GM's Cross-Fire Engines Are Called 'Cease-Fire' For A Reason
Cross-Fire Engine was supposed to be a landmark for GM, but there’s a reason it’s called the 'Cease-Fire.' See the design compromise that killed its performance
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Air Force Fighter Pilot Shattered World Record With 104-Person Skydive Stunt
104 people, 11 minutes, and one massive diamond in the sky. Find out how an elite team of skydivers finally broke a world record that stood since 2007.
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Starlink's Cheapest Plan Is Back, But There's A Catch
Starlink’s $40 plan is gone, but a new version is back with a twist. Find out which tier now includes two free routers and a portable satellite dish.
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12 Of The Most Powerful Japanese Sports Motorcycles, Ranked By Horsepower
Figuring out what's the most powerful bike of a bunch sounds like an easy job, but it's actually quite a challenge. Thankfully, we already did the work for you.
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Hidden In A University Closet Was An Important Relic Experts Thought Was Lost Forever
A chance discovery in a university storage space revealed a long-lost artifact with major implications for the history of modern computing.
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Not Chevy, Not Ford – This Is The Longest-Lasting Pickup Truck, According To iSeeCars
An iSeeCars longevity study challenges assumptions about truck reliability, ranking pickups by their odds of reaching 250,000 miles or more.
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'Runaway' Supermassive Black Hole Has The Mass Of 20 Million Suns
It’s 20 million times the mass of the Sun and it’s moving at supersonic speeds. Find out how JWST finally proved this rogue monster is tearing through space.
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This State's Residents Can Now Erase Their Digital Footprint So Much Easier Than Before
Deleting data from the websites is a long and tedious process, but one state has introduced a program that is changing how residents protect their privacy.
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Study Shows Dangerous Plastics Are Being Used As Fuel To Heat Homes
As plastic waste piles up worldwide, researchers are uncovering troubling ways it’s being reused, with consequences that extend beyond pollution.
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This Popular Car Brand Recorded Its Worst US Sales In Years
A German giant just recorded its lowest U.S. sales numbers since the pandemic. We dive into the data to see why buyers are suddenly walking away.
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This Tiny AI Data Center Is So Portable, You Can Take It Almost Anywhere
An AI data center probably conjures images of a giant server room in your mind. What if there was a compact, portable version? This company has the answer.
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Chinese Scientists Uncovered More Gold Than You Think In 2025
China claimed a string of gold discoveries so massive they could shift the global economy. From the deep mountains to the sea floor, see the 2025 data.
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This Is Considered One Of The Most Influential Pieces Of Tech To Come Out Of The '80s
Previous decades laid the groundwork for the wide adoption of the internet in the '90s. This piece of '80s technology was a big part of that.
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5 Factory Supercharged Cars Time Has Sadly Forgotten
Supercharged cars occasionally roll right off the factory floor, but not all these models stand the test of time. Some end up fading into obscurity.
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Every 2026 Car Model Getting A HEMI Engine – So Far
Only a handful of vehicles are currently available with Chrysler's Hemi engine, but more are joining them in 2026, including one that skipped 2025.
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5 Of The Coolest JDM Luxury Cars You Can't Buy In The U.S.
Many think of the Skyline, Supra, and even the Mitsubishi Evolution when they here JDM cars, but here are five luxury models you can't get in the U.S.
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Are Pirelli Tires Better Than Michelin? What Consumer Reports Data Says
There are tons of tire options on the market today, and some buyers tend to gravitate towards high-end stuff like Pirelli and Michelin. Which one is better?
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Where Are Nintendo Switches Built?
The Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 are some of the best-selling video game systems in recent history. Where are they actually manufactured?
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Do You Need A Special Socket To Remove O2 Sensors?
Stop struggling with stuck O2 sensors. Find out why a specialist socket kit is a better investment than a standard wrench for your next car repair.
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Are Cooper Tires Better Than Goodyear? What Consumer Reports Data Says
Two legendary American tire brands, but one clear winner. Discover which brand failed to impress in critical all-season safety tests.
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Are Yokohama Tires Better Than Michelin? What Consumer Reports Data Says
A good set of tires is very important on just about any car. Michelin and Yokohama are two notable manufacturers in the world of tires, but which one is better?
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5 Of The Worst-Looking Cars From The 2000s We Wouldn't Be Caught Driving Today
The 2000s were an innovative time, but form didn't always keep up with function. This is especially true of the era's sometimes abysmal car design.
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5 Of The Worst-Looking Cars From The 1990s We Wouldn't Be Caught Driving Today
There are some good-looking cars, but then there are others where you wonder what automakers were thinking. Here are the worst from the 1990s.
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Stop Wasting Money On Cloud Storage: Try This Instead
Tired of monthly storage fees? This smart drive automates backups and syncs your files just like the cloud, but you only pay for it once. Here is how it works.
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5 Four-Cylinder Engines That Pump Out More Power Than Most V8s
Big, naturally-aspirated engines are cool, but not the only way to generate horses. Engineering and ingenuity give these four-cylinders major power.
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Lexus SUVs Ranked Worst To Best, According To JD Power
Toyota's luxury brand Lexus makes a number of SUVs, all available in different trims like the responsive Sport and the convenient plug-in hybrid.
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5 Criminally Underrated Movie Cars From The '80s
Cars like the DeLorean from "Back to The Future" are truly iconic, but beyond them, the 1980s actually featured a long list of other great movie cars, too.
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