Those Fuzzy Dice Hanging In Cars Have WWII Origins Those fuzzy dice aren't just for show. Their story involves wartime luck, hot-rod culture and a surprising automotive legacy. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 28 -
How A Tiny Ohio Town Became The Tire Capital Of The World Akron, Ohio, became the Rubber Capital of the World thanks to four tire giants. Discover how the city built—and lost—its rubber empire. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 28 -
Your Car Can Be Stolen From Your Driveway Without The Keys. Here's How Your keys could be sitting safely at home while thieves drive away with your car. Here's how keyless theft works and how to prevent it. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 28 -
F1 Cars Have A Bunch Of Steering Wheel Buttons. What Do They All Do? F1 steering wheels look like gaming controllers for a reason. Here's what all those buttons do at 200 mph. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 27 -
How Porsche's US Headquarters Became Home To Marvel's Avengers Porsche’s US headquarters is not just home to luxury sports cars; it also doubles as The Avengers’ HQ in Marvel movies. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 27 -
Why So Many Sports Cars Have Fake Vents Fake vents give cars a sportier look, but there's more to these decorative features than meets the eye. Here's why automakers use them. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 26 -
Yes, Your Car Needs Software Updates. Even After You Buy It Modern cars get software updates just like smartphones, but these fixes can do much more than add features. Here's why they matter. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 26 -
These Automakers Have The Strangest Headquarters From BMW's four-cylinder tower to Ferrari's striking design, these automaker headquarters push architecture to unusual new heights. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 26 -
How Far Can You Really Drive Without Your Key Fob? What happens when your key fob leaves a running car? Learn how far you can drive, whether the engine will stop, and what to do next. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 26 -
These Defensive Driving Habits Could Save You From A Crash Defensive driving helps you foresee dangers, avoid crashes, and stay safer on the road with simple habits every driver should master. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 25 -
How Do Automatic High Beams Know When To Turn On And Off? Automatic high beams use cameras and sensors to detect other vehicles and adjust your headlights, but the technology is not foolproof. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 25 -
The Story Behind Little Trees Is Even Stranger Than You Think The iconic tree-shaped air freshener started with a smelly milk truck in 1952. Here's how Little Trees became a car-culture staple. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 24 -
NASCAR's Coolest Stock Cars Were Too Good At Their Jobs NASCAR's wild winged warriors were built for speed, but giant wings and pointy noses pushed the sport to change the rules forever. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 24 -
How A Tire Company Created The World's Most Famous Blimp Goodyear is famous for its tires, but its iconic blimp has a history spanning a century of aviation, motorsport, and clever advertising. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 23 -
The Mercedes 300 SL's Gullwing Doors Weren't Just For Looks. They Solved A Problem The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL's iconic gullwing doors weren't just a styling statement but a clever solution to a chassis design challenge. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 23 -
How Does Automatic Emergency Braking Know When To Stop? Automatic emergency braking uses cameras, radar and smart algorithms to help prevent crashes, but how does it know when to hit the brakes? By Dan Mihalascu Oct 23 -
Why Do Some Semi Truck Tires Look Like They're Not Touching The Ground? Ever seen a semi truck with tires hovering above the road? The reason why that happens involves lift axles, tire wear, and efficiency. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 22 -
Remember Aston Martin's Weird Little City Car? There's A Reason It Existed The Cygnet was a tiny luxury city car based on a Toyota, complete with premium styling and a price tag that surprised everyone. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 22 -
Turning Off Your Car's A/C Can Save Gas, But There's A Catch Running your car’s A/C can burn more fuel, but rolling down the windows is not always better. Here's what drivers need to know. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 22 -
The Rotary Engine Should Be Everywhere. Why Isn't It? Rotary engines are compact, smooth, and powerful, so why don't more automakers use them? Well, it's complicated. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 21 -
The Michelin Man Has A Strange History. And His Original Design Was Terrifying The Michelin Man began as a strange, tire-shaped figure drinking nails and glass before becoming one of world's most iconic mascots. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 21 -
Every Rolls-Royce Has A Hidden Feature Most People Don't Know About Rolls-Royce hides a clever surprise inside its doors: a built-in umbrella. Here's how this small luxury feature makes rainy days easier. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 20 -
The Strange Reason The Golf GTI Had A Golf Ball Shifter Volkswagen's Golf GTI has a quirky signature: a golf-ball gear shifter. Here's the clever story behind the hot hatch's iconic detail. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 20 -
Who Were The Pep Boys, Anyway? Pep Boys began in Philadelphia in 1921, but the name has a surprising origin involving an auto part, a police officer, and three men. By Dan Mihalascu Oct 20 -
