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Why New Cars Have Disposable Oil Drain Plugs Instead of Reusable Ones

A small but telling change has taken place under the hoods of modern vehicles: reusable metal oil drain plugs are being replaced by single-use plastic ones. Once a durable, serviceable part of the car’s engine system, the oil drain plug is now often designed to be discarded and replaced during every oil change.

Ford Maverick Lariat Interior Inspired by Fancy Shoes and a Chinese Food Run

These snazzy Levi’s shoes inspired the high-end interior of the 2022 Ford Maverick Lariat Photo: Ford Inspiration can strike anywhere and anytime — including the moments before digging into some tantalizing takeout. Just ask Rob Brancheau, colors and material designer for the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick, who happened upon his muse for the compact truck’s…

Subcompact Archives

The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage is a subcompact designed to fill the “what… The 2018 Toyota Yaris is an inexpensive three- or five-door subcompact hatchback… Kia has just introduced its subcompact crossover that will go on sale… Memorial Day is often regarded as one of the most dangerous holidays… The 2018 Toyota C-HR is an all-new…

How To Choose the Right Headlight Bulb for Your Car

2017 Honda Civic headlights Halogen bulbs are highly popular lighting choices in the automotive sector, and there is a range of these types of bulbs available, including H11 bulbs. The best H11 bulb for car headlights is widely available for a reasonable price. In addition to halogen bulbs, LED bulbs serve as another option for…

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit organization that was established in 1959 in Arlington, Virginia, by three major insurance agencies. Over fifty-plus years, the IIHS has evolved to become one of the nation’s leading nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the automotive industry and is increasingly committed to significantly decreasing…

trucks Archives

Ever wondered why some automaker brag about their SUV’s body-on-frame construction? Or… It used to be standard for cars to have long metal whip… Out of all the full-size trucks sold in the United States, the Sierra and Silverado were the only two to enjoy higher sales figures in 2020 than in 2019 as other…

Lexus Canada Redesigned Santa’s Sleigh

Photo: Lexus Have you ever looked at Santa’s sleigh and thought “Man, that could really use a spindle grille”? If you have, you’re apparently operating on the same galaxy-brain wavelength as Lexus Canada. Go Green for the New Year: Check out Lexus hybrid models Photo: Lexus To celebrate the holiday season, Lexus Canada set its…

6 Cost-Effective Ways to Maintain Your Car

According to research conducted by R.L. Polk, the average age of vehicles on U.S. roads is 11.4 years. If you want your car to reach its 11 year anniversary, however, you need to maintain it. While you can always take it to the dealer, there are other, more cost-effective ways to maintain your car. Wash…