How A Pontiac Muscle Car That Didn't Get Made Became Performance Car Of The Year
Pontiac canceled its ill-fated flagship muscle car at the last minute, after one car magazine had already declared it Performance Car of the Year.
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The First Turbocharged Engine To Ever Race At Indy Was A Semi-Truck Engine
What's the strangest car to ever qualify for the Indy 500? With its truck roots and unique engineering, the #28 Cummins Diesel Special is a strong contender.
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Propane Gas Is Cleaner And Cheaper, So Why Don't More Engines Use It?
In comparison to regular gas and diesel, propane is much cheaper, plus it burns cleaner. Why, then, don't we use it in more vehicles? Here's the answer.
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Truck Drivers Say These Are Your Most Annoying Driving Habits
Navigating large trucks on the road is a hassle, and you may want to quickly maneuver around them, but it's important to understand that safety is at stake.
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Is Landfill Methane Or Car CO2 Worse For Climate Change?
Environmental agencies have been raising a lot of fuss about CO2 emissions from cars and transportation, but is it actually as bad as methane?
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What Are The Biggest Differences Between Rally And Circuit Racing?
Rally and circuit racing stand as the twin pillars of professional motorsports, but they differ in everything from the vehicles to the terrains and objectives.
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Consumer Reports Did The Math On Common Dealer Add-Ons, And The Total Is Painful
While there are some valid dealership expenses you should pay for, unnecessary dealer add-ons can easily add multiple four-figures to your car purchase price.
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In Some US Cities, You'll Lose Over 100 Hours A Year Sitting In Traffic (That's More Than 2 Full Work-Weeks)
Traffic is a reality in many U.S, cities, with three landing in the top five worst cities in the world for traffic delays, costing us both time and money.
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Owners Say These Are The Biggest Problems With The 2021-2024 Porsche Macan
While they boast impressive reliability ratings and reviews, 2021-2024 Porsche Macans have their fair share of issues potential owners should be aware of.
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Should The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Be Considered A Muscle Car?
Is the 1957 Chevy Bel Air a true muscle car or just a really fast family ride? We're letting you decide, but first, here are both sides of the argument.
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The First Car With A Backup Camera Was This 1950s Concept
This American concept car used a surprisingly modern approach to backup cameras, but the system wouldn't appear in production cars for another 35 years.
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The Ford Taurus Saved Ford, But Consumer Reports Said V6 Models Literally Stunk
The Ford Taurus was revolutionary when it first debuted in the mid 1980s. However, it did have some issues, and Consumer Reports said it had a horrible smell.
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Meet The Bizzarrini Kjara, The Diesel Sports Car That Never Was
Designed by the same artist behind the Ferrari 250 GTO, the Bizzarrini Kjara is one of the wildest hybrid sports cars the car world missed out on.
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Why Are Car Dealers Usually Clustered So Close To Each Other?
Car dealerships selling various car brands often cluster together in the same area or even the same building, and the reason why goes beyond convenience.
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How Much Grander Is The Space Inside Toyota's Grand Highlander?
The Toyota Grand Highlander is 4 inches taller, 2 inches wider, and 6 inches longer than the standard Highlander. Here's what that means for its cabin space.
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Can You Hotwire A Modern Car?
The movies make hotwiring a car seem like a quick and easy process that you can perform on any vehicle. However, here's the truth about hotwiring a modern car.
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Why Are 1989 Corvette ZR-1s Worth So Much More Than Other C4 ZR-1s?
1989 Chevy Corvette ZR-1s command prices over five times those of other C4 ZR-1 model years, and it's not just because they are extremely rare.
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Why Pouring Concrete In Your Engine Block Makes Unexpected Sense (Just Aim Right)
As ridiculous as it may sound, pouring concrete into the engine is common practice with proven benefits for certain applications, as long as you do it right.
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What Does That G Mean On Some Manual Shifters?
Ever seen a stick-shift car with a "G" on its shifter knob and wondered what it's doing there? You aren't alone, but we're here to clear all that up.
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Why Consumer Reports Makes The Nissan Frontier's Reliability Reputation So Complicated
The Consumer Reports reliability ratings for the Nissan Frontier are a bit of a rollercoaster ride. Here's why the model's dependability fluctuates so much.
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What's The Difference Between Anti-Seize Lubricant And Threadlocking Adhesives?
Different bolts require different treatment, and it's easy to get confused, but getting your adhesive and lubricant mixed up could be a costly mistake.
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Are Immobilizers Effective At Preventing Car Thefts?
Even as vehicles gain new security systems, thieves are always figuring out new ways to break into them. So is it even worthwhile to put immobilizers in cars?
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Can The Hybrid Toyota Corolla's Efficiency Eventually Make Up For Its Higher Cost?
We know hybrids are generally more economical than gas-only cars, but how long would it take the Corolla Hybrid to work out cheaper than the base model?
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Is There A Difference Between Big Truck Engine Coolant And Car Engine Coolant?
The engines used in passenger cars and large trucks have many differences. Here's what separates heavy-duty diesel coolant from light-duty car coolant.
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The First-Ever Crew Cab Truck Wasn't Made By Ford Or Chevy
The world's first crew cab truck hit the streets 6 years before any of the Big Three got in on the action, and most people don't even remember it today.
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Why Choosing Aluminum Or Cast-Iron Duramax Heads Isn't As Simple As Lightweight Vs. Rugged
GM's famously durable 6.6-liter Duramax diesel V-8 comes from the factory with aluminum cylinder heads, but for some owners, cast-iron is the better option.
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Honda's 'The Cog' Commercial Is Legendary, Here's Why It Was Accused Of Plagiarism
"The Cog" ad is so brilliant, it won a Golden Lion at Cannes in 2003 and received a sequel in 2016. But it also almost landed Honda in serious legal trouble.
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