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Car Thief Scolds Mom For Leaving Her Kid in the Car, Then Steals Car

It’s never fun being the victim of car theft, but what’s even worse is that a car thief not only steals your car, but they also take everything that’s inside of it. That’s why it’s always important to not only lock your car but to be sure to take out whatever valuables you might have …
by Joe Santos
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Has the Pandemic Changed Car Buying Forever?

Buying a new car from a dealership hasn’t always been the easiest walk in the park. First, you have to find the car that you want, then you have to deal with a salesperson to get through the whole process. However, the one fortunate thing that the global pandemic has brought us is a new …
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Buying a New Mini Cooper Doesn’t Seem That Fun Anymore

Enthusiasts have long hailed the Mini Cooper as one of the best options if you want a fun driving experience. Style and available luxury are also obvious reasons to pick the Mini Cooper over other small cars. Though, there’s one primary reason why buying a new 2021 Mini Cooper isn’t all that appealing. The Mini Cooper lost an …
by Leigh Fields
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Are Motorcycle Airbag Jeans Worth Wearing on Your Ride?

A solid motorcycle helmet, while absolutely vital, is just one of several safety accessories you need to go riding. You also need good gloves, a proper jacket, and a solid pair of boots. And, naturally, you also need a pair of quality pants. For casual riders, that typically means a pair of motorcycle jeans. However, …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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The 2021 Toyota Sienna Is Faster Than This Ferrari

The arrival of the 2021 Toyota Sienna marks a massive leap forward for the model. In an attempt to spice up the minivan, the Sienna gets a premium cabin, heaps of tech, and even a sharpened aesthetic. For 2021, the Toyota comes exclusively with a hybrid powertrain, boasting excellent efficiency figures. Despite this, the fuel-efficient …
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5 of the Most Car-Seat Friendly New Cars

Shopping for a compact car or sedan can be tough when you have little ones to transport. You have to make sure the car has enough head- and legroom, enough cupholders and storage, and, most importantly, the right safety equipment to keep everyone safe in case the worst should happen. Fortunately, Carmax took some of …
by Joe Santos
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Kia Motors Announces Underwhelming Rebranding and New Name

The popularity of the Kia Motors brand has skyrocketed in the past few years. Ten years ago, many of us remember the Soul commercials feature the hip hop hamsters and probably growing a more negative vision of the brand than not. However, in the past few years, the brand has seemed to turn things around, …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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Porsche Lawsuit: Is It Lying About Emissions And Mileage?

A new lawsuit has just been filed against Porsche. It alleges that Porsche gets lower fuel economy and higher emissions than the company advertises. It takes in both the iconic 911 and Panamera. The plaintiff alleges he suffered “damage in the form of overpayment and diminished value.” Is Porsche lying about emissions and mileage? The …
by Thom Taylor
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New Study Suggests There Is a Safer Way to Uber During COVID-19 Pandemic

The world has been forced to shift and adapt to the will of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Most of us are committed to taking the necessary precautions, like wearing a mask, social distancing, and keeping our hands clean. Although traveling is a risk, we have shifted from flying to driving, from hotel rooms to camper vans, …
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It’s 2021: About Damn Time To Raise Speed Limits!

Have you ever been driving and everything feels fine, then you look at your speed as you pass the police and you’re cruising along at 85 mph? But it felt like you were doing 60 mph? Welcome to 2021-it’s about damn time to raise speed limits.  Drivers feel more comfortable hitting these higher speeds There …
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Rusty Monday: Smashed But Saved-So Far

We mostly stay true to the title of these dives into rusty derelicts, but we’ll deviate this week with Rusty Monday. These are derelicts for sure, but they are also more smashed with rust. You look at some of these and wonder how that happened? They’re smashed but saved-at least so far. Maybe they’re parts …
by Thom Taylor
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Do Vortex Generators Actually Help Road Cars?

Car spoilers have a purpose besides being flashy accessories. Although they’re technically not wings, both they and spoilers use the air rushing around cars to reduce lift. However, they’re not the only aerodynamic aide available to road cars. Some models, like the Honda Civic Type R, are starting to feature vortex generators as well. But …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Is Having Bluetooth Calling Worth the Upgrade?

It seems like these days, even the least expensive, most standard cars on the market have basic tech that was once an expensive upgrade. Along with that list is a feature that was intended to make our drive not only a bit safer but more convenient. Bluetooth calling has become an expectation we have of …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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Your Throttle Cable Could Use an Adjustment

Getting an internal-combustion engine up and running requires a lot of moving parts. And without proper maintenance, the entire process can grind (sometimes literally) to a halt. Hence why fuel injectors sometimes need cleaning and spark plugs need changing, and so on. But some maintenance items need attention even if the part in question isn’t …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Mazda’s Consistency Won the Company an Impressive Award

Mazda is a Japanese company that sells multiple styles of passenger vehicles in the United States. Its focus is on “zippy, engaging performance,” according to U.S. News & World Report. The quality of its performance paired with its interiors and value have earned Mazda awards over the years. In a recognition of the brand’s ongoing …
by Ed Reeves
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Ford Transit Vans Made This Surprising List for 2020

If you ask the average American about the best-selling cars in America, a few models may come to mind. Many people drive trucks like the Ford F-150 or sedans like the Toyota Camry, and they are some of the best-selling cars in the U.S. That being said, surprisingly, Ford Transit vans are also some of …
by J.L. Seto
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‘Macho’ Van: The 2021 Honda Odyssey Gets Manlier?

Minivans aren’t generally known for their rugged or aggressive styling. Arriving in 1984 with the Dodge Caravan, the minivan quickly developed an uncool “soccer mom” reputation, according to USA Today. The 2021 Honda Odyssey has inched in a more macho direction though. Here’s a look at the “manlier” 2021 Honda Odyssey. The new look of …
by Ed Reeves
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The 2021 Mazda3 Turbo Is Leaps and Bounds Better Than the Mazdaspeed3

Do you remember the Mazdaspeed3? It was a four-door hatchback that was based on the existing Mazda3 but it had a turbocharged engine, a sportier suspension, and some gaudy aero bits. For a streetcar, it was fast, but it needed refinement. Fortunately, after seven years without a fast, fun hatchback, Mazda recently released the 2021 …
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