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Why You Shouldn’t ‘Heat Up’ Your Car’s Engine in Cold Weather
Many drivers think that giving your engine time to reach its normal operating temperature is easier on your car than hitting the gas as soon as you turn the ignition on. Many drivers are wrong.
What‘s the Difference Between Hail, Sleet, and Freezing Rain?
Frozen precipitation comes in many forms, and they all pose unique threats.
Why Don't Cars Have Pop-Up Headlights Anymore?
The ‘hidden headlamps’ were having a moment. Then pesky pedestrian safety cramped their style.
Ready or Not: How Time Out Dolls Went From Cute to Creepy
Are time out dolls cursed? People in certain corners of the internet seem to think so.
Map Shows How Driving Etiquette Differs Around the World
This map covers the surprising driving laws and customs followed in 180 countries.
Traveling for Thanksgiving? Avoid Driving on These Days, According to AAA
Choosing the wrong time to hit the road can make your Thanksgiving a traffic nightmare. Here’s how to avoid it.
The Most Popular Gas Station in Each State
Some gas stations started small—but became cultural phenomena.
Why Do Hearses Have Metal S-Shaped Scrolls Where the Back Windows Should Be?
Those evocative scrolls you see on hearses actually have a name—and going back in the 1800s, they actually served an important purpose.
Bentley Is Recreating Its Iconic 1930 Speed Six
Meet one of the most iconic pre-war cars ever made: the 1930 Speed Six.
The 20 Most Haunted Highways on Earth
Kick off the spooky season with these haunted highways from New Jersey to South Africa.
Why Do Dogs Stick Their Heads Out of Car Windows—And Is it Safe?
Dogs love a good sensory experience. But letting them stick their head out of a moving car’s window is not a good idea. Here’s why.
Why Does the U.S. Highway System Use Two Different Fonts?
Attentive drivers will notice more than one kind of typeface during their travels.
Why Your Car Dashboard Says It’s a Lot Hotter Than It Really Is
You aren’t imagining things: Your weather app and your dashboard don’t often agree.
Why Are Convertible Cars Disappearing From American Roads?
Consumer tastes have shifted over the past 20 years.
Why Do Pick-Up Truck Beds Have Grooves on the Sides?
Pick-up truck beds are here to make your life easier—if you know how to use them.
The Reason Behind Those Brightly Colored Balls Along Power Lines
If you thought the fluorescent marker balls had something to do with increasing visibility, you were right.
What Are Those Lines on a Car’s Rear Windshield?
Horizontal lines run across the rear glass on most cars. Here's why.
The 10 Best States for Summer Road Trips in 2024
Travel costs, attractions, and safety make these states worth a summer road trip.
Watch a 1947 Home Video of an Ohio Family’s Road Trip to California
Filmed over 75 years ago, this retro home movie follows one Ohio family as they drive to California and visit some classic American attractions along the way.
Should You Ever Park Under an Overpass During a Tornado?
Overpasses are widely seen as safe shelters during a severe weather event. In reality, they're deadly.
The 10 Cars Most Likely to Get You a Speeding Ticket
Some car makes and models stand a better chance of getting you in trouble than others.
Why Is It So Common to See Just One Shoe, Not Two, On the Side of the Road?
You may not have given it much thought in the past, but you've most definitely seen a single shoe hanging around the side of the road. How did it get there?
The Cruel (But Effective) Agony of the Kars4Kids Jingle
The omnipresent radio spot has made millions suffer. And the organization behind it couldn't be happier.