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There Is a Correct Way to Drive Manual Mode in an Automatic Car

Did you know there is a proper way to use the manual mode in your car with an automatic transmission? Here is how.

by Joe Santos

The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee EV coupe concept car.

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Fast X Cars Included Easter Eggs, a Rad Classic, and a Missed Opportunity

Now that Fast and Furious 10 is in theaters, we're here to break down new and returning car--and argue that the movie needed one more drag race.

by Henry Cesari

Water-filled bumpers were tested on cars like this Ford Mustang

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Water-Filled Car Bumpers Were Surprisingly Effective but Flawed

Decades ago, one man developed the water-filled bumper as a car safety system to prevent injuries and damage in crashes. Its effectiveness and eventual disappearance remain intriguing.

by Wendy Johnson

Here are the top reasons your car or SUV won't start

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Top Reasons Your SUV Won’t Start

Walking outside only to find that your vehicle won't start is pretty upsetting. Here are the top reasons it may not start up.

by Barnell Anderson

A front view of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R on a race track.

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Does Your New-Car Warranty Cover Your Car on a Racetrack?

Are you thinking about taking your brand-new car on a racetrack? Here is whether or not it will be covered.

by Joe Santos

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5 Ways to Reuse Grass Clippings After Mowing Your Lawn

Grass clippings are prevalent whenever you mow your lawn. Here are five ways to reuse them.

by Joe Santos

the rooftop test track on top of the Lingotto building in Torino, Italy.

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This Is What Future FIAT Cars Will Look Like

FIAT says that the legendary Lingotto building with its rooftop race track will inspire its future cars. What does that mean?

by Dan Mayfield

A 2012 Toyota Camry sedan parked on a road

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Drivers Are Keeping Their Cars Longer, but When Is a Car Too Old to Drive?

As Americans hold onto their cars for longer periods, the emotional satisfaction and cost savings come with a potential trade-off in compromised car safety.

by Christina Nunn

Connecting a Club Steering Wheel Lock from the brake to steering wheel in a 2017 Kia Sportage

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The 3 Most Common Types of Steering Wheel Locks

Here's a look at the three main types of steering wheel locks and their advantages and disadvantages regarding car safety and theft prevention.

by Michelle Moscuzza

A green leaf sticker, symbolic of the Green Choice Consumer Reports program, seen in Krakow, Poland

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How Does a Car Qualify for the Green Choice Program?

Here's a look at the Green Choice program from Consumer Reports and what a vehicle needs in order to awarded the GC designation from the site.

by William Decker

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How to Avoid Getting Water Spots When Washing Your Car

Use these tips the next time you wash your car and take care of water spots before they happen.

by Marc Wiley

A Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible prototype compact car model on display at the 2001 New York Auto Show

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The Chrysler Model With the Highest Annual Maintenance Costs Isn’t the 300 or Pacifica

You might expect the Pacifica minivan or 300 sedan to have the highest annual maintenance costs, but another Chrysler model holds that dubious distinction.

by Sam Hines

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