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Here’s the Latest Breakthrough EV Tech You Should Know About

Reading Time: 2 minutesMany electric vehicle (EV) advancements have occurred in the past decade. They gave way to better batteries, faster charging, and… Read More

Least Expensive 4×4 Pickup Trucks on the Market

Reading Time: 6 minutesPickup trucks have been growing more popular in recent years. This is thanks to the power they pack under the… Read More

How American Are the Best American Cars Ever?

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhile half of the new vehicles sold in the US are assembled domestically, this doesn’t necessarily mean they remain unaffected… Read More

Automatic Lights 101: How to Turn Your Headlights Off While the Car Is Running

Reading Time: 4 minutesAutomatic lights are convenient because they handle the chore of operating the lights while you concentrate on other driving tasks…. Read More

What Is Driving Left of Center? When You Can Do It and Its Associated Risks

Reading Time: 5 minutesYou’ve likely heard of “driving left of center” from police officers or driving instructors, but what exactly does it mean? … Read More

Automatic Car Driving Mistakes To Avoid

Reading Time: 4 minutesDriving an automatic transmission vehicle is relatively easy, especially compared to manual transmission vehicles. That being said, there are still… Read More

EVs and Hybrids

What Does an Electric Car Engine Look Like?

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA fully electric vehicle doesn’t have an engine under its hood. Instead, it has an electric motor, which looks like… Read More

Where Is the Tesla Battery Located In the Car?

Reading Time: 2 minutesExtreme caution: Do not try to remove the high-voltage battery. The battery is filled with coolant and high voltage and… Read More

Here’s the Latest Breakthrough EV Tech You Should Know About

Reading Time: 2 minutesMany electric vehicle (EV) advancements have occurred in the past decade. They gave way to better batteries, faster charging, and… Read More

Easter Road Trip Checklist: What To Check on Your Car Before Easter Weekend Travel

Reading Time: 7 minutesYour Easter weekend car prep checklist starts here: check tire pressure and tread depth, inspect the battery, test wiper blades… Read More

April Car Care Checklist: Spring Maintenance to Do Before Easter Weekend

Reading Time: 6 minutesYour car took a beating this winter. Salt, cold temperatures, short trips, and pothole-riddled roads all add up, and most… Read More

Memorial Day Road Trip Checklist: What to Inspect on Your Car Before You Leave

Reading Time: 4 minutesMemorial Day weekend puts more miles on your vehicle in three days than some people rack up in a month…. Read More

Trivia and History

A Guide to Audi’s TFSI Engines

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe TFSI is one of Audi’s most popular and widely used engines. It plays a key role in the stellar… Read More

What Makes BMW M Cars So Special? A Closer Look at the Bavarian Powerhouse

Reading Time: 5 minutesWith over half a century under its belt, the BMW M has become so much more than a powerhouse in… Read More

Top Audi Wagons in History

Reading Time: 5 minutesAudi wagons, also known as Avants, are vehicles renowned for blending luxury and practicality. While Avants have been a staple… Read More

Features

Easter Road Trip Checklist: What To Check on Your Car Before Easter Weekend Travel

Reading Time: 7 minutesYour Easter weekend car prep checklist starts here: check tire pressure and tread depth, inspect the battery, test wiper blades… Read More

April Car Care Checklist: Spring Maintenance to Do Before Easter Weekend

Reading Time: 6 minutesYour car took a beating this winter. Salt, cold temperatures, short trips, and pothole-riddled roads all add up, and most… Read More

Memorial Day Road Trip Checklist: What to Inspect on Your Car Before You Leave

Reading Time: 4 minutesMemorial Day weekend puts more miles on your vehicle in three days than some people rack up in a month…. Read More

How Much to Change an Engine Gasket?

Reading Time: 5 minutesChanging an engine gasket can cost anywhere from $20 for a simple DIY valve cover job to well over $2,000… Read More

How To Lubricate Car Door Hinges (And What To Use)

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhite lithium grease is the go-to product for car door hinges. Apply it directly to the hinge pin and knuckles,… Read More

Can You Drive With a Broken Fuel Tank Strap?

Reading Time: 5 minutesNo, you shouldn’t keep driving with a broken fuel tank strap. A failed strap can let the fuel tank sag,… Read More

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