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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Cruise ship employee says most passengers’ biggest fear is actually legit

And it’s “totally on you” to prevent this from happening.

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A woman pulled a sword on a cop and stole a police car before leading a high-speed chase.

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Indiana woman pulls sword on cops, steals police car, leads 130 mph chase

What was supposed to be a traffic stop turned into a deadly standoff and a state-to-state high-speed chase.

by Erik Sherman

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You can get hit with a DUI even if you blow a 0.0 BAC

Multiple drivers have spent the night in jail, and months fighting DUI charges--after negative breathalyzer tests

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Published on April 24, 2025 3:00 pm

A woman nearly hits a Florida man on a bicycle while distracted driving.

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Florida man fined $48K for jamming phones to fight distracted driving

A 60-year-old commuter tried to take things into his own hands to shut distracted drivers down.

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Published on April 24, 2025 2:02 pm

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Police chasing bucket loader recruit more construction equipment for epic battle [Video]

These officers might watch too many monster movies

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Published on April 24, 2025 12:10 pm

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Florida man spends $50 on a gas station lottery ticket and wins $25 million

This driver bagged a 1-of-2 top prize from a simple scratch-off game.

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Published on April 24, 2025 9:56 am

A USPS driver got a DUI after stopping for shots at a house party.

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USPS driver gets DUI after stopping at a party to do shots

Taking a break to do some shots at a house party? What could go wrong?

by Erik Sherman

Published on April 24, 2025 8:09 am

A silver 2002 Honda Passport that's actually a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo shown in right front angle view

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Honda cars that aren’t actually Hondas

Honda doesn’t usually rebadge. When it does, it means business.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 23, 2025 3:26 pm

Render of tracking data hovering above a car driving down the interstate highway.

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Police Sgt reveals that all 2018+ cars are trackable

Students in a Citizens' Police Academy class learned a shocking fact

by Henry Cesari

Published on April 23, 2025 2:24 pm

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A finance expert lists several cheap but “phenomenal” cars.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on April 23, 2025 11:46 am

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Arizona man gets lost in desert for 2 days after Jeep Wrangler breaks down

A man left his wife alone in the Jeep as he tried to find help, but never returned. Rescue teams launched a helicopter to find him.

by Allison Barfield

Published on April 23, 2025 11:45 am

Silver Honda minivan driving down the road, trees visible in the background, after a dad bought it with a credit card.

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Dad buys Honda minivan with his credit card, runs up $45k in debt “debacle”

If you know one thing about credit cards, you know why this is an awful idea

by Henry Cesari

Published on April 23, 2025 10:18 am

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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

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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

Tips, Tricks & Trends

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