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You Can Cruise in the Cadillac of Golf Carts for a Cool $14,000

Golf, just like any other pro sport, is popular enough to make some folks fabulously wealthy. So it’s no surprise the richest athletes can afford to travel in style, and that’s true on the road and the green. Here’s a look at some fancy golf carts, including a $14,000 model resembling a Cadillac Escalade. Luxurious …

by J.L. Seto

Published on April 21, 2021 11:12 pm

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How To Make Your Car Last to 200,000 Miles and More

Tips for getting your vehicle to last for as many miles as possible.

by Gabrielle DeSantis

Published on April 21, 2021 10:34 pm

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Secret Museum Holds Uber-Rare Porsche Models Below a California Dealership

Below a dealership in Santa Clarita, California, a wide variety of super-rare Porsche models are housed in this underground museum.

by Peter Corn

Published on April 21, 2021 10:21 pm

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How Many Miles Will a Lexus RX Last?

The Lexus RX is a luxurious crossover that's fuel-efficient and provides a lot of value for the money. Apparently, it can last for many miles as well.

by Joe Santos

Published on April 21, 2021 8:32 pm

MIAMI - FEBRUARY 20: Freddy MIAMI - FEBRUARY 20: Freddy Melayes shows a new Saab to Karen Cossio at the Deel Saab dealership on February 20, 2009 in Miami, Florida. Saab, the Swedish automaker owned by General Motors, today filed for bankruptcy protection so that it could be spun off or sold. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Melayes shows a new Saab to Karen Cossio at the Deel Saab dealership on February 20, 2009 in Miami, Florida. Saab, the Swedish automaker owned by General Motors, today filed for bankruptcy protection so that it could be spun off or sold. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Is it Worth Buying Fabric Protection on a New Car?

The next time you buy a new car, the dealer might try and sell you on fabric protection for it. Don't fall for it, buy a can of Scotchgard instead.

by Joe Santos

Published on April 21, 2021 7:46 pm

How Do I Check My Car’s Power Steering Fluid and When Should I Change it?

While you might overlook it, your car's power steering fluid is important. Here is how to check it and when you should change it.

by Joe Santos

Published on April 21, 2021 4:34 pm

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Ramming Your Car Into a Crowd is Now a Protected Right in Florida

This week Florida Governor Ron DeSantis passed into law a bill that gives civil protections to anyone who plows into three or more people if they are "frightened" and the people are blocking the street.

by Thom Taylor

Published on April 21, 2021 4:31 pm

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How Many Banana Boxes Can You Fit in a BMW iX3?

The 2021 BMW iX3 is a new electric vehicle based on the X3 platform. There is room for a front trunk under the hood, but there is a ton of room available in the trunk too.

by Amanda Cline

Published on April 21, 2021 9:00 am

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Hennessey Venom F5 Blows Past 200 MPH Despite Being Down 50 Percent on Power

The Hennessey Venom F5 has been in the works for quite some time. As a result, it’s evolved slightly since we first saw it many years ago. This included starting with a proposed 7.4-liter engine which later morphed into an 8.0-liter engine, ending up finally at 6.6 liters. Regardless of its size, Hennessey confirmed the …

by Gabriel Vega

Published on April 21, 2021 3:56 am

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How Do I Sell My Leased Car to a Third Party?

If you want to get out of your car lease early, then you can sell it a private party or a dealership. Here is how to do it.

by Joe Santos

Published on April 21, 2021 2:03 am

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Bugatti Experiences Its Best Sales Quarter Ever Despite a Global Pandemic

Despite an awful global pandemic crushing the world’s economies, the one percent of the once percent certainly have been doing well for themselves. Aside from amassing massive amounts of wealth, we know this because they are buying cars. More specifically, hypercars by Bugatti. We know this because Bugatti just had its best first quarter ever. …

by Gabriel Vega

Published on April 21, 2021 1:47 am

A red 2009 Audi R8 sports car with HomeLink on display at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show

What Is HomeLink?

As automotive technology grows more sophisticated, myriad other tech features integrate with it. Consumers with smart home systems want to connect their houses to their cars to make their lives even easier. One system allows you to do that easily. It comes built into vehicles from hundreds of automakers, including Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, …

by Wendy Johnson

Published on April 21, 2021 1:27 am

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The New Lotus E-R9 Showcases The Ultimate Power of EV Endurance

The new Lotus E-R9 is an electric endurance race car unlike anything we've seen from the brand before.

by Gabrielle DeSantis

Published on April 20, 2021 6:21 pm

Plymouth GTX 'Vert From "Tommy Boy" Movie is For Sale

Plymouth GTX ‘Vert From “Tommy Boy” Movie is for Sale

If you love cars and movies you remember the Plymouth GTX convertible from "Tommy Boy." There were a number of Plymouth Satelites used for the movie, this one was the one used the most. That also means it was the most abused. Regardless, this one is for sale.

by Thom Taylor

Published on April 20, 2021 3:26 pm

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Is the 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition Really a $44,000 Car?

The 2021 Honda Civic Type Limited Edition is a $44,000 car that is routinely marked up by dealers. Apparently, it's worth the sticker price, but not the mark up.

by Joe Santos

Published on April 20, 2021 3:04 pm

The Hyundai Genesis G80 sedan on display

2021 Genesis G80 vs. Mercedes E 450: Equal Contenders?

The new Genesis G80 luxury sedan is being compared to the Mercedes E-Class, but what differentiates these vehicles? Mostly the price, warranty, and name recognition.

by Amanda Cline

Published on April 20, 2021 2:05 pm

The Aston Martin Pastel Collection

Aston Martin Thinks Pastel Easter Egg Colors are the Next Big Thing

Easter egg colors-you know pastels. Those pasty, washed-out colors popular in the 1980s when cars that matched your underwear were a thing. As happy as we were to see those days evaporate, Aston Martin is just as happy to yank you back into them. And here’s the proof. Luckily this is only happening in Newport …

by Thom Taylor

Published on April 20, 2021 1:34 pm

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Toyota Will Introduce 15 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)

As Toyota embarks on a new electric vehicle journey, the brand announced a lineup of 15 EVs in the new Beyond Zero series set to be released by 2025.

by Amanda Cline

Published on April 20, 2021 11:00 am

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GM Announces New Electric Vehicle Battery Plant

GM and LG are combining forces in order to keep up with battery demand for new electric vehicles under the name Ultium Cells LLC. This will help easy supply chain issues that have plagued the industry.

by Amanda Cline

Published on April 20, 2021 8:00 am

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The Most Common Car AC Problems and What To Do About Them

The weather is warm enough to justify turning on your car's AC. But if it's not blowing cold air? It may be experiencing one of these common car AC problems.

by Sarah Brennan

Published on April 20, 2021 5:01 am