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The TSA has been running its stricter security for decades now – which some feel is theatrical – and the rules seem to change based on what airport you’re in and the agent’s mood. This dynamic can make it feel challenging to know whether you can bring tools on an airplane, but requirements exist. Based on the…

This Super Rare License Plate Is Worth More Than The Average New Car

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The license plate under the spotlight here is the 1921 Alaska plate. It’s not the most expensive U.S. license plate ever sold, but with one example having sold privately for $40,000 in 2000 according to the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, it’s not exactly cheap either. The museum estimated the value of the plate closer to $60,000, but…

These Cars Are The Poster Children For ‘Mediocre Is Worse Than Bad’, According To Our Readers

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As expensive as cars are, it makes sense that most people just want one that works and won’t break. Design, driving dynamics, and new technology don’t really matter when you just need something that gets you where you need to go. However, as anyone who’s learned the hard way that they don’t enjoy camping can…

What’s The Worst Food To Eat While Driving?

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Dear readers, as I pen this blog, I’m snacking on a strawberry-flavored Pop-Tart — arguably one of the better driving foods out there. Pop-Tarts are available at every gas station on the planet, they’re self-contained, and they come in enough of a variety of flavors that you can pretty much always find your first, second,…

At $4,500, Is This 1986 Volkswagen GTI A Hot Hatch That Can Still Bring The Heat?

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Today’s Nice Price or No Dice GTI has a staggering 290,000 miles on the clock. Mitigating those miles, almost all the wear-and-tear bits have been rebuilt or refreshed. While far from perfect, the biggest issue it seems to have is way-overdue registration back payments. Let’s see if that kills the deal for its sale. In…

Truck Drivers Say These Are Your Most Annoying Driving Habits

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Sure, big trucks can be plenty annoying when you’re driving in a typical light-duty ride. But if you ever feel your blood boiling when you’re trapped behind a slow-moving semi, or in front of a fast-moving one bearing down on your bumper, remember: Truck drivers can get equally angry at some of the antics pulled…

Michelin Pioneered The Asymmetric Tire Tread, Here’s Why It Was Revolutionary

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Not many companies have shaped the car tire in the same way Michelin has. Founded in 1889 by brothers Édouard and André Michelin in Clermont-Ferrand, France, the company has been responsible for some of the most consequential leaps in tire history. That includes the removable pneumatic tire in 1891 and the first radial tire in…

Is Landfill Methane Or Car CO2 Worse For Climate Change?

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The EPA reports that the transportation sector is responsible for releasing more greenhouse gases into the environment than any other source. So, because CO2 is by far the most common of those greenhouse gases, it can make sense to focus on reducing vehicle CO2 emissions to help slow climate warning –- even if the agency…

What Are The Biggest Differences Between Rally And Circuit Racing?

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While rallying and circuit racing may seem similar to some car enthusiasts, there are many individual differences between the two, starting from their objectives. In rallying, you’re essentially racing against the clock. The event itself is typically broken down into various stages and lasts for multiple days, with drivers racing to go from point A to point…

These Are The Only New Diesel-Powered Trucks And SUVs Available In America Right Now

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