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In The 1980s, Car Phones Were Such A Status Symbol That Drivers Installed Fake Systems Just To Impress People

In the 1980s, car phones were expensive status symbols. Discover why some Americans installed fake phones and antennas just to look wealthy and successful.
November 13, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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Baby Boomers Remember When Car Speedometers Actually Stopped At 85 MPH—But Most Millennials Don't Know Why. Do You?

Get into certain old cars, look at the dashboard, and there it is: 85 mph. That’s as far as the speedometer goes. But why did so many different cars end up with that same peculiar stopping point? Well, there’s a very interesting story behind that…
November 13, 2026 Jesse Singer
Talk show host and comedian Jay Leno stands next to a Chrystler Turbine at Jay's Garage in Burbank, CA on Tuesday, March 4, 2011.

Chrysler Built A Working Turbine Car, Then Tried To Erase Any Trace Of It

Discover why Chrysler built 55 revolutionary turbine-powered cars in the 1960s, let ordinary Americans drive them, then destroyed 46. Explore the engineering, surprising failures, and nine surviving examples today.
November 11, 2026 Sasha Wren
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I Get Roadside Assistance With Both My Insurance And My Credit Card. Am I Paying For The Same Thing Twice?

You discover that your car insurance includes roadside assistance, but your credit card advertises the same benefit. Are you paying twice for identical protection? Possibly, but the answer depends on what each program actually covers and charges.
November 11, 2026 J. Clarke
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The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+: The Second Fastest Car In The World

Dive into an in-depth review of the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, the record-breaking titan that redefined speed in 2021, reaching an astonishing 304.773 mph.
November 13, 2026 Allison Robertson
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The Top Three American Muscle Cars

The 1968 Charger and 1967 Camaro are some of the most recognizable muscle cars, but are they the greatest? The winners of this race might surprise you.
November 12, 2026 Kaddy Gibson
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The Five Greatest Triumph Motorcycles

Triumph Motorcycles is famous for creating products that are attractive, innovative, and high-quality. These five bikes are among the greatest of all time.
November 11, 2026 Kaddy Gibson
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Five Great New Electric Cars

Tesla is known to make some of the best electric cars in the world, but they’re not the only manufacturer with skin in the game.
November 10, 2026 Kaddy Gibson
Winona Ryder on Set of ''The Ten'', 2006

Baby Boomers Remember When Car Speedometers Actually Stopped At 85 MPH—But Most Millennials Don't Know Why. Do You?

Get into certain old cars, look at the dashboard, and there it is: 85 mph. That’s as far as the speedometer goes. But why did so many different cars end up with that same peculiar stopping point? Well, there’s a very interesting story behind that…
November 13, 2026 Jesse Singer
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Why Manual Crank Windows Survived For So Long After Power Windows Became Common—Should They Make A Comeback?

Manual crank windows survived decades after power windows became common. Discover why Ford, Chevrolet, and Jeep kept them, what finally changed, and why one automaker is bringing them back today.
November 11, 2026 J.D. Blackwell
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Forgotten 1950s Gas Station Brands—Even Baby Boomers Can't Remember 5 Of These

You probably remember the car your dad drove. But what about the name on the pump when he filled it up? These gas brands were around in the 1950s, and some stayed for decades afterward. Others disappeared before the kids in the back seat were old enough to drive. How many have these names ring a bell?
November 12, 2026 Jesse Singer
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I Get Roadside Assistance With Both My Insurance And My Credit Card. Am I Paying For The Same Thing Twice?

You discover that your car insurance includes roadside assistance, but your credit card advertises the same benefit. Are you paying twice for identical protection? Possibly, but the answer depends on what each program actually covers and charges.
November 11, 2026 J. Clarke
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The Used EV I'm Buying Has A Replacement Battery And I'm Worried. Does That Change Its Warranty?

A replacement battery in a used EV can change its warranty and value. Here's what to verify before you buy and what coverage may remain.
November 9, 2026 Allison Robertson
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I Bought A Used Car, Then Discovered It Had Been In A Major Collision That The Seller Never Mentioned. What Can I Do?

You thought you scored a great deal on a used car. Then you discovered it had been in a serious collision, something the seller conveniently forgot to mention. Suddenly, that bargain looks considerably less appealing. But can you get your money back?
November 9, 2026 J. Clarke
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I've been adding fuel additives to my gas tank for 40 years, but my mechanic says they're a waste of money. Is he right?

Discover whether fuel additives actually improve engine performance, fuel economy, and longevity, or if your mechanic is right that these popular gasoline treatments are simply a waste of money.
November 9, 2026 Penelope Singh
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Cars That Came With Factory CB Radios During The 1970s Trucking Craze

Factory CB radios brought the 1970s trucking craze into American cars, from Corvettes to Cadillacs. Do you remember talking on one?
November 9, 2026 Allison Robertson


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