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Man Parks His Dodge At His House. Then He Gets A Letter From Police Saying It’s Going To Be Towed: 'Nothing But Trouble'

A Missouri man received a warning from the police saying his Dodge Challenger will be towed for not having license plates. That’s weird, he says, because the car does have a license plate.

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Volkswagen Resets Its Sedan Design With Bold New EV

The 2026 Beijing Auto Show hasn’t even started yet, but the Volkswagen Group is already jumping the gun by unveiling some of its newest models. We’ve seen the Jetta reinvented as a boxy electric SUV, and now it’s time to check out what may be the most interesting sedan since…

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What Are Forged Wheels?

If you’ve spent any time researching luxury high-performance cars or aftermarket wheels in general, you’ve probably heard of forged wheels. Even if you secretly have no idea what that actually means, you’ve probably already gathered from context (and the type of cars they usually come on) that forged is better…

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This Volkswagen Jetta Electric SUV Is Real And Interesting

The Jetta has been around since 1979 as a sensible compact model, serving as the sedan sibling to the Golf hatchback. Nearly half a century and seven generations later, it retains the original's formula. However, Jetta stands for something different in China. The Volkswagen Group and local partner FAW spun…

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'Embarrassed Is An Understatement': Woman Goes To AutoZone. Then Someone Taps On Her Window Before She Pulls Out

Getting hit on in public, let alone in a parking lot, is awkward enough on its own, especially if you’re not interested in the person.

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Even The Base 2027 Mercedes C-Class EV Has Triple Screens

When Mercedes launched the new CLA last year, I was curious to see how the base version looked without the third screen on the dashboard. In the entry-level configuration with zero options, the passenger display made way for a sea of piano-black plastic brimming with three-pointed stars. Better or worse?…

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Mercedes Designer Sounds The Alarm: 'Nobody Is Buying' Wagons Anymore

A few years ago, wild rumors alleged Mercedes would get rid of all wagons by the end of the decade to focus on higher-volume products. According to reports, the CLA Shooting Brake, C-Class Estate, and the E-Class Estate are the last of the long-roof breed. Although there has been no…

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'You’re Selling It As New?': Ford Salesman Says He Has A ‘Great’ Car That Is ‘Never’ Going To Sell. Then He Reveals Why

A Ford salesman says a new car on his lot is probably never going to sell.

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'Should Have Looked': Woman Takes Mom’s Car To The Car Wash. Then Alarm Bells Start Going Off

While not exactly stressful, there's kind of a baked-in level of worry that comes with taking any car through a car wash. The concerns stem primarily from the large volumes of high-pressure water, cleansers, and automated equipment performing a messy, complicated dance on the exterior of your car, while you…

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This Is The Three-Row Electric SUV Ford Never Built

It’s been nearly two years since Ford announced it would cancel its three-row electric SUVs. The company was supposed to launch the three-row SUV in 2025, but consumers simply weren't snapping up EVs as the company had hoped. Instead, the Dearborn-based automaker abandoned the project before an official debut, but…

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'Every Driver Needs To Hear': Uber Driver Takes Man On A 46-Minute Ride. Then He Looks At The Trip History

Most of us probably expect to be compensated for all the time that we spend working. For an Uber driver, this would include time spent driving to pick up customers. Right?

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Confirmed: The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Has 795 Horsepower

We’re in an era of abundant horsepower. It has never been easier to have horsepower figures that we once only dreamt of—and the upcoming Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC isn’t changing that trend. With an incredible 795 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque, the SC is just 20 horsepower shy…

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Hyundai Ioniq 3 Revealed: A Compact Electric Hatch We Can't Have

Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, its electric compact hatchback for Europe. Despite looking like a sharper Genesis GV60, the Ioniq 3 is actually much smaller than the luxury crossover. It is also the first vehicle on the continent with the automaker’s new Pleos Connect Infotainment system.

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Toyota: RAV4 EV Isn't Happening Anytime Soon

Toyota’s electric SUV lineup is already expanding with new additions like the compact C-HR and the three-row Highlander, alongside the updated bZ. Naturally, that raises the question: Is the RAV4 next in line for a fully electric version? The answer: Probably not.

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Chevrolet Driver Asks Mechanic To Check His A/C. Then The Mechanic Looks At His Tires

Mechanics deal with a lot. Weird noises, mystery smells, cars held together with zip ties and wishful thinking.

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Mercedes C-Class Electric Revealed: 'As Smooth As An S-Class'

Mercedes is living up to its promise of merging combustion-engine and electric offerings into a single cohesive lineup. Instead of an EQC Sedan, as it would have been called in the old naming scheme, this BMW i3 rival from Stuttgart is called the C-Class Electric. There’s no mention of “EQ"…

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Woman’s Ford Bronco Gets Hit While Parked. Then She Pulls An Uno Reverse Card: ‘Enjoy That Hit-And-Run Charge’

Hit-and-runs are more common than most drivers think.

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Woman Books Turo For California Trip. Then Her Host Files A Jaw-Dropping Complaint Against Her: ‘The Next Airbnb’

A woman claims she was nearly scammed out of $160 after renting a car through Turo.

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I Tried Nissan's Hands-Free Driving Tech in Tokyo—It's The Real Deal

Hands-free driving isn't a new concept. Japan has been working on autonomy since the 1970s, when engineers developed computer-controlled cars that would follow pre-determined white lines at a whopping 20 miles per hour. Not exactly practical, but it was the first step toward full autonomy nonetheless.

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'People Don't Know About This': Woman Goes To Buc-ee's To Charge Her Rivian. Then She Notices They Only Have Tesla Chargers

Most electric vehicle manufacturers have committed to equipping their vehicles with North American Charging System (NACS) SAE J3400 ports beginning in 2026. This means that many non-Tesla EVs released prior to this are unable to plug in, because they're rocking CCS (SAE J1772 with extra pins) for level 2 and…

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‘I Fell In Love With It’: Man Buys 15,000-Pound RV. Then He Tries To Buy A GMC Truck To Tow It. There’s Just One Problem

A man bought a 15,000-pound RV and then realized that he lacked a necessary piece of equipment to use it: a truck capable of towing it.

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Woman’s Parked Car Gets Hit Overnight. Then She Realizes It Might Be Her Fault: 'You May Be Liable'

A woman whose car was struck by a hit-and-run driver sparked a debate on whether the person who parked the car could ever be to blame. It turns out quite a few people think it can in fact be their fault.

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The Ford Nugget Isn't Food: Cute Camper Van Turns 40

For four decades, the Ford Nugget has stood for the idea of freedom on wheels in Europe, evolving from a practical Transit-based conversion into a true cult favorite among van-life enthusiasts. The story began in 1986, when Ford teamed up with specialist Westfalia to bring the first Nugget to market.

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'Did We Cost Ourselves?': Man Trades-In His Car. Then A Salesman Realizes They Didn’t Give Him Enough Money For It

An Ohio dealership claims its sales manager called a customer back three days after a sale to tell them it underpaid for their trade-in and wanted to reissue the paperwork at a higher value.

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Woman Buys Jeep. Then She Goes To Circle K And Realizes How Much It Costs To Fill Up: 'I Wanna Return It'

As gas prices soar, people who drive less efficient vehicles are acutely feeling the pain at the pump.

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