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Many Vehicles Being Built Don’t Comply With This New Safety Regulation

From airbags to collapsing steering wheel columns the fed mandates safety regulations on a year-by-year basis. Each year new regulations are put in place that automakers must comply with. But a new car safety regulation taking effect has seen numerous automakers and/or certain models built that don’t have the safety feature. So, what’s going on? …
by Thom Taylor
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5 of the Worst Car Names in U.S. History

Looking back, there’ve been a host of new car introductions. There have also been some iconic vehicle names, many of which have incredible reputations. Classic titles like the Mustang, for example, send a message of unbridled power. Even Elon Musk’s Tesla brand signifies genius engineering. At the same time, the Model S moniker nods to …
by Desiree Homer
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A driver attempts to skirt around Trooper Paul Pierce, who was trying to pull her over for driving in the breakdown lane on Rt. 3 near I-495 in Chelmsford. Trooper Pierce is part of the 3D unit cracking down on aggressive driving.
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Don’t Be a Jerk Driver: Here’s How

Has an inconsiderate driver ever cut you off? Did another motorist merge into your lane without seemingly knowing you were there? From nonchalant late-brakers to impatient tailgaters, there are plenty of jerk drivers out there. And you might sometimes be guilty of jerky driving behaviors yourself. But if you have a new year’s resolution to …
by Desiree Homer
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A white Shelby Cobra 289 'Street Cobra'
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This American Sports Car Earned the ‘Greatest Ever’ Title, Not the Legendary McLaren F1

Even though Gordan Murray already designed its spiritual successor, the McLaren F1 still looms large in the automotive consciousness. From its Toyota-Sera-inspired doors to its gold-lined engine bay, it’s a supercar that still feels, well, super. But according to Road & Track, it’s not the best sports car. Instead, that title belongs to the Shelby …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Alamo, Enterprise, and National car rental agency signs at Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
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How to Get the Best Deals on Rental Cars

With all of the rules and restrictions surrounding flying during the pandemic, more travelers have turned to road trips. Although many people rent vehicles for a road trip, car rental companies are still struggling during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Many are offering incentives in an effort to draw business. If you’re planning a road trip, …
by Blanka Giehl
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Be Glad You Don’t Live In Russia: 2021 Lada Is Really 22 Years Old

These are early images of the “new” 2021 Lada Niva. Well, it’s kinda new. It looks new but it’s really a re-bodied Lada Niva II which debuted in 1998. And even it was based on some Niva 4×4 bits which first saw production in 1977. Basically, this is a 22-year-old Niva with a new RAV4-like …
by Thom Taylor
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2018 Hyundai Veloster is on display at the 110th Annual Chicago Auto Show
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The 2021 Hyundai Veloster Actually Comes With Plenty of Standard Safety Features

As safety technology evolves, vehicles begin to include additional safety features. As those features become more affordable, the safety features make their way into more affordable vehicles as well. The 2021 Hyundai Veloster is one of those vehicles. It comes with a nice long list of standard safety features plus some additional available ones. Here’s …
by Ed Reeves
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Where Can I Find the Lowest Auto Loan Interest Rate?

Buying a car requires a good amount of homework in order to get the best deal. Not only do you need to do your research when it comes to finding the right car, but you should also do your research when it comes to paying for it. Are you paying cash, leasing, or financing? If …
by Joe Santos
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Is a Lightweight Engine Flywheel a Worthwhile Upgrade?

Adding more power via something like a turbocharger is a common-enough idea. But some modifications, rather than increasing raw performance, are about tweaking a car’s character in subtler ways. You can install a short shifter, for example, or swap your transmission’s gear ratios. Or you can give your car a lighter engine flywheel, or a …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Our Dodge Viper in a Ditch | Gabrielle R DeSantis
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Christmas Eve Chaos — Dodge Viper Versus Ditch

The Dodge Viper has long held the title of “widowmaker,” and for owning one, I couldn’t agree more. Under the insanely long hood sits a 10-cylinder engine that produces plenty of power and is a great option for performance upgrades. Unlike modern cars, it lacks just about any standard safety feature you could want on …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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A dark-red 2020 Kia Sportage drives on a dusty dirt road
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The Island of Misfit Cars: 5 Models Under $24,000 Ignored This Year

Like the Island of Misfit Toys in the 1964 Christmas classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the automotive industry has its own island of unwanted cars. Well, there isn’t an actual island, but the idea is the same. Most consumers avoided these vehicles while car shopping in 2020. They include the Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Veloster, Mazda3, …
by Wendy Johnson
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Silver 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe
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Forgotten Fun Targa-Top Cars That Are Affordable Now

Question: When is an open-top not a convertible? Answer: When the car has a targa-top. Convertibles may get a lot of attention from sun-seekers, but the targa-top vehicle provides the air-in-your hair experience too! But, to a large degree, many people have forgotten about the fun cars that had them. Interestingly, if a person is …
by HJ Pizarro
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$100,000 In Catalytic Converter Theft Spree Earns 1 Guy Fugitive Status

Stealing isn’t cool. But, if you are going to steal, at least do like Nicolas Cage and steal the Constitution or some crown jewels or something cool. Stealing car parts is uncool and boring. Stealing boring car parts? That is utterly ridiculous. Well, that’s exactly what two fellas in Pennsylvania have been up to. Over …
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