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10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.To determine which would be the most likely ne

10 cars that are most likely to last 200,000 miles

The automotive data and research site iSeeCars.com has compiled a list of the 10 vehicles that are most likely to last for 200,000 miles. Toyota and General Motors each have four vehicles on the list, more than any other automaker.

Decreasing your risk for auto theft: Top 10 most stolen vehicles

After eight consecutive years of decline in the rate of vehicle theft, experts are now projecting an increase of 1.3 percent from year to year. There are many things that you can do to lessen your risk of auto theft. Never leave your car running or the keys in the ignition when unattended–even just for a minute. Don’t [...]

CR's 10 Most Proven Cars To Make It Over 200,000 Miles

A recent study suggests Honda and Toyota produce the best long distance champions.

6 Awesome Trucking Accessories You Shouldn’t Go Without

The right trucking accessories can transform your pickup truck into an incredibly multi-purpose vehicle.

Are Larger Cars Safer for Teen Drivers?

For parents car shopping for teen drivers, safety remains a top priority when selecting a vehicle. But what exactly determines a cars safety?

Jacobs launches new add-on to allow truck engines to perform stop and start

Jacobs Vehicle Systems to allow heavy-duty engines to benefit from stop-start technology

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Does Military Surplus Work Well for Camping?

It's becoming more and more popular to use military surplus as camping equipment. Is this just a fad, or is surplus good for camping?

How Cascadian cities can be smarter about their surplus land

What if local governments viewed surplus land not as a revenue generator but an opportunity to reduce displacement?

How Auto Mechanics Can Rip You Off

A seasoned auto mechanic is warning consumers to be well-versed in how their car works to avoid being ripped off at the auto repair shop.

Self-Driving Volvo Trucks Ready to Work the Mines

Volvo Trucks inked its first-ever commercial autonomous vehicle deal with Norwegian mining firm Brønnøy Kalk AS. Six self-driving Volvo FH trucks will carry limestone along a three-mile route between an open pit mine …

The Best Things You Could Do With An Old Mail Truck

The venerable Grumman LLV mail truck is soon getting its AARP membership card, so theUSPS wants to replace it with something a little newer and fancier. You know what that means? Cheap surplus. So what are you going to do with that mail truck you should totally buy?

Regular Vehicle Maintenance to Avoid Costly Repairs

If you don’t handle routine vehicle maintenance issues today, you can count on more costly repairs down the road.

Surplus sugar helps whiteflies detoxify plant defenses

When attacking crucifers, the sap-sucking whitefly Bemisia tabaci can activate the chemical defenses of these plants. In a new study, an international team of researchers demonstrated that the pest is able to render a large proportion of the plant toxins harmless by binding surplus sugar to them. The whitefly thus deploys a completely new and until now undescribed detoxification mechanism to defuse the plants' defenses, which could explain the success of this major agricultural pest.