2028 Mercedes-Benz VLE Is The Most Exciting New Luxury Car In Ages
Don't call it a minivan — Mercedes says its new VLE is a "grand limousine," and it'll actually come to the U.S. alongside even fancier VLS and Maybach models.
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EV Batteries Aren't Disposable, We've Been Recycling Them For Years
Of course, having a recycling program, and actually recovering all the useful materials in the process aren't quite the same thing.
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NASA Almost Evacuated The ISS Because Russia Wanted To Drill The Hull And Use A Saw To Fix A Leak
The station is an elderly thing, and it needs to be put out to pasture soon.
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I Am Unmoved By The Autonomous Nürburgring Lap Record
Why the hell does this matter? Who is this for? Who does this help? Why is this entertaining? Who is going to be inspired by this?
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This May Be The Most Infuriatingly Located Oil Filter In Automotive History
What kind of car has an oil filter located so poorly that you have to use an assortment of extensions and swivels to change it? This kind does.
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The 4 gallon rule only applies to blender pumps found in some gas stations, and it isn't just a hoax to get you to pump more fuel into your car.
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These Are Our Readers' Favorite Car YouTubers
Let's take a look at some of the most popular non-John-Davis responses.
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Relax, Poors: Ferrari Says It Won't Force You Into A Luce For Access To More Exclusive Models
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At $19,950, Could This 1967 Hino Contessa Make You Feel Like Car Show Royalty?
Built for a short time in the 1960s, the Hino Contessa is a rare car from a company that hasn't made consumer cars in decades. Is this one worth nearly $20k?
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What're The Differences Between Toyota's 1UZ, 2UZ, And 3UZ Engines?
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Used Tesla Model X Is The Only Electric Three-Row Family Hauler You Can Buy Under $20,000, But Here's A Reality Check
Three rows, zero emissions, and eye-catching doors. But is a cheap Model X such a great idea?
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The Gilmore Car Museum Will Let You Drive A Model-T For Less Than $100
Alongside a hands-on 3.5-hour driving lesson, the ticket gets you full admission to the museum's massive 190,000-square-foot compounds featuring over 500 cars.
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The World's Most Expensive Semi Truck Has Almost 4,000 HP And Can Reach 130 MPH
Built by Mike Harrah over the course of 7 years, this 44-foot, 32,000-pound behemoth is the world's most powerful and most expensive semi truck ever.
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Tie rods are crucial for your car's safety and handling, and they can easily give out after a nasty pothole. These signs will tell you it's time for new ones.
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The Ford Model T Looks Simple Until You Get To The Transmission
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