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Car Repair Scams to Watch Out For

Avoid being overcharged for a service you don't really need. Here, the car repairs to drive away from.

13 Weird Tricks to Clean Your Car

We found simple, cheap, unexpected tips on how to wash your car to keep it cleaner for longer.

The Perfect Fall Road Trip: No Car Required

The first thing I noticed when I spoke with Grace Potter at Farm Aid was her down-to-earth demeanor. It was like talking to a…

Genius Ways to Save on Gas

Did you know that 39% of Americans are considering a hybrid or plug-in for their next car? Even if you aren't, these tips will ensure you get more mileage out of every tank and save money on gas.

Survival Stories: Hot, Thirsty, and Lost in Death Valley

Death Valley, the 3,000-square-mile sprawl of sand dunes and arid mountains along California’s southeastern border, is the hottest, driest place in North America. Temperatures soar into the triple…

Hey, Mr. President: Have I Got a Burger For You

Now, there’s no beef here, Mr. President, because clearly you know your way around a patty (ahem, obamaeatingburgers.tumblr.com),

but when you recently made a surprise…

The 5 Best Roads in America

Safe, scenic, sensible. We asked experts to nominate their favorite stretches of road in some of our top-ranked states.

The 7 Worst Roads in America

Dreaded, dreadful, deadly. Which states and roads do truck drivers, traffic reporters, and other experts complain about?

10 New Ideas for Better Roads

Hari Kalla, a professional engineer at the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, in Washington, D.C., reveals what the best roads have that the worst roads don’t.

Look Twice: 10 Funny Hotel Photos

Fancy camera tricks—busted! If you’ve ever been disappointed entering a not-so-majestic hotel room after falling for it on the property’s web site, then do we have a slideshow…