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Many Americans don’t know which motor oil is meant for which weather

Many Americans don’t know which motor oil is meant for which weather

Once real winter weather arrives, everyday driving suddenly gets tougher. A cold morning start can feel like a gamble.

What the Colored Dots and Stripes on New Tires Actually Mean

What the Colored Dots and Stripes on New Tires Actually Mean

All those numbers, letters, and markings—they all have a purpose.

Why Henry Ford Ordered the Corners of His Factories Painted White

Why Henry Ford Ordered the Corners of His Factories Painted White

A century ago, automotive pioneer Henry Ford demanded all sorts of unusual things from his workers.

Why the Popular Lubricant Is Called WD-40—and Not WD-50 or WD-100

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

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

Why Automakers Ditched Inner Tubes for Tubeless Tires: Surprising History and Details

How tubeless tires reshaped road safety and comfort — unexpected facts revealed.

Shine and Glamour of Retro: Al Capone’s Legendary Cadillac

Shine and Glamour of Retro: Al Capone’s Legendary Cadillac

From the very beginning, Cadillac cars have been seen as a symbol of luxury.

Astronaut Button: What This Mysterious Car Feature Actually Does

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.

Many American drivers notice round holes in the asphalt — most don’t know why they’re there

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.

Six Budget-Friendly Mods That Work for Just About Any Car

Six Budget-Friendly Mods That Work for Just About Any Car

The right upgrades can not only refresh your car’s look, but actually make it better to drive.

10 Cars That Became TV Icons in the Past Decade: What to Watch Tonight

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.

Ford 428 vs. Pontiac 428: Which Muscle-Car Heavyweight Really Hit Harder?

Ford 428 vs. Pontiac 428: Which Muscle-Car Heavyweight Really Hit Harder?

Two legendary V8s, one quirky detail — why their stated displacement didn’t quite match the real numbers.

Five Curious Facts About Police Cars You Probably Haven’t Heard Before

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

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.

Utes — the Car-Based Pickups: How They Emerged and the Surprising History Behind Them

Utes — the Car-Based Pickups: How They Emerged and the Surprising History Behind Them

Many drivers have no idea that a pickup style called the “coupé utility,” or simply the ute, even exists.