‘Seriously Though How Does It Know?’: Woman Pays For ‘Premium’ Car Wash. Then Driver Behind Her Selects ‘Basic’
“Am I just paying more for the same car wash?” Owners generally want what’s best for their car, even if it means paying a little extra. Most drivers have a…
‘I Haven’t Had To Touch This Button In Weeks’: Man Has Had It With This Setting. So He Wedges A Toothpick In A Nissan’s Dashboard
“I’m the happiest man on the planet.” A man has found a simple trick to disable a setting in his Nissan that he absolutely loathes. It may not be conventional—and…
‘Said I Needed Professional Install’: O’Reilly Customer Asks For Battery Install. Then A Worker Says It’s Too Complicated
“If you took time to look at the sign…” Anything advertised as “free” should generally be accompanied by a large asterisk, especially in the automotive parts industry. That’s what one…
‘You Wanna Know Why Techs Are Leaving?’: Mechanic Has To Replace Ford Radio. Then He Realizes What He Has To Do To Fix It
“This is ridiculous.” A mechanic was tasked with replacing a radio. This is theoretically a simple task for a skilled technician. Except it wasn’t. This job turned out to be…
Exclusive: Is The Genesis Magma GT Just A C8 Corvette Underneath?
Plus, evidence suggests that the X Skorpio concept may be a Rally Fighter. We investigate the brand’s latest concept cars. Update: The original version of this claimed that Local Motors…
Why Audi Joining F1 Is Such A Big Deal
Audi has competed and won at the highest levels across multiple motorsports disciplines. Could we see the same in F1? When Audi enters a racing series, it usually wins. From…
‘Property Owners And Hilton Just Ignore’: Man’s Car Stolen At Hotel. Then He Finds Out Hilton Knew It Was A Distinct Possibility
“This could have been prevented.” Auto theft is just about a driver’s worst nightmare, especially if it happens in a foreign country. That’s what two US travelers experienced in December…
Ford Confirms A New Sub-$40,000 Car For America
It’s coming by 2030 with a fresh name. New car prices have never been this high in the United States. Last December, the average transaction price hit a record $50,326.…
‘I Hear This Question All The Time’: Customer Asks Why Toyota Recommends 10,000-Mile Oil Changes. Then An Expert Steps In
“They recommend 5k when I’m paying for it.” A Toyota salesperson’s explanation of manufacturer-recommended 10,000-mile oil changes attracted pushback from mechanics and car enthusiasts. Many argued that the interval should…
Volvo’s A60 ADT to make global debut at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
As quarry, mining, and heavy infrastructure contractors push to move more material with fewer resources, Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced an overhauled A60 articulated dump truck that delivers 15 percent…