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This 1930s Gearbox Let You Shift Before You Needed To
Before synchronized gearboxes took over, some cars let you choose your next gear in advance with a small lever. It's a concept that's making a comeback.
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Who Invented The Hemi Engine? (It Wasn't Dodge)
"Hemi" is usually associated with Dodge, but the invention of what we know as the hemispherical combustion chamber was first developed over 100 years ago.
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Why Did Car Manufacturers Switch To Plastic Oil Pans?
Many car manufacturers have begun switching from metal oil pans to plastic. The reasons for the unexpected swap go way beyond lowering costs.
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These Are The 13 US States Where 5% Tint Is Legal
There are a lot of reasons to want dark tint on your car windows, but before you pay out for this upgrade, here are the US states where 5% VLT is legal.
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Why Your Car's A/C Smells Musty (And How To Get Rid Of It)
If your car is smelling less-than-pleasant, you may be wondering what is causing it. If the source is your A/C, here's how you can find, and fix, the problem.
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Nissan Once Built A Rogue Just For Dogs
A dog-centered Nissan Rogue was actually built, and its many pet-friendly features will have your tail wagging. However, that doesn't mean you can buy it.
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Does Coasting In Neutral Really Save Gas?
You may have heard the advice to put your car into neutral when coasting to help save gas. However, is this tip true, and is it even safe? Here's what to know.
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These Hot Wheels Cars Are Incredibly Rare, And Collectors Pay Big Money For Them
Hot Wheels have a huge resellers market, and the rarest cars can command thousands of dollars from dedicated collectors. Here are the most valuable examples.
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Why Costco Parking Lots Feel Different (And It's Not By Accident)
It seems like no matter what time you arrive, Costco is packed. Yet, the parking lot always seems to be easy to get in and out. Here's the reason behind why.
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What Happens To Used Motor Oil?
You've just done a fresh oil change on your car, and now you have a nice pan of the stuff. What exactly happens to motor oil, and what should you do with yours?
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Toyota Took Over A Napalm Factory In Long Beach To Manufacture Truck Beds And Avoid The Chicken Tax
Since Toyota imported incomplete vehicles rather than trucks, the rolling cab-and-chassis were only subject to a 2.5% import tax rather than the 25% tax.
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How Did Jeep Get Its Name, And Does It Mean Anything?
When you hear the name Jeep, you can probably conjure up an image of it in your mind immediately. But do the letters in the name actually stand for anything?
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The Nissan Xterra Is Finally Coming Back, Even If It's At Least Five Years Late To The Off-Road SUV Party
The new Xterra will be built in Mississippi starting in 2028, with a hybrid V6 and maybe even a plug-in version that offers about 75 miles of range.
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This Manual-Swapped Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Will Make You Actually Want An R230
Including the cost of the car, you're looking at about $40,000 all-in for this manual swap.
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Stellantis Plummets To The Bottom Of The Pack For Customer Satisfaction
The ACSI surveyed 9,949 customers between July 2024 and June 2025, gauging their recent experiences with automakers.
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The 2002 Subaru WRX Punched Way Above Its Weight, And It Was Quicker Than A 2025 WRX tS
In a 2002 Car and Driver comparison test the WRX faced off against two much more expensive all-wheel-drive Germans, the BMW 330xi and the Audi S4 Quattro.
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Tesla's Slow-Selling Cybertruck Is Getting A Price Hike
Tesla's most expensive Cybertruck is getting a price hike, Audi is raising prices across the board thanks to tariffs.
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How Did It Take Chrysler This Long To Make An Overlanding Pacifica Concept?
The Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept was built for this year's Overland Expo Mountain West.
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National Guard Keeps DC Residents Safe By Crashing Into A Car, Trapping Driver Inside
Emergency responders had to use the Jaws of Life to extract the trapped driver, who suffered minor injuries in the crash.
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At $3,200, Does This 1998 Ford Contour SVT Prove So Very Tempting?
Today's Contour is an SVT, and that makes it a Special Vehicle indeed. The question is whether the price of this well-kept Ford makes it all the more special.
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This Aston Martin Concept Was Really A Lincoln Town Car In Disguise
In 1993, Aston Martin unveiled a concept car seemingly as British as beans for breakfast. But built on a Lincoln chassis, its engine was four cylinders short.
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School District Shuts Down After Thieves Steal Catalytic Converters From Over 20 School Buses
Ripping the catalytic converter off a school bus has to be the automotive equivalent of stealing candy from a baby.
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Musk's Mess In Europe Allows VW To Clean Up In EV Sales
From Dieselgate shame to EV sales success, who would've predicted Volkswagen could overtake Tesla?
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At $7,500, Is This 2000 Land Rover A Disco That's Ready To Dance?
Supposedly bumped up in price after strong demand, this overlanding-ready Discovery claims to have bypassed the usual issues old Land Rovers face.
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This Small Town Car Show Has Legal Burnouts Down Main Street
Kruisin' Kittitas Car Show and Burnouts in Kittitas, Washington actively encourages participants to light 'em up in a sanctioned, controlled manner.
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New 'Road Kings' Video Game Will Finally Let Me Storm Chase In A Semi
The game puts you in the shoes of a baby-faced owner-operator to build a reputation and stop an evil corporation as you carry loads across the American South.
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