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When Did Automakers Switch From 8-Track Players To Cassette Decks?
Cassette tapes existed before cars adopted them, but automakers stuck with 8-tracks until one key improvement made cassette decks reliable enough for vehicles.
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Other Countries Clearly Have More Fun Naming Car Products Than America
Automotive product names in the U.S. tend to be straightforward and super serious. Not so in other parts of the world, where in-your-face monikers are common.
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Tofu Auto Works Is Building A Race Car That Never Existed From 3D Prints And Scraps And It's Incredibly Entertaining
If you have suggestions for some lesser known builders, or even a build of your own, please feel free to drop them in the comments section for future posts.
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Jaguar F-Type Driver Survives Stuffing Car Under Back Of Stopped School Bus
The driver was cited for following too closely, which may be the understatement of the century.
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GM's Solution To A Bad Economy Is Building Fewer Cars
We're looking at GM cutting inventory to prepare for a tight 2026, as well as Nashville trying to get its hands on a Tesla tunnel and more.
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What's The Best Engine You've Ever Driven?
Head over heels with a HEMI, or vocal in your V12 love? We want to know your favorite powertrain.
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At $58,500, Is This 1980 Ferrari 308 GTS An Imperfect Deal?
What's your take on this battle-scarred GTS and that $58,500 asking price? Does that seem fair? Or is this a Prancing Horse that should be put out to pasture?
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Here's How Marine Alternators Are Different From The One In Your Car
An engine is an engine and an alternator is an alternator, right? But not when they're operating in completely different environments like a boat and a car.
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Elizabeth Taylor Made This 1960 Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe Stunning (And Twice As Valuable)
Elizabeth Taylor's relationship with her 1960 Roll-Royce Drophead Coupe lasted longer than any of her marriages, and added to the car's cachet.
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What Is A Salvage Title Car And Why Is Buying One Essentially Gambling?
Salvage title cars seem like a bargain, but are they really? A vehicle with salvage status comes with a questionable history — and serious risks to consider.
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These Were The Only Two American Cars That Offered Four-Wheel Disc Brakes In The 1960s
Disc brakes were invented in 1902, but didn’t become common until decades later. And only two American cars offered them on all four wheels in the 1960s.
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More Automakers Are Making New Inline-Sixes, And These Ones Are The Best
Inline-sixes are making a serious comeback, and today’s versions are smoother, stronger, and more advanced than ever. These are the engines leading the pack.
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The Difference Between LS And Vortec Engines (And Why Fans Love Them)
Although Vortec engines fall under the "LS" branding, they aren't actually the exact same as more traditional LS engines made by General Motors.
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Colorado Dust Storm Causes Deadly 36-Vehicle Crash
This, unfortunately, seems like a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Ford Sees A Future In Cheap EVs With Smaller Batteries
We''re looking at Ford's hopes for future EVs, as well as Canada's hopes for future auto manufacturing.
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At $22,995, Does This 2013 BMW 335i M Sport Have What It Takes?
What do you say? Is this Mary Poppins-esque, practically perfect E92 worth that $22,995 asking as it sits? Or is that too much even for such magnificence?
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Why Aluminum Heads Are More Likely To Warp Than Cast Iron
Aluminum cylinder heads sometimes get a bad reputation for warping issues. Here's the truth behind these rumors and why aluminum can be more prone to warping.
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Why Texas Leads The US On Interstate Fatalities (And It's Not Just Bad Drivers)
Texans aren't exactly known for being responsible drivers, but that doesn't fully explain why their roads are so dangerous. Here's the story behind the numbers.
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Why Suzuki Took Consumer Reports To Court Over Its Testing
The Suzuki Samurai was a hot-selling SUV in 1988, but a Consumer Reports article led to its sales plummeting. So Suzuki challenged the magazine in court.
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What Causes Gas Prices To Be So Different Around The Country?
If you've ever been on a multi-state road trip, you probably noticed some discrepancy between fuel prices from state to state. Here's why that happens.
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Tire Dry Rot: What It Is, Why It Happens, And How To Stop It
We all know tires are made from rubber, but did you know that rubber can rot like wood? Here's why tire dry rot happens and how to stop it in its tracks.
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The Common Dealership Fees That Make A Car's Out-The-Door Price Painful
Buying a car? Here's what to know about the common dealership fees, hidden add-ons, and extra charges so you can negotiate effectively and get a better deal.
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Why Are Automatic Transmissions Called Slushboxes?
Even if you're a fan of automatic transmissions, you've likely heard them be referred to as "slushboxes" before. Here's why that nickname stuck.
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Motorsports Park And Motorcycle Museum Founder George Barber Jr. Dead At 85
He'd also gotten into vintage motorcycle racing, and wanted the machines in his museum to not just look good, but also be in running condition.
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When To Resurface Brake Rotors – And When You Should Just Replace Them
Are you hearing that dreaded squeal or feeling a vibration when braking? Here's how to know whether your rotors need replacing or can just be resurfaced.
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The First Things To Check When Your Engine Is Hemorrhaging Horsepower
If your car feels down on power, a trip to the garage might be in order, but checking these things before you go could save you a pile of cash.
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Ford Wants Chinese Cars In America To Work Like American Cars In China
Ford's hopes for how Chinese automakers will move into the United States, the eternal merger talks between Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi and more.
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