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4 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Justin Helton |Chris King |Jon Langston |Katherine Keeler
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."This story was updated with new information and imagery in May 2025. As trucks have grown in popularity over the years, so have their specific offerings. While some people choose trucks as their daily drivers, others rely on them for farm or contracting work. Regardless of how you use your truck, your choice of tires plays a major role in everything from ride comfort to handling and performance.
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4 weeks ago | 
roadandtrack.com | Justin Helton
Mechanix Wear's The Original Work Gloves are the stalwart of mechanic's gloves. They're not flashy, and they don’t pretend to be anything more than they are: reliable, utilitarian hand protection. I've owned a few pairs over the years, and while they've always been the glove I grab when I need to wrench on something greasy or awkward, for this test I put a fresh pair through its paces to see if they still hold up when compared to gloves with more sophisticated features.
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4 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Justin Helton
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."✍️ Editor's note: This product category requires new testing about once a year. We'll update this article with the most recent information when it's available. Not all heroes wear capes; some of them wear nitrile.
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Sheilah Villari |Justin Helton
4 hours agoRunning influencer William Goodge has been making headlines after becoming the fastest man to travel across Australia. He took 35 days to cover 3,800km of terrain, from Perth to Bondi Beach in Sydney. You can check out the data for his runs over on Strava, but what technology did he actually use to …
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1 month ago | 
roadandtrack.com | Justin Helton
To the uninitiated, any jump starter with alligator clips might seem like just the thing you need to ease your dead-battery woes. But not all units are created equal. Choosing the right model for your specific vehicle, be it a compact car, a diesel truck, or a classic sports car, ensures you're getting enough power without risking damage to your battery or electrical system.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Justin Helton
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."✍️ Editor's note: This product category requires new testing about once a year. We'll update this article with the most recent information when it's available. Dead batteries don't care if you're late for work or headed to a weekend Cars & Coffee. They'll leave you stranded all the same.
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1 month ago | 
roadandtrack.com | Justin Helton
Smart Charging TechnologyLook for a maintainer that automatically switches between charging and float modes to prevent overcharging or damaging the battery. Amperage RatingLower amp models (0.75 to 2.0 amps) are ideal for long-term storage, while higher amps (5 or more) can top off a battery quicker when needed. Safety FeaturesSafety features are crucial.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Gregory Coe |Justin Helton
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."✍️ Editor's note: We will be updating this article in the coming months to reflect long-term testing. Dead batteries are the silent killers of garage-kept cars. If you store your car for any stretch longer than a long weekend—whether it's a Ferrari, a Fox-body, or a family hauler, you should use a battery maintainer. Nothing spoils a Sunday cruise like the click of a dead car.
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2 months ago | 
flipboard.com | Justin Helton |Sheilah Villari |Jon Langston
A billionaire inventor says he's lived a life of 'failure' — and that people should get used to trial and errorInventor James Dyson has talked about the importance of embracing "failure" in work and life. "I've always said mine is a life of failure," the British billionaire told The Wall Street Journal in an interview. He's created thousands of prototypes over his career and also scrapped plans to enter the …
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2 months ago | 
yahoo.com | Sheilah Villari |Justin Helton
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."A clean car is a happy car, but you need the right vacuum to keep things tidy. (As an outdoor adventurer and proud pet owner, I know this all too well.) That's why I was excited to put a fleet of top-rated car vacuums to the test on a dusty Porsche Boxster at our garage in New Jersey.
