, after a dad bought it with a credit card.

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Dad buys Honda minivan with his credit card, runs up $45k in debt “debacle”

If you know one thing about credit cards, you know why this is an awful idea

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Published on April 23, 2025 10:18 am

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Road rage Subaru: Woman attacks a car multiple times on camera

A Subaru driver with a nasty case of road rage attacked another car on foot and behind the wheel.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 22, 2025 4:44 pm

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Dog hit by truck, buried, then walks home 4 days later

Locals call the dog a "deity" who "rose from the dead"

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Published on April 22, 2025 3:00 pm

A Tesla Cybertruck like these took on a base Porsche 911 Carrera in a series of drag races.

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[Video] Tesla Cybertruck spanks Porsche in drag race, then loses multiple times

It's the odd couple of drag races: a base Tesla Cybertruck and a base Porsche 911 Carrera.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 22, 2025 2:12 pm

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Now Stellantis is pausing Jeep Grand Cherokee production in Detroit

American facilities that build the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango will be closed during the last week of April.

by Allison Barfield

Published on April 22, 2025 12:35 pm

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Police hope you don’t know the roadside breathalyzer test loophole

Here’s how officers use roadside breathalyzers to justify arrests, not prove guilt.

by Henry Cesari

Published on April 22, 2025 10:54 am

Some of what people think are the best trucks to buy can have serious transmission problems that lead to expensive repairs. Read on.

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3 popular used trucks with awful transmissions

Having a transmission fixed is one of the most expensive repairs.

by Barnell Anderson

Published on April 22, 2025 7:45 am

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5 ‘legal defenses’ you might accidentally misuse if police pull you over

These are rooted in real constitutional protections…but context is everything.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 22, 2025 6:39 am

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Utah man arrested for running a Tesla off the road at 100 mph

The driver was weaving, blocking other drivers, and ramming a Tesla at triple-digit speeds.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 21, 2025 3:59 pm

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5 ways to improve your odds of a smooth car insurance claim

Wouldn’t we all rather not make two dozen calls to the adjuster?

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 21, 2025 2:34 pm

A police Dodge Charger spins after another vehicle PIT maneuvers it.

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This suspect PIT maneuvers a police car, gets PIT’d right back [Video]

PIT maneuvers can go either way, as evidenced by this dash cam footage.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 21, 2025 2:03 pm

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by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 21, 2025 11:23 am

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Utah driver handed surprise $1,200 rental car bill warns others

An Avis customer found out that “full coverage” has its limits, even if a minor mishap isn't your fault.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 21, 2025 9:36 am

Everyone knows that some of the top SUVs in terms of popularity aren't as great as they should be. Here are 5 'overrated' options. Read on.

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Car-buying expert names the 5 most ‘overrated’ SUVs, and 1 entry is an entire brand

Some of the most popular SUVs have significant shortcomings.

by Barnell Anderson

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A sticker salesman named Matt Hiller made over $100,000 in one month making stickers critical of Elon Musk.

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Hawaii man made over $100K a month selling anti-Elon Musk stickers

Matt Hiller earned over $4,500 in one day peddling anti-Elon Musk stickers.

by Erik Sherman

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