Hungry Omaha Road Gobbles Two Vehicles In Spontaneous Sinkhole
A sudden sinkhole opened on Pacific Street in Omaha’s Aksarben district, swallowing a Ram 1500 pickup and a Jeep Cherokee while they waited at a red light. Bystanders rescued both drivers unharmed, and a crane later lifted the vehicles from the hole. City officials initially blamed a water‑main break, but later said the break resulted from the collapse, leaving the cause uncertain. Pacific Street between 66th and 69th has been closed for repairs that could last weeks.
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee's 324-HP Hurricane Turbo-Four Is Powerful But A Bit Unrefined
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L now uses Stellantis’s 324‑hp Hurricane turbo‑four as the sole engine for all trims except the base Laredo models, which retain the 3.6‑liter Pentastar V6. The four‑cylinder delivers strong power above 3,000 rpm but feels rough...
Purge Valve: What It Is, How It Works, And Why Proper Maintenance Matters
The purge valve, also called the purge control solenoid, is a small electrically‑controlled component that routes fuel vapors from the charcoal canister into the intake manifold for combustion, improving fuel economy and reducing emissions. When the valve sticks open or...
Consumer Reports' Most Reliable Car Brand Is No Longer Subaru
Consumer Reports' 2026 reliability rankings place Toyota at the top, pushing Subaru to second and Lexus to third. Toyota’s gains stem from refreshed Camry, Tacoma and Tundra models that have resolved earlier issues, while its rivals saw mixed results. Tesla...
Why This '80s Transmission Used Three Shifters Instead Of One
In 1983 Oldsmobile teamed with Hurst to equip the Cutlass with a unique three‑lever automatic called the Lightning Rod. The system used three center‑console levers to select gears sequentially, giving drivers a manual‑like experience despite the car’s modest 180 hp V8....