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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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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

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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

Several SUV police cruisers pulled over facing the viewer with roof lights on during the day

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East Coast police officer explains why some cops use a ‘rumbler’ in traffic

It's designed to get drivers to pay closer attention to their surroundings.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 19, 2025 5:34 am

Philadelphia rapper Matt Ox was busted with 'Lean' and oxycodone in a traffic stop.

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20-year-old Philadelphia rapper busted for drugs during traffic stop

Matt Ox and his crew had several controlled substances, including oxycodone in the black Lexus.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 18, 2025 5:15 pm

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4 of the most reliable 2025 Toyotas

If you want a sedan, crossover, SUV, or truck likely to hit 250k miles, consider these 'Yotas

by Henry Cesari

Published on April 18, 2025 5:00 pm

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5 foods that could land you a “false positive” DUI

If you want to pass a breathalyzer test, you'll need to see this list

by Henry Cesari

Published on April 18, 2025 4:00 pm

Driver blowing nose in close exterior view of left front side of car

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Researcher argues that driving with Covid is the same as driving drunk

We all know not to get behind the wheel after a few drinks. But what about during a bout with Covid?

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 18, 2025 3:14 pm

A Mooney M20, like the single-engine airplane that air traffic control stopped on the runway.

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Colorado air traffic control stops drunk pilot with BAC 5x the limit before takeoff

The pilot couldn't even get through a conversation on the radio.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 18, 2025 1:46 pm

Grocery store parking lot with a cart in the foreground

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Car thieves haul off in a classic Oldsmobile with a blind passenger stuck inside

The owner was ripped away from the 1995 Ninety-Eight in a grocery store parking lot.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 18, 2025 1:09 pm

Woman making car payments in 2032, looking at her calculator and stressed.

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1 in 5 new car buyers will still be struggling to pay off their ride in 2032

2025 is a historically bad time to buy a new car. Here's the hack

by Henry Cesari

Published on April 18, 2025 11:06 am

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Guy calls in to ‘The Ramsey Show’ after borrowing $190,000 for cars and off-road toys

The rundown of loans makes my eyes water.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 18, 2025 10:47 am

A New York man dragged a police officer at a traffic stop.

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New York man drags police officer down the road to avoid traffic stop drug charges

There's failing to stop, and then there's dragging a police officer down the road.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 18, 2025 7:37 am

A 2011 Subaru Outback wagon on a white background in left front angle view

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Top 5 ‘cheap’ used cars that trap uninformed buyers

These might seem like a bargain up front…

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 17, 2025 3:09 pm

A helmet cam captured the moment an unmarked police car brake-checked a motorcycle in Florida.

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Unmarked police car brake-checks motorcycle rider, causes nasty wreck [Video]

The YouTuber and motorcyclist captured the crime on camera.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 17, 2025 12:45 pm

A blue 2018 Kia Rio driving in left angle view

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Wisconsin woman keeps seeing her stolen Kia all over town

But police aren't responding fast enough to catch it.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 17, 2025 12:22 pm

The 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek off-roading

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2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek take 2: 10,000 mile update

The 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek is built for durability and that's not a problem compared to features that need improving.

by Allison Barfield

Published on April 17, 2025 11:35 am

A Florida man is being indicted for taking a bag of guns on an Amtrak train.

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Florida man arrested by NJ cops for bringing ‘arsenal of deadly weapons’ on a train

He brought an assortment of rifles and handguns to an Amtrak train bound for Virginia.

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 17, 2025 11:12 am

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