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Hybrid vehicles offer some distinct advantages over traditional gasoline-only models, such as enhanced fuel economy, and reduced emissions. However, there are some drawbacks to owning a hybrid, such as the costs associated with replacing your battery. Hybrid systems have proven to be very reliable over the last 25 years, and to avoid trouble, you can […]

Siwakorn1933/Shutterstock For as long as America’s interstate highway system has been in place, the semi-truck has been an integral part of the nation’s infrastructure. At some point in the transportation process, approximately 70% of products shipped domestically are transported by a big rig. While their appearances and specs may change as more heavy haulers attempt to

Iuliia Berezhna/Shutterstock It’s easy to forget the role that your dashboard plays while you’re on the road. This is among the most visible parts of your car and holds many of the most important components of your vehicle, including the air vents, fuel gauge, hazard light buttons, speedometer, and warning lights, to name a few.

The Image Engine/Shutterstock While the nearly century-old Toyota’s loom factory beginnings may have been humble, the Japanese manufacturer now sits at the top of the food chain, claiming an enviable 10.7% of the global automotive market as of 2023. Advertisement Toyota’s cars have undoubtedly been the main driving force on its road to global domination,

Lexus is a Toyota-owned luxury automotive brand but it’s definitely more than just that. Lexus is also highly regarded amongst automotive enthusiasts and car journalists for the reliability of its models, the high level of customer service at their dealerships, and the impressive build quality that goes into their products. With a broad range of

The Image Engine/Shutterstock In a discussion of old-body style (OBS) Chevy pickup trucks, it’s inevitable that the term «Square Body» will surface at some point. Chevrolet introduced the third generation of its C/K lineup of pickup trucks in 1973, featuring rounded lines at the door frames and windshield. Chevrolet tried to call it the «Rounded

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Patcharin Simalhek/Getty Images Save for the undercarriage, the wheels and tires are the dirtiest part of any car. For car lovers like us, there are cases when clean wheels take precedence over the paint, especially if the vehicle is wearing a set of nasty, wide-lipped

Badge engineering has been a go-to cost-cutting move in the automotive industry for decades, even affecting nameplates previously considered sacred — looking at you, «Toyota» (or should we say BMW?) Supra. While most manufacturers still keep their flagships in-house, the most common form of badge engineering stems from an automaker’s need to fill a gap

Richlegg/Getty Let’s be honest: unless you work in the freight industry, it’s easy to think of a semi-trailer as just a big cargo box on wheels. In reality, there’s a whole variety of semi-trailers out there, each designed with a specific purpose in mind. In fact, if you pay attention, you’ll notice that not all

Cars owe their names to varying factors, such as the feelings their stylings evoke, their engine sizes, performance capabilities, and technology, as well as heritage and legacy. In certain cases, the name is nothing more than a marketing ploy. However, the case of the Ford Mustang Fastback is that of a pony car aptly named for

Stock engines are all well and good, but they aren’t the only way to power a vehicle. There are plenty of third-party options out there for those who care to install them. Your current engine could be completely bricked and in need of replacement, or you might simply wish to change your stock motor with