October 2026 Features Archive
Do Hybrid Engines Actually Wear Out Faster? The Answer Isn't Simple
Those Fuzzy Dice Hanging In Cars Have WWII Origins
How A Tiny Ohio Town Became The Tire Capital Of The World
The Honda Accord Is Getting A Radical Makeover. Here's Everything We Know
Your Car Can Be Stolen From Your Driveway Without The Keys. Here's How
F1 Cars Have A Bunch Of Steering Wheel Buttons. What Do They All Do?
How Porsche's US Headquarters Became Home To Marvel's Avengers
Why So Many Sports Cars Have Fake Vents
Yes, Your Car Needs Software Updates. Even After You Buy It
These Automakers Have The Strangest Headquarters
How Far Can You Really Drive Without Your Key Fob?
These Defensive Driving Habits Could Save You From A Crash
How Do Automatic High Beams Know When To Turn On And Off?
The Story Behind Little Trees Is Even Stranger Than You Think
NASCAR's Coolest Stock Cars Were Too Good At Their Jobs
How A Tire Company Created The World's Most Famous Blimp
The Mercedes 300 SL's Gullwing Doors Weren't Just For Looks. They Solved A Problem
How Does Automatic Emergency Braking Know When To Stop?
Why Do Some Semi Truck Tires Look Like They're Not Touching The Ground?
Remember Aston Martin's Weird Little City Car? There's A Reason It Existed
Turning Off Your Car's A/C Can Save Gas, But There's A Catch
The Rotary Engine Should Be Everywhere. Why Isn't It?
Honda Wants To Take On The Tahoe With An Even Bigger SUV. Here's What We Know
The Michelin Man Has A Strange History. And His Original Design Was Terrifying
Every Rolls-Royce Has A Hidden Feature Most People Don't Know About
The Strange Reason The Golf GTI Had A Golf Ball Shifter
12 Cars With Names That Make Absolutely No Sense
Who Were The Pep Boys, Anyway?
Remember When Saab Put The Ignition Key Between The Front Seats?
This German City Exists Because Of Volkswagen
What Makes Chinese Cars So Popular?
Your Car's Tire Repair Kit Isn't The Easy Fix You Might Expect
Your Car Can Smell Fresh Without Constantly Buying Air Fresheners
The Sun Is Slowly Ruining Your Car’s Paint. Here’s How To Stop It
What Really Happens When You Tune Your Car’s ECU
How Does Your Car Know Someone Is Sitting In The Passenger Seat?
Do Car Sun Shades Actually Work? Here’s What The Science Says
Why Road Salt Is So Bad For Your Car's Paint
What Actually Happens When You Take Your Car In For An Oil Change
Your Car's Key Fob Has More Range Than You Think
You Might Be Wasting Money On Premium Gas Without Realizing It
BYD Is The World's Biggest EV Maker. So Why Can't You Buy One In The US?
10 SUVs That Get 30 MPG Without Hybrid Power
Your Car Has A Front Camera. It’s More Useful Than You Think
BMW’s Biggest SUV Yet Could Rival The Escalade. Here’s Everything We Know
How Red Became Synonymous With Ferrari
Does Your Car Know If You're An Aggressive Driver?
How Does The EPA Really Calculate Your Car's MPG?
Premium Gas Isn’t Always Better For Your Car. Here’s What It Actually Does
How Do Traffic Lights Know When Cars Are Waiting?
Cold-Air Intakes Promise More Power. But Do They Really?
Gas Prices Keep Climbing. Here's The Cheapest And Most Expensive Gas In Every State
Red Fire Trucks Have A Surprising History Most People Don’t Know
How Many Countries Does It Take To Build A Car?
Your Car Suddenly Lost Power? It Could Be In Limp Mode
2026 Paris Motor Show: What To Expect
The Real Reason We Call The Back Of A Car A 'Trunk'
The Real Reason Traffic Lights Are Red, Yellow, And Green
No, Red Cars Don't Automatically Cost More To Insure
Your Car Knows More About Your Driving Than You Think
The 27 Weirdest Concept Cars Ford Has Ever Built
Why Doesn't America Have More Small Cars?
What Is Ceramic Coating, And Is It Worth It?
What Actually Makes An SUV An SUV?
Here's Why Your Car Has An Internet Connection
Porsche Confirmed A New Mid-Engine Hypercar. Here's What We Know
Why Hybrids Get Better MPG In The City
Your EV Says 0%. Now What Do You Do?
What Actually Happens If You Put Diesel In A Gas Car?
You Bought The Car. So Why Are You Still Paying A Subscription?
There's A Reason Taxi Cabs Are Almost Always Yellow
How Do Hybrid Cars Recharge Without Being Plugged In?
What Does 'Certified Pre-Owned' Actually Mean?
From Goldfinger To Goodwood: How One Man Built His Dream James Bond DB5
Does Your Car Actually Get Worse MPG In The Winter?
America Didn't Give Up On Wagons. Car Companies Did
There's A Reason White Cars Are Everywhere
Why Would The Check Engine Light Come Back After A Repair?
Why Is It Called A Glovebox? The Name Goes Back More Than 100 Years
What Is An Over-The-Air Update? And How Do They Work?
Costco Has A Big Discount On The Ineos Grenadier: $2,000 Off
Why Don't New Cars Have Spare Tires?
You Don't Need A Mechanic For These Simple Car Maintenance Jobs
Why Does Your Car Door Have A Tiny Hole At The Bottom?
Cars Used To Have Huge Rubber Bumpers. Why Did They Disappear?
10 Great Alternatives For People Who Hate SUVs
Those Old Ribbed Mercedes Taillights Weren’t Just For Looks
How Does Your Car Know The Weather?
Your Car Has Another Way To Slow Down. What Is Engine Braking?