August 2026 Features Archive
How The Ford Mustang Got Its Name
The Sopranos Made SUVs Cool. America Never Looked Back
What Happened To Pop-Up Headlights?
Why Synthetic Oil Actually Costs So Much More
Why Does James Bond Drive An Aston Martin?
Why Your Side Mirrors Have A Little Dotted Line
Why Do SUVs Have So Much Black Plastic?
Americans Are Finally Falling In Love With Hybrids
How Much Gas Does A Hybrid Actually Save You?
How Long Do EV Batteries Actually Last?
Don't Get Too Excited For Mitsubishi's Comeback
Why Is Formula 1 Called Formula 1?
Why Does My Car Make Noise After I Turn It Off?
Range Rover's New GT Is Almost Here. Here's Everything We Know
Costco Sells Cars? How The Retail Giant Became One Of America's Biggest Car Dealers
The Story Behind Rain-X's Name Is Weirder Than You Think
How Much Car Can I Really Afford?
I Watched A Hydrogen Car Hit 406 MPH. The Implications Go Far Beyond Speed
Are Take 5 Oil Changes Really That Fast?
Did You Know: Auto Parts Stores Can Read Your Check Engine Light For Free
RIP: These SUVs Are Dead For 2027
Why Is Turtle Wax Called Turtle Wax?
Europe's Sports Car Market Is Shrinking. But The Porsche 911 Is Still Winning
Why Is It Called a 'Pit Stop' In Racing?
What Does 'NASCAR' Actually Stand For?
What Those Little Weights On Your Wheels Actually Do
Why Do Jeeps Actually Have Seven Slots In The Grille?
These Car Wash Mistakes Could Seriously Damage Your Vehicle
How Bugatti Turned The Bolide Into A Work Of Art: 'We're Aiming For The Ultimate Elegance'
Can You Really Replace Just One Tire?
How Did The Toyota 4Runner Get Its Name?
Will Auto Parts Stores Test My Car Battery For Free?
Why Do Some Cars Have Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels?
I Bought My Dream Mercedes SL For $8,000. Here's What It Really Cost Me
Brabus Has Big Plans Beyond Mercedes: 'It's Time To Change'
What Are Those Little Rubber Hairs On New Tires?
What Really Happens When You Put Your Car In Sport Mode
The Toyota Celica Is Coming Back. Here's Everything We Know
I Rode In Mercedes-AMG's New SUV. It Leaves The EQ Models In The Dust
You're Probably Not Checking Your Tire Pressure Enough
Why Your Steering Wheel Might Shake At Highway Speeds
Your Car's Engine Sound Might Be Fake. Here’s Why Automakers Pipe It Through The Speakers
You're Probably Not Using All Of Your Car's Key Fob Features
Turbocharged Vs Supercharged: What's The Difference?
I Drove Two Of Mercedes' Most Extreme Cars, 52 Years Apart: 300 SLS Vs SLR Stirling Moss
What All Those Numbers And Letters On Your Tires Actually Mean
Why Every New Car Seems To Have A Giant Screen Now
Your Car Has a Hidden Mechanical Key. Here's Why It's There
Monterey Car Week 2026: Every New Supercar, Hypercar, And Concept
Why Does The Mercedes-Benz Logo Have Three Points?
Why AWD Isn't The Winter Advantage You Think It Is
Your Car's AC Smells Like Wet Socks? Here's What's Causing It
Your Car Isn't Stalling At Red Lights. Here's What It's Actually Doing
What Actually Happens If You Shift Into Neutral While Driving?
Your Brakes Are Squeaking. Here's What Your Car Might Be Telling You
The Driving Habit That Slowly Damages Your Transmission
That Little Fin On Your Car's Roof Is Hiding Some Clever Technology
What Is One-Pedal Driving, And Why Do EVs Have It?
What Does 'Horsepower' Actually Mean?
Hyundai Is Making A Real Truck To Take On Tacoma. Here's Everything We Know
Is Premium Gas Actually Better?
Why Some Cars Have 'Hidden' Door Handles
Can You Actually Drive On A Flat Tire? It Depends On The Tire
Here's How Often You Should Actually Change Your Oil
Why Do Lamborghini Doors Open Up? Here's How It Started
The Screenification Of Cars Is Creating A New Problem: Sweeping Recalls
What Is The Most Reliable Car Brand? Here's What The Data Says
Here's Why Your Car Battery Keeps Dying
What That Little Arrow Next To The Fuel Gauge Actually Means
Why Does My Car Beep When I Lock It?
The Ford Fathom Is The Blue Oval's New Electric Truck. Here's Everything We Know
Why Do Cars Keep Getting Heavier?
Is A Hotter Toyota GR GT Already In The Works? Here's Everything We Know
What Happened To Hood Ornaments?
Why Don't Some Cars Have Rear Wipers?
What Do I Do If My Key Fob Battery Dies?
Why EVs Don't Have Traditional Grilles
Why Good Design Still Matters For Affordable Sports Cars
Who Owns Who? Every Major Car Brand And Its Parent Company
Is AAA Still Worth It? Why Millions Of Drivers Keep Paying For It