What The '70s Oil Crisis Can Teach Us About Living Through Fuel Shortages

America weathered the 1973 OPEC embargo through Nixon's calls for public sacrifices while the government led by example and ...

The U.S. Government Still Has No Idea Who's Making Deadly Aftermarket Airbags

These particular inflators, possibly manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Safety Technology Co., Ltd., or DTN, throw ...

Watching Grown Men Throwing Cars Down A Hill For Studebaker's Arduous 1932 Vehicle Testing Is A Special Kind Of Delight

This safety video shared by the Studebaker National Museum is natural catnip to fervent watchers of such carnal metal demise.

Illinois Decides Old People Don't Actually Need Mandatory Driving Tests To Renew Their Licenses Anymore

Age requirements for re-taking driving tests have now gone up in Illinois, going from drivers aged 79 and older, to drivers ...

How Engineers Design Tires That Can Handle The Heat Of Steel Mills

Unlike car tires, steel mill vehicles use solid tires made with a very different compound, allowing them to withstand heat.

Never Buy Someone Else's Project, Unless It's A Manual-Swapped Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon With 500 HP

We might be willing to break all our own rules about which used cars to avoid, just to get a shot at owning this rare, manual ...

The Lexus LS 400 Was Born From Toyota's Secret F1 Project That Cost $1 Billion

Toyota's secret F1 flagship project invested $1 billion, thousands of engineers, and years of testing for the Lexus LS 400 ...

At $10,800, Is This 2003 Mazda Miata 'Shinsen' A Fresh Deal?

With lots of maintenance history and a special somewhat-limited-edition package as a part of the deal, this Miata is ...

The History Of Harley-Davidson's V-Twin (And All The Nicknames, Too)

The V-twin is a core element of the Harley-Davidson story. Here's the history behind Harley's most important V-twin engines ...

Wisconsin's Milwaukee Mile Is The World's Oldest Operating Motor Speedway

Milwaukee Mile history, IndyCar racing, NASCAR events, infield football games, and major concerts at America’s oldest ...

Why Wearing Headphones While Driving Is Illegal In Some States

Driving with headphones is still completely legal in most U.S. states. Some allow only single-ear headphones, and Washington ...
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Sure, Slate Trucks Are Cheap, But What If You Just Keep Adding Options And Don't Stop?

While we've had our fair share of spec sessions with the Slate EV, this time, we pretty much ticked all the boxes in the configurator to see just how expensive it can become if you go crazy with the ...