Do You Legally Need To Replace Your Third Brake Light If It Goes Out?
The third brake light, also known as the center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL), is a legal requirement for passenger cars manufactured in the U.S. on or after September 1, 1985, according to the NHTSA. While federal law mandates its original…
How the 1965 Auto Pact Locked Canada into America’s Big Three Production Lines
Before 1965, Canada’s auto industry was little more than a branch-plant economy for the U.S. Big Three. Parts and vehicles were built in America, shipped north for assembly, and profits flowed back south. By 1963, Canada’s automotive trade deficit had…
Amazon’s Rivian delivery vans cut A/C after drivers step out, sparking complaints in extreme heat
A recent software update for Amazon’s Rivian-built electric delivery vans has reignited frustration among drivers over air conditioning behavior during peak heat. Multiple drivers report that the vans now shut off the air conditioning shortly after the driver exits the…
Pennsylvania Cops Hand Out Nearly 700 Phone Tickets in 72 Hours Under New State Ban
Pennsylvania’s new handheld phone ban is already biting hard. State police launched Operation Hands Off, a three-day enforcement blitz from June 8–10, and troopers issued 694 citations and 308 warnings for drivers caught holding or using a phone behind the…
VW’s Next Hot Hatch Could Be The First-Ever Rear-Drive GTI
Volkswagen is reportedly working on a high-performance version of the ID.3 Neo, which could potentially wear the GTI badge. The ID.3 Neo was recently facelifted, but a performance version was missing from the lineup. Spy shots have revealed a prototype…
What Does It Mean To Be An Owner-Operator Of A Semi Truck?
The term 'owner-operator' in the trucking industry refers to individuals who own their business, but not necessarily the truck they drive. They can either own the truck or lease it, and are responsible for managing their business, determining expenses, and…
Audi’s new A6 Allroad gets RS6-style widebody to take on boring SUVs
Audi has revived the A6 Allroad with a bold new look and serious off-road chops, positioning it as a muscular alternative to premium SUVs like the Q5 and Q7. The latest generation rides 34mm higher than the standard A6, packs…
Why modern cars nag you about seatbelts — and why it’s not going away
Seatbelt reminders in new cars have grown louder, longer, and more persistent because half of the Americans who die in crashes aren’t buckled up. In 2022 the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) began rating seatbelt reminders after U.S. traffic…
How to Handle a Bird Nest in Your Car Without Breaking the Law
Finding a bird nest tucked inside your car’s engine bay or wheel well isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a legal minefield. Most migratory birds in the U.S. are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918, which makes disturbing…
Why Your Engine Has a Ground Strap (And Yes, It’s Critical)
Electricity is the invisible lifeblood of any car, whether it’s powered by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor. In a gasoline-powered car, electricity sparks the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber and keeps every system—from fuel delivery to…