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How Toyota Took Over
Toyota Motor Corporation is the highest valued, most prominent carmaker on Earth. The success of cars like the Toyota Corolla and crossover SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 helped this Japanese car company rise to the top. Plus, the company puts out sturdy and reliable trucks such as the Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Tacoma pickup. This …

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The First Three-Position Traffic Light Changed Car Safety Forever
We can’t remember a time before cars. In the past hundred years, cars have gone from being a mode of private transportation for the rich to a staple among families everywhere. Traffic laws might change everywhere you go, from which side of the road you drive on to who has the right of way. There …

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On This Date: The First Woman to Drive a Jet-Powered Car
The day is November 13th, 2020, and 56 years ago, this date was a turning point for motorsports. It became the day that the first woman drove a jet-car, and since then, there have been many great women drivers. In a sport predominantly ruled by boys, this was a significant turning point for women drivers …

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On This Date: The World’s First Traffic Jam
Traffic jams are just an annoying part of our driving experience. If you live in major cities, you might find yourself gridlocks on major roads, and if you live in smaller cities you can’t escape them either. While it is weird to think of a time where cars weren’t a part of our everyday life, …

Trucks
The Ram Pickup Truck Started a Revolution
The American pickup truck is the most popular vehicle on the road today. We have the iconic Ford F-150 and Honda’s Ridgeline––the unibody underdog. A pickup truck moves people and stuff in rugged style and utilitarian ease. Today, trucks aren’t just for hard work. They have evolved into luxurious limousines. In fact, the modern pickup …

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Is Land Rover Still a British Car Company?
Land Rover SUVs are prestigious and capable. Over the years they earned a reputation as a luxury vehicle. But Land Rover’s roots gave rise to SUVs that are ready for an off-road adventure or an overland journey. Popular classics like the Land Rover Defender made a name for the SUV manufacturer. But who owns Land …

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How the Glovebox Got Its Name
Maybe you have put gloves in your glovebox or glove compartment, but I can’t say with any amount of certainty that I know anyone that has. In fact, I keep just about everything except gloves in my glovebox. From pens to flashlights to a hoard of napkins I’ve collected from various fast food restaurants — …

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Can You Really Trust a Vehicle History Report?
If you have ever shopped for a used car, then you have likely purchased a vehicle history report for the car that you were interested in. Dealers typically provide them free of charge for the cars that they are selling as well so that they can be as transparent as possible when it comes to …

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Is Mercedes-Benz a German Car Company?
Many people call Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler the fathers of the auto industry. Joining their passion for the automobile industry, the men formed a company. After that, the company built a reputation, and the Mercedes-Benz cars that we see today all came from that history. The iconic carmaker remains proud of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft’s 1901 Mercedes. Also, Karl Benz’s …

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Is BMW a German Car Company?
If you want a brand based on luxury and performance, BMW is one of the world’s leaders. It’s a coveted luxury carmaker with a full line of vehicles from roadsters to three-row SUVs. The company is also a big name in the motorcycle world. With an undeniable presence here in the states, some might wonder …

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Is Ford Still an American Car Company?
Ford Motor Company remains an iconic benchmark in the American auto industry. It’s a known American car company. The Ford headquarters is in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford has been a prominent auto manufacturer for over a century and is releasing new exciting products like the Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport. But is Ford still American? The …

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Is Toyota a Japanese Car Company?
Toyota is one of the best-selling car brands on the planet. Nearly everyone everywhere can conjure up the image of a specific model when they hear the Toyota name. But where did it all begin? Surely this legendary automaker has a history. Is Toyota a Japanese car company? The Toyoda Group It started out with …