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Are you shopping for a car with a manual transmission? Unless you have a sports car in mind, you may find only a few models have them. That’s too bad, because manual transmissions can provide a more engaging driving experience than you’ll realize with other options. Consumers have an overwhelming preference for buying automatic-equipped models, … Continue reading Cars That Still Offer a Manual Transmission in 2017 →
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Getting a driver’s license is a major concern for most teens and for the adults in their lives. Of course, while young drivers are usually focused on gaining a little extra freedom, their parents have a lot more to worry about: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading cause of death … Continue reading Teen Driving Technologies Move to the Mainstream →
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As great as a designated weekend fun car can be, for many of us, owning a second or third vehicle is out of the question. Even if we have the budget, regular maintenance and storing the vehicle can be an issue. Fortunately, manufacturers are building vehicles that are not only incredibly rewarding to drive, but … Continue reading Weekend Fun Plus Practical Perks: Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ →
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Although the original sport-utility vehicles were introduced specifically as more durable alternatives to car-based wagons, most modern SUVs have shifted their focus to providing a refined, sedan-like ownership experience. Today’s SUVs may handle like cars, but they provide greater cargo capacity than the average sedan. Drivers who need a lot of cargo room, yet also … Continue reading 2017 SUVs with the Most Cargo Space →
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Ken Lingenfelter is an example of how the love of cars can run in a family. His father, Charles, was a plant executive for General Motors’ Fisher Body division in the 1960s, and he’d sometimes bring his son to the facility. This allowed Ken to get up close and personal with the cars being built … Continue reading A Quick Look at the Lingenfelter Collection →
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In many cases, if a current vehicle has a long history, it must walk the line between market relevance and honoring tradition. Vehicles like Fiat’s recently launched 124 Spider are carefully designed to evoke memories of a bygone era in which the original Italian roadster of the same name dominated market sales. Other cars, like … Continue reading Nissan Z: An Automaker’s Commitment to Building a World-Class Sports Car →
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Summer this year has brought record heatwaves to many parts of the nation. Fortunately, there is technology available that is specifically designed to keep us cool and comfortable when we’re behind the wheel. These amenities have been around for years, so they’re readily available for those who are shopping for used cars. Below, we’ve listed … Continue reading 6 Warm-Weather Features to Look for in a Used Car →
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In the unrelentingly competitive world of electric-powered mobility, Tesla has the tech and General Motors has the range. But the automotive industry doesn’t only sell cars and crossovers; trucks are still a commanding sales segment. Just ask the perennial top-selling Ford F-150. So, why no lithium ion-powered utes? That’s the question Bollinger Motors hopes to … Continue reading Bollinger Motors Unveils World’s First All-electric Sport Utility Truck →
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The end of college marks the beginning of certain responsibilities that we typically associate with adulthood. It means you’re about to enter the workforce and start building a career, and it also means you’re about to start making financial decisions that can have enduring consequences. One of those decisions involves purchasing a car. New cars … Continue reading 5 Great Used Cars for College Graduates →
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Some car models have tremendous staying power that’s measured in decades. Included in this elite group are picks such as the Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Corvette and Volkswagen Golf. However, not all models are blessed with that kind of longevity. Listed below are some discontinued models we’d like to see make a comeback, including two expected … Continue reading These 7 Discontinued Cars Should Make a Comeback →
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One thing’s for sure: LED headlights are better-looking than regular headlights. We’ll discuss the details below, but because of their tiny size, individual LEDs can be arranged in some pretty dramatic shapes, and they’re becoming an increasingly important part of a vehicle’s exterior design language. Indeed, LED taillights, daytime running lights and brake lights can already be … Continue reading Are LED Headlights Better Than Halogen Headlights? →
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Purchasing a first car is a wonderful rite of passage, and it can provide you with your first taste of true independence. However, buying a car also brings with it much responsibility and cost, including expenses related to registration, tags and insurance. The most significant expense is the purchase price, but with careful research, affordable … Continue reading 7 Affordable Used Cars Every First-time Buyer Should Consider →
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Priorities change when you become a family man or woman, and these shifts are likely to impact the choices you make when picking your daily driver. Most enthusiasts assume that becoming a parent means replacing high-performance transportation with choices that are more sedate and family-friendly, but it doesn’t have to be this way. There are … Continue reading Used Family Cars That Offer Thrilling Performance →
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Within the past 10 years, popular midsize SUVs like the Ford Explorer have switched from body-on-frame to unibody construction. With the exception of a handful of models – like the Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner – the only body-on-frame vehicles left are pickup trucks and the few big SUVs that share these truck platforms. Pretty much everything else relies on unibody … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Unibody and Body-on-frame Construction? →
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Shop for a vehicle, especially an SUV, and you may find all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) listed as available choices. In both cases, power goes to all four wheels when these systems are operating. While these two systems work well in slippery conditions, handling isn’t always improved, and there is no added benefit in … Continue reading What is the Difference Between All-wheel Drive and Four-wheel Drive? →
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Nearly 20 years after the original Honda Insight became the first mass-market hybrid vehicle for U.S. drivers, cars with hybrid powertrains have become firmly established on the automotive landscape. And with dealers selling so many new hybrid models, and so many used-vehicle shoppers also interested in saving fuel, these cars are increasingly popular in the … Continue reading Are Used Hybrid Cars Reliable? →
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If you’re interested in saving money and maximizing your financial investment, it makes sense to choose a used car over one that’s new. Depreciation eats into the value of your car the minute you drive it off the lot, and the effects can be brutal; new cars typically lose up to 19 percent of their … Continue reading How to Choose a Certified Pre-owned Car →
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Many drivers have dreamed about racing at one time or another, whether it’s taking the checkered flag at Daytona or doing hot laps at the Nürburgring. But what you may not realize is that getting a taste of track-day driving can be both relatively easy and relatively inexpensive. You can find public track days at … Continue reading 5 Used Sports Cars You Can Take to the Track →
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The auto industry is in the middle of a revolution, one where new and emerging technologies are steering the market. Such high-tech features are placing a tremendous burden on the typical vehicle’s 12-volt electrical systems and for this reason we’re seeing a new trend: cars equipped with 48-volt electrical systems. Not every new vehicle will … Continue reading Now Trending: 48-Volt Electrical Systems →
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Compact cars are, obviously, compact in size. But that said, folks looking to stretch their legs will find noticeable differences inside the mainstream entries, especially when it comes to rear-seat accommodations. Somewhat surprisingly, the leading mainstream compacts have more front and rear legroom than popular premium choices like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. We’ll use the C-Class to … Continue reading Compact Cars With Lots of Legroom →
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