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Trucks By Edward Munene 2 months ago

Where Are GMC Trucks Made, And Who Owns The Company Today?

GMC trucks have the reputation of an American classic, but are they still made in the United States, and who owns the legacy vehicle brand now?

Technology By Bob Sharp 2 months ago

Do Boeing And Airbus Use The Same Engines?

Boeing and Airbus are direct rivals in the multi-billion-dollar civil aviation industry, so it stands to reason that they don't share much tech — or do they?

Accessories and Peripherals By Sarah Chaney 2 months ago

5 Affordable YETI Cooler Alternatives That Work Just As Well

Yeti revolutionized the cooler game with top-notch insulation and durable construction, but some competitors have made up ground at a fraction of the cost.

A front view of a grey Russian IMZ-Ural motorcycle with sidecar

Motorcycles By UmmeAimon Shabbir 2 months ago

Where Are Ural Motorcycles Made, And Who Owns The Company Today

Rugged Ural motorcycles date back to World War II Soviet days and still have a sizable market presence. Here's where they are made, and who owns them today.

Cars By Brian McHugh 2 months ago

These 5 Cars Are The Most Likely To Make It To 200K Miles In 2025 (According To Consumer Reports)

The average cost of a vehicles keeps going up, so more and more owners are turning to keeping their cars, even if they hit an incredibly high milage.

A 2004 Oldsmobile Alero GLS Final 500 parked in a residential area

Cars By Chloe Clougher 2 months ago

What Was The Last Oldsmobile Ever Made And What Happened To It?

Oldsmobile didn't exactly go out with a bang in 2004, but it at least tried to go out with a bit of style. Here's what happened to the last Olds ever built.

Kid working on wood structure with Home Depot associate

Tools By Mikael Trench 2 months ago

How Old Should Children Be For Home Depot's Kids Workshops & Are They Free?

Home Depot's Kids Workshops are a great place for children to learn about tools and how to craft unique DIY projects. They can take those skills home with them.

An orange Jeep Wrangler with a rear spare tire.

Cars By Cassidy Ward 2 months ago

5 Reasons Why You're Seeing More Jeeps Without A Tire On The Back

For some, a spare tire on the back is a part of a Jeep's identity, but to an increasingly large number of owners, it's nothing but an annoying quirk

Trucks By Ali Hassan 2 months ago

What Does 'GAWR' Stand For On A Car Or Truck?

You might have seen your car or truck's GAWR measurement inside your driver's side door. This helps tell you how much weight the vehicle's axles can handle.

A mechanic working on a turbocharged car, turbocharger front and center with one of the pipes detached

Cars By Edward Munene 2 months ago

Does A Turbocharger Hurt Your Engine's Reliability? What To Know Before Upgrading

Many car enthusiasts love the idea of adding or upgrading a turbocharger. Bolt-on turbo kit, and all that. Can it hurt your engine's reliability?

News By Zohaib Ahmed 2 months ago

Why The US Military Is Canceling The Next-Gen E-7 Wedgetail (And What Does It Mean For Boeing?)

With the E-7 Wedgetail plans in the rearview, what is the US military opting for instead? And why didn't Boeing's initial plans come to fruition?

a harbor freight pittsburgh tube bender sitting with some copper tubing

Hand Tools By John Davis 2 months ago

How Much Do Harbor Freight Tube Benders Cost & Are They Any Good? Here's What Users Say

Looking for a tube bender? Harbor Freight carries a number of tube benders at various price points. Here's how much they'll set you back and what users think.

Technology By Jordan Wirth 2 months ago

5 Settings You Should Immediately Change On Your MacBook

Change these MacBook settings to improve convenience, security, and productivity, using built in macOS tools you can set up in just minutes.

Promoted By Jack Picone 2 months ago

The JMGO PicoPlay Is A School Supply You Don't Want To Forget — Especially With This Unbeatable Sale

The PicoPlay portable projector is the perfect companion for college students, allowing them to optimize their study sessions and their social lives.

Black Tesla Model 3 driving down forested road

Electric Vehicles By Jack Picone 2 months ago

What Is Tesla's 'Joe Mode' & How Do You Enable It?

One of the benefits of software-heavy EVs, like Tesla's offerings, is that they can have many modes to suit drivers' needs. Joe Mode is one such example.

RAM 1500 TRX seen off-roading from front 3/4 angle

News By Brian McHugh 2 months ago

Is RAM Really Bringing Back The 1500 TRX? Here's What We Know

Although there were many rumors about the popular Dodge RAM 1500 TRX returning, here are the facts that have been made available so far.

NASCAR race car inside hangar at NAS Coronado

Entertainment By Mike Garrett 2 months ago

Which US Military Base Is NASCAR Bringing Street Racing To In 2026?

NASCAR hasn't held a race in California for several years, but now it's returning and will take place on one of the many military bases in the state.

A Google Pixel Watch displaying apps, worn on a wrist

Wearables By Joe Hindy 2 months ago

5 Tips For Extending Your Fitbit's Battery Life

By following a few extra step, you can give even an old or cheap Fitbit smartwatch a great battery life that lasts well over a couple of days.

Car steering wheel with a deployed airbag

Cars By Bob Sharp 2 months ago

One Of The Worst Automotive Recalls In History Affected Over 100 Million Cars

Some automotive recalls are bad, but few are so disastrous, and involved so many cars, that they caused a company to go bankrupt. Here's the sad story.

A U.S. F-16 and a German MiG-29 fly together during a NATO exercise off the coast of Sardinia, Italy.

Aviation By Alec Hively 2 months ago

MiG-29 Vs F-16: Speed, Tech, & Combat Capabilities Compared

The MiG-29 Fulcrum and F-16 Fighting Falcon are two iconic fighter jets that have been around since the Cold War, but does one have an edge over the other?

Gaming By Joe Hindy 2 months ago

16 Games Like Google Snake You Can Play For Free Right Now

A whole bunch of games similar to Google's Snake-Style Doodle (that you could go ahead and play in your browser right now).

Science By Daniel Trock 2 months ago

5 Creative Uses For An Xbox Controller

More than 20 years ago, Microsoft released software that allowed Xbox controllers to work with PCs. Now, they're used for a lot more than gaming.

A drag racing scene from The Fast & The Furious

Cars By Shane Schmid 2 months ago

What Is The Piece That Sticks Out Of Dom's 1970 Charger R/T Hood In Fast & Furious?

Dom Toretto's 1970 Charger has an incredibly unique hood design with an element sticking out of it. Here's how it (allegedly) improves his car.

A Kindle tablet displaying different book titles while laying on top of an Amazon-branded box.

Technology By Corazon Victorino 2 months ago

Kindle Rewards: What Are Kindle Points And How Do You Use Them?

If you buy a lot of books for your Amazon Kindle, you may be earning rewards points, which you can use to buy even more books. The to-read pile could never end.