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When it comes to power, there was once a time when displacement and the number of cylinders an engine had were by far the most important factors. Once forced induction became mainstream, however, everything changed. Turbochargers essentially saved performance cars, giving automakers an alternative to big gas-guzzling engines in the wake of the ’70s oil…

Understanding what a traffic sign is communicating is essential for all motorists. Some road signs may be confusing, and others may be downright weird, but it’s your responsibility to know what a sign means. For example, maybe you’ve come across signs with the letters “SR” on them. This abbre

There’s no shortage of stories about Flock’s controversial traffic camera system and the privacy concerns surrounding its use by law enforcement. One story, however, saw a Canadian software engineer turn the tables on the police. Anthony Sistilli built a homemade camera to track police vehicles, using an Amazon-bought camera and AI to write the software.

For three years between June 2023 and September 2026, the owners of towing companies in the Denver, CO area allegedly used their businesses to steal cars, falsify documentation, and prey on unsuspecting crash victims. Now, the Denver District Attorney’s Office has announced that a grand jury has indicted a total of 12 people on 187…

The Genesis G90 is one of the best large luxury sedans on the market, going toe-to-toe with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, and Audi A8. In our review of the 2026 Genesis G90, we loved its ride and comfort, design, and overall refinement. But before you splash your hard-earned cash on the…

Push-starting, which is also called bump-starting, works because in a moving car with a clutch, letting the clutch out causes the transmission to lock the spinning wheels to the engine’s flywheel, which causes the crankshaft to move. When the engine starts spinning fast enough, the motion will kick off the standard combustion cycle.

In the world of five-cylinder engines, you’ve never really had all that many choices to begin with. The Volkswagen Group and Volvo toyed around with the setup, with Volvo claiming fame in the V70 R turbocharged super wagon from the 1990s.

In a widely expected move, Volkswagen announced Monday that it will replace the recently retired ID.4 crossover with the upcoming ID.Tiguan. The decision is an acknowledgment by the German automaker that its more recognizable nameplates like Tiguan are likely an easier sell with consumers, especially when it comes to EVs. When it lands in Europe…

People put a great deal of thought into many different parts of their vehicle, from wanting the right engine to power it to whether it has heated seats. One thing we may overlook in all of these decisions is what wiper blades we use. Every so often, those need to get replaced, and one of…

If you have to drive in relatively harsh winter weather, you may consider installing studded tires on your vehicle. As the name implies, these are tires with little metal studs inserted into them. With some studded tires, these come pre-installed. Others are sold so that owners can drive without the studs, inserting them when weather…