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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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

Hosun, the miracle dog from South Korea plays in a park, trees in the background.

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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"

by Henry Cesari

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

The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee off-roading

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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

Police officer administers roadside breathalyzer test to a driver.

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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

Hands holding a cell phone up to a car's damaged rear bumper for a car insurance claim

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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

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee front interior view

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1 of the 5 most expensive cars to maintain in 2025 is a popular American brand

This SUV maker hails from Detroit.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 21, 2025 11:23 am

An Avis and Budget rental car storefront

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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

Published on April 21, 2025 8:26 am

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

Published on April 20, 2025 2:11 pm

Thief nabbing one of the most stolen cars.

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Rest easy with the least-stolen cars

These low-theft champs prove boring is beautiful

by Henry Cesari

Published on April 20, 2025 1:00 pm

Police in Nevada recently found an SUV hanging off the side of the interstate after driving under the influence. Read on for more.

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Nevada police found a drunk driver’s SUV dangling from a ledge in Las Vegas

The person was arrested and the police are issuing a warning.

by Barnell Anderson

Published on April 20, 2025 6:38 am

An SUV police cruiser sitting in close lower right rear angle view

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More U.S. police departments decide not to chase stolen cars, citing preventable deaths

If someone steals your car in Syracuse, New York, don’t count on a high-speed chase to get it back. That’s not laziness – it’s an intentional shift in strategy.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 20, 2025 5:19 am

A man spent over $2 million on airline tickets to hold a record for his time on the Concorde.

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Meet the man who spent $2.6M on airline tickets to hold an odd record

Fred Finn has flown over 15 million miles and around 2.5 million of those miles was aboard the storied Concorde-- in the same seat.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 19, 2025 6:12 pm

The lights and loudspeakers on a police car chasing notorious criminal vehicles

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The 3 most notorious criminals’ cars of all time

From the first getaway car to a gangster's homemade tank

by Henry Cesari

Published on April 19, 2025 4:22 pm

One of the most ignored forms of car maintenance is changing your windshield wiper blades. Read on for how often you should do it.

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Most drivers aren’t replacing their windshield wipers often enough

Windshield wiper blades don't last forever.

by Barnell Anderson

Published on April 19, 2025 1:00 pm

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