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Car Things Baby Boomers Did That No One Born After 2000 Has Ever Done

From cars to road trips, Baby Boomers experienced it all very differently than today’s younger generation. There was a time when cars didn’t guide you, entertain you, or protect you from your own mistakes. And if you were born after 2000? Some of this might sound completely made up. But…it isn’t. We promise.
February 26, 2026 Jesse Singer
Self Serve Gas Stations

My dad says you can pump your own gas anywhere. My coworker says some states still restrict that. Who’s right?

Can you pump your own gas in every U.S. state? Here’s the truth about self-service fuel laws in New Jersey, Oregon, and the rest of America.
February 25, 2026 Allison Robertson
Fuel type

My buddy says running off-road diesel on the street is no big deal. My uncle says that can lead to serious fines. Who’s right?

Is running off-road diesel on public roads illegal? Learn the real risks, potential fines, and legal consequences of using dyed diesel in street vehicles.
February 26, 2026 Allison Robertson
Diesel engines

My neighbor says short commutes will destroy a diesel engine. My friend drives five miles to work every day without issues. Who’s right?

Are short five-mile commutes bad for diesel engines? Here’s a casual, clear explanation of how short trips affect diesel longevity and modern DPF systems.
February 25, 2026 Allison Robertson
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"Big Block" Engines That Don't Even Come Close To 400cc Displacement

Engineers classified engines by architecture rather than swept volume alone. That decision created fascinating paradoxes, where engines with big-block DNA displaced less than many small-blocks.
February 26, 2026 Marlon Wright
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Chevrolet Used To Build American Muscle Legends, And Gearheads Still Pay Big Money For Them

Some cars get forgotten. Chevrolet's greatest muscle cars did not. The names alone still carry serious weight in collector circles, and the prices these machines command today prove that great engineering never goes out of style.
February 26, 2026 Marlon Wright
Man contemplating car choices at dealership

I’m buying a car and keep hearing about the 20/4/10 rule. I don’t think I can afford to follow it—and now I’m panicking. Am I making a huge mistake?

You’re ready to buy a car. Then you stumble across something called the 20/4/10 rule—and suddenly your excitement turns into stress. The numbers don’t seem to work, and now you’re wondering if ignoring it means financial disaster. Well, does it?
February 25, 2026 Jesse Singer

America's Iconic Pony Cars

The first Ford Mustang was driven off the lot in 1964, marking the start of the pony car era—but it's not the only icon from this time of American auto ingenuity.
November 29, 2024 Julian Karas

Roger Federer’s Million Dollar Car Collection Is A Smash Hit

Roger Federer isn't just a legend on the tennis court, he's also known for his impressive collection of luxury cars. Let's check 'em out!
March 20, 2025 Ella Mason

I bought a car with start-stop technology and don’t like it. Can I permanently disable it without damaging anything?

Start-stop technology is a common feature in cars, and can be temporarily disabled in most models. But what if you want to get rid of it permanently?
February 25, 2026 Alex Summers

Why A Ford Model Was Once Used As A Nuclear Test Vehicle

Discover the wild story of the Ford Nucleon, the 1950s concept car designed to run on nuclear power. Learn why Ford imagined a reactor-powered family sedan—and why it never made it past the model stage.
February 25, 2026 Jack Hawkins

Why Volkswagen Once Built A Factory Inside A Prison

Discover the surprising story of why Volkswagen once built a factory inside a prison. From its origins in Nazi Germany to postwar reinvention, here’s the fascinating—and controversial—history behind VW’s earliest production site.
February 25, 2026 Jack Hawkins