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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12 used cars with transmissions built to break

Clunky shifts, delayed engagement, or full-on transmission failure, these cars stand out for the wrong reasons.

by Sarah Kennedy

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Too many U.S. truck drivers are getting less than 6 hours of sleep a night

America’s truckers are exhausted, and the data proves it.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published 8 hours ago

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Insurance officials warn drivers of tow truck companies holding cars hostage

Yes, it’s real. No, it’s not a Netflix thriller, but it's giving victims terrible heartburn.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 16, 2025 3:51 pm

Joe Rogan recently posted about his experiences using Tesla FSD to get home.

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Joe Rogan says his Tesla FSD experience was ‘wild’

The popular podcaster commended his Tesla for changing lanes, stopping, and turning without his inputs.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 16, 2025 2:29 pm

Assortment of dietary supplement pills and capsules on a table, surrounded by herbs.

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6 dietary supplements that could land you a DUI

Police don't care if a substance is a prescription, medicinal, or just a dietary supplement

by Henry Cesari

Published on April 16, 2025 1:48 pm

A Waymo Jaguar with California plates parked in right rear view

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Waymo fails to wake a Sleeping Beauty in the back seat [Watch]

This is, like, the gentlest wake-up call ever...which is probably why it isn't working.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 16, 2025 1:14 pm

A forklift like the one an Australian man used to stop a car thief.

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Australian man uses forklift to stop a car thief [Video]

He thought, "there's a forklift sitting there - why not?'

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 16, 2025 12:19 pm

A 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Desert Sand Pearl parked on grass in left front angle view

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Whatever happened to the ‘Gilmore Girls’ Jeep?

A car expert knows, and he’s not happy about it.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 16, 2025 11:46 am

1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado parked in right front angle view

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8 rare vintage cars that just sold at a Houston auction for less than $20k

Unbelievable…

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 16, 2025 10:09 am

A Dodge Charger police car with emergency lights.

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Shocking footage shows man fighting a cop, steal and roll police car

Body and dash cams captured the whole wild event, from fight to theft and dramatic crash.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 16, 2025 9:44 am

2 passengers were removed by police from a Ryanair flight for failing to pay for Pringles, water, and a Coke.

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Ryanair passengers pulled off flight by cops after ordering Pringles

Well, that escalated quickly.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 15, 2025 3:33 pm

A center pivot irrigation system spraying a large green field

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Nebraska police find copper stolen from local farmers during traffic stop

The price of copper already jumped 30% over last year.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 15, 2025 2:46 pm

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Massachusetts car dealer fraud case crosses $300,000 and 47 victims

Victims range in age from 18 to 80, and the DA’s office calls the allegations against the car dealer “extremely disturbing.”

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 15, 2025 1:42 pm

Police officers rode on civilian vehicles to catch a criminal and arrest him.

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Police officers catch a ride on a pickup truck to arrest criminal [Video]

It's like something from a movie.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 15, 2025 11:58 am

UPS truck with open door and trolley full of package boxes in front of a business.

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UPS driver dumps $1,350 of packages into PA dumpster

Turns out, it was all part of the truck driver's illegal plan

by Henry Cesari

Published on April 15, 2025 11:10 am

A 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S driving in far left front angle view, the Wagoneer is one of the steepest-depreciating new cars in the U.S. market.

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4 brand-new cars you’re better off leasing to avoid insane depreciation

These cars suffer “diabolical” depreciation, according to a used luxury car dealer.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 15, 2025 11:06 am

Cruise ships docked in the Port of Miami in Florida

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CDC guts cruise ship sanitation team as norovirus docks in Miami (again)

So far in 2025, the CDC tracked 12 cruise ship outbreaks – 10 tied to Florida ports.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 15, 2025 9:30 am

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Ford F-150 driver with road rage tries to run over bicyclist [Video]

This case of road rage pit a 5,000-lb truck against a bicyclist.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 15, 2025 9:09 am

A police cruiser's cruise lights lit up against a dark background

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Florida county now requires police officers to keep ‘cruise’ lights on at all times

The department said having the lights on during hurricane season made officers seem more approachable.

by Kristen Brown

Published on April 15, 2025 6:16 am

The wheels of an EV on a tow truck after a break down, shop in the background.

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EVs break down half as often as internal combustion cars, but still have 1 weakness

Combustion cars seem to be breaking down more often than they used to.

by Henry Cesari

Published on April 14, 2025 7:00 pm

Tips, Tricks & Trends

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