A big box truck rolls down an Arizona highway, packed with drinks and snack foods headed for drop-off. From the outside, it seems just like every other cargo hauler out there. Only once you look closer does one thing stand apart there’s nobody inside driving it. Out there beyond fantasy now. PepsiCo runs self-driving trucks […]
The Sedan’s Revival: Why Automakers Are Embracing Four-Doors Again
Almost ten years passed with SUVs and crossovers calling the shots on roads everywhere. Taller, bulkier models won over households and daily commuters, nudging sedans aside without much fuss. Car makers started trimming down their sedan offerings or dropped them altogether convinced tall-bodied vehicles were here to stay. Seemed like the once-common four-door had run […]
Will Your EV Be Worthless in a Decade? A Guide to Battery Health
“What if my electric vehicle becomes a money pit or just becomes useless after a few years?” This is the concern many people hold and inevitably, discussions come around battery failures, replacements at hefty prices and just the uncertainty of it all. Understandable, given the fact that it is arguably the most vital and expensive […]
Diesel in a Gas Car: Your Guide to Handling This Common Mistake
One silly and very expensive, error we might make while we’re rushing on a busy day is picking the wrong nozzle at the gas pump. Driving an unfamiliar rental or just having your mind elsewhere can make you grab the wrong nozzle in a few seconds. But while putting diesel in your gasoline vehicle seems […]
Your Car’s Fuel Gauge Arrow: A Hidden Feature Explained
Every single driver can relate to this; that experience of sitting behind the steering wheel in a hire car, the fuel warning light comes on and you coast into the first service station you see. You put your hand out without too much thinking and pull up beside an empty pump to realize the filler […]
More Automotive Treasures Unearthed at Minnesota’s Windy Hill Auto Parts
There’s a certain thrill that comes with exploring an enormous automotive salvage yard. For some, these vast stretches of land filled with rusting husks of vehicles just looks like so many decaying relics being reclaimed by the elements, but for enthusiasts, it’s so much more. Behind every dented panel, faded badge, and worn-out seat there’s […]
Why Bugatti Bolide Tires Last Just 37 Miles
When real estate king Manny Khoshbin let slip one fact from the new Bugatti Bolide’s owner’s manual online, it caused a stir. Apparently, the racing tires on Bugatti’s track only hypercar are only rated to last around 37 miles. If that sounds like the punchline to an engineering joke at the company’s expense, that’s not […]
A Rare Jaguar E-Type Barn Find Awaits Its Glorious Return
There is a certain romance about a vintage car, sitting untouched for decades and just waiting to spring back to life. This Jaguar E-Type is not merely a project car, but seems to embody a period of stillness where every surface tells a story and holds a potential of new beginnings. Its slumber preserved not […]
Winnebago’s New Van: A High-Stakes Bet in a Cooling RV Market
One of the most dramatic boom and bust cycles the recreational vehicle industry has ever seen is playing out. The pandemic boom turned into a full on market correction once global travel returned to normalcy. What was once a mandatory purchase for freedom in uncertain times has become something that the consumer approached with caution […]
New Federal EV Fee Proposal: What It Means for Drivers
The slow growth of electric vehicles has fundamentally begun to change the conversation around how we all get around. Once a science fiction concept, it is becoming increasingly commonplace on highways, in urban areas, and through suburban neighborhoods. Consumers are opting into electric and plug-in hybrid models for reasons beyond environmental consciousness, like potential long-term […]