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Forget Wings. These Supercars Use Giant Fans To Create Downforce

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Automakers Have A Clever Way To Make Cars More Fuel Efficient

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CVTs Have Been Around Way Longer Than Economy Cars

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The Simple Technology That Keeps Off-Road Trucks From Getting Stuck

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Subaru STI: What Those Three Letters Actually Stand For

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This Guy Is Building A 300-HP Street-Legal Off-Road Go-Kart. It's Insane.

Powered by a turbocharged Suzuki Hayabusa engine, this homemade crosskart is part supercar, part trophy truck.

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Do Traffic Lights Actually Know When You're Coming?

Some traffic lights detect approaching cars, adjust their timing, and even predict your arrival. Here's the clever tech behind it.

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The Screenification Of Cars Is Creating A New Problem: Sweeping Recalls

Millions of vehicles have been recalled this year over faulty displays and rearview camera issues. And it could get worse.

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Forget Wings. These Supercars Use Giant Fans To Create Downforce

Some supercars use powerful fans to create incredible grip at any speed. Here's how they literally suck themselves onto the road.

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One Engine, Two Boosters: Why Some Automakers Opt For Twin-Charging

Why settle for one when you can have both? Some engines combine two boost systems to deliver instant response and serious top-end power.

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An F-150 Lightning Owner Resold His Truck And Nearly Got His Money Back: 'A Little Less Than We Paid New'

The electric F-150 struggled when it was new, but used buyers are finding plenty to like about it.

Sales - Nov 6 -

Jeep Is Taking Marvel Superheroes Off-Roading

Jeep’s full lineup shares the spotlight with Marvel heroes in a multiverse marketing finale this December.

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Forget Wings. These Supercars Use Giant Fans To Create Downforce

Some supercars use powerful fans to create incredible grip at any speed. Here's how they literally suck themselves onto the road.

Automakers Have A Clever Way To Make Cars More Fuel Efficient

One Engine, Two Boosters: Why Some Automakers Opt For Twin-Charging

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Is The Honda Element Returning? Here's Everything We Know

Honda is reportedly considering a revival of its quirky Element SUV. Here's what we know.

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The 2027 GMC Sierra's V8 Is More Powerful, But Less Efficient

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A clever steering trick lets luxury sedans park like compacts and sports cars carve corners with greater confidence.

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Automakers Have A Clever Way To Make Cars More Fuel Efficient

Those moving shutters in your car's grille help it cheat the wind, save fuel, and keep the engine running at the right temperature.

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Mercedes Was 'Too Early' On Hands-Free Driving. Now It's Taking A Step Back

Mercedes is backing away from Level 3 autonomy after realizing the technology isn't as useful as it once hoped.

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CVTs Have Been Around Way Longer Than Economy Cars

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