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Don't Believe Their Lies, Lots Of Great Cars Were Made In The '70s
The cars of the '70s are often derided as malaise-era clunkers, but that ignores the many great automobiles made in that decade. Here are nine of the best.
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Why The 1979 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car Was Such A Big Deal
In 1979, Ford showcased its new third-generation Mustang as the official pace car of the Indy 500. This was a key moment for the Mustang as a whole.
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Why Doughnut Spares Typically Need 60 PSI, Double That Of Regular Tires
You finally pull out your space-saver spare, and you realize it's supposed to be 60 psi, while your other tires are close to 30. Is this some kind of mistake?
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What To Do When You Encounter Flashing Or Solid Yellow Traffic Lights
Most drivers know that yellow always means increased caution, but the rules are different for flashing yellow lights than for a solid yellow.
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Sean Duffy Wants To Introduce Freedom Cars To Unshackle Us From The Constraints Of Data-Bonded Cars
A broken clock, etc. etc.
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What Does Maintenance-Free Car Battery Really Mean?
Topping your car batteries off with water is a thing of the past, and most are maintenance-free. But that doesn't mean they don't require upkeep.
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Walmart Is Building Its Own Charging Network That's Growing Faster Than All The Non-Tesla Competition
Installing chargers at a rapid pace could position Walmart to steal business from other retailers who lack fast-charging options in their parking lots.
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4 Things To Know If You Want A Ford Mustang As A Family Car
The Ford Mustang isn't always the first car you think of when it comes to family transport, but could you use it for hauling the kids from A to B?
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Why Battery-Swapping EVs Still Haven't Made Highway Fast Charging Obsolete
You pull into a bay, and automatically your EV's battery is removed and another inserted. It seems so easy, so why does fast charging still dominate?
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Why Your Tire's Official Pressure Recommendation Isn't Always The Right PSI
Every car has a placard with the optimal tire pressure on the driver's side B-pillar, but that doesn't mean it's universally the best PSI for every driver.
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What Are Some Of The Best Liveries In Racing?
Is it just me, or are good racing liveries getting to be fewer and harder to come by?
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New Bridgestone UltraWeather Beats The Socks Off The Old WeatherPeak In Tire Rack Tests
Tire Rack hasn't had the chance to run any segment-inclusive comparison tests, but the improvements over the old tire make it sound much better overall.
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Quarter Century Of Automotive Taste: The Best Selling Cars From 1980 To 2005
Times change, and so does what buyers are looking for in a new car. You can tell a lot about generational shifts by seeing what was selling over 25 years.
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Here's How To Get The Right License So You Can Bid At Dealer-Only Auto Auctions
While only licensed dealers with a registered location can bid at dealer auctions, there are several convenient albeit somewhat questionable workarounds.
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The Alaska Highway Was Built Across 1,500 Miles Of Wilderness In 8 Months In 1942
The U.S. had proposed a highway to link Alaska to the lower states in the 1920s, but Canada wasn't interested. Then bombs fell on Pearl Harbor.
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What Are The Known Reliability Issues With The Hyundai Smartstream 2.5L Engine?
Hyundai's Smartstream 2.5-liter gasoline engine is used in lots of different Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis products, but what are its known weak points?
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NASCAR Cup Cars Have No Speedometer, So Here's How They Stay Safe In The Pits
NASCAR has a precise system for keeping drivers within pit road speed limits, even as crews work just feet away in one of racing's most dangerous areas.
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5 Features That Make Police Cars Different From Everyday Vehicles
Police cars are built differently for obvious reasons. The specialized equipment and upgrades they receive are what sets them apart from your daily driver.
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Why The Differences Between PSI And CFM Matter
CFM and PSI are two air measurements that often get mixed up, but they are neither convertible nor interchangeable, and everyone should know what they mean.
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Religious Fanatics Replace Crying Babies As Worst Passengers To Encounter On Your Next Flight
Sadly, the rest of the internet voicing its distain for sky preachers who ruin flights hasn't deterred this new generation of TikTok-fueled fanatics.
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Honda's 9 Rarest Motorcycles And What They're Worth
Motorcycles are often made in the tens or hundreds of thousands, but sometimes there are far fewer. Which, of course, can drive up their value considerably.
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Violate The Unspoken Rules Of Parking Lots At Your Car's Peril
Some parking rules are written in black and white, while other rules are a little less clear. But they still exist, and it isn't necessarily safe to break them.
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Expedition Investigating Possible Wreckage Of Amelia Earhart's Plane Might Just Be Looking At A Downed Coconut Tree, But Why Not Check?
For years, questions about Amelia Earhart's final flight have gone unanswered, but satellite images show what could be her plane on a remote island.
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What's The Difference Between A Camper And An RV?
It might be easy to lump campers and RVs together in casual conversation. But they actually have some pretty distinct differences worth keeping in mind.
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Why This Street In Toronto Was 'The Longest Street In The World' Until It Wasn't
How does a road lose its world record? Discover the history of the former longest street on Earth, the mapping changes, and why some still believe it.
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Is A 'No-Haggle' Car Dealership Really No-Haggle?
Negotiating at car lots isn't everyone's pastime, so you've probably considered heading to a 'no-haggle' dealership. We recommend you read this before you do.
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Before You Head Out On Your Boat, Remember The 1/3 Rule
Experienced boaters follow a simple rule before heading out, helping them stay prepared and avoid serious problems when conditions or plans change.
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