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Cars By Chloe Clougher 4 months ago

5 Benefits Of Driving A Small Car You Might Not Have Considered

The best-selling vehicles in America may be SUVs and trucks but there are many excellent reasons to opt for a small car instead. Here are some of them.

Cars By Charlie Berrey 4 months ago

What Is The 80-Percent Rule For Towing And Why Is It Important?

Towing safely with your car or truck is an exact science, and one guideline that can always keep you safe and your auto in good shape is the 80% rule.

Science By Jack Picone 4 months ago

This Project Could Help Solve California's Biggest Solar Problem — And Set A New Record

Solar power is great, but it has one problem: you can't generate any at night. California's trying to solve this issue with an exciting new project.

Wearables By Quina Baterna 4 months ago

Is It Worth Getting An Apple Watch With Cellular Support? Here's What You Should Know

If you're in the market for an Apple Watch, you may be wondering if the price difference for cellular connection is worth it.

PicLive promotional art of a global map and person using PicLive on their phone

Promoted By Jack Picone 4 months ago

PicLive Earns A SlashGear Innovation Award For Showing The World In Real Time

Envisioning a social media site designed to highlight the now, PicLive platforms posts and images from events happening all around you at any moment's notice.

Man holding PowerBuilt nut splitter tool over table

Tools By Mikael Trench 4 months ago

This Viral TikTok Video Shows How Well A Nut Splitter Tool Actually Works

A nut splitter is a handy tool that can get you out of a jam. Here's what it does, how it works, when you might need it, and other things you can try.

Underside of a vehicle with a Cusco sway bar.

Cars By Tauseef Zia 4 months ago

What Is A Sway Bar And How Does It Benefit A Car's Stability?

The sway bar under your car serves a very important purpose in keep your car stable. Here's what we know about where it is, what it does, and how it does it.

Rear tire and suspension all in black under a car

Cars By Joseph Chidi 4 months ago

Front Or Back: Which Tires Wear Faster On A Rear-Wheel Drive And Why?

Rear-wheel drive cars and front-wheel drive cars cause different wear and tear on your tires, but you might be surprised to see which tires go first.

Cars By Dauglas Denga 4 months ago

What Years Did Cummins Use The CP3 Pump?

Cummins is known for manufacturing some of the best diesel engines today. Find out which years it has paired its engines with the Bosch CP3 fuel pump.

Technology By Nadeem Sarwar 4 months ago

What Technology Is Used In A Cruise Ship's Overboard Detection System?

A father and daughter fell overboard from a cruise ship, triggering the ships man overboard system, which alerted the ship's crew to the event.

Aviation By Quina Baterna 4 months ago

What Is The Top Speed Of Air Force One?

Air Force One can't exactly hold a candle to the speed of some of the commercial airplanes deployed today, but that doesn't make it slow.

A B-2 Stealth Bomber flying over clouds on a test mission

Aviation By Eli Shayotovich 4 months ago

How Many B-2 Bombers Does The United States Air Force Have?

The B-2 stealth bomber has been in the public eye since the U.S. used it against Iran in June, 2025. But how many of these aircraft does the U.S. have, exactly?

Cars By Stephen Fogel 4 months ago

Everything Mazda Has Said So Far About The 5th-Gen Miata

Mazda is gearing up to release the fifth generation of its iconic Miata, and the brand has shared some details about what to expect with the newest model.

Black AMD Wraith Stealth cooler on a gray background

Desktops By Joseph Chidi 4 months ago

Are Stock CPU Coolers Good Enough For Every Processor?

Many CPUs come with a cooler included to manage the processor's heat, but are these pack-ins good enough to keep things cool inside your PC?

Technology By Bob Sharp 4 months ago

Is The Baghdad Battery A Real Battery?

The so-called "Baghdad Batteries" have been claimed to be an ancient, rudimentary way of storing power, but are they really or is this just speculation?

Someone's finger on the thermostat power button poised to turn it off.

Technology By Ron King 4 months ago

Turning Your AC Off & On Each Day May Harm Your Unit (And Wallet) - Here's Why

Much like turning off the lights when you leave the house, it might sound like a good idea to do the same with your AC. However, it's not such a good idea.

Cars By Chloe Clougher 4 months ago

What Tires Does Bugatti Use And Why Are They So Expensive?

Average vehicle tires don't stand a chance in Bugatti high-speed performance vehicles. Learn more about the tires developed specifically for the automaker.

Front shot of a 2025 MINI Countryman JCW

Cars By Charlie Berrey 4 months ago

How Much Can You Tow With A Mini Cooper?

Mini Coopers are more powerful cars than may meet the eye. This is exactly how much you can tow with some of the Mini Cooper models specifically.

Aerial view directly above a busy M62 UK motorway intersection

Cars By Tom Clark 4 months ago

Are Motorways In England The Same As Highways In The US? It's Complicated

While British motorways sound pretty similar to U.S. highways on paper, there are some key differences between the two types of road. Let's take a look.

Motorcycles By Marinel Sigue 4 months ago

Who Owns Harley-Davidson, And Where Are Its Motorcycles Made?

Harley-Davidson is generally regarded as the classic All-American company, but is that accurate? Who owns the company, and where are its bikes made?

Harbor Freight By Daniel Feininger 4 months ago

3 Harbor Freight Quinn Tools Worth Buying (And 2 To Avoid)

Harbor Freight is accessible, convenient, and covers an enormous array of home and professional tool needs. What's worth buying and what isn't?

2025 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Edition parked on a rocky terrain surrounded by trees

Cars By Monday Goma 4 months ago

Does The TurboMax Engine Require Premium Gas? Here's Which Rating Chevy Recommends

Which fuel type is recommended for the TurboMax engine that's found in GM's midsize and full-size pickup trucks, including the Chevrolet Colorado?

Cars By Chloe Clougher 4 months ago

This Is Why (Most) Automakers Stopped Using Rotary Engines

Rotary engines are pretty much in the past now, except for a few automakers out there, and if you are not sure why that is, we hve got the answer for you.