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The 2021 Toyota Sienna Has Camper Van Vibes

Toyota wants you to know that its Sienna isn’t just a minivan; it’s a cool minivan. It’s no secret that minivans are becoming less popular as SUVs rise. Even so, the new 2021 Toyota Sienna shows that minivans are still a compelling vehicle option, mainly because of its camper-van like qualities.  The 2021 Sienna has a bolder look …
by Leigh Fields
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Giant Packard Plant Automotive Landmark Will Be Torn Down

The massive Packard automobile plant in Detroit is known around the world as the king of ruin porn. It has been the victim of looters and scavengers since closing down in 1956. Scrap metal thieves have pulled down portions of buildings to steal the metal beams and reinforcement. The new owner in 2017 vowed to …
by Thom Taylor
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The Bugatti Badge Is Way More Special Than You Think

Bugatti is the top of the heap. We barely even consider Bugatti in the car conversation. These cars exist in their own realm, where mere mortals mustn’t be concerned. It’s not hard to understand why these cars are so highly respected. Usually, they are the fastest production cars in the world, until this year with …
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Did You Know That Acura Made a Wagon?

The Acura TSX was the brand’s compact sedan offering that was discontinued in 2014, but did you know that it had a wagon variant? That’s right, the luxury automaker once produced the TSX Sport Wagon, which only lasted a short period of time, but it had the style, luxurious amenities, and sportiness that you would …
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Biggest Car Costs That Aren’t Your Monthly Payment

Buying a car responsibly usually required a lot of budgeting and a lot of research. Even the most thorough driver can forget that the car payment each month is far from the only cost your car can, or might, have. In fact, there are some costs that add up pretty quick and some that are …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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How Reliable Are Yamaha Outboard Engines?

When you think of outboard motors, Yamaha might not be the first brand name that comes to mind unless you spend a lot of time in a boat. The truth is that Yamaha has been producing quality outboard engines for decades. Eventually, the endeavor brought them to the U.S. market where they would manufacture motors …
by Tina Pavlik
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You Won’t Believe How Whale Oil Was Once Used in Cars

You probably don’t realize just how many fluids are in your car. Sure, the average driver knows the basics like windshield washer fluid and motor oil that has to be changed and certain intervals. We pay more mind to what we know needs to be changed frequently, but forget about servicing other fluids like brake …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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Here’s Why People Don’t Buy Minivans Anymore

It is no secret that SUVs have become increasingly popular in the U.S. auto market. However, as sales for SUVs rise, sales for other segments begin to shrivel up. Today we’re looking at some of the reasons why buyers are repeatedly choosing to buy SUVs over minivans. As SUVs rise, minivans fall According to CarSalesBase, …
by Gabriel Vega
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Recall: Toyota Recalls 6 Million Vehicles For Fuel Pump Failures

Earlier this year Toyota announced a safety recall for almost 700,000 Lexus and Toyota cars. This was for fuel pump failures. Soon it had added over one million vehicles to the original recall. Now it is adding another 1.52 million Lexus and Toyota models from the US. This involves certain vehicles built between 2013, and …
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Mazda Made an Amazing Suitcase Car

Back in the early 1990s, Mazda was flush with money. Their Mazda Miata model had recently taken the world by storm. So, the extra inflow of dollars encouraged the company to explore other possibilities. A suitcase car was one of the ideas that came to life. Yeah, you read that correctly. The Mazda Amazing Suitcase …
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Ram 1500 Goes Up In Flames While Waiting For Recall Fix

Let’s just say this is not the way to conduct a recall. Fiat Chrysler issued a recall for the Ram 1500 over exhaust gas recirculation or EGR cooler cracking in diesel applications back in 2019. But the rub is that at the time it told Ram owners “the remedy for this condition is not currently …
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CEO Jerod Shelby Addresses SSC Tuatara Top Speed Run Controversy

It’s been just over a week since a video of the SSC Tuatara surfaced on YouTube. The American hypercar allegedly reached a top speed of 331 mph. However, a response by YouTuber Tim Burton, aka Shmee150, calls into question the top speed run’s legitimacy. Since then, both SSC and the company that produced the telemetry …
by Gabriel Vega
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Skipping Gears in a Manual Transmission Car: Do or Don’t?

Many drivers could argue that the days of the manual transmission are fleeting, but enthusiasts know better. There are still plenty of cars on the road today with stick shifts, and even some still in production for the newest model years. No longer taught in drivers ed, there is a lot of practices for driving …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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2 Ways Hyundai Trumps Toyota

Whether to buy a Hyundai car or SUV instead of a Toyota car or SUV can be a tough call. Toyota has a very loyal fan base. However, the Hyundai brand earned the #1 ranking in customer satisfaction for about a decade. But what is it that urges a consumer to buy one product instead …
by Jordan Almond
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How Does CarMax Work When Buying a Car?

OK, so let’s say you’ve decided to buy a new car. Well, new to you at least. Used car dealers have a reputation for being shady that’s often well-earned, too, so we understand why a lot of customers find used car shopping so stressful. That’s why it also makes sense why people find the idea …
by Collin Woodard
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Why is the Michelin Tire Mascot White?

Whether you care about the brand of your car’s tires or not, chances are you’re familiar with the name Michelin. No matter what tires you prefer, chances are you know of the Michelin tire mascot, a pile of what looks like stacked marshmallows. Well, that mascot has a name, and if you guessed that he …
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