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What Actually Happens If You Shift Into Neutral While Driving?
It's one of those things drivers occasionally do without thinking: you're cruising down the road, you move the shifter into Neutral, and suddenly the engine revs freely while the car keeps rolling. So what actually happens? Contrary to some long-running…
Why Your Brakes Squeak And When You Should Actually Worry
That high-pitched squeak every time you hit the brake pedal can be one of the most annoying sounds a car makes. But does it mean your brakes are worn out? Or is your car simply being noisy? The answer is…
The Driving Habit That Slowly Damages Your Transmission
Most drivers have done it without thinking. You're backing out of a parking space, the car is still rolling backward, and you shift from Reverse into Drive. Or you're pulling into a spot and switch from Drive to Reverse while…
That Little Shark Fin On Your Car Has A Much Bigger Job Than You Think
That little fin sitting on the roof of your car looks like a styling flourish, but it has a much more important job. The shark-fin antenna is essentially a compact communications hub. It's a far cry from the long metal…
That Strange Thing Your EV Does When You Lift Off The Accelerator, Explained
One of the first things many drivers notice after getting behind the wheel of an electric vehicle is that lifting off the accelerator doesn't feel quite like it does in a gas-powered car. Instead of slowing down gently, the vehicle…
What Is Horsepower? Here’s What It Means
A 200-horsepower sedan. A 400-hp sports car. A 700-hp muscle car. Horsepower is one of the first numbers people look at when comparing cars. More horsepower usually sounds better, but what does the term actually mean? The answer is simpler…
Hyundai Mid-Size Pickup Truck: Everything We Know
The Santa Cruz might not have been a strong seller for Hyundai, but that doesn’t mean the company is giving up on trucks entirely. Hyundai has already confirmed something bigger and brawnier than the Santa Cruz: a proper body-on-frame pickup…