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Why Putting Your Windshield Wipers Up in the Winter Is Probably Doing More Harm Than Good

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Why Putting Your Windshield Wipers Up in the Winter Is Probably Doing More Harm Than Good

All-Season Tires vs. Snow Tires: What's the Difference?

Snow tires can help you get a grip on winter weather.

All-Season Tires vs. Snow Tires: What's the Difference?

The Real Reason Cars Have Those 'Grab Handles' Above the Doors

"Oh, sh**!"

The Real Reason Cars Have Those 'Grab Handles' Above the Doors

The World's 20 Worst Cities for Rush Hour Traffic

Rush hour on Paris's Avenue des Champs-Elysees.

The World's 20 Worst Cities for Rush Hour Traffic

How Do Potholes Form?

As potholes go, this one is pretty photogenic.

Driving on Icy Roads in Winter Never Looked Less Fun Than in This Supercut

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12 Common Reasons Your Car Won't Start

If this button isn't doing what it promises to do, you have a problem.

See How Much 8 Iconic Film and TV Cars Have Sold for in Real Life

Doc Brown's DeLorean time machine from the Back to the Future movies.

The Reason Service Vehicles Like Ambulances and Fire Trucks Have Chains Hanging From the Bottom

Chains hanging from service vehicles serve a purpose.

How 14 Car Companies Got Their Names

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David Hasselhoff Is Auctioning Off His Personal Knight Rider K.I.T.T. Car

David Hasselhoff's legendary co-star K.I.T.T.

Does Putting Sugar in a Car's Gas Tank Really Kill the Engine?

Putting sugar in a gas tank is not a very mature thing to do. It's also not very harmful.

America’s Worst Drivers Live in These 20 Cities

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How to Defog Your Windshield Quickly, According to a Former NASA Engineer

Here are clear directions for a clear windshield.

Why You Shouldn’t 'Heat Up' Your Car's Engine In Cold Weather

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When Margaret Thatcher’s Son Went Missing in the Sahara Desert

Margaret Thatcher in 1983.