What Those Yellow Barrels On The Highway Are For
There are many regular sights on U.S. highways, including those yellow barrels at many highway junctions. Here's what those barrels actually do.
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Here's How Many Diesel Engines Modern Cruise Ships Use
Modern cruise ships generally rely on huge diesel engines and a ton of horsepower to traverse the open oceans. But how many engines do they actually use?
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Why Blue Badges Disappeared From Toyota Hybrids
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The 1932 Ford might be the classic hot rod vehicle, but there are many more vintage cars out there that would make great hot rods if modified correctly.
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With 19 total military installations across all branches of service, the state of Florida has its fair share of air force bases both large and small.
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The Ford Mustang Dark Horse's Purported 500 HP Might Not Be What It Seems
Automakers love to brag about massive engine power ratings. Discover why the Ford Mustang Dark Horse might not actually make what the factory claims.
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Minnesota Lawmakers Tried To Ban Classic Cars On Weekdays: Here's How It Ended
The last thing a classic car owner needs is legislation that dictates when they can and can't drive their cars. Minnesota tried to do just that.
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5 Of The Most Affordable Manual Pickup Trucks You Can Buy Used In 2026
New manual-transmission pickup trucks are nearly impossible to find today, but there are still several affordable examples you can find if you buy used.
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This US Air Force 'Ghost Tanker' Is A Critical Test For American Warplanes
Many military jets have virtually infinite ranges due to their ability to refuel mid-air. The Ghost Tanker has an important role to play in this process.
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How The BMW Z3M Got Its 'Clown Shoe' Nickname
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How Much Does An MC-130J Cost The US Air Force & Who Builds Them?
With a massive cargo capacity and ability to operate at very low altitude, this C-130 variant is used for infiltration and exfiltration.
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Manual transmissions seem to be dying out, at least in the U.S. Most models on the market today that come with a stick shift are luxury cars or sedans.
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5 Of The Best-Looking Mid-Engined Sports Cars We've Ever Seen
There have been many beautiful mid-engined sports cars over the years, but we think these are some of the best — no Ferraris or Lamborghinis included.
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The Greatest Car Built In The USA Isn't A Chevy, According To Consumer Reports
Think the most reliable domestically built vehicle comes from a classic US automaker? Think again. Consumer Reports just crowned a shocking winner.
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Prius Sales Dipped In 2026 – Here's What Toyota Owners Are Buying Instead
The Toyota Prius has been a very popular hybrid for most of its life, but sales have dipped because buyers are turning to another Toyota model instead.
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Are High-Mileage Toyotas Still Worth Buying? Here's What You Should Know
Toyotas are well-known for being reliable and lasting hundreds of thousands of miles, but are these high-mileage Toyotas still worth buying used?
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These Automakers Want America's Gas Tax Gone – Here's What Would Replace It
A group of automakers has proposed scrapping America's federal gas tax in favor of a new system that better reflects the shift to EVs and hybrids.
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Chevy Vs Ford 3.0L Diesel: How Do The Two Pickup Truck Engines Compare?
At one point, you could get the Chevy Silverado and the Ford F-150 with six-cylinder diesel engines. What are the differences between the two powertrains?
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Russian YouTubers Somehow Turned A Boxer Engine Into An Inline-Four
It takes serious skill to slice an iconic flat-four motor in half and completely rebuild it. See how these mechanics pull off the impossible project.
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