5 Used Cars Under $6,000 Recommended For Teen Drivers
Needing a used car that's cheap doesn't mean it has to be unsafe, too. These cars all average under $6,000 and have performed well in IIHS safety tests.
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I'm not here to preach about the importance of queer visibility or anything, though, we're here to talk about cars
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What Non-Subaru Vehicle Should Lead Every Pride Parade?
Subaru is the low-hanging fruity fruits of queer automotive lore, so we are challenging you to think outside the closet with this question.
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Our readers had lots of answers that were not only smart, but actually funny.
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Weed is not an FDA-approved drug, thus it is not permitted to show up on drug tests for employees in safety sensitive transportation roles.
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Stay safe out there, big dogs.
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GMC Says Its New, Smaller Hummer X Truck And SUV Concepts Are Purely For Show With No Production Intent... Sure, Jan
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Don't go making it too weird — this is a family site, after all — but you can get away with a lot so long as it's actually funny.
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Why Wisconsin Has Speed Limit Signs With Decimal Points
The facility that posted the unorthodox speed limit sign says that it's meant to draw drivers' attention, but will it actually reduce speeds?
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Minis already have a distinctive way of weaseling their way into your heart, and the Paul Smith Edition goes even deeper.
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The redesigned ES is a comfortable, efficient and massively spacious luxury sedan-ish thing that should appeal to both the ES's preexisting fans and newcomers.
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With the four-cylinder engine gone, the new GLC53's sonorous six cylinders make a compelling case for themselves.
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There were so many unbelievable stories that I had a hard time picking the ones to highlight in this blog.
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LAFD Finds Out Why You Don't See Any Fire Engines In Formula Drift
When responding to a structure fire, the driver swerved to avoid colliding with a vehicle, causing the fire engine to spin and eventually roll onto its side.
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What's The Wildest Thing You've Witnessed While Driving?
Maybe you saw freeway traffic come to a stop to let a family of baby ducks cross the road, or maybe you saw someone make a heroic save after losing control.
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The New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe's Synthesized V8 Sounds Might Be The Best EV 'Engine' Noises Yet
The AMGFORCE sounds are loud and complex enough that, at least in the small room we experienced it in, you could feel the sound.
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More States Are Pushing For Speed Limiting Devices To Be Fitted In Frequent Offenders' Cars
The devices would be similar to ignition interlock devices that require drivers to prove they aren't under the influence before they operate their vehicle.
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These Are Your Favorite Flagship Vehicles
The official definition of a "flagship" seems to be "you'll know it when you see (or drive) it."
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What's Your Favorite Flagship Vehicle?
Let us know in the comments which flagship takes the cake in your unique mind!
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The Best Way To Prevent Drunk Driving Is To Use Confiscated Corvettes To Promote Awareness Says Long Island Police
The C8 in question has just around 3,000 miles on its odometer, so the repeat DWI offender must have only taken it out on special occasions.
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2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Is An Incremental Improvement Upon An Already Brilliant Car
The S-Class is more comfortable, more technologically advanced, more imposing and more customizable than ever before, and it remains an excellent performer.
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Forget About High Gas Prices With These 4 Cheap EV Lease Deals In May
With gas prices still on the rise and reaching record highs, EV ownership is more appealing than ever, but only if you can find an EV at the right price.
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