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Cars By Niel Stender 5 months ago

5 Car Upgrades To Avoid If You Don't Want To Waste Your Money

Selecting the right modifications for your car is an engaging and rewarding experience, but there are plenty of fiscal pitfalls to avoid on your quest.

Close-up of Holset turbocharger mounted to Cummins engine on display

Cars By Madeline Cuccio 5 months ago

How Does A Variable Geometry Turbo Work & Do All Cummins Engines Have Them?

Variable geometry turbos promise better boost and efficiency, but do all Cummins engines include them? Dive into the tech and its real-world applications.

Motorcycle club member sitting in an interrogation room

Motorcycles By Charles Earley 5 months ago

What Motorcycle Club Is '22' & How Did The Biker Gang Get That Number?

A notorious biker gang is tied to the mysterious number 22. But what’s the story behind it, and what else defines this outlaw motorcycle group?

Aviation By Michael Bruton 5 months ago

6 Of The Biggest F-35 Flaws That Need Fixing

The F-35 is an awesome weapon of war, but even the United States Air Force's most advanced fighter needs tweaks, upgrades, and fine tuning to stay ahead.

Hand Tools By Shane O'Neill 5 months ago

Here's What You Should Use To Clean A Tool Chest

Regular cleaning will keep your tool chest functioning at its best. Knowing what to use to clean it -- and what not to -- is of utmost importance.

Automotive Reviews By Travis Langness 5 months ago

2025 Honda NT1100 Vs. 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100: Is It Worth The Extra Money?

Two sport bikes, two very different price tags. With Honda offering a budget-friendly option, can you really justify the extra spend on a Kawasaki?

SUVs and Crossovers By Mike Garrett 5 months ago

Why Did Ford Discontinue The Edge?

Amid the rise in popularity of SUVs and crossovers in the U.S. market, Ford decided to discontinue the Edge, which debuted in the 2007 model year.

Cars By Nate Williams 5 months ago

Which States Have A Law Ensuring You Get Free Air At Gas Stations?

At most gas stations, you can expect to pay for air to fill your tires, but since underinflated tires are a safety issue, some states require it to be free.

Kawasaki KLZ 1000 CNSNN motorcycle with rider and pillion passenger on an English country road.

Motorcycles By UmmeAimon Shabbir 5 months ago

3 Awesome Kawasaki Motorcycles Used By The US Military

Kawasaki is known to have a lineup of motorcycles for the public, but some of its bikes are also used by the U.S. military. Here's what they were used for.

Front 3/4 view of first generation Oldsmobile Toronado

Cars By Stephen Fogel 5 months ago

How Rare Is The Oldsmobile Toronado & What's One Worth Today?

The Oldsmobile Toronado was a novel approach to luxury cars when it hit the scene, but there aren't many of them left these days. Here's how much one will cost.

20V Cordless Variable-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool in use

Harbor Freight By Jack Picone 5 months ago

4 Harbor Freight Bauer Tools Worth Buying (And 1 To Avoid)

Bauer Tools from Harbor Freight are generally highly rated and loved by users. Some tools stand out as exceptional, while others don't quite make the cut.

A Ford F150 Raptor 4x4 SuperCrew cab in grey outside a dealer

Trucks By D Figg 5 months ago

13 Of The Best Sounding Trucks Of All Time

Space, torque, and towing capacity matter, but are they more important than exhaust notes? No, of course not. Here are trucks for the expressive motorist.

Amazon Basics Smart Light Bulb with three boxes on table with Amazon Echo speaker

Technology By Marinel Sigue 5 months ago

Here's How To Set Up An Amazon Basics Smart Light Bulb

Amazon's house brand, Amazon Basics, produces its own smart home devices that tie into the Alexa ecosystem, like a smart light bulb. Here's how to set it up.

2023 Toyota Crown in Bronze Age Bi-Tone paint

Cars By Mark Cowley 5 months ago

13 Used Cars That Can Get 40 MPG Or More

The world of hybrid cars can get very expensive, but if you're willing to look in the used market, you can find plenty of models with exceptional gas mileage.

Hawker Hunter historic fighter jet taking off from Kleine-Brogel Air Base, Belgium

Aviation By UmmeAimon Shabbir 5 months ago

Is The Hawker Hunter Fighter Jet Still In Service?

As military technology evolves, aircraft come and go. But what about the Hawker Hunter? The jet is still in service and has become a master of its niche.

Android By Adnan Ahmed 5 months ago

Want To Record Phone Calls On Your Android Phone? Here's How To Do It

Looking to record calls on Android? Some phones have it built-in, but if not, there are free apps to help you.

A pilot wearing a headset conducts the pre-flight checks in the cockpit of an Supermarine Spitfire vintage aircraft before a flight.

Aviation By UmmeAimon Shabbir 5 months ago

Why Do Military Pilots Say 'Roger' & What Does The Code Word Mean?

If you've ever been around a plane or seen a pilot in a movie, you've heard the term "Roger" used as an acknowledgement. Here's what that means.

A close-up image of a light-colored car grab handle above the door.

Cars By Marko Mikulic 5 months ago

Here's What The Handles Above Your Car Doors Are Actually For

Whatever you choose to call them, the handles above the door inside of cars are often grabbed during bumpy rides. That's not all they're for, though.

Motorcycles By Zack Palm 5 months ago

5 Of The Best Harley-Davidson Models To Buy Used

Harley-Davidson is among the world's most iconic motorcycle brands, but its bikes can get pretty pricey. These ones could be more approachable entry points.

The Yamaha CrossWave carrying four people on a lake

News By Shane Schmid 5 months ago

Yamaha CrossWave: What Makes This Powerful 4-Person WaveRunner So Special?

The Yamaha CrossWave is a jet ski designed to appeal to the fishing market. Some of its features are firsts for the powered watercraft industry.

Lowe's Mylow interface introduces itself to a customer as their

Tools By Alec Hively 5 months ago

Yes, Lowe's Now Has An AI Assistant - Here's How To Use It

If you are a frequent shopper at Lowe's, it's worth knowing about its new AI Assistant, as it might come in handy for your next project. Here's how to use it.

Cars By Caroline Anschutz 5 months ago

Why Do Roads In England Have Zig-Zag Lines?

Road markings allow drivers to clearly understand the rules of the road, but do you know what the unique zig-zag lines in England are meant to tell you?

TVs and Streaming By David Bixenspan 5 months ago

Is YouTube TV Going To Lose Fox Before Football Season Starts? What You Should Know

YouTube TV is currently in contract disputes with Fox, which, if not resolved, could make viewers lose access to college football before the season starts.