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With modern cars, trucks, and SUVs coming equipped with countless new life-saving technological safety features and even a wave of new data-driven safety functions, it can be difficult to figure out exactly what each of those features do. For instance, we'd wager that many of you have noticed a button on the dashboard or center console of your vehicle marked Auto Hold, and that you don't know what that function actually means.

What Your Car's Auto Hold Feature Means (And How To Use It)

If you have a Toyota Hybrid vehicle, there are two modes you might be curious about -- Ev mode and Eco mode. Here's what each one means and when to use them.

What Are EV And Eco Modes On A Toyota Hybrid (And When Should You Use Them)?

Regardless of whether buying new or used, electric cars come with quite a few variables that their gas-powered cousins don't have on their docket. While owners don't need to worry about internal combustion engines or other common major mechanical parts, there are other things to consider, like battery life and maintenance.

10 Questions To Ask Your Dealer Before Buying An Electric Car

Monterey Car Week 2024 is always packed with exclusive, rare and surprising vehicles, but this year these ten stood out as the most attention-grabbing.

Monterey Car Week 2024: The Hypercars, Restomods And EVs That Stole The Show

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Those taking delivery of the recently refreshed 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S may be disappointed to learn that their interactions with their new electric vehicles are about to get a little less physical, thanks to the discontinuation of the standard key fob. According to posts on Reddit and Rivian forums, buyers are being provided with card keys and assistance in setting up their smartphones as keys, but no physical key fobs were included. On realizing this, one owner reached out to a Rivian representative and was given the following response:

Rivian Owners Furious Their $70,000 EV Is Being Delivered Without The Most Basic Feature

If your engine has a timing chain, do you know how long it's designed to last and if it needs to be replaced. Here are the answers to those questions.

How Long Do Timing Chains Last And Do They Need To Be Replaced?

The recirculation button is a common element of many vehicles' center console, but it can be hard to tell exactly what it does just by looking at it.

What The Recirculation Button Does On Your Car (And When To Use It)

Depending on what kind of car you buy, you might consider signing up for an extended warranty. However, there are pros and cons depending on what car you own.

Are Extended Car Warranties Worth It? What You Need To Know

If you need to use a generator, there are plenty of accessories to enhance its capabilities, as well as improve your safety. Here's a small selection.

6 Useful Generator Accessories You Can Find At Harbor Freight

Ford just announced its updated plans for its electric vehicles. Here is what we know and how it affects its previous plans for its three-row SUV EV.

Ford Cans Electric Three-Row SUV As Its EV Plans Shift

There are times when you're sitting in a best-in-the-sky Boeing 747 waiting on the tarmac, with nothing to do but watch another 747 in the distance get filled with fuel. A fueling truck slides up to the plane, connects one end of a giant fuel hose to the underground fuel manifold line, connects the other end to the refuel access panel under the wing, and then fills it up to the necessary levels. It's certainly a reassuring sight, knowing the planes are about to travel 500 miles or so. And so one tends to wonder how much fuel a 747 takes.

How Much Fuel Can A Boeing 747 Hold?

There are many reasons why you may need to disconnect or unpair your Apple AirPods from your device. Here are a few ways to do that.

How To Disconnect Or Unpair Your Apple AirPods

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When it comes to car names, it doesn’t get much more straightforward than this. Unveiled in Monterey, California, the Acura Performance EV Concept is a design study that was built as a preview of an upcoming high-performance Acura model powered by an electric drivetrain. Look beyond some of the...

Acura Performance EV Concept unveiled as a preview of things to come

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To add insult to injury, he says it sold for half of what he paid for the Tesla two years ago.
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Tesla owner sells his EV after being told it would cost $750 to tow 1 mile

To most people, the name WD-40 is associated only with the lubricant and degreasing multi-use spray that is famous all over the world. However, not a lot of people know that WD-40 is actually the name of the entire brand, rather than a single product, and that brand has a lot more to offer than one multi-use spray.

12 Different WD-40 Products You Might Not Realize Exist

Ethanol has long been one of the most talked about and frequently used biofuels. Here's what you need to know about ethanol and how it can affect your car.

Is Ethanol Really Bad For Your Car's Engine? What You Need To Know

Drawing tablets are popular among hobbyists and professional artists but they can be pricey. Here are five low-cost tablets that can get the job done.

5 Of The Best Budget-Friendly Drawing Tablets In 2024

The Kawasaki Ninja H2R ABS is a sought-after motorcycle for performance enthusiasts. How much does it cost and which accessories work best on it?

How Much Does The Kawasaki Ninja H2R ABS Cost & What Accessories Can You Add To It?

One of the main sticking points to the wider adoption of electric vehicles in the United States and beyond is the high cost of a new EV. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price of a new combustion car in the U.S. in June was $48,644, while new EVs had an average MSRP of $56,371.

EVs May Get Cheaper Than Gas Cars As Early As Next Year. Here’s Why

Serpentine belts and timing belts are both key to keeping your engine running, but they also both perform very different purposes under the hood.

8 Essential EV Maintenance Tips You Should Know

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