5 Mods That Make Your Car Look Tacky, According To Auto Enthusiasts
Some car mods are awesome, but there are many more that are deeply uncool and make your car look ridiculous. Here are the ones auto enthusiasts say look tacky.
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Stories By Mike Garrett
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The US Gas Station Chain You Might Not Know Is Owned By A Russian Company
One of the gas station franchises familiar to drivers in the Northeast U.S. is actually Russian-owned and has been for decades. Here's the story.
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Will The Tesla Model X And S Grow In Value After Production Is Phased Out?
Tesla is in the process of sunsetting two of its oldest cars, the Model X and Model S. Will the discontinuation lead to higher resale values?
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Consumer Reports Says This Popular Honda Hybrid Might Not Save You Money On Gas
Hybrid vehicles are usually more economical than gasoline cars, but not all will offer immediate savings on fuel. This Honda is a good example.
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This YouTuber Built His Own Solar-Powered Yacht That Can Run Forever
Solar-powered homes and even solar-powered cars are becoming more common. This amateur boatmaker is showing that this type of technology can also work at sea.
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Scout Hasn't Sold A Single SUV And It's Already At The Center Of A New Lawsuit
Scout is an EV and EREV maker who has found itself amidst numerous lawsuits despite not having sold a single vehicle. Now it has to deal with another one.
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'Increased Risk Of Crash': Toyota Recalls 160K Tundra Trucks
Toyota is performing another recall on its Tundra line of trucks, affecting 160k vehicles. The reason may sound familiar to Tundra owners, too.
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This HEMI Was Made For Nascar, But Made Its Way Into Some Rad Muscle Cars
HEMI engines have a long history in NASCAR and in muscle cars, but how did the two of them meet? Here's what made this racing engine jump into street cars.
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Consumer Reports Ranks This Brand The Worst In Terms Of New Car Reliability
A car is expected to be a purchase that will last you for a long time, but Consumer Reports found that one brand ranked the worst in reliability.
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Why A Tennis Ball In Your Garage Can Save You Time And Energy
Parking in a garage can be tough since you can't see past the hood in most vehicles. A tennis ball and a bit of string can make it simple, though.
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5 3-Cylinder Engines That Are More Powerful Than Most V6s
You may think of a V6 engine as a standard for power, but these 3-cylinder engines actually manage to surpass a V6 engine in terms of power.
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What's The Difference Between American And European V8 Engines?
V8 engines produce raw power, but what's the difference between the American and European models? Here's everything you need to know.
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'Super' Battleship USS Texas Relocating With A Major Facelift In 2026
The USS Texas has endured a lot since it was commissioned in 1914, and 2026 will see it on display in refurbished condition in a brand-new location.
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Toyota Built A Hemi Engine 60 Years Ago – And Almost No One Remembers
While the Mopar HEMI is undoubtedly the most well-known hemi V8 ever made, Chrysler wasn't the only automaker to build them — Toyota did too.
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How Much Does The Lexus GX 550 Cost In 2026 & Why Is It So Pricey?
The Lexus GX 550 has proven to be a popular SUV, although it's definitely not a cheap one. How expensive is it, though, and does it justify the cost?
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The Hidden Fees This US State Is Tacking Onto Its Traffic Tickets
No one likes being slapped with a traffic ticket, but drivers in one U.S. state are seeing particularly expensive ones thanks to a series of sneaky extra fees.
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The Jensen Interceptor Is Being Revived With A New Body Design & V8 Engine
The Jensen Interceptor is arguably the most iconic of the classic V8-powered British sports cars, and it looks to be coming back in modernized form.
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5 Old Honda Models From The '70s We Could Never Forget
Back in the 1970s, Honda wasn't quite the household name it is today but was still making strides. Here are some classic '70s Hondas that are unforgettable.
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5 Of The Most Reliable Engines Ever Put In An SUV
There are some engines out there that can get an SUV up to 250,000 miles or even 500,000 in rare cases. Those are the kinds of engines we want in our SUVs.
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This City Claims To Be First In The US To Deploy New Police Drone
One U.S. city has retired its traditional police aircraft and replaced them with drones, including one the department says is the first of its kind.
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This Jet-Inspired Experimental Stealth Ship Was Built In Secret 40 Years Ago
With the idea of applying the technology of aircraft to submarines, this experimental stealth ship first met the sea in the 1980s.
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The US Navy Is Betting On A Foreign Design For Its New Medium Landing Ship
The U.S. Navy's new medium landing ship design, sourced from a foreign shipbuilder, was chosen to control cost overruns and streamline construction timelines.
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Amateur Boatmaker With Zero Experience Built A 100-Foot Yacht In His Backyard
Backyard boat-building is an accessible hobby for everyone with basic skills and spare time, but this man took it to the next level.
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5 Of The Most Powerful Aircraft Carriers Sailing The Seas In 2026
Many countries are always looking for a way to increase their military power on land, air, and sea. Here are the most powerful aircraft carriers in 2026.
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Ford Reports Best Yearly US Sales In Over Half A Decade
Ford’s latest U.S. sales figures point to a major rebound, highlighting how changing consumer priorities reshaped the automaker’s recent performance.
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5 Of Toyota's Most Underpowered Engines
Toyota engines are rarely criticized for reliability, yet some modern models have struggled to deliver adequate power by today’s standards.
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Radar Cameras In This State Can Now Give You A Ticket, No Cops Involved
Enforcement of speed limits usually involves an officer with a radar gun, but this state is looking to automate the whole process starting in 2026.
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