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Boeing Just Grounded More 737 Max Planes-Again. What’s Going On?

When we last heard from plane-maker Boeing it had just recommissioned all of the 737 Max planes that it was forced by the FAA to ground for 20 months. That was back in November 2020. But today it contacted 16 airline companies to ground some of their 737 jets. Again. What’s the problem this time?  …
by Thom Taylor
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A silver 2021 GMC Terrain SLT crossover SUV on a city street
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Both of GMCs 2021 SUVs Were Outdone by Corporate Cousins

GMC is like that sibling or first cousin who shares familial DNA but goes out of their way to set themselves apart for really no reason. If we had a dollar for every time someone has asked, “Why do GMC and Chevy compete?” well, you know how the rest goes. GMC has done a good …
by Brock Holloway
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A Porsche logo sits on a covered automobile in the showroom at the Porsche Automobil Holding SE center in Hamburg, Germany, on Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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How Do You Pronounce Porsche?

Most people will go their entire lives without ever owning a Porsche. But those same people likely respect the brand for its racing history and lineup of high-performance luxury cars. From the track to city streets, Porsche continues to be an automotive icon, even if we’re pronouncing the name wrong. Porsche has a rich history of greatness Porsche …
by Desiree Homer
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Your 2021 Honda Odyssey Could Catch Fire

Minivans have become less and less popular with the increasing interest in SUVs. While SUVs have skyrocketed in popularity, becoming one of the most common forms of transportation for many drivers, there are still a handful of minivan options hanging in there. In fact, to compete with the SUV market, minivans like the Honda Odyssey …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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Subaru plant in Japan shuts down for two weeks due to semiconductor chip shortage
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Subaru Plant Shuts Down as Chip Shortage Rages On

The COVID-19 pandemic has messed our world up in plenty of ways, some more obvious than others. The semiconductor chip shortage has been one of the sneaky ones. The supply chain has gotten kinked, and the backup is growing dire. In fact, the chip shortage has gotten so bad that a Subaru plant in Japan …
by Peter Corn
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How to Know if Your Tires’ TPMS Going Bad

Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors a quick and easy way for us to ensure our tires are inflated to the optimal pressure. Having tires that are overinflated, or under-inflated, can be dangerous to us and our vehicles, so being able to quickly monitor tires helps to reassure car owners that their tires are at the PSI …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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A Formula 1 Haas F1 Team race car moves down the track at a high rate of speed
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Why Can’t Formula1 Cars Refuel During the Races?

Every few years, the rules and regulations for Formula1 races change. They adjust to improve the driver or pit crew experience, enhance safety protocols, and sometimes just to make the sport better overall — like the ban on using tobacco product sponsors. What happens in a pit stop can be greatly affected by the changes, …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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A 2019 Nissan Motor Co. Rogue sport utility vehicle (SUV) sits on the lot at a car dealership in Joliet, Illinois
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Nissan Going Down Another Dark Path Potentially With Loans Screwing Buyers

In March Nissan made the sketchy decision to offer subprime loans for those unable to qualify for Nissan Motor Acceptance credit. Now it has taken an even darker path to potentially screw buyers. Now it will pay bonuses to dealers able to convince customers to make longer-term loans. Like 84-96-month loans. Is this what Nissan …
by Thom Taylor
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Can Polestar Really Make a Carbon-Neutral Car by 2030?

Although gas-powered cars are slowly being supplanted by EVs, ICE technology will stick around for a while yet. This means that even after EVs go mainstream, we’ll still have to deal with vehicle emissions. And while they’re cleaner, electric cars and trucks carry environmental penalties of their own. However, some automakers are trying to address …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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My Dealer Charged Me An Advertising Charge. What Is That?

Car dealers are fond of their special dealer “Advertising Charge” added to your new car’s bottom line. It’s a great way for them to pull a few extra bucks from your wallet. But to us, it’s the dealership’s cost of doing business. Their cost of doing business, not ours.  The Advertising Charge was created to …
by Thom Taylor
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A silver Volvo logo is seen on the black grille of a parked car on Tuesday, January 11, 2021
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Is the Volvo Logo Sexist?

A logo can communicate a lot about a brand. It’s easily recognizable and establishes an identity. But what if a company’s logo offends a segment of the population? Will some consumers stop purchasing the product? And what if the company’s intended meaning differs from interpretation? This is the case with Volvo‘s logo. The meaning of …
by Ed Reeves
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Cars drive through flood water after Hurricane Delta passed through the area on October 10, 2020, near Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Does Car Insurance Cover Water Damage?

It’s important to keep your car in good working condition. It gets you to work and the grocery store. And it allows you to take your children to school and activities. So when your car has been involved in an accident, you know your insurance will cover at least part of it. But will it …
by Ashton Wesly
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BMW Pushes for More Sustainable Lithium Battery Production for EVs

The harvesting and processing of lithium for lithium-ion batteries responsibly for powering many electric vehicles haven’t always been the best. With the market for electric vehicles expanding in a seemingly exponential way, there has arisen a somewhat immediate need to find a way to sustainably source and process lithium for batteries or to find an …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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Starlite Limos' black-and-white R35 Nissan GT-R with a Rocket Bunny body kit parked in an English countryside manor garden
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Disneyland, Bosozoku, and Vintage Racing: Rocket Bunny Has a Wild History

Body kits, whether they’re functional or not, are common car modifications. But only a few have risen to the point of being household names to enthusiasts. Japanese company RWB’s Porsche designs spring immediately to mind. And then there’s Rocket Bunny. What makes a Rocket Bunny body kit what it is? Firstly, ‘Rocket Bunny’ isn’t the …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Are Backup Camera Recalls As Innocent as They Sound?

New recalls seem to surface every week, with many recalls circulating around the newer technology that we’ve come to expect from cars today. Backup camera recalls aren’t all that uncommon either, with a new recall for the Honda Odyssey’s backup camera system just being announced this past month. For drivers who grew up without the …
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