What Actually Happens If You Put Diesel In A Gas Car? Diesel fuel in a gas car can cause serious problems. Here's what happens, what to do, and why starting the engine is the worst idea. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 6 -
You Bought The Car. So Why Are You Still Paying A Subscription? Some automakers want you to pay every month for features already built into your car. Here's why—and what's coming next. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 6 -
There's A Reason Taxi Cabs Are Almost Always Yellow Yellow taxis are easy to spot in traffic, but the color's history goes far beyond simple visibility. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 6 -
How Do Hybrid Cars Recharge Without Being Plugged In? No charger, no problem: Here’s how hybrid cars keep their batteries topped up while you drive. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 5 -
What Does 'Certified Pre-Owned' Actually Mean? 'Certified' sounds reassuring, but what are you actually getting for the extra money? Here’s what CPO really means. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 5 -
Does Your Car Actually Get Worse MPG In The Winter? Cold temperatures affect everything from engine warm-up times and tire pressure to aerodynamics, traffic, and fuel blends. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 5 -
There's A Reason White Cars Are Everywhere Why are so many cars white? There’s more behind the world’s most common car color than simple buyer preference. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 4 -
Why Would The Check Engine Light Come Back After A Repair? The warning light can return even after an expensive repair. Here’s what your car may be trying to tell you. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 3 -
Why Is It Called A Glovebox? The Name Goes Back More Than 100 Years That little dashboard compartment wasn't always for registration papers and junk. It was designed for something much more practical. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 3 -
What Is An Over-The-Air Update? And How Do They Work? Your car can now get new features, bug fixes, and even performance tweaks without a dealership visit thanls to OTA software.updates. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 2 -
What Does MSRP Actually Mean? It’s the manufacturer’s suggested price—not necessarily what you’ll actually pay at the dealership. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 2 -
Why Don't New Cars Have Spare Tires? Why are automakers ditching spare tires? Here's what replaced them and what you're supposed to do when you get a flat. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 2 -
You Don't Need A Mechanic For These Simple Car Maintenance Jobs These simple car maintenance jobs can save you money and help catch problems before they become expensive repairs. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 2 -
Why Does Your Car Door Have A Tiny Hole At The Bottom? That tiny hole at the bottom of your car door has an important job so don't ignore it if you don't like unpleasant surprises. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 1 -
Cars Used To Have Huge Rubber Bumpers. Why Did They Disappear? Those chunky black bumper strips weren't just retro styling. They were built for a very different era of crash protection. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 1 -
Those Old Ribbed Mercedes Taillights Weren’t Just For Looks Those strange grooves weren't just classic Mercedes styling; they were a clever trick to keep the taillights visible. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 1 -
How Does Your Car Know The Weather? Your car is not checking the weather app, but it can measure the temperature, detect rain, and even learn about road conditions from other vehicles. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 1 -
Your Car Has Another Way To Slow Down. What Is Engine Braking? Engine braking can save your brakes from unnecessary abuse, but there's a right—and wrong—way to do it. By Dan Mihalascu Sep 30 -
Why Does Your Car's A/C Get Colder When You Start Driving? Your car's A/C is not necessarily broken. There's a simple reason it can feel noticeably colder once you're moving. By Dan Mihalascu Sep 30 -
What's The Worst Car Of All Time? It's Complicated From the Yugo to the Pontiac Aztek, these infamous cars have earned some truly brutal reputations. By Dan Mihalascu Sep 30 -
How Does Google Maps Know There's Traffic When You Can't See It? Your car is not looking down the road; it's using millions of tiny clues from other drivers to figure out where traffic is building. By Dan Mihalascu Sep 30 -
Why More Horsepower Doesn't Always Make A Car Faster A car with more horsepower is not always faster. Here's why weight, gearing, traction, and torque can completely change the outcome. By Dan Mihalascu Sep 29 -
What Are Those Lines On Your Rear Window? Here’s What They Actually Do Those thin lines aren't scratches or decoration—they're doing an important job every time you hit the rear defroster. By Dan Mihalascu Sep 29 -
Your Car's VIN Isn't Random. Here's What Those 17 Characters Really Mean That seemingly random 17-character string can reveal where your car came from, when it was built, and much more. By Dan Mihalascu Sep 29 -
