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Ferrari Refuses to Go Totally Electric, for Better or Worse

It could be argued that Ferrari is THE brand most people think of when they hear “sports car.” Ferraris are flashy, Italian, expensive, fast, loud, romantic, and beautifully-crafted luxury items that have no practical purpose in the world. That last point, in particular, might be why Ferrari is vowing never to go full-electric.  Of course, …
by Peter Corn
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Is it a Good Idea to Clean Your Car’s Engine Bay?

Washing your car is typically part of your routine maintenance when it comes to keeping it in top shape, but what about your engine bay? After all, the engine bay is typically the dirtiest part of the car and it looks like it could use a good cleaning from time to time. But is it …
by Joe Santos
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A photo of the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S utilizing its drift mode on track.
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Drift Mode Is a Pointless Hot Hatch Feature We Actually Love

The recent unveiling of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R brought along the announcement of a unique new feature. The Golf R now features a new drift mode, which in theory, should allow its owners to do wonderful skids on the track. The VW isn’t even the only hot hatchback to offer it. So far, only …
by Gabriel Vega
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The GMC Hummer EV is an all-electric pickup truck.
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Electric Car Buyers Eye Recharge Network Expansion Delays

Electric cars are being adopted at a brisk rate in recent years. Indeed, the electrification of the automotive industry as a whole has turned the market 180-degrees. A decade or two ago, people were saying electric cars would never catch on. Yet, here we are today with manufacturers scrambling to create hybrid-electric or all-electric vehicles …
by HJ Pizarro
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a man with a black mask breaking into a car
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Are Aftermarket Car Alarm Systems Worth Buying?

Back in the 80s and 90s, it wasn’t too uncommon to hear the “chirp chirp” of someone arming the aftermarket alarm system in their car. And it was even more common here the annoying sonata of sounds that an aftermarket car alarm produces to the annoyance of everyone within one square of the car. But …
by Joe Santos
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2016 Mazda CX-9 is on display at the 108th Annual Chicago Auto Show
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The 2017 Mazda CX-9 Is Pretty Much Headache-Free

After years of being overlooked, the Mazda CX-9 is finally getting the credit it deserves in the midsize SUV class. The CX–9 stands out for its sporty performance and its sleek style. What also makes this Mazda a winner is its solid reliability history. If you’re interested in shopping used options, you’ll see that the 2017 CX-9 is worth …
by Leigh Fields
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Nissan displays new design concept with the Nissan Ariya electric crossover.
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Is the Nissan Ariya Worth Waiting For?

Since the growth of Tesla, more and more companies have stepped up to enter their option for electric vehicles. The consumer market has responded with a lot of positivity, and hybrid and fully-electric vehicles have quickly gained popularity and respect — well, except for maybe the original Toyota Prius that everyone hates so much. It …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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Is the E92 BMW M3 a Beastly Bargain or a Massive Money Pit?

Depreciation has a funny way of making unobtainable luxury cars that much more attractive as time goes on. It’s like when you break up with a significant other and the next time you see them, they look better than ever. Take the E92 BMW M3, for example, back in 2010, it retailed for around $60,000, …
by Joe Santos
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A close-up of the 2022 Cadillac V-Series Blackwing gold-colored magnesium wheel
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Cadillac’s New Magnesium Wheels Are a Big (but Not Heavy) Deal

Although the V-Series Blackwing models won’t have Cadillac’s Blackwing engine, they’re shaping up to be serious performance sedans. Plus, like the BMW M3 and M4, you’ll be able to get them with a stick. And recently, Cadillac unveiled details about another V-Series Blackwing feature: magnesium wheels. Why are the Cadillac V-Series Blackwing models getting magnesium …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Why Are Headrests Important in a Car?

Sit in any car nowadays and you’ll probably end up resting your head on the headrest by default. But what headrests for? Do they provide some type of safety feature, or are they there merely to make your head and neck more comfortable on longer drives? Headrests actually play more of a pivotal role than …
by Joe Santos
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Hyundai Tucson vs. Jeep Cherokee: The Value Buy and the Small Beast

The Hyundai Tucson and the Jeep Cherokee are both used to living in the shadows. The larger and more upscale Palisade eclipses the Tucson, and the Grand Cherokee often overshadows the Cherokee. Even so, the Tucson and the Cherokee remain as one of the more compelling five-seaters in the compact SUV class. Out of the two, which would you …
by Leigh Fields
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How Do You Protect Your Car From Hail Damage?

Hail can occur at the most unexpected times of the year, and it can be extremely damaging to your car. One five-minute hail storm can easily lead to thousands of dollars in repair work, leaving you feeling frustrated and almost helpless as you desperately try to prepare your car for the next one. In case …
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5 Great Cars if You Need to Parallel Park Often

If you live in a small town, chances are you don’t need to parallel park that often. In fact, some states don’t even require that you learn how to parallel park to get your driver’s license. Just like driving a car with a manual transmission, being able to properly parallel park seems to be a …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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A silver 2002 Renault Sport Clio V6 drives down the road
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The Renault Sport Clio V6 Is a Mid-Engine Hatchback Supercar

For performance with daily practicality, the usual answer is a hot hatch. And some of the best modern ones, like the Honda Civic Type R, can even embarrass classic supercars. But some hatches went beyond ‘hot’ and went straight to ‘super’ thanks to some drastic changes. And YouTube team The Straight Pipes recently spent time …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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The new Dodge Viper SRT is on display during the first day of press previews at the New York International Automobile Show
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American Supercars Deserve Your Attention, Too

We debate whether cars like the Porsche Taycan or BMW i8 meet the definition of what we call supercars, but the fine line drawn in the sand doesn’t exclude American car models. A completely different class than the well-loved American muscle cars, supercars produced in the US, for some reason, aren’t as coveted as their …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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