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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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Top Gun actor Tom Cruise attended the Formula 1 race at Silverstone last weekend and ended up driving a Porsche 911 GT3 on the track against some former F1 drivers.

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There have been many useful features that have come out in the past. However, there are many pointless ones too. Here are some of them.

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The most popular car brands in America shook things up in Q2 of 2021. The market is definitely in a recovery phase, as we learn from comparing to last year's unit sales numbers, but who will come out on top?

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Many people have been credited for the vacuum cleaner's invention and modification. One thing we know for sure is that the labor-saving device facilitates home and automotive maintenance in a big way. But despite the convenience, you should never, ever vacuum certain things. Here are six of them:

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Drake Started With a Chevy Malibu, and Now He’s Here With the Champagne of Car Collections

Many people's first introduction to the rapper, however, came when he acted on a popular Canadian TV show in the early 2000s. Since then, Drake has become one of the biggest celebrities and has made millions of dollars, some of which he likes to spend on his incredible car collection.

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Chevy just released a video teasing the Z06 Corvette, which it confirms is coming this fall. But rumors and some video hints suggest it will be all-electric. See if you agree?

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The Cheapest New Cars You’ll Actually Want to Buy

Shopping for a cheap new car might sound like a drag. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be. In fact, there are plenty of affordable new cars on the market today that are worth your attention.

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We take some technologies for granted these days, but at one point they were revolutionary. And in some cases, they weren't tested in a lab, but on the race track.

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How Formula 1 Safety Technology Saved Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen had a big crash in Britain on Sunday. Thankfully, the Dutchman is unharmed. The crash has caused a great deal of controversy, but one thing is for sure. Formula 1 safety technology saved Max's life on Sunday.

by Chase Bierenkoven

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The Cars You May’ve Missed at the 2021 Chicago Auto Show

The 2021 Chicago Auto Show saw the release of several new cars as well as a few updated, revised, and upgraded models. Plus, a few classics and high-end supercars and hypercars. So, if you didn't see all of them, here's what you might have missed.

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Closing This Car Lease Loophole Screws the Lessee

Historically car leases have allowed the lessee to shop their end-of-lease car around to whoever was willing to pay a price higher than the residual value. But now with used car prices so high, carmakers are changing their lease terms to require lessees to return their cars to the brand's local dealer.

by Thom Taylor

Published on July 20, 2021 2:37 pm

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Can You Use an Electric Vehicle Charging Station in a Power Outage?

Have you ever tried to use an electric vehicle charging station during a power outage? In the same vein, have you ever tried to get gas during an evacuation of any kind? There are benefits and drawbacks to both situations, but some might argue that EVs have an advantage over gasoline-powered vehicles in such conditions. …

by Amanda Cline

Published on July 20, 2021 2:15 pm

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Taco Tuesday: How Soon Can We Expect the Electric Toyota Tacoma?

The electrified pickup truck market space is heating up. With a new announcement from GM to introduce new GMC electric pickup truck and SUV models, a new standard hybrid ute pickup from Ford, and reservations selling into the hundreds of thousands for trucks like the F-150 Lightning and the Tesla Cybertruck, we are curious. How …

by Jordan Almond

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GM Confirms New Electric GMC Pickup Truck and SUV Line Will Be Different Than the Hummer

GM has just announced intentions for an all-new electric pickup truck and SUV line for the GMC brand. It won't be the same as the hummer, but it will play in the same space.

by Jordan Almond

Published on July 20, 2021 11:44 am

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Goodbye Forever: Porsche Kills the Porsche Macan Turbo SUV

The Porsche Macan Turbo won't be joining the rest of the lineup for 2022, but there is a better and just as powerful luxury SUV in its place.

by Amanda Cline

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Recall Alert: 138,736 Nissan Sedans Have a Potentially Dangerous Steering Problem

When surveying car owners regarding the things they hate most about car ownership, recalls will be at the top of the list. There's so much recall information floating around that you may not know whether your model is affected. But if you have a 2020 or 2021 Nissan Sentra, here's what you need to know.

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Published on July 20, 2021 8:18 am

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Shopping for a cheap new car? Chances are you're considering buying a base model car. But is buying a base model worth it?

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Electric vehicle technology has so many more applications than originally anticipated. EVs can change the lives of those serving in the United States Army.

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Deadly Takata Airbags Spark 2nd Recall of 4,500 BMWs That Weren’t Fixed the 1st Time

The automotive industry is buzzing about the longstanding massive Takata airbag recall crisis. About 19 automakers have been affected, BMW being one of them. In response, the BMW Group has since issued a recall of 4,500 vehicles of its 1999-2001 3 Series wagon and sedan models.

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