7 Hidden but Surprisingly Useful Features Every Car Has
Modern cars are packed with features most drivers never notice — from safety tricks to small conveniences that make life easier.
Steering Basics: Why You Shouldn’t Turn the Wheel All the Way to the Stop
Seasoned drivers know better than to crank a hydraulic power-steering system to the point of squeaks and groans.
Why the Popular Lubricant Is Called WD-40—and Not WD-50 or WD-100
Seasoned drivers know this little miracle spray can bail you out of an unbelievable number of car troubles.
Mystery Button Hidden Under Most Car Dashboards — And Why So Many Drivers Don’t Know It Exists
Modern cars are packed with features and buttons whose purpose can be surprisingly hard to guess.
Why Automakers Ditched Inner Tubes for Tubeless Tires: Surprising History and Details
How tubeless tires reshaped road safety and comfort — unexpected facts revealed.
Astronaut Button: What This Mysterious Car Feature Actually Does
Some functions in a modern car make sense only after digging into the owner’s manual — and this little button is a perfect example.
How to Activate Your Wipers’ “Winter Mode” — and Why It Exists
Many drivers can’t help wondering: is this a bug or a feature?
How to Protect Your Windshield from Ice: Helpful Tips and Personal Experience
How can you make sure your car’s windshield doesn’t turn into a sheet of ice overnight?
How to Polish Your Car So It Looks Like It Just Rolled Out of the Showroom
A clean, well-maintained car is great—one with a properly polished finish is even better.
Many Drivers Miss These 4 Warning Signs—Small Clues That Can Lead to Costly Repairs
Four clues that tell you something isn’t right with your car.
Many American drivers notice round holes in the asphalt — most don’t know why they’re there
People have been speculating for years about what these holes really are.
When It's Time to Change Your Car Battery: Not All Americans Recognize the Signs of a Failing One
A dying battery has a habit of letting you down exactly when you need the car most.
10 Cars That Became TV Icons in the Past Decade: What to Watch Tonight
Modern series win us over not only with tight storytelling and strong characters, but also with the cars that become part of the action.
Five Curious Facts About Police Cars You Probably Haven’t Heard Before
Not so long ago, police cars were wrapped in mystery.
Three Dashboard Symbols Many American Drivers Don’t Actually Understand
Most drivers know when and how to turn on their headlights — but far fewer can confidently identify every symbol on their dashboard.