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For Over 50 Years, France Required Yellow Headlights … Until Science Disagreed

An attempt at improving driver safety might not have worked as intended, but it sure gave a distinctive look.

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PSA: Take a quick look at your punches and chisels (and be sure they’re ready for service)

Dressing chisels and punches, however, is a housekeeping task I’ve found not everyone knows they should be doing, and dress your punches and chisels!

The best auto racing movies to convert non-racing fans

There are two kinds of people in the world: race fans and people who haven’t watched these movies.

A few tips for tow truck operators

Hookin’ ain’t easy. Here’s what I wish I knew on Day 1.

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Are You Adding Engine Oil the Wrong Way? (VIDEO)

Think you know how to pour oil out of a jug? Are you sure about that? Lemmy and Nick talk about the best oil pour techniques to avoid making a mess.

Modern GDI systems have brought back decades-old maintenance issues

Decreased emissions and other benefits do come with increased valve maintenance costs.

Two reasons you should have a welder in your shop (and know how to use it)

Other than the obvious roles, there are other really, really good reasons you should have a welder in the shop.

Want to get kids interested in trades? Start with their school science fair.

To inspire the next generation of service technicians and tradespeople, start by getting their hands off their phones and onto building something cool.

This guide to being a mechanic-saboteur could teach you to be a better tech

The CIA’s Simple Sabotage Field Manual can help mechanics both frustrate the enemy and think about being more effective in the shop.

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Transfer cases: how to talk to your customers

You can’t sell what you don’t understand.

Detroit geology: all about Fordite, an automotive gemstone

It looks and sounds like a semi-precious stone, but it’s not. Fordite is a cool byproduct of the car manufacturing process.

Meet the best auto tech in the United States

*According to the first annual U.S. Auto Tech National Championship, a new auto repair skills competition.

One guy designed the 20th century’s sexiest cars, logos and kitchen appliances

For his contributions to the look of early- to mid-20th century America, Raymond Loewy should be just as renowned as Frank Lloyd Wright and Carroll Shelby.