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Teen Drivers Are Worse for Your Car Insurance Costs Than a DUI

Auto insurance is a necessary but costly expense. And if you’re frugal, you’re constantly trying to find ways to keep recurring expenses like auto insurance low. To do so, it’s helpful to know which events trigger a rate increase so that you can avoid them or offset them as best as possible. Three events can …
by Cary Hillside
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A Lexus logo on a parked black car dotted with raindrops in Dublin city center in Dublin, Ireland, on Monday, January 25, 2021
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Lexus Owners Are Suing Because of a Loud and Annoying Problem

Lexus vehicles are usually among the most dependable luxury cars. And the company is one of the most reliable luxury carmakers. That’s no surprise considering Toyota is its parent company. Still, even the most reliable cars face problems. However, sometimes an issue is so severe it sparks a legal battle. In fact, unhappy owners recently …
by Addison White
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Formula1 Engines are Made with…Sand? Donut Media Explains

The science and engineering that goes into production and development of Formula1 cars is extensive. With the goal to create the best cars within the sport’s regulations, finding the most efficient way to create faster cars year after year, the technology used has to be constantly advancing and changing. Formula1 cars are designed to last …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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A shopper looks at a silver Chevy car for lease at Stewart Chevrolet Cadillac in Colma, California, on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
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Does Leasing a Car Help Your Credit Score?

Car buying can be a pain. Though financing is the best option for most people, sometimes you need a car but don’t want to buy it. That’s where leasing comes in. You can choose to buy the vehicle after the lease ends (unless it’s a Tesla), or you can move on to something newer. But …
by Savannah Keaton
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) hold pieces of metal shrapnel from a defective Takata airbag during a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on June 2, 2015, in Washington, D.C.
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11 Million Takata Airbags Are Like Deadly Tumors, Official Warns

When thinking of car safety, you probably imagine driving defensively, obeying traffic laws, and ensuring your vehicle is properly maintained. You might not consider that your car could kill you in a minor collision. But vehicles with defective Takata airbags are under recall because they’ve caused severe injuries and even death.  The Takata airbag recall …
by Ron King
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A silver 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Limited minivan parked on gravel in front of snowcapped mountain with the sun behind them
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The Chrysler Pacifica Blew Every Other Minivan Away in 2020 Sales

Minivans used to dominate playground parking lots and school pickup lines. Today, the family-friendly people movers have taken a backseat to smaller, more efficient SUVs and crossovers. But one minivan, the Chrysler Pacifica, won’t go away quietly. In fact, it dominated the minivan segment in sales last year. Also winning countless accolades, the Pacifica blew away the …
by Rita DeMichiel
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A Koenigsegg logo sits on a wall beyond the automaker's Agera RS hypercar at the 85th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015
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How Do You Pronounce Koenigsegg?

You’ve probably familiar with foreign automakers like Honda, Toyota, and Subaru. You probably even know a few things about exotic cars from Lamborghini, Ferrari, and even McLaren. But you might not have heard of Koenigsegg. True, it doesn’t roll off the tongue as easily as, say, Bugatti. Still, there’s a reason the Swedish automaker chose …
by Addison White
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The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a Winner in Edmunds’ Eyes

The world of minivans is slowly shrinking as SUVs become the more popular vehicle of choice for many families. With successful SUV options boasting spacious third-row seating, it is easy to see why sporty-looking and capable SUVs are quickly gaining traction — literally and figuratively. But there is still something to be said about the …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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A white 2021 BMW X5 midsize crossover luxury SUV travels on a covered road
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BMW’s 2021 Luxury SUV Lineup Earned Plenty of Recommendations

When the subject of luxury cars comes up, BMW is inevitably mentioned. But even as sedans and coupes have become less popular, BMW remains a part of the conversation with its luxury SUVs. In fact, not only have critics begun to rank the BMW X5 over the popular Porsche Cayenne, but BMW’s entire SUV lineup …
by TJ Heffner
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What Is Ford Co-Pilot360?

As automobiles advance toward autonomy, Ford has been developing increasingly sophisticated technology such as Co-Pilot360. Ford test drivers have logged over 650,000 miles tuning new safety features and tech before releasing them to the public. Features such as hands-free-driving and over-the-air software updates will soon be available on select 2021 Ford models. What is Ford …
by Ron King
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