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The 1970s oil crisis was so bad that General Motors made an Oldsmobile run on a coal-burning turbine

The infamous Oil Embargo of 1973 was a watershed moment in the automotive industry. America once thrived on large vehicles ...

The best camping stoves for cooking like a pro outdoors

We tested four of the best camping stoves, evaluating performance, portability, and durability to find the top models for ...

GM's Fix for Broken AWD Is to Turn Crossovers Off and On Again

There's something wrong with several General Motors crossovers, and the automaker seems unsure of how to fix the issue.

How Your Car Could Prevent 12,000 Drunk Driving Deaths a Year

New driver monitoring systems are stepping up with cameras and sensors that watch for things like drowsiness or distraction.

NASA targets a March launch of the moon rocket after test run reveals fuel leaks

NASA said Tuesday it will now target a March launch of its new moon rocket after running into exasperating fuel leaks during ...

NYC transit union leaders say unreliable radio system puts bus drivers, riders at risk

Transit union leaders said they are speaking out about what they describe as an "unreliable radio system" put in place by the MTA.

NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts

NASA has run into exasperating fuel leaks in a make-or-break test of the moon rocket that's supposed to send astronauts on a lunar fly-around.

Transit workers union calls on MTA to fix bus radios, says safety at risk

The President of the Transport Workers Union Local 100 said Wednesday that ongoing issues with the two-way radios on buses are a danger to his drivers — while transit officials say system glitches ...

Bus operator radio failures spark safety concerns

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Communication is essential every day within the transit system. When there’s a storm or emergency, it’s a lifeline. On Wednesday, the Transport Workers Union is once more sounding ...