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With a Subaru Forester, You’ll Pay Less for Insurance Than Most Drivers

A great amount of research is required to ensure that you are making the correct choice for your budget and vehicle needs. The Subaru Forester provides a significant bang for your buck when looking to save on your vehicle's budget. The Forester comes with great resale value and a smaller insurance payment than most.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

Published on July 24, 2021 4:14 am

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1974 Stabbin’ Cabin Ford Van Has Only 873 Miles and is For Sale

Even if you're not into van craze vans you've got to check out this time capsule 1974 Ford Econoline van with only 873 miles. It is virtually new and it's for sale on eBay.

by Thom Taylor

Published on July 24, 2021 4:10 am

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Does Road Rage Cause Accidents?

There are ways to deescalate a road rage situation before it becomes catastrophic. You can also take steps to avoid being the threat every other driver hates encountering on the road.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

Published on July 24, 2021 1:11 am

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Is it Worth it to Carbon Clean Your Car’s Engine?

A car's engine will build up carbon deposits over time, so it's important to maintain it routinely. A carbon cleaning could be in order, but is it really worth it?

by Joe Santos

Published on July 23, 2021 9:15 pm

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Dream House Built On Minnesota Racetrack is For Sale

Located at 5417 Trackview Road, this is your chance to truly live in a house with the best track view around. That’s because it is sitting in the middle of a race track. The Brainerd International Raceway to be exact. Yes, it’s your dream house. Your dream house will have 300 mph+ nitro dragsters aimed at …

by Thom Taylor

Published on July 23, 2021 6:38 pm

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Want To Race Your Car? Here’s How To Get It Track Day Ready

So you’ve got the need for speed? It happens to everyone, you’re on the highway and want to pretend you’re in some motorsporting event. And it doesn’t matter what you drive either, the temptation to floor it happens in the most tricked-out race cars and the cheapest of beaters. So if you just can’t fight …

by Taylor Martin

Published on July 23, 2021 6:05 pm

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Mercedes Announces All Gas-Powered Engines Dead By 2030

With Mercedes announcing it will stop making vehicles with internal combustion engines by 2030, this could be from the realization it is lagging behind the industry, or a move to placate stockholders.

by Thom Taylor

Published on July 23, 2021 5:31 pm

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McLaren Introduces More Affordable McLaren GT Option…For Kids

McLaren is known for producing high-performance supercars that cost more than a pretty penny, but they do offer some more affordable options...they just happen to be made for kids. This ride-on cars are more affordable, and they serve a bigger purpose: the encourage the next generation of automotive engineers, designers, and enthusiasts.

by Gabrielle DeSantis

Published on July 23, 2021 4:41 pm

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Why Do Convertible Car Owners Buy Hardtops?

Convertible cars offer freedom and an open-air driving experience. Here is why some owners prefer to put hardtops on them.

by Joe Santos

Published on July 23, 2021 4:05 pm

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Things Look Dire For the Queen Mary Attraction: Cheapest Option is Sink It

The City of Long Beach is faced with hundreds of millions of dollars whether it fixes the Queen Mary or sinks it. Here's what we know.

by Thom Taylor

Published on July 23, 2021 3:32 pm

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Liar Liar: SSC Finally Admitted the SSC Tuatara Didn’t Break 300 MPH Record

The SSC Tuatara supposedly broke the top-speed record back in 2020, but finally admitted that was not the case. Liar, liar, pants on fire. Where does SSC go from here?

by Amanda Cline

Published on July 23, 2021 10:30 am

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Watch: Camry Flying Thru the Air Crash Caught on Dash Cam

This might look like a movie stunt but it is far from that. This Toyota Camry was caught on a passing dashcam jumping this levy and hitting hard on the other side. There's video, too.

by Thom Taylor

Published on July 23, 2021 9:59 am

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Tesla Model S Deliveries Mysteriously on Hold Nationwide

After the news surrounding the Tesla Model S deliveries, it seems these deliveries have been put on hold temporarily last weekend for an unknown reason.

by Amanda Cline

Published on July 23, 2021 8:46 am

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4 Best Portable Generators According to Bob Vila

During hurricane season, severe winds and rain can wipe out power grids in an instant; the same is true for winter storms and wildfires. To help you better prepare for severe weather, here are four of the best portable generators according to Bob Vila.

by MotorBiscuit Staff

Published on July 23, 2021 8:18 am

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The Hyper-Ritch Rent Cars Differently Than the Rest of Us

The wealthy do everything differently. We philistines frankly have no idea just how different their lives are. That includes something as simple as renting cars at the airport.

by Chase Bierenkoven

Published on July 22, 2021 10:45 pm

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Here are the Last 4 New Cars Available With a 5-Speed Manual Transmission

Five-speed manual transmissions used to be standard in new cars across the board, but not any more. Here are the last four new cars that can be bought with a five-speed.

by Joe Santos

Published on July 22, 2021 10:45 pm

Toyota Has a New Way to Let You Know if Your Car Has a Recall

Automotive recalls are challenging for everyone. Toyota recognizes there's a reactive nature in how recalls are managed and is taking a proactive step to make improvements. There is a new way for consumers to find out about pending recalls for their Toyotas.

by Desiree Homer

Published on July 22, 2021 9:46 pm

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High-Mileage Used Cars are Selling for High Prices

If you have a used car with high mileage, now is a great time to sell it. According to Forbes, the used car market for those with high miles is soaring.

by Joe Santos

Published on July 22, 2021 8:15 pm

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Here are 3 Used Cars That May Empty Your Wallet

Buying a used car at a good price is a smart move. However, here are three used cars that could end up costing you more in repairs that your wallet can afford.

by Joe Santos

Published on July 22, 2021 7:15 pm

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Watch: Ford Bronco Sport: Engineered To Be Cheap

Sometimes it is difficult to post problems that new vehicle owners experience, and such is the case with the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. While everything about it makes us want one, there are plenty of problems cropping up that say we shouldn't.

by Thom Taylor

Published on July 22, 2021 5:56 pm