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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.

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What causes road rage? An angry driver in a white vehicle

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The Top 3 Causes of Road Rage Are Not Big Surprises

Various scenarios cause road rage, but research shows three driving behaviors anger motorists more than anything else. Here are the details.

by Joe Parker

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3 States with the Cheapest Gas for the Holidays, and 3 With the Most Expensive

Gas prices are the lowest they've been around this time of year for three years.

by Braden Carlson

A person that could possibly detail the inside of your car.

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3 Mistakes People Make Cleaning Car Interiors

Cleaning your car's interior is the easiest intro to detailing, but you can still make mistakes that will leave damage behind.

by Marc Wiley

Rear shot of fake license plate on Kia Rio

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This Is a Hilariously Fake License Plate, But Is it Part of a Much Bigger Problem?

The license plate on this Kia Rio is obviously fake. But it points to a growing problem over how we register cars, license plates, and how technology makes it so easy to fake both.

by Thom Taylor

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What Is the Most Profitable Car Company in the World?

Here's a look at which automaker is the most profitable car company in the world once all of its expenses are factored in.

by Matt Salter

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TESTED: The Nextbase IQ Smart Dash Cam Adds Next-Level Car Security

We tested the Nextbase IQ series of dash cams. Check out our impressions of this new and revolutionary dash cam.

by Joe Santos

A 'stop' sign outside of a closed car plant.

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GM Agrees to Breathe Life Into 2 More U.S. Plants

The standoff between UAW and GM is finally over. Now that the dust is beginning to settle, we can see where everything lands.

by Matt Salter

The ShockFlo portable EV charger display

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TESTED: ShockFlo G1 Portable EV Charger Aces Christmas Gifting

We put the ShockFlo G1 portable EV charger through our comprehensive hands-on test using the Hyundai IONIQ 5 to see how well it performed.

by Amanda Cline

Black and brown leather interior of a 2018 black edition Honda Ridgeline truck

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This Reliable Used Pickup Was the Safest Truck of Its Time

The 2018 Honda Ridgeline isn't perfect, but check out the features on the safest truck of its model year.

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A driver expressing anger and road rage by honking his car horn

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Does Honking Accomplish Anything, or Does It Just Make Drivers Angrier?

Here's a look at the common practice of honking your car horn, and whether or not its use is helpful or just creates more road rage.

by Nathaniel Ehinger

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Ford and Chevy Gave Up on Minivans at Almost the Same Time

Here's what really happened with Ford and Chevy minivans, including why they were discontinued and what vehicles took their place.

by Eric Brandt

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Are Long Drives Better for Your Car, or Is It Just a Myth?

Is it better to drive your car for a longer period of time or is that just a myth?

by Joe Santos

Boston Dynamics robot dogs now being used in Hyundai factory

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Hyundai Uses Literal Robot Dogs in its Mind-Bending Experimental Sci-Fi Factory in Singapore

Hyundai is now working along side robot dogs as well as plenty of other robots.

by Peter Corn

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro off-roading in mud

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7 Useful Toyota Tacoma Features You Never Knew About

The Toyota Tacoma has a few hidden features you need to know about. See how to make life with your Toyota Tacoma easier.

by Allison Barfield

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Surprising Study Reveals Younger Drivers Are Saving Manual Transmission Cars

Manual transmission cars aren't gone yet and we have the young people to thank.

by Peter Corn

An elementary student with Tourette Syndrome giving a presentation about the condition to his classmates

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Does Tourette Syndrome Affect Your Ability to Drive?

Here's a look Tourette Syndrome and the precautions and considerations those with Tourette's take to be safe when operating a motor vehicle.

by Michelle Moscuzza

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Is It Illegal to Follow a Police Car?

We see police cars on the road all the time and tense up when they are following us. But is it illegal to follow them?

by Joe Santos

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You Put Your Winter Tires On Too Early–Are They Still Safe in Snow?

If you put your winter tires on in early autumn or late summer, give them another check to ensure they're still good for snow driving.

by Marc Wiley

Can a car battery warmer prevent a dead battery in the winter?

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Do Car Battery Warmers Really Work in Cold Weather?

These useful accessories help vehicles start quickly in frigid temperatures. But how well do car battery warmers work? Let's find out.

by Mark Reif

What toll pass covers the most states?: SunPass

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Drive for Free in 15 U.S. States With No Toll Roads

What is the point of tolls? Where and why do most states have them? Also, which states have no toll roads? Here are the answers.

by Ron King

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