A simple question from a nervous learner driver unexpectedly sparked an educational discussion among car owners, revealing that what many motorists believe is a faulty light is often a deliberate engineering decision. Posting on Reddit just days before the driving test, a 2023 Volkswagen Polo owner asked if the car should have two reverse lights
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The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. The Lego Car Drivers’ Parade at last year’s Miami Grand Prix was one of the highlights of the season, as it featured Formula 1 drivers letting their hair down and having fun
“The reality is that my members are still not in a very good position. We still find ourselves in a freight recession,” Loya said. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg) July 2, 2026 5:48 pm, EDT key takeaways: Trucking companies serving the major ports are under pressure despite import gains at the Port of Los Angeles and the Port
Starting Wednesday, July 1, California drivers will have to pay a higher tax at the gas pump than anywhere else in the country. The state gas tax increased by 2.2 cents per gallon, for a total of 63.4 cents per gallon. The tax dates back to the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, which
Used vehicle prices have not bounced back the way many buyers had hoped. Clean-title inventory is still expensive, dealer markups haven’t completely disappeared, and the affordable end of the market remains thin. As a result more people have started looking at salvage auctions, not because it is a perfect solution, but because the math works
The state capital in Austin. Texas has resumed issuing non-domiciled CDLs only to H-2A visa holders under strict federal oversight. (EJ Rodriquez/Getty Images) June 24, 2026 at 8:00 am EDT key takeaways: Texas revoked 6,407 non-domiciled CDLs after federal auditors identified major compliance failures in the state’s licensing program. The corrective action has been taken
If you’re a Vermont local or have ever visited Vermont, you may have heard of an extremely scenic stretch of winding, narrow road that is officially called Scenic VT Route 108 By Vermont Agency of Transportation. Or, if it doesn’t sound familiar, you may know it by its more common name: Smugglers’ Notch. Tractor-trailers and
Do you have a regular route you like to go for your weekend rides? I know I do; In fact, I have a pair. They don’t always like us when we go out, but a lot of times, we do. In my case, I’m talking about motorcycles on the roads, but this question could easily
This oversized load was stopped on Interstate 10 heading from Mesa, Arizona to Tonopah. A total of 32 violations were found. (AZDPS Highway Patrol via Facebook) June 15, 2026 6:06 pm, EDT key takeaways: Law enforcement agencies are citing truck drivers’ lack of valid commercial licenses during stops, inspections and accident investigations. Recent incidents in