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Most likely snapped in a northeastern city.

These Cities Have the Best (and Worst) Drivers in the U.S., According to Allstate

Drivers are pretty safe in Boise, but they might find themselves getting whiplash in Boston.

The Simple Reason Why Gas Stations Put a Hold on Your Debit Card

That $150 or $175 hold was no mistake—but you won’t actually be on the hook for all of it.

Why Are Gas Stations So Close to One Another?

Spot a surplus of pumps in one small area? You're seeing Hotelling's Law in action.

The 10 Best (and Worst) States for Road Trips in Summer 2025

Gas prices, road safety, and roadside attractions are all reasons to head for certain states (and avoid others).

Map Shows the Most Popular Truck Types in the U.S.

A new Google Trends analysis reveals the top truck types people are searching for across the U.S.—see which vehicle is your state‘s favorite.

Why Do Gas Stations Charge for Air?

Air is a free resource—unless you need it for your tires.

Why You Should Never Leave Your Dog in a Hot Car—Even For Just a Few Minutes

Sad but true: Your pet can die in a shockingly short amount of time.

Dads deserve to have fun on Father‘s Day.

The Top 10 Father‘s Day Activities for 2025

According to Google Trends, fathers love food, fun, and fast cars.

Mapped: The States With the Worst Road Rage

How did your state rank?

Wildlife Tunnels in Vermont Cut Amphibian Deaths By 80 Percent, Study Finds

Wildlife tunnels save lives: One study found that amphibian roadkill dropped by 80 percent thanks to the structures.

When life gives you lemons, return to the dealership.

Why Do We Call Defective Cars “Lemons”?

Cars aren’t a piece of fruit, so how did they come to be associated with lemons? Discover how this slang term got adopted in the automotive world and what it really means.

Which snack does your state crave the most?

America‘s Favorite Gas Station Snacks, Mapped

See if your state prefers salty or sweet snacks when hitting the road.

Pro tip: You shouldn't toss any out the window, either.

You Should Never Leave Plastic Water Bottles in a Hot Car—Here’s Why

It might sound unlikely, but leaving plastic water bottles in a hot car might not be safe and could actually lead to a fire.

The Fastest Drivers in America By State, Mapped

This map of average driving speeds shows which motorists are zooming down the highway and which are stuck in traffic.

It doesn’t get much more suburban than this.

Where Did All the Minivans Go?

The popularity of the once-iconic family car has dwindled quite a bit.

There's a legitimate reason, and it isn't purely aesthetic.

Why Are Tires Black?

Natural rubber is white, and so were the earliest car tires. So, why are modern-day tires black? The answer is linked to Crayola and carbon black.

Who would have thought a woodpecker could be so destructive.

Locals Shield Their Cars From Vandal Woodpecker in Rockport, Massachusetts

A territorial woodpecker has broken dozens of car mirrors in a bizarre springtime rampage.

Hawaii is one of the easiest states to navigate, according to this study.

The 5 Easiest States for Drivers to Navigate

Thousands of travelers rated the best states for stress-free driving—see which made the top five.

The passenger's side-view mirror serves an important function, too.

Why Are Objects in a Car’s Side-View Mirror Closer Than They Appear?

Learn more about the safety benefits of side-view mirrors while driving, plus why objects are so much closer than they actually seem.

How Do Cars Get Their Names?

Naming a car is like naming a baby, only with a few hundred million dollars at stake.

Think of them as shields for your wheels.

Why Do Cars Have Hubcaps?

Hubcaps might seem purely decorative, but they serve an important purpose for your car.

Why Do Cars Catch Fire?

A car accident in a movie usually ends in a huge fireball. But what really causes vehicle fires?

Next time, there won't be any need to panic.

What Do These 18 Common Car Dashboard Symbols Actually Mean?

When something goes wrong with your car, a curious-looking icon illuminates on the dashboard. But what those symbols mean isn’t always obvious.

Road signs shout less than they used to.

Why Many Road Signs Are No Longer Written in All Caps

Road signs have changed case in the last 15 years or so—here's why.