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What do Mr. Bendo, the other Muffler Men, and numerous giant Paul Bunyan figures around the U.S. have in common? They all have a common parent from the 1960s.

If you don't want to stress your car's AWD system, you should replace all four tires, but that can be expensive. Tire shaving is a cheaper alternative.

The terms "fuel-efficiency" and "fuel consumption" are often used interchangeably, but engineers say there's an important difference between the two.

Buying a hybrid might sound like a surefire way of saving money on gas, but Consumer Reports says you might want to think twice before taking delivery.

Google and YouTube donated the bikes to LAFD, which will assist in fighting wildfires and other search and rescue operations that may include disaster relief.

Leno's Law may have been axed last year, but another attempt is being mounted to save classic cars from California's environmental smog checks.

There are some very pretty sports cars out there. But back in 1955, Road & Track found one more beautiful than any other. And yet, it was a kit car.

Volkswagen uses TSI and TFSI to denote many of its engines. But just how much of a difference comes from those alternate names, if there's any to begin with?

Harley started out with a one-cylinder engine, then after six years added a second cylinder. But getting to an acceptable version proved a bumpy ride.

He was the first Black American to own a private plane and also had a beautiful Lincoln Continental. Which was cooler? Read the story, then take our poll.

The number of car thefts in the U.S. dropped in 2025, but the crime wasn't eradicated completely. These are the vehicles thieves targeted most frequently.

FEMA head Gregg Phillips says God teleported him once before. It was while he was in his car... and lo, it was into a ditch. Hallelujah!

Carroll Shelby was an iconic figure in American automotive culture whose cars spoke for themselves. Here are 10 of coolest car he helped create.

Cracking the windows a couple of inches? That's old hat. There's a new trick that will help you cool that unbearably hot car, and do it for free.

Costco is one of those places where you can get almost anything for your car, including motor oil. But is Kirkland Signature oil any good, and who makes it?

The average car depreciates by around 42% over five years, but Toyotas are known for retaining their value well. Is the 2021 Corolla Hatchback an exception?

Taking some air out of your tires is not a bad idea when off-roading. But when should you air them down, when should you not, and how much pressure is safe?

The Ford 6.0-liter Power Stroke gets a bad rap in the diesel sphere, but is it really that terrible? Here's the truth about this particular engine.

Chip tuning and ECU remapping are both methods to increase a car's performance. However, they're not the same thing. Here are the differences between them.

Car prices vary widely around the world, and the same vehicle can rack up huge disparities from country to country. Where does the buying advantage lie?