Why Does My Car Make Noise After I Turn It Off? Don't worry: The ticking, clicking, and buzzing you hear after parking are often completely normal. By Jeff Glucker Motor101 - Aug 26 -
Range Rover's New GT Is Almost Here. Here's Everything We Know Land Rover’s electric Range Rover will have a sleek new body style, 800-volt architecture, and more than 100.0 kWh of battery capacity. By Anthony Alaniz Everything We Know - Aug 26 -
Costco Sells Cars? How The Retail Giant Became One Of America's Biggest Car Dealers The warehouse giant sells way more cars than you might think. We spoke with the man in charge of the Costco Auto Program to find out exactly how it works. By Jeff Perez Features - Aug 26 -
The Story Behind Rain-X's Name Is Weirder Than You Think Advertising agencies told its inventor not to use the name. More than 50 years later, Rain-X is still everywhere. By Jeff Glucker Motor101 - Aug 26 -
How Much Car Can I Really Afford? Before you start shopping for a new car, here's how to figure out what you can comfortably afford without stretching your finances. By Jeff Perez Motor101 - Aug 25 -
I Watched A Hydrogen Car Hit 406 MPH. The Implications Go Far Beyond Speed When a construction and agricultural equipment manufacturer breaks world records, the auto enthusiast goes faster, too. By Manuel Carrillo III Features - Aug 25 -
Are Take 5 Oil Changes Really That Fast? From stay-in-your-car service to synchronized technicians, every part of the process is designed for speed. By Jeff Perez Motor101 - Aug 25 -
Did You Know: Auto Parts Stores Can Read Your Check Engine Light For Free A quick trip to your local parts store could tell you why that warning light is on—and it might not cost you anything. By Jeff Glucker Motor101 - Aug 24 -
RIP: These SUVs Are Dead For 2027 Rust in peace to SUVs like the Acura RDX, Ford Escape, and Tesla Model X. By Anthony Alaniz Lists - Aug 24 -
Why Is Turtle Wax Called Turtle Wax? The name behind one of the biggest brands in car care has a surprisingly simple origin. By Jeff Perez Motor101 - Aug 24 -
Europe's Sports Car Market Is Shrinking. But The Porsche 911 Is Still Winning The iconic sports car accounted for 58 percent of all sports car sales in Europe during the first half of 2026. By Jeff Perez Features - Aug 23 -
Why Is It Called a 'Pit Stop' In Racing? It sounds like a simple stop, but in racing, those few seconds can make or break an entire race. Here's where the name came from. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 23 -
What Does 'NASCAR' Actually Stand For? You know the name, but do you know what the five letters actually mean? The surprisingly simple answer goes back almost eight decades. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 22 -
What Those Little Weights On Your Wheels Actually Do Those tiny metal blocks aren't random—they're precisely placed to stop your wheels from shaking, vibrating, and wearing unevenly. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 21 -
Why Do Jeeps Actually Have Seven Slots In The Grille? That iconic seven-slot grille is synonymous with Jeep, but that wasn't always the case. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 21 -
These Car Wash Mistakes Could Seriously Damage Your Vehicle That quick trip through the car wash could be leaving behind more than a shiny finish—here are the mistakes that can cost you. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 21 -
How Bugatti Turned The Bolide Into A Work Of Art: 'We're Aiming For The Ultimate Elegance' We spoke with Bugatti designer Clark Wu about how the new Destrier came to life. By Jeff Perez Features - Aug 21 -
Can You Really Replace Just One Tire? A flat doesn't always mean buying four new tires, but replacing just one could create problems for your car—especially if it's AWD. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 21 -
How Did The Toyota 4Runner Get Its Name? The 4Runner name is not just a catchy badge—it has roots in four-wheel drive, desert racing, and Toyota's original off-road vision. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 20 -
Will Auto Parts Stores Test My Car Battery For Free? Ever wondered why stores will diagnose your dying battery without charging a dime? The answer is surprisingly simple. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 20 -
Why Do Some Cars Have Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels? The strange shape isn't just for looks; there's a clever reason automakers are flattening the bottom of your steering wheel. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 20 -
I Bought My Dream Mercedes SL For $8,000. Here's What It Really Cost Me The R129 Mercedes-Benz SL is an engineering marvel and a tempting classic-car value. Should you be afraid? By Maddox Kay Features - Aug 20 -
Brabus Has Big Plans Beyond Mercedes: 'It's Time To Change' CEO Constantin Buschmann tells Motor1 how the company is moving beyond Mercedes and why the Bodo is just the beginning. By Jeff Perez Features - Aug 20 -
What Are Those Little Rubber Hairs On New Tires? Those tiny rubber whiskers aren't a secret performance feature—they're simply leftovers from one of the most fascinating steps in tire manufacturing. By Dan Mihalascu Motor101 - Aug 20 -
