What Do the Numbers on Gas Pump Buttons Mean?
Whether you automatically press the 87 button at the gas pump or opt for a higher grade, this is what your fuel's octane rating measures.
Whether you automatically press the 87 button at the gas pump or opt for a higher grade, this is what your fuel's octane rating measures.
You may be grateful that your car's windshield is cleaner than it used to be, but the lack of bugs on the road isn't something to celebrate.
The wheels attached to “tag axles” or “lift axles” on a dump truck aren’t spare tires—and they don’t always float above the road.
The affordable anti-theft device popular in the 1990s locked onto steering wheels and was said to prevent thieves from driving away. The problem? It sometimes prevented actual owners from doing the same.
The nationwide program that makes streets safer for kids owes a debt to a one-armed British General.
Tesla's Cybertruck, which will be available in 2023, was partly inspired by the futuristic flying cars from 'Blade Runner.'
Even if you drive vehicles with four wheels, you can still use these pieces of truck driver slang on your next road trip.
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Gas prices at the pump might have you thinking about switching to a bicycle. But there are ways to save on fuel, and we've got some of the best.
The 25 most popular products Mental Floss readers bought in 2021 included Always Pans, 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian' LEGO sets, and more.
The names ‘18-wheeler,’ ‘big rig,’ and ‘tractor-trailer’ aptly convey the size and scope of the vehicle. ‘Semi’ seems a little misleading. What gives?
Semi trucks’ tire spikes mainly protect the wheels’ lug nuts. They also offer drivers a chance to give their trucks a bit of personality.
In the 1970s, counterculture types customized their vans with captain's chairs, waterbeds, and elaborate fantasy airbrushing that was clearly inspired by whatever it was they were inhaling.
You're excited to set out on a road trip. By hour two, you're nodding off. The answer may have something to do with "highway hypnosis."
From the DeLorean to Batman's Tumbler, these tricked-out vehicles left a mark on pop culture. Here's what you could expect to pay if they were actually available.
It's already tough to find a new car thanks to chip shortages. Now another manufacturing problem is looming, and it doesn't bode well for shoppers.
Before watching 'No Time to Die,' check out some of the most iconic vehicle chase scenes from the James Bond franchise.
Your amazing gold Honda may not fetch such an amazing used-car price when you decide to unload it. Here's why.
Why are used cars so expensive right now? A classic case of low supply, high demand—and it’s affecting the Mountain States the worst.
Getting a traffic ticket can be an expensive mistake. But is there a difference between a ticket and a citation? And what about a warning?
Calling all ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ car fanatics: Now’s your chance to drive Furiosa’s War Rig or shred guitar atop the Doof Wagon.
If you want to have a safe trip, avoid driving on the deadly roads featured on this map of the world.
Before you go shopping for new tires for your car, learn how to decode the numbers printed on the sidewalls.