Driving an electric vehicle comes with a distinct set of benefits. You are free from the headache of refueling (though you have to charge it daily), you get instant acceleration from the moment you put pedal to the metal, and you get a noticeably quieter cabin. However, one major concern for EV owners is range…
While Valero’s gas stations can most frequently be found in Texas, where a lot of the oil in the U. S. comes from, its network stretches right across the country…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Who Owns Valero Gas Stations?
Drivers of the current-generation Chevrolet Traverse, along with the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave, have been reporting issues with their all-wheel drive systems, with some seeing messages such as “Service All Wheel Drive” or “Service 4WD” appear when they start their vehicle. Some drivers have also reported that their vehicle’s all-wheel drive systems are not…
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A recall notice is one of those things that no vehicle owner wants to read about in the news. Alas, in the age of mass-produced cars, trucks, and SUVs, they are often unavoidable, and can sometimes even affect the overall safety of your vehicle. That may well be the case for a mass automotive recall…
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You always hear about drivers getting caught speeding, but what about drivers getting caught driving too slow? That’s becoming a very big issue in Colorado, where “lane camping” has led to thousands of drivers getting pulled over. In 2025, Colorado State Troopers pulled over 2,540 drivers for blocking traffic flow in the fast lane on…
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If you live in and around Western and Central New York, or in the vicinity of Northwestern Pennsylvania, you’ve probably considered shopping for car tires from Dunn Tire. In business since the 1970s, Dunn Tire is arguably one of the most popular tire retailers in the region, ranking among the top 20 tire retailers nationally…
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Thanks to World War 2 changing the way we make car tires, synthetic rubber is the primary material used in today’s tires. However, that doesn’t mean that tire manufacturers have stopped innovating. In fact, Goodyear has used a soybean oil compound in its tires since 2017…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Why Goodyear Started…
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It seems like a daunting task to buy a new car right now, with the average price higher than ever before. Tariffs, wars, and rising gas prices are constant talking points. While it’s true that you may pay more for a new car in 2026, the experts at Kelley Blue Book think it’s still a…
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When reading about different engine setups, all of the nomenclature can get confusing, especially when it comes to less conventional engine configurations from cars that are a little more obscure. Take how turbocharged and supercharged engines work; on the surface, they look easy enough to understand as it just describes the way an engine gets…
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It’s no surprise, with gas prices surging, that drivers fearing their next fuel-up are looking to electrification to ease the pain. While EVs may avoid the gas station forecourt altogether, hybrids and plug-in hybrids can ease the transition and help avoid things like range anxiety. In fact, that’s always been the Toyota Prius’ big boast…….
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