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In addition to the entertainment value, YouTube is a great tool to learn things or win things. If you don’t know where to find the fuse box on your vehicle, or how what the difference is between a boat and a ship, there’s probably a YouTube video showing you. Occasionally, some YouTube channels even give …

A seismic shift has begun in car sales. The electrification of the automotive industry has started to make a shift in car sales never before seen. In September, battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and hybrids have outsold diesel vehicles in Europe. In fact, one-in-four vehicle sales were either BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs. Diesel …

Automakers have long sought inspirations on how to name their vehicles. For example, Lamborghini has been known to name its vehicles after bulls made famous in the bullfighting scene. Other’s have named their vehicles after geographic locations such as the Chevrolet Corsica, the GMC Canyon, or the Kia Telluride. Volkswagen has also found its inspiration from different things …

We have known for some time that Ferrari is moving forward with a plan to launch an SUV. Speculation had put the launch of that Ferrari around the 2022 model year. But, we are only about a year away from the traditional launch schedule for 2022 model year cars, and there has not been any …

I’m trying not to convince myself that this 2005 Hyundai Tucson is not in the process of becoming a money pit. If it were an American brand, the parts are easier to source and in many cases less expensive. But, it is my Tucson. And, I’m a little emotionally attached, which I never thought would …

When the Jeep Gladiator was launched, it saw brisk sales. Since then, sales have dipped a bit. So, Jeep is injecting a little more attention into the Gladiator line with a new special edition. The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Willys Edition will be available with the Sport and Sport S trim levels. It is the first …

Back in the early 1990s, Mazda was flush with money. Their Mazda Miata model had recently taken the world by storm. So, the extra inflow of dollars encouraged the company to explore other possibilities. A suitcase car was one of the ideas that came to life. Yeah, you read that correctly. The Mazda Amazing Suitcase …

Earlier in October Motorbiscuit covered a Toyota recall regarding failing fuel pumps. At that time, nearly 2 million vehicles were included in the action. Now comes word that the recall has been expanded. It affects models from both Toyota and Lexus from as far back as 2013. The number of vehicles has now chimed in …

ElectraMeccanica may not be a name familiar to many. That’s okay. In recent years the company has been putting together the funding and manufacturing relationships it needs to produce electric vehicles. Today, a press release announced that its production versions of its flagship vehicle, the Solo, are now rolling out.  What is the Solo The …

Many Toyota models have all-wheel drive capability available. This is an ideal option for consumers in the northern states, where winter weather is known to play havoc on road conditions. However, the 2021 Toyota Corolla does not have all-wheel drive available. So, what are some other 2021 small vehicles under $25,000 that do? 2021 Toyota …

Sadly, every year there are multiple large wildfires that spark up across the land. The smoke and ash from those fires can drift from state to state. Also, the smoke and ash do not discriminate on which car’s finish it will land on. They’ll happily cover paint on a Ferrari just as much as a …

The NHTSA and Ferrari have announced a recall. The recall involves rear windows are not bonding the way they should. 1,063 units are affected by the recall in the USA.  What vehicle is part of the recall The 2018-2020 model years of the 812 Superfast are the subject of the recall. They were made between …

Not everybody has the luxury of living in an environment that doesn’t experience harsh Winter weather. Consequently, some people aren’t aware that when they prepare to travel to places where inclement weather means snow, sleet, and ice, they need to prepare their cars too! These maintenance tips can save drivers a lot of hassle. Here …

When we go to buy or sell a car a used car, it’s the little forgotten things that stand out. That’s what happened with my 2005 Hyundai Tucson. I took care of the big maintenance issues while it was mine. But now that I’m giving it to a family member, I realize all the little …

MG will return to Mexico this month. Its owner, SAIC, is bringing MG back to that country after an absence since 2005. Does this move signal a future return to the United States as well? Will MG return to the United States? Will MG return to the United States? The answer to that question is a speculative …

An auto enthusiast buys a new car and then puts it in a garage after falling on hard times. That was 44 years ago. The car was a brand new 1976 Datsun 280Z with only 350 miles on the odometer. Just recently, that Datsun changed hands and received it’s first cleaning, washing off decades of …

Diving into full-time RV living can be an overwhelming thought. It is certainly a total life change in a person’s life. But, have you ever wondered if there was a way to take baby steps into RV living. Car camping is one way to ease into the outdoor nomadic lifestyle. That would qualify as one …

Aston Martin has made some beautiful machines worthy of British secret agents. The cars have seductive lines, are powerful, and have the allure of mystery as a consequence of being used in the James Bond 007 movie franchise. So, it might seem odd that an Aston Martin was converted into a drag racing machine. But, …

The automotive industry has been focusing a lot in recent years on enhancing driver aids. The point of this effort is to have cars eventually reach self-driving functionality. To do that, however, better and better cameras and sensors have been placed in vehicles. Also, more and more of these devices have been included in a …

People say the darndest things. They often mean it at the point in time that they say it. But, for most people, after cooling off, they eventually relent on their position and think more constructively through it. For example, a statement like this is what I’m talking about, “I’m not going to buy anything from …