'Life After Cars' Is The Book America Needs Right Now
The changes Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon argue for offer an escape from the endless cycle of some random event blowing up your gas budget every few years.
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Automakers Are Eating Nearly $8,000 In Incentives On Their EVs Just To Sell Them
With the federal tax credit for EVs now gone, and prices going up on everything, big incentives are being used to help move EVs off dealer lots.
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This Adorable Miniature Motorcycle May Just Be The Smallest Ducati Ever Made
The Mini Marcellino is a pretty neat bike, even aside from its Ducati connection.
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Here's How Expensive Gas Would Have To Get Before Our Readers Would Buy An EV
Did we get many answers that named a specific price? Nope, but that's ok. Many of the comments we did get were still pretty interesting.
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'Life After Cars' Is The Book America Needs Right Now
The changes Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon argue for offer an escape from the endless cycle of some random event blowing up your gas budget every few years.
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Automakers Are Eating Nearly $8,000 In Incentives On Their EVs Just To Sell Them
With the federal tax credit for EVs now gone, and prices going up on everything, big incentives are being used to help move EVs off dealer lots.
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This Adorable Miniature Motorcycle May Just Be The Smallest Ducati Ever Made
The Mini Marcellino is a pretty neat bike, even aside from its Ducati connection.
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Here's How Much A 2021 Tesla Model 3 Has Depreciated In 5 Years
The Tesla Model 3 has been very popular with customers, and with good reason. But at five years old, how much is a 2021 example worth today?
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Here's How Expensive Gas Would Have To Get Before Our Readers Would Buy An EV
Did we get many answers that named a specific price? Nope, but that's ok. Many of the comments we did get were still pretty interesting.
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War On Iran Sends More Buyers To EVs As Gas Prices Rise
We're looking at European buyers turning to EVs as gas prices rise, and Tesla getting regulatory approval on the continent for FSD and more.
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What Dead Car Should Stay Dead?
We want to know about vehicles that only benefit society if no one has the opportunity to buy a new one ever again.
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At $900, Is This 1974 Volvo 145 Wagon A Down And Dirty Deal?
The weird photos in this advert are only the tip of the odd iceberg.
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2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle Just Cucked Your Police Department's Ford Explorers
Traffic cops may not need heavy duty pickup trucks with Hemis, but there are plenty of reasons you'd want one for fire, rescue, and emergency response.
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The AstroVettes: Why So Many NASA Astronauts Drove Corvettes In The '60s
The space race was a big deal in the 1960s, and the astronauts were the celebrities of their era, but why did almost all of them drive Corvettes?
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This Might Be Why Your Car Is Eating Through Spark Plugs
If you find you're changing spark plugs way more often than you expect, it's clear there's something wrong somewhere in your engine. But what could it be?
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Here's How Much A 2021 Audi E-Tron Has Depreciated In 5 Years
With limited range and charging speeds that aren't quite as quick as today's EVs, prices for 2021 Audi e-trons have dropped pretty significantly.
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This Test Shows How Bullet Resistant Tires Can Be
What's the best way to find out how well a tire can stop bullets? Why not line up a bunch of rugged tires and fire increasingly heavy ammo at them.
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Can A Depreciated Fleet Vehicle Be A Wise Purchase?
Fleet vehicles depreciate quickly, making them relatively cheap. However, before investing in one of these cars, make sure you understand the pros and cons.
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Why Are Desmodromic Valvetrains So Rare In Engines?
Desmodromic valvetrains allow for higher revs without needing to worry about valve float. So why do automakers not often use them outside of motorcycles?
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Bad News: The Cars Closest To Depreciation-Proof Are Probably Out Of Your Budget
Almost every car ever made depreciates over time, so if you want a car that keeps its value or even gains some value over time, it'll cost you.
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Porsche Patents Racing Stripes That Appear When You Switch Into Sport Mode
Using an electrical current to change the outward appearance of certain body panels, this Porsche tech could make racing stripes appear on command.
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What It Means When A Semi Truck Derates
Semi trucks need a lot of power to carry their cargo on the road. That's why it can be a huge problem for the driver if it ends up derating.
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Virginia Bans Renewal Of Robert E. Lee License Plates Because We Don't Celebrate Losers
Virginia's policy for custom license plates means there are hundreds of options, but one of the most controversial has been removed from the catalog.
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How Goodyear Tires Made The McLaren F1's 240-MPH Top Speed Possible
McLaren managed a record-breaking speed of 240 miles per hour all the way back in 1993. But it couldn't have managed that without some help from Goodyear.
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2 Things To Know Before Removing The Badges From Your Car
Debadging a car can make it look sleek, stylish, and stealthy. But there are some things you should know before going in to strip away every letter and logo.
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Automakers Adopted Rack-And-Pinion Steering Because It Was Better Than Alternatives
Rack-and-pinion steering is one of the most widely-used forms of automotive steering today. And it's used so often because it has too many benefits to ignore.
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Why Porsche Maintenance Tends To Be Pricey
Cars from luxury and high-performance automakers like Porsche are typically expensive, but maintenance on those same cars can be especially pricey, too.
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Oldsmobile Almost Became Muscle Car Tyrants With A 32-Valve 455 V8
At one point, Oldsmobile created a behemoth of an engine with 32 valves and 455 cubic inches. But regulatory issues meant it never went to full production.
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Let Carlos Sainz And Lando Norris Show You How Far Go-Karts Have Come Since The 1950s
The difference between a 2000s kart and a 2026 kart is quite minimal, for example, but the gap between the 1950s and the 1970s is stark and dramatic.
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Here's How (And How Often) To Inspect Your Vehicle's Tires
Tires can suffer from a myriad number of issues, and if you don't keep on top of their maintenance, you could be in for a tough time on the road.
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Why Car And Driver Hated The Now Legendary (And Valuable) Ford GT40 Mk III
You might expect that a noted automotive magazine would have appreciated a car with a pedigree as excellent as the Mk III's. You'd be wrong.
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