Plastic bumpers dominate modern cars because they’re light, cheap, and flexible—and that flexibility is exactly why hot water can work. Most bumpers are made from thermoplastics like polypropylene or ...

Ever wonder why there's a little square panel on your car's bumper? Here's what you need to know about tow eyes and how they ...

A bumper-to-bumper warranty offers the most comprehensive vehicle coverage available. Despite the name, these warranties do not cover everything. New cars usually include a bumper-to-bumper warranty ...

The Twingo nameplate has returned to Renault's portfolio after a brief hiatus between the third and fourth generations, featuring a battery-electric approach, an evolutionary design reminiscent of the ...

Whether you’ve just been part of a fender bender or you have scraped up the front of your car, you need to think about getting it fixed right away. But, how much does it cost to repair or replace a ...

Plastic pollution is a "grave, growing and under-recognized danger" to health that is costing the world at least $1.5 trillion a year, a report published Monday in the Lancet medical journal said. The ...

A new study looks how successful bans on single-use plastic bags are to cut down on pollution. A new study looks how successful bans on single-use plastic bags are to cut down on ...

The 5 mph bumper rule was part of NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 215, Exterior Protection. It went into effect in September of 1972, coinciding with the 1973 model year for vehicles.

In my shop days, which ended in 2020 when I dove into media full-time, one of the more common critical leaks we saw was cracked engine coolant tees. These are the “T”-shaped fittings that join rubber ...

Polypropylene is a type of plastic used to make everything from yogurt containers to water bottles. It's easy to recycle and is one of the most popular plastics used today. You'll know a piece of ...