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Kia Optima is being displayed during the 2018 Moscow International Motor Show
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Don’t Want to Lease or Own? Try a Car Rental Subscription

For a long time, we’ve had the option to either own a car or lease one when car shopping, depending on what our needs are for the moment. Sure, we’ve been able to rent cars for decades now, but there’s a new service just gaining ground and it’s called a car rental subscription.  Few people …
by Wendy Johnson
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A silver 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid is parked on the roof of a building with a blue-lit overhang in front a nighttime cityscape in the background.
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Carvana Who? Asbury Cracks the Code to Car Buying Online in 15 Minutes

It looks like Carvana has some new competition. Those of you new to end-to-end online car buying: Carvana is a used-car retailer that sells vehicles strictly online. It handles many of the normal functions of a physical car dealer. Carvana buys and sells vehicles, accepts trade-ins, and offers financing for vehicle purchases. Auto retailer Asbury …
by Tina Pavlik
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A passenger side profile view of a white 2019 Koenigsegg Regara
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First Public Auction of a Koenigsegg Regera Hypercar – Over $200,000 in Options

Koenigsegg has built a reputation for manufacturing an incredible hypercar or two. Their cars are also very exclusive and rarely trade hands on the open market. In the case of any Koenigsegg Regera model, one has never been offered at a public auction until now.  The Koenigsegg Regera Only 80 copies of the Koenigsegg Regera, according to the listing …
by HJ Pizarro
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Former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn, who denies any wrongdoing, skipped bail while awaiting trial on multiple charges of financial misconduct, including allegedly under-reporting his compensation to the tune of $85 million.
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Where Is Nissan’s Fugitive Ex-CEO Now?

Sometimes, Hollywood’s tales of fugitives, corporate greed, and international intrigue spill into real life. And sometimes, they happen in the automotive industry. Nissan would probably like to forget its erstwhile CEO who found himself in hot water and on the lam. So, what happened to Carlos Ghosn? Renault-Nissan’s controversial executive Carlos Ghosn was one of …
by Desiree Homer
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A bright-blue 2021 Toyota GR Supra A91 Edition is parked on a racetrack
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What Is a Halo Car?

Now and then, automakers roll out a vehicle that doesn’t match what they typically make. Is it by accident, or did they feel like doing something different? Actually, neither of those is true. Manufacturers build what’s called a halo car for, believe it or not, advertising purposes. For instance, the Supra is considered Toyota’s halo …
by Wendy Johnson
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Car shopping: Empty desk at car dealership with Jeep in background
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Buying a Car on New Year’s Day Could Be a Good Hangover Cure

Sitting at a dealership might sound like the last thing that you want to do after ringing in the new year, but it could possibly be a good way to recover from the hangover that came with it. After spending four years selling cars and working every holiday, I can tell you that New Year’s …
by Joe Santos
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The Automotive Clunkers Of 2020

The year 2020 will go down as one of the worst for mankind. It was, however, a good year for cars. Everything from the new Corvette to the Bronco unveiling made it a banner year. But there were also some big flops in 2020 and we’re here to remind you of them. Because when a …
by Thom Taylor
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General view of atmosphere at Oscar Mayer Wienermoblie 75th birthday celebration at West 75th Street on July 18, 2011, in New York City
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The Wienermobile’s Kitschy Cruise Across Majestic America

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is a household name that’s become an important part of American culture. Most know the Oscar Mayer brand thanks to its familiar colors, jingle, and hard-to-miss vehicle. One hundred years on, the hot-dog-shaped Wienermobile is still cruising America and capturing hearts. Here’s a look at where it began and where it’s headed …
by Marci Houghtlen
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2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Caravan minivans go through final assembly and inspection at the Windsor Assembly Plant August 21, 2007, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
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Dodge Caravan (1984-2020): A History of the Paragon of Minivans

To a difficult year, we add the loss of the Dodge Caravan. Though certainly not a tragedy in the grander scheme of life, it was a much-beloved minivan with a long history over many decades. The 2020 model year was the last one to be manufactured. Here’s a look back at this pioneering family vehicle. …
by Ed Reeves
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A black 1975 Volvo C303 Laplander
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The Swede Mercedes Unimog Alternative: The Volvo Laplander

At least in the US, luxury cars tend to be what people think of when the name ‘Mercedes-Benz’ pops up. But the German automaker has an extensive history of more utilitarian offerings, too. It’s made minibuses like the Omnibus, for example. Plus, the G-Wagon was originally a rugged off-roader fit for civilians and military personnel. …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Cars driving at night on the 300 block of Penn Street looking West toward the Penn Street Bridge on December 10, 2020, in Reading, Pennsylvania
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Night Driving 101: How to Avoid Tragedy

Because the winter solstice recently passed on December 21, these are the shortest, darkest days of the year. That, combined with the holidays, means you’re more likely to be out driving in the dark. Because you might be doing more driving than flying this season due to the pandemic, here are a few safety tips …
by Ed Reeves
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Front quarter view of a lime green 1968 Shelby GT350 fastback
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A 1968 Shelby Mustang GT350 Sat for Over 30 Years and Now Is at Auction

Original Shelby cars from the 1960s are highly desirable cars for collectors. The cars were known to be amongst the top echelon of muscle cars. Many of them were even turned into racetrack pavement-carving machines. So, when what appears to be an original Shelby car shows up on E-Bay, it garners a lot of attention.  …
by HJ Pizarro
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2010 Range Rover; Budget Luxury car
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Stimulus Check Stuntin’ – 5 Luxury Cars For Less Than $20,000

Thanks to our ever-caring government, our accounts will be looking fat with this second round of stimulus funding. So, after you’ve bought your second home and 18 PS5s, what are you going to do with all the extra cash? Maybe buy a Ferrari? A few limos, maybe? Well, let’s not be ridiculous. Even though the …
by Peter Corn
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A car power inverter can charge your phone, computer, TV, or any other low-power AC electrical device.
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The Top 4 Power Inverters for Your Car

Before buying your dream car, you probably pore over reviews, peruse specs, test-drive your favorites to find the model that gives you everything you want. Features — from engine size to trim level to USB ports — can make a car special. But not all features are enough, and sometimes you need a bit more. …
by Angela Bickford
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The Right Way to Jump-Start a Car if It Has a Dead Battery

Let’s set the scene. You’ve just put on your jacket, grabbed your keys, and are ready to head out the door. You get to your car, get comfortable in the driver’s seat, and place your key into your car’s ignition. The good news is that you didn’t forget your keys. The bad news is that …
by Sarah Brennan
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A red hot rod with yellow flames painted on.
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What Is a Hot Rod?

In the automotive world there are a lot of terms that are tossed around. Many of us don’t realize we do that. But, to people who are car curious, the terms we volley around tend to linger in the air and need defining. One of those often used terms is, hot rod. Why is this …
by HJ Pizarro
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A customer and dealership employee with masks discuss a car in a showroom.
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5 Reasons Why Trading Your Car Into a Dealership Could Be a Mistake

If you’re planning to buy a new or used car at a dealership and want to trade in your current car, then you may want to think twice before doing so. Sure, trading in your car to the dealer that you’re buying a car from makes sense from a convenience standpoint, but in reality, you’re …
by Joe Santos
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