You don't have to be a car enthusiast to recognize it. In fact, you don't even have to shop at O'Reilly Auto Parts. Just hearing someone sing "Oh, oh, oh, O'Reilly..." is usually enough to get the familiar tune stuck…
Duct tape is a common fixture in garages, toolboxes, and kitchen drawers. It's used for everything from quick car repairs to patching household items, but its origins are far more serious. The familiar adhesive tape was developed during World War…
America is full of unusual roadside attractions, but few are as unlikely as a giant ball of twine in rural Kansas. Weighing tens of thousands of pounds, this small-town landmark has turned an ordinary farming material into a surprisingly popular…
Take a look at the side windows on your car, and you might notice a small triangular pane of glass beside the main window. It's easy to overlook, especially because it usually doesn't open or roll down. But that little…
There are plenty of reasons to get excited about a brand-new car. There's the fresh paint, the spotless interior, the latest technology, and that wonderful feeling of knowing you're the first person to sit behind the wheel. But there's another…
Today, AAA is synonymous with roadside assistance, but the organization was founded in 1902, when automobiles were still rare on American roads and owning one was an unusual luxury. At the time, most roads weren't designed for motor vehicles, and…
Modern cars are more connected than ever. They can sync with your smartphone, unlock without a key, receive software updates over the air, and even park and drive themselves (with some limitations). But all that technology raises an unsettling question:…
