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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Though Uber and Lyft may advertise a certain pay range, the reality can be different. Here's a look at how much you can really make.

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Published on June 4, 2021 8:22 pm

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A Brand-New 2020 Chevy C8 Corvette Got Split in Half but It’s Still Good–ish

This completely wrecked 2020 C8 Corvette is finding a second life thanks to the new mid-engine construction. Who needs some parts?

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Published on June 4, 2021 7:43 pm

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How Does Honda Sensing Work?

The Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver-assist features is a handy system to keep Honda drivers safe. Here is an explanation of the features.

by Joe Santos

Published on June 4, 2021 7:03 pm

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The BMW Feature Fit for Star Trek

BMW’s new virtual mirror patent details technology for new virtual mirrors embedded in the glass of side front windows. How will this technology work?

by Maeve Rich

Published on June 4, 2021 7:00 pm

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Car Supplies Are So Bad Ford Will Pay You $1,000 To Wait

Ford is offering a number of incentives to keep new car buyers including what it calls its "Retail Order Incentive Program." It is giving $1,000 to close deals on selected Ford products.

by Thom Taylor

Published on June 4, 2021 4:57 pm

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5 Serious Safety Mistakes Women Make Road Tripping Alone

If you're a woman about to head out on a road trip, take precautions and practice car safety. You should also avoid making these mistakes.

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Published on June 4, 2021 2:51 pm

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Ford Penalized $1.3 Billion Sidestepping Tariffs

Ford has been importing Transit Connect vans from Turkey with seats to skirt around the chicken tax on imported commercial vehicles. Once here, Ford takes the seats out and calls it a van. Now the feds say Ford cheated, and could owe up to a $1.3 billion penalty for doing so.

by Thom Taylor

Published on June 4, 2021 2:37 pm

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Is Husqvarna One of the Best Lawn Mower Brands?

If you’re shopping for a new lawn mower, chances are you’ve come across a Husqvarna lawn mower.

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Published on June 4, 2021 2:34 pm

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Recall Alert: Over 5,000 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Cars Recalled

Across three different recalls, the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles are being recalled due to safety risks related to the seatbelts and loose bolts.

by Amanda Cline

Published on June 4, 2021 1:30 pm

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David Beckham Is Upcycling Classic Cars Into Electric Vehicles?

David Beckham has invested in a company that takes classic British cars like Range Rovers and Rolls-Royce and turns them into electric vehicles. How cool of an idea is that?

by Amanda Cline

Published on June 4, 2021 10:50 am

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Will the Kia EV6 have more safety features than the Ford Mach-E?

The 2022 Kia EV6 is on its way to the U.S. It will be competing with the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Which has more safety features, the Mach-E or the EV6?

by Maeve Rich

Published on June 4, 2021 8:00 am

a row of Tesla chargers is great but there arnet enough in America yet to warrant buying your first EV.

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There Is Still 1 Major Reason to Wait to Buy Your First EV

EVs are the the future, but maybe the future hasn't come quite yet. There is still one major reason to wait on buying your first EV.

by Peter Corn

Published on June 4, 2021 5:46 am

A yellow-gray-and-green 2016 WaterCar Panther on a field by a body of water

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For Sale: Bonkers Honda-Powered Amphibious Car Jeep Look-Alike

Up for sale right now on Cars & Bids is an amphibious car that looks like a Jeep, has some Jeep parts, and is powered by a Honda V6 linked to a turbine drive and a Volkswagen transmission. It's a 2016 WaterCar Panther.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on June 3, 2021 11:01 pm

A dark-gray metallic 2021 Nissan Leaf in a parking space at a charging station

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How Do You Calculate a Vehicle’s True Cost of Ownership?

The true cost of ownership for a vehicle takes into consideration a lot more than just what your monthly payments will be. In fact, there are actually quite a few factors that go into calculating what a vehicle's true cost of ownership is, and while some of those factors are in your control, some aren't.

by Gabrielle DeSantis

Published on June 3, 2021 10:43 pm

A white 2020 Ford F-600 Super Duty pickup truck with a Godzilla engine

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Ford Says Twin-Turbo Mega Godzilla Is in Development

Ford has announced development of a twin-turbo version of its 7.3-L V8 known as Godzilla. This new engine is sure to be a powerhouse.

by Danyell Marshall

Published on June 3, 2021 10:41 pm

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What Does the ‘Brake Hold’ Button Do in a Car?

The "brake hold" button can cause some confusion, especially if you have a new Honda or Acura. Here is what that feature does.

by Joe Santos

Published on June 3, 2021 10:10 pm

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Ford Wants to Take Its Bronco Owners Off-Roading

Ford Bronco owners will have the opportunity to see what their new rides are capable of at Ford's "Off-Rodeo" school.

by Chase Bierenkoven

Published on June 3, 2021 9:00 pm

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Is Getting the ‘Invoice Price’ on a New Car a Good Deal?

When shopping for a new car, you might have heard of its "invoice price." This is the price that the dealer pays for the car and it could be a good deal in some cases.

by Joe Santos

Published on June 3, 2021 8:45 pm

the 2021 Subaru Forester Sport trim on display in white at an auto show

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Not 1 Japanese Crossover Model That Earned the ‘Best Buy’ Badge Is a Toyota

These four Consumer Guide 'Best Buy' winners are all manufactured by Japanese car companies. However, not one model on the list is a Toyota. Let's see which compact crossover SUVs beat the RAV4 for the title.

by Jordan Almond

Published on June 3, 2021 7:51 pm

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5 Ways to Make an Underpowered Car More Fun to Drive

If you currently own an underpowered car, then you might be wondering how to make it more fun to drive. Here are five modifications that could make your slow car more fun on a daily basis.

by Joe Santos

Published on June 3, 2021 7:03 pm

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