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The 20 Best States for a Summer Road Trip in 2021

Any great road trip begins with one important question: Where to go? A new survey ranked the road trip-worthiness of all 50 states—from best to worst.

The 15 Most Expensive Cars in 2021

Even if you have millions of dollars to spend, you may have trouble getting your hands on one of 2021's most expensive cars.

Bare feet and driving don't always go together.

Is It Illegal to Drive Barefoot?

Going for a summer drive while barefoot can be tempting, but is it safe and legal? Here's the answer.

The 30 Weirdest Items Forgotten in Ubers Over the Past Year

A “large painting of Kate Middleton and a small painting of the Grim Reaper.” What more do you need to know?

Even today, Route 66 remains one of the ultimate American road trips.

20 Facts About Route 66

Get your kicks with these 20 facts about Route 66, the iconic American road trip route otherwise known as the “Mother Road.”

How Do U.S. Gas Prices Compare to Those in Other Countries? This Map Shows You

Even if gas prices are going up at your local station, there’s a good chance they’re still cheaper there than in dozens of other countries.

It's actually less flashy than it looks.

The Clever Reason Some Cargo Trucks Have Quilt-Patterned Rear Doors

Stainless steel rear doors are a pretty common sight on truck-heavy highways, but the surfaces are not all smooth.

Why You Should Never Let Your Car Run While Pumping Gas

It's technically possible to pump gas with your car engine on, but doing so creates hazardous conditions for yourself and those around you.

"The Wheels on the Bus" doesn't cover this.

The Clever Reason Behind Those Black Lines on the Sides of School Buses

Yellow school buses look extra eye-catching with black detailing, but the stripes aren’t just for design.

Can Bird Poop Damage Cars?

Bird droppings on cars are not only unsightly, they're actually little chemical attacks that can seriously damage the paint finish.

Carpeting in cars provides a real benefit.

The Reason Cars Have Carpeted Floors

They collect dirt, grime, snow, and assorted gunk. They stain. So why do car manufacturers insist on carpeting floors?

The Real Reason Cars Have Those 'Grab Handles' Above the Doors

This particular car safety feature isn’t so your passengers can wordlessly convey that they think you’re a reckless driver.

Rush hour on Paris's Avenue des Champs-Elysees.

The World's 20 Worst Cities for Rush Hour Traffic

If you think your city is the worst when it comes to gridlock, maybe you're right. Check out the 20 worst offenders of rush hour traffic.

As potholes go, this one is pretty photogenic.

How Do Potholes Form?

Potholes are the bane of drivers everywhere. Unfortunately, not much can be done to prevent them from forming.

Chains hanging from service vehicles serve a purpose.

The Reason Service Vehicles Like Ambulances and Fire Trucks Have Chains Hanging From the Bottom

Like a cat on a perch, the chains on school buses and ambulances seem to dangle with no apparent purpose. Their true mission is actually pretty clever.

David Hasselhoff's legendary co-star K.I.T.T.

David Hasselhoff Is Auctioning Off His Personal Knight Rider K.I.T.T. Car

David Hasselhoff was the star of ‘Knight Rider,’ but his sentient sidekick (voiced by William Daniels) often stole the show.

Putting sugar in a gas tank is not a very mature thing to do. It's also not very harmful.

Does Putting Sugar in a Car's Gas Tank Really Kill the Engine?

Can vengeance be yours for just a few dollars? Can some sugar in a gas tank really cause a car to stop working?

America’s Worst Drivers Live in These 20 Cities

In these 20 American cities, drivers get into accidents more frequently than the rest of the country's population.

Here are clear directions for a clear windshield.

How to Defog Your Windshield Quickly, According to a Former NASA Engineer

Foggy glass can make your drive dangerous—here’s how to get rid of it quickly (and how to avoid it in the first place).

When Margaret Thatcher’s Son Went Missing in the Sahara Desert

Season 4 of Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ covers the temporary disappearance of Margaret Thatcher's son, Mark, during a car race. Here’s how it really went down.

FDR's Lincoln K Sunshine Special at the now-closed Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Michigan.

The Evolution of the Presidential State Car

From FDR’s modest Lincoln to Obama’s massive Ground Force One, here’s how the president’s car has changed over the years.

Nightmare Fuel: An Ohio Car Wash Transforms Into a Haunted Drive-Thru for Halloween

Visitors who enter Medina, Ohio's Rainforest Car Wash in October leave with a clean vehicle—and plenty of nightmare fuel.

These Are America’s 20 Worst Cities to Drive In

If you can't stand traffic, poor infrastructure, and high gas prices, avoid these American cities on your next road trip.

If you want the best deal possible on a new car, it pays to know when to shop.

Here's the Very Best Time to Buy a New Car—and the Very Worst Time

Getting a good deal on a car can come down to something as simple as the day of the week you visit the dealership.

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