What's Your Favorite Japanese Bubble Car?
The "Japanese Bubble Economy" symbolized a time when wealth and ingenuity almost had no limits, except for when it eventually did and it crashed hard.
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Finally, A Racing Game That Lets You Pick Which Cup Goes In The Cupholder
Swappable paint, spoilers, and wheels are kind of a given, but "Clutch" lets you put stuff like trash and clothes all around the interior of your race car.
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California's New Tire Regulations Could Be A Nightmare For Enthusiasts
The proposed CA program could change the sorts of tires available for sale to car enthusiasts and increase the cost of tire replacement for everyone else.
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Graduate's Stolen Camaro ZL1 Recovered, Immediately Stolen Again
After having the same Camaro ZL1 stolen twice, the owners say they'll likely move on to a different vehicle, even if theirs is recovered.
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What Happens When Your Engine's Crankshaft And Camshaft Sensors Go Bad?
Although crankshaft and camshaft sensors are generally reliable, they can fail. But what should you expect to see if one of your sensors goes bad?
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How Aerodynamics Changed Car Design After The 1970s
Several advances in aerodynamics technology after the '70s completely revolutionized the car world, making cars sleeker, faster, and more fuel-efficient.
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This 3D-Printed Exhaust Delivers More Engine Horsepower Than X-Pipes, But At A Cost
Independent testing confirms this 3D-printed Z-pipe can deliver more power than an X-pipe. Whether it is actually worth the investment is a different matter.
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What's The Difference Between Natural Gas And Gasoline And Can I Put Both In My Car?
While we call both of these two fossil fuel sources 'gas,' compressed natural gas and gasoline are two very different things with some interesting similarities.
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The Pros And Cons Of Plastic Adhesives Vs. Plastic Welding For Car Repairs
Should you weld that cracked bumper or use adhesive to fix it instead? Both methods can get the job done, but there are pros and cons you should be aware of.
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2 Toyotas With Unusually Low Resale Value
While vehicles from Toyota have an excellent reputation for retaining value, not everything the company puts out is a guaranteed hit. Here are two examples.
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Here's How EV Companies Can Provide Direct-To-Consumer Sales
Some car makers sell their vehicles through franchise dealerships, while others sell direct to customers, but what are the legalities of these two approaches?
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The Coventry Climax Engine Started As A Fire Pump Then Won Formula 1 Titles
Human ingenuity and innovative design led the Coventry Climax engine from humble beginnings as a stationary fire pump to a celebrated racing engine.
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Why Inheriting A Car Is Becoming A Nightmare
Inheriting an expensive car sounds like a dream come true, but that is not always the case. Brutal taxes and legal hurdles can turn it into a nightmare.
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The Lovable History Of Love's Travel Stops
Love's gas stations and travel stops are legendary among truckers and road trippers. Here's the incredible story behind this iconic chain of fueling stations.
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Why Are Diesel Taxes Higher Than Gas Taxes In Some States (Especially California) And Lower In Others?
Higher taxes help make diesel cost more than gas in some states, but it's less harshly taxed in others. The reasons lie in different states' tax philosophies.
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What's The Difference Between European 95 Octane And American 91 Octane Gas?
You might have seen Europeans complain that U.S. gasoline has a lower octane number, but what's the difference between European 95 and U.S. 91?
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Some Tonneau Covers Will Work With Tool Boxes, But There Are Downsides Too
Combining a tool chest and a tonneau cover might be some pickup truck drivers' idea of perfection, and it's entirely possible, but there are downsides.
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What Does A Typical Multi-Point Inspection Include?
Multi-point inspections go beyond oil change courtesy checks, visual safety inspections, and state-mandated inspections to catch issues early.
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Low oil pressure can be extremely harmful to a car's engine. If your oil pressure light turns on, this is what you should check first and some potential fixes.
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To Visualize How Diesel Fuel Detonates, Here It Is Igniting In Slow Motion
You probably know how diesel engines work, but it's one thing to understand the theory and a whole different thing to actually see how diesel fuel ignites.
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Subaru's Indiana Factory Has Bald Eagles, Coyotes, And Snapping Turtles Living On The Property
In 2003, Subaru's Indiana plant became the first U.S. auto factory certified as a wildlife habitat, proving that car manufacturing and nature can coexist.
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These Overrated Muscle Cars Are More Trouble Than They're Worth
A lot of muscle cars are seen as legendary dream cars that anyone would love to own. But a few aren't quite as great for day-to-day life as you'd think.
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The Turbo 'Whoosh' Is Disappearing From New Cars, And So Some Automakers Are Faking It
Turbo cars are losing that signature whistle we all know and love, so some automakers are now using speakers to imitate it. It's still as fake as it gets.
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What Happens When You Try To Give Away A Car For Free?
Want to give your car away? We commend your generosity, but people will inevitably assume there's a catch — and that assumption usually comes from experience.
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The World's Fastest Semi Truck Is A Volvo
Semi trucks aren't exactly known for their raw pace, but Volvo has built a truck that proves big load-luggers can be rapid in the right hands.
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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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How Long Did It Take The U.S. To Build The Interstate Highway System?
For a long time, the U.S. Interstate Highway System was the longest in the world at over 46,000 miles, but its construction took a lot longer than planned.
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Why Synchromesh Transmissions Were So Revolutionary
Replacing old "crash boxes," this cool transmission component is the reason you can granny shift and not double-clutch in every modern manual transmission car.
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How Much Computer Do You Want In Your Car?
There is, of course, a difference between needs and wants.
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Henry Ford's Amazon Rubber Empire Dream Fordlandia To Be Restored As Ordered By Brazilian Courts
Fordlandia was abandoned in the 1940s, but preservationists in the region have worked since the 1990s to have the dying city declared a heritage site.
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This Diesel Engine Changed The Way Heavy Trucks Make Power
A breakthrough in diesel engineering changed how heavy trucks delivered power, ultimately reshaping torque, gearing, and real-world drivability forever.
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