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Electric Racing Sedan Runs At Daytona-Is NASCAR Going Electric?

Leading into the 24-hour race at Daytona International Speedway last weekend was an electric race sedan that did exhibition runs around the 3.5-mile road course. This was the first time an EV has ever touched the Daytona track. The question is obvious; will NASCAR be going electric sometime soon? ETCR is a new category of …
by Thom Taylor
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A red 2021 Honda Civic on the track.
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How Many Miles Will a Honda Civic Last?

The Honda Civic is one the most well-known and most-popular compact cars on the market and it continues to be a front-runner in its class every year. The Civic provides an entry-level solution to just about anyone that’s in need of a long-lasting set of wheels for their everyday commute. But just how long will …
by Joe Santos
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Reasons to Avoid Car Air Fresheners Might Surprise You

Air fresheners have been a part of car ownership for as long as I can remember. You see them casually in the check-out lanes of the local market, hanging from more than a handful of rearview mirrors in a parking lot, and even see fancier ones at a high-end candle and scent stores. They seem …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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An image of a 2021 Kia Sorento driving down the road.
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What Does it Mean When a Car is a Good Daily Driver?

The phrase “daily driver” is quite common in the car community, and the phrase itself is relatively self-explanatory. The car that you drive every day, or mostly every day when it comes to the ins-and-outs of your weekly routine, is your daily driver. So, when it comes to talking about whether or not a car …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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The rear 3/4 view of the silver 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Years on a mountain road
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Would You Pay to Rent a New Porsche Every Month?

There is some fun to be had when it comes to leasing a car. You have the opportunity to enjoy a new vehicle for a finite amount of time and then upgrade to the next latest and greatest toy without and hassle. But, what if you could change out the car you are leasing on …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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Toyota logo is seen at a dealership in San Jose, California, on August 27, 2019
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Toyota Is Following Through on Its Environmental Promises

Climate change has created new consumer, community, and government demands on the auto industry. Many car manufacturers have made public commitments to lessen their products’ and processes’ negative environmental impact. And while several automakers are making good on those commitments, Toyota has shown great strides in this arena. Its efforts are laudable for their scope …
by Cary Hillside
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You Can Now Import These Previously Illegal Cars in 2021

The Vehicle Safety Compliance Act of 1988 mandates that vehicles not originally sold in the United States are illegal to import until they are 25 years old. This means that each year, a batch of cars from a quarter of a century ago finally come of age, giving consumers a whole new world of vehicles …
by Audrey Williams
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An overturned black car on a snow-covered highway
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Deadly Crashes Prompt U.S. Agency to Beg Drivers to ‘Stop Taking Unnecessary Risks on the Road’

Driving a two-ton motor vehicle carries inherent risks of serious injuries or fatalities. But with every generation, automakers strive to improve car safety by providing more innovative features and technology in their vehicles. Simple distractions, like listening to loud music or driving aggressively, increase the odds of deadly car crashes. Despite fewer vehicles on the …
by TJ Heffner
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Commercial vehicles of the Sprinter type are built at the Mercedes-Benz AG Ludwigsfelde plant
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The Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 Might Put Pickup Trucks Out of Business

Trucks are very popular in the automotive world – with good reason. The flexible bed sizes and high towing capacities of these vehicles are perfect for physical laborers and drivers with trailers to move. However, MotorTrend thinks there’s another vehicle you should consider for your next job: the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. There’s a reason why …
by Addison White
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A parked black 2004 Range Rover Sport with tinted windows
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Is Your Car Windows’ Tinting Illegal?

Tinted windows are undeniably cool. We’ve all seen action movies and music videos filled with luxury vehicles whose darkened windows add enough panache to make us drool. But when it comes to car safety, dark window tinting isn’t always a good idea. Even if a Lamborghini is out of your price range, you can legally …
by Cary Hillside
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A white 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe on display at Brussels Expo on January 9, 2020, in Brussels, Belgium.
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Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Safer Than the 2021 BMW 3 Series?

The only automotive rivalry older than Ford versus Chevy is BMW versus Mercedes-Benz. However, stark distinctions exist between the American and German rivalries. Ford and Chevy notably vie for things like durability and brute power, while their German counterparts compete to be the most luxurious, innovative, and technologically advanced. The current W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class hit …
by Brock Holloway
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Can HID and LED Headlights Damage Your Eyes?

Car headlights shine so brightly today in part because, as with many automotive accessories, new technologies are available. Instead of halogen bulbs, headlights now often feature HID bulbs or LEDs. However, while dim lights can be a safety hazard, so can blindingly-bright ones. But more than simply dazzling drivers, can HID and LED headlights cause …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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A panoramic sunroof on a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
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If You Own One of These 10 Cars, Your Sunroof Could ‘Explode’

Having a sunroof in your car is an open-air luxury that used to actually be an option in new cars. Nowadays, it seems like every car, even in its base form, now comes with a moonroof and what’s even better is that many automakers are incorporating panoramic moonroofs in many of their models. However, did …
by Joe Santos
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A red 2021 Acura TLX driving down a highway
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4 Features that the 2021 Acura TLX Shares With the NSX

The 2021 Acura TLX has been quite the force to be reckoned with since it made its long-awaited debut last year. Now in its second generation, the Acura TLX boasts a sophisticated, yet sporty look, a refined suspension, and drivetrain, as well as a potent engine choice that’s soon to be upgradeable when the Type-S …
by Joe Santos
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A white 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye drives on a racetrack
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Stolen 2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat Hits 175 MPH Running From Police

The 2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat is already one of the wildest brand-new cars money can buy. However, this stolen Hellcat story maybe even wilder. According to Port Clinton News Herald via Motorious, a suspect in a stolen Charger led police on a chase that topped out at 175 mph before eventually crashing. As you’d expect, …
by Gabriel Vega
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