Cars

Dangerous roads come in all shapes and sizes.

Deadly car breakdowns, hairpin turns, and an active volcano—these roads will give you one bumpy ride.

They can make cars look a bit cooler in the looks department, too.

Do sun shades really help reduce the interior temperatures of cars during the summer months, or is it just part of how companies sell them to shoppers?

Hang on to your hats (and your handles).

This particular car safety feature isn’t so your passengers can wordlessly convey that they think you’re a reckless driver. Those grab handles actually serve an important purpose.

Those large parking lots are coming in handy for Lawson stores.

With limited lodging in rural Japan, Lawson offers a creative solution: rentable parking spaces.

Driving down these routes can be treacherous.

If you want to have a safe trip, avoid driving on the deadly roads featured on this map of the world.

Ford is reaching out to hundreds of thousands of vehicle owners over a safety issue.

The carmaker is raising the alarm over a defective part that can lead to accidents.

Most likely snapped in a northeastern city.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Dads deserve to have fun on Father‘s Day.

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

How did your state rank?

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.

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.