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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A gray Tesla Model 3 in Houston, Texas, like the one that hit a motorcyclist.

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Tesla Model 3 fails to give right-of-way, kills 53-year-old Texas motorcycle rider

The Tesla Model 3 was making a left turn without yielding to cross traffic when it collided with a rider on a Harley.

by Erik Sherman

Published on May 28, 2025 4:14 pm

The Grapes of Wrath movie cast next to the Joad family converted Hudson Super Six in 1940

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Steinbeck’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ is absolutely a car book

We won’t find the novel in the automotive section of the local bookstore. Maybe we should.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on May 28, 2025 2:19 pm

Rows of cars at a drive-in movie theater at dusk, trees in the background.

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Drive-in theater tells neighbors they can’t hang in their backyard during a movie without paying

"To avoid any confrontation, my grandparents cancelled movie night."

by Henry Cesari

Published on May 28, 2025 1:00 pm

C.J. Wilson pitching for the Los Angeles Angels in 2015

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EX-MLB pitcher C.J. Wilson now sells cars for Bitcoin at his CA dealership

He went from throwing fastballs to selling fast cars, and now accepts fast digital cash.

by Kristen Brown

Published on May 28, 2025 12:18 pm

A gauge shows a car with 100K miles, which some buyers consider bad and worth avoiding.

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Seasoned mechanic weighs in on whether a car with 100K miles is a bad buy

Don't steer clear of a car with a six-digit odometer reading. This experienced wrench says that could be a young number for a modern car.

by Erik Sherman

Published on May 28, 2025 10:09 am

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10 Vehicles You Can Sell At A Good Price Years Later

After some years, you may decide to sell your car. Some people reach this point and realize the value has dropped drastically. Thankfully, there are some models that will leave you happy on resale day. As you read on, you’ll find ten of them. Toyota Tacoma The Toyota Tacoma’s resale value is driven by its …

by Olivia Tucker

Published on May 28, 2025 10:00 am