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Why Your Car’s Fuel Sensor Always Seems to Mislead You — Here’s What’s Really Going On

Why Your Car’s Fuel Sensor Always Seems to Mislead You — Here’s What’s Really Going On

Fuel gauges aren’t perfectly accurate, and there are clear technical reasons why they can’t always tell the truth.

U.S. Scraps Rules That Backed Start-Stop Systems, Creating New Headaches for Automakers

U.S. Scraps Rules That Backed Start-Stop Systems, Creating New Headaches for Automakers

It remains unclear how automakers will respond to the rollback and what it could mean for future vehicle technology.

What Happens If You Press the Electronic Parking Brake (P) While Driving? Here’s What You Need to Know

What Happens If You Press the Electronic Parking Brake (P) While Driving? Here’s What You Need to Know

Thousands of drivers wonder what happens if the electronic parking brake is pressed while driving, and whether it’s actually safe.

What Are Those Marks on Your Speedometer? A Common Myth Debunked

What Are Those Marks on Your Speedometer? A Common Myth Debunked

Many cars have special marks on the instrument cluster. Few drivers notice them — but maybe they should.

Start-Stop System Falls Out of Favor: U.S. Automakers Lose Incentives for Installing It

Start-Stop System Falls Out of Favor: U.S. Automakers Lose Incentives for Installing It

The U.S. will no longer grant incentives to automakers for equipping vehicles with Start-Stop systems.

Many Mazda Owners Don’t Know This: How to Unlock Hidden Features

Many Mazda Owners Don’t Know This: How to Unlock Hidden Features

Cars come in different trims—everyone knows that. And the higher the trim, the higher the price tag. But sometimes the hardware is already there… it’s just not activated.

BUTTONS vs. TOUCHSCREENS: A Study Finds What’s Safer Behind the Wheel

BUTTONS vs. TOUCHSCREENS: A Study Finds What’s Safer Behind the Wheel

Physical buttons are becoming increasingly rare in modern vehicles, as most automakers shift toward touchscreen controls.

You Probably Didn’t Know This: What the L, 2, and 3 Gears on an Automatic Are Really For

You Probably Didn’t Know This: What the L, 2, and 3 Gears on an Automatic Are Really For

Vehicles equipped with an “L” gear are still being built today.

The Skid Button Many Drivers Don’t Understand: What Traction Control Is and How It Works

The Skid Button Many Drivers Don’t Understand: What Traction Control Is and How It Works

Tire grip plays a critical role in how vehicles move—and that’s exactly what we’re talking about today.

Apple Gives In to AI: CarPlay Set to Welcome ChatGPT and Gemini

Apple Gives In to AI: CarPlay Set to Welcome ChatGPT and Gemini

Apple will add support for third-party AI assistants to CarPlay

Hidden Functions of the (P) Parking Brake Button Many Drivers Don’t Know About

Hidden Functions of the (P) Parking Brake Button Many Drivers Don’t Know About

Not all drivers of vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake are aware of the system’s lesser-known features.

The “AUTO” Button in Your Car: A Little Bit of Magic Most Drivers Ignore — Even Though It Actually Works

The “AUTO” Button in Your Car: A Little Bit of Magic Most Drivers Ignore — Even Though It Actually Works

When should you use it, what does it really do, and why it can make every drive more comfortable.

Many Drivers Have Noticed It: Why Your Speedometer and Smartphone Navigation Show Different Speeds—and Which One to Trust

Many Drivers Have Noticed It: Why Your Speedometer and Smartphone Navigation Show Different Speeds—and Which One to Trust

You’re cruising down the highway, glance at the speedometer and see one number. Then you check your phone’s navigation app—and it shows something else.

What the ASR OFF Button Does—and Why Some Drivers Choose to Turn It Off

What the ASR OFF Button Does—and Why Some Drivers Choose to Turn It Off

Modern vehicles come packed with standard safety systems like ABS, ESP, and traction control. Here’s where ASR fits in—and why drivers sometimes disable it.