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Driven by Luck: 9 Common Practices and Superstitions About Cars

There’s much more to driving a car than what you learn in driver’s ed — and I’m not just talking about the wisdom that years…

Why Are There Rubber Ducks on Jeep Dashboards?

Have you noticed a Jeep in traffic or in a parking lot that has rubber ducks lined across its dashboard? This trend is becoming increasingly…

History of McDonald’s Hot Wheels Happy Meal Toy Cars

Countless children first became interested in automotive culture and mechanical engineering through toys. And for many kids in the 1980s and ‘90s, their first introduction…

Everything You Need to Know About the Walt Disney World Car Care Center

Everything You Need to Know About the Walt Disney World Car Care Center

While many people decide to fly into the Orlando airport to visit Walt Disney World…

Do Black Cars Get Hotter? And Tricks to Cool Your Car Interior

Do Black Cars Get Hotter? And Tricks to Cool Your Car Interior

Yes. But you might be surprised to discover by just how much.…

Why Aren’t Station Wagons Around Anymore? What Replaced Them?

Why Aren’t Station Wagons Around Anymore? What Replaced Them?

I grew up riding in the backseat of a Ford Taurus station wagon — and…