How A Firefighting Plane Refills Its Tank In Seconds
Firefighting technology is more than just fire trucks and fire hydrants, as evidenced by this incredibly effective and popular firefighting aircraft.
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Looking For A 2026 Camry Alternative? This One Is At The Right Price Point With More HP
The 2026 Toyota Camry is a good car, but it's not an exciting one. Thankfully, one automaker offers a rival with a much more capable engine under the hood.
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This Is One Of The Worst Japanese Car Brands
There are some Japanese car brands that are respected for their reliability and performance. However, there is one you might want to steer clear of.
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This '70s Station Wagon Had More Horsepower Than A Modern Cadillac CT5-V
There was a point in American automotive history when you could get a station wagon with more horsepower than a performance car. This is the wagon.
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5 New Subaru Models With The Highest Resale Value In 2025
Every vehicle loses a little bit of value the moment you drive it off the dealership's lot, but some hold their resale value better than others.
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This Is The Most Popular Car In Florida, According To The Data
State-by-state car sales rankings can vary from national ones, so it's interesting to look at the top car in Florida, America's third-most populous state.
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This Popular Tiny Travel Trailer Got An Awesome Off-Road Upgrade
Overlanding is big business these days, and there are a ton of off-road-ready trailers for buyers to choose from. Now, there's a new kid on the block.
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Scout Motors Has A New HQ – Here's Where The Historic Automaker Is Headed
Scout Motors, whose name references classic vehicles from the '60s, is moving into the EV market. Here's where its new headquarters is located.
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Why The US Navy Keeps Naming Ships 'Enterprise'
USS Enterprise is one of the most used U.S. Navy vessel names. What makes it so iconic that it keeps returning across centuries of naval and cultural history?
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This Texas City Was Just Ranked The Safest Place In America To Drive In
Major insurance company Allstate has compiled a list of the safest cities of 2025 based on insurance claims. This small Texas city got the top spot.
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Riding Amtrak? The Most Comfortable Car Might Actually Be The Cheaper Choice
Amtrak offers several different seat options on its trains. When it comes to value, many riders are finding that one of the cheaper options is the best.
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Which Engine Powered The RAM TRX & How Much HP Did It Have?
The Ram TRX is something of an off-road monster, primarily thanks to its engine. But what did it have under the hood, and how much power did it make?
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YouTuber Finds A Chevy In A Field – It's An Ultra-Rare Government Ride
Abandoned classic cars aren't always all that interesting, but you can sometimes find genuine gold; case in point, this YouTuber and his incredibly rare find.
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Japan's Mini C2 Chevy Corvette Look-A-Like Is Basically A Miata, But Cooler
Making new cars look like old ones may seem like a silly endeavor, but this retro-ified Mazda Miata shows that it's possible to pull it off in style.
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This GM Crackerbox Was Once The World's Most Advanced Semi-Truck
GM doesn't make semi-trucks now, but it used to be one of the leading lights of the industry, thanks to class-leading offerings like the GM Crackerbox.
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This Is Officially 2025's Most RV-Friendly US City
Not every city is built around driving an RV. If you're looking for a destination to drive to, this is considered the most RV-friendly city in the US.
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This Headlight Hack Makes Toyotas Easy Pickings For Thieves
Car theft has declined sharply since it peaked in the early '90s, but thieves now use high-tech strategies like this one to target Toyotas in particular.
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Why Is Airbus Scrapping Basically Brand-New Jets?
While it might make sense to ground a new plane temporarily for repairs or changes in demand, Airbus is scrapping them for parts. What's going on?
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Are Classic Muscle Cars Going Out Of Style? Here's What The Data Says
Muscle cars were once the preserve of baby boomers, but the car buying demographic has changed over the years. So are muscle cars now out of style?
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Toyota Put A Tundra V6 Engine In An '80s Land Cruiser & It's Nothing Short Of Awesome
At SEMA, Toyota put one of its most popular engines into one of its most popular trucks from the 1980s and it's pretty great. Here's what we found.
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How Much Does It Cost To Detail A Private Jet?
Detailing a private jet can literally be the difference between taking off and being grounded. Here's how much it costs to get a private plane looking pretty.
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Flying Taxis Are Taking Over This CA Airport Just In Time For The Olympics
Not only are flying taxis more realistic than you might imagine, theres hope to feature them in California for speedy travel during the upcoming Olympics.
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NASCAR Is Finally Reversing Its 'Kyle Busch Rule' – Here's What That Means For Racers
Sometimes when you win so much, you have a rule made after you. However, it seems like NASCAR is making a change to its 'Kyle Busch Rule.'
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Is It Possible To Put A Short Bed On A Long Bed Truck?
If you have a long bed truck, but you're thinking about converting it to a short bed, there are a few things you need to know first. Here's what to consider.
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This Is The Cheapest Manual 4x4 You Can Buy New In 2025
Manual 4x4s are now a rare breed, with only three available new in the U.S. They're all quite affordable, but one is of course cheaper than the rest.
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This 1962 Chevy Impala Went For Over $200K At Auction And We Can See Why
This 1962 Chevy Impala might look a little unassuming and plain, but it sold for more than $200,000 at a recent auction. Enthusiasts will know why.
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Power Lovers Rejoice: The 1,000-HP Hellephant HEMI Crate Engine Is Back
We're so back: Dodge and Direct Connection have announced two new HEMI V8s, including a new run of the 1,000-hp Hellephant HEMI crate engine.
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