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  • a blue Spark EV charging at a public charger
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    How Long Do EV Batteries Really Last Compared To Gasoline Cars?

    If you choose to buy a new EV you can rest easy knowing that long-term battery degradation is less of an issue than ever before.

    By Logan K. Carter 6 months ago Read More
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    What Car Does Han Drive In 'Tokyo Drift,' And What Body Kit Was On It?

    "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" is the best enthusiast movie of the entire "Fast" saga, and accordingly it has some of the best cars.

    By Amber DaSilva 6 months ago Read More
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    What Is That Little Button On Your Car's Seat Belt For?

    The purpose of the big orange button on your car's seat belt is obvious: It's how you lock and unlock it. But what's the little black button for?

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 6 months ago Read More
  • An alternator mounted in an engine.
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    Here's What Will Happen If Your Car's Alternator Goes Out While Driving

    Your car's alternator is one of the keys to what makes the vehicle run. So what happens if the alternator goes out while you're driving? Nothing good.

    By Sam Ellis 6 months ago Read More
  • Car on National Mall
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    Guy Drives On National Mall After Letting Intrusive Thoughts Win

    The driver of a Jeep Patriot decided to take the scenic route through the National Mall in D.C. while it was full of folks enjoying a warm summer evening.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 6 months ago Read More
  • Tesla Robotaxi
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    Tesla Robotaxi Probed By Feds After Just One Day On The Road

    Tesla's self-driving cars are already under investigation, Ford is recalling yet more models, and a big ship has sunk. Blame EVs for today's Morning Shift.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 6 months ago Read More
  • 1987 Mazda RX7 Turbo
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    At $29,000, Could This 1987 Mazda RX-7 Turbo Make You Go Hmmmm?

    Is it time for a little Wankel in your life?

    By Rob Emslie 6 months ago Read More
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    Massive Fire In Ohio Caused By Pickup Driver Who Hit A Tanker Truck Then Fled The Scene

    Initial reports suggested the pickup truck driver cut off the tanker, causing it to crash, but police now say it was more than a little bad driving.

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • A person sitting with hands on a steering wheel.
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    What Causes The Steering Wheel To Lock Up While Parked?

    If you've tried to move your steering wheel recently while your vehicle was parked, you've probably noticed it: you can't. Why does the steering wheel lock up?

    By Paul Stadden 6 months ago Read More
  • A white Tesla Model Y robotaxi
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    Tesla's Robotaxis Are Here, Sort Of

    In this morning's edition, we're looking at Tesla's Robotaxi launch in Texas, as well as the Senate's efforts to kill emissions regulations once and for all.

    By Amber DaSilva 6 months ago Read More
  • 2004 Maserati Quattroporte
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    At $14,900, Would You Hold The Door For This 2005 Maserati Quattroporte?

    Ridiculously affordable European luxury, or a ticking time bomb with a transmission nobody loves?

    By Rob Emslie 6 months ago Read More
  • A specialist in wrapping a car with chameleon-colored vinyl film in the process of work.
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    How Long Can A Car Wrap Last (And What Is The Best Way To Take Care Of It?)

    Car wraps can make your ride look distinctive and special, but they don't last forever. How long do they last? And how should you care for them?

    By Matt Yantakosol 6 months ago Read More
  • A plastic engine cover and various plastic parts under the hood of a car.
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    Your Car's Engine Bay Is A Plastic Mess And Here's Why

    Why is there so much plastic on today's cars, and especially in the engine bay? There are lots of reasons, but in the end they boil down to one thing.

    By Paul Stadden 6 months ago Read More
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    The Best Use Of A Maybach In A Music Video Isn't A Rap Song, But 'Womanizer' By Britney Spears

    Daddy-O, you got the swagger of a champion.

    By Daniel Golson 6 months ago Read More
  • Close up of oil life monitor.
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    Can You Trust The Oil Life Monitor In Modern Cars?

    An oil life monitor is a feature that is becoming increasingly common in new cars, but how much can you trust what it tells you? Here's what you should know.

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 6 months ago Read More
  • Rear wings on a yellow sports car
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    Spoiler Vs. Wing: What Is The Real Difference?

    Sometimes a car spoiler and wing are used interchangeably, but there are actually key differences between the two. Here's what you need to know.

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 6 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of a flat tire.
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    How Exactly Does A Run Flat Tire Work?

    Our grandparents would agree that they're a modern miracle: tires that keep on turning even when they're flat. But how exactly does a run flat tire work?

    By Damian Adams 6 months ago Read More
  • a photo of the entrance to the exhibit with a white Lamborghini Countach and yellow Toyota Sera both with their doors up
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    Petersen Museum's New Exhibit Has All The Rare '80s And '90s Cars And Concepts Your Childhood Self Would've Killed To See

    There's iconic concepts that remind you of the zany way we assumed the future would be, iconic movie cars and the most rare examples of luxury off-roaders.

    By Logan K. Carter 6 months ago Read More
  • circa June 2022: Close up view of gas price inflation at a Shell gas station during the summer
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    Summer Blend Vs. Winter Blend Gas: What's The Difference?

    Summer and winter blends are in place to protect American citizens' right to clean air regardless of their region's population density and weather conditions.

    By Logan K. Carter 6 months ago Read More
  • a Volvo XC60 with reflectors used by Volvo Cars Traffic Accident Research Team
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    Volvo Recalls 14,000 EVs And PHEVs From 2020-2026 Because They May Experience Total Brake Failure

    Braking functionality could potentially be affected after at least a minute and a half of coasting downhill without applying the brake pedal.

    By Logan K. Carter 6 months ago Read More
  • Zohran Mamdani taking the subway
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    NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Receives Car Bomb Death Threat Despite Not Owning A Car

    The anti-Mamdani fervor has gotten so aggressive that he's received multiple death threats, including at least one to blow up his car — but he doesn't own one.

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • Tom Cruise in a car used in the original Days of Thunder
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    Tom Cruise Returning For 'Days Of Thunder' Sequel, Bruckheimer Says

    Would it be great if we got an original NASCAR movie instead of a sequel to one that was released 35 years ago? Yes. But at least Tom Cruise will be part of it.

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • A Chevy Sprint Turbo hatchback in white
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    Chevy Once Made A Hot Hatch, And One Is Headed To Auction

    This Chevrolet Sprint Turbo may not meet the modern hot-hatch standards needed to go up against a Focus RS, but it looks like an absolute joy to wring out.

    By Amber DaSilva 6 months ago Read More
  • New cars, automobiles, Kia, vehicles, car carrier trucks in parking lot. America global trade, tariffs, tariff, trade war, imports, exports, steel, aluminum.
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    Trump's Tariffs Could Cost Buyers Around $2,000 Per Car

    New cars getting tariff bumps, another (denied) sale rumor for Maserati, and a Ford recall. It's all happening today.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 6 months ago Read More
  • 2004 BMW 330Ci convertible
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    At $6,900, Is This 2004 BMW 330Ci The Chef's Kiss?

    Droptop style and some creepy headrests. Is this two-decade-old Beemer worth the price?

    By Rob Emslie 6 months ago Read More
  • A closeup of actor Richard Harris in 1970
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    Richard Harris, The First Dumbledore, Accidentally Left His Rolls-Royce In New York For 25 Years

    The Phantom V racked up $92,000 in parking fines over the years.

    By Nicholas Werner 6 months ago Read More
  • 1991 Acura NSX
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    Honda Gives Cult Of First-Gen NSX Owners Reason To Rejoice By Creating Japan-Based Restoration Program

    It sounds like this is going to be a relatively bespoke process, with Honda lending its stamp of approval to various ways of producing replacement NSX parts.

    By Matthew DeBord 6 months ago Read More
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