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Rusty Monday: Race Car Rust Rustober

Once a race car’s useful days are over anything can and will happen to it. Most often they rust in peace behind the shop or next to the garage. Then the process of slowly returning to earth begins. By the time it would be worth restoring it is long past being restorable so it sits …
by Thom Taylor
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There’s Only 1 Brand That’s not in the Red for 2020

It’s not breaking news that 2020 hasn’t exactly been a typical sales year for the auto industry. Not every brand did as poorly as they thought. Still, according to the year to date data on Good Car Bad Car, there’s only one brand that sold enough units this year to beat last year’s sales numbers. …
by Jordan Almond
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The 2021 Nissan Rogue Has Nothing on the 2020 Toyota RAV4

The 2021 Nissan Rogue has a fresh new look and features to take on rivals like the 2020 Toyota RAV4. So, did the Nissan Rogue do enough to compete, or will it continue to sit on the sidelines? Let’s check out what it has to offer against the infamous Toyota RAV4.  2021 Nissan Rogue vs. …
by Allison Barfield
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The Fastest-Selling Used Sports Cars in the U.S. Are Japanese

Japan has made some of the greatest sports cars the world has ever seen. The current crop of Japanese sports cars seems largely focused on the affordable end of the market. As a result, most manufacturers have seen strong sales figures for brand-new models. However, in the used market, Japanese sports cars dominate in the …
by Gabriel Vega
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Why Did Nissan Sue the Owner of a Small Computer Business?

In the 1990s, a man named Uzi Nissan started a small retail computer business named Nissan Computer. The store was named after his family name, which is the same as one of the world’s largest automakers. In 1994, Uzi decided to give his new business an online presence by registering www.nissan.com. In 1999, Nissan sued …
by Gabriel Vega
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40,000 2006 Ford F-150s Stolen Last Year. But There’s More!

What’s up with the 2006 F-150s popularity with thieves? The National Insurance Crime Bureau reported that for the first time the F-150 has become the number one most-stolen vehicle in 2019. For this compilation “F-150” also takes in everything from the F-150 through to the F-550. So 40,000 2006 F-150 trucks were stolen last year, …
by Thom Taylor
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Your Used Car Could Be Worth More Now Than Ever Before

The automotive sales landscape has seen its fair share of ups and downs throughout 2020, and while the new car market is still taking time to recover, thanks to low inventory and other issues, the demand on the used car market has gone up. This has put pressure on dealers to acquire more used cars, …
by Joe Santos
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How Much Money Can You Save By Not Owning a Car?

With the global pandemic still hanging around and the threat of an uncertain economic future, it’s easy to want to tighten your belt and save for the future. You could cut costs by clipping coupons, eating at home as opposed to getting takeout, and if you work from home, you can even sell your car. …
by Joe Santos
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15 Million Vehicles Involved In ZF Airbag Lawsuit

A huge lawsuit has been filed alleging that ZF airbags and seatbelts can fail to work in an accident. It says that the ZF TRW airbag control units do not activate the sequence to fire off the airbags and tighten the seat belts. The massive lawsuit not only involves ZF but takes in Kia, Hyundai, …
by Thom Taylor
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The Origin Story of Cupholders in Cars

You don’t know what you have until it’s gone, and for me, that means cupholders. Sure, your average consumer car has them, but more exotic choices for daily drivers like the Lotus Elise skip on them altogether. While the answer seems obvious now, you might be surprised to hear the history of cupholders and how …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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There’s 1 Thing That Sets the 2020 Subaru Impreza Hatchback Apart

If you’re looking for a quality hatchback, there’s much to like about the 2020 Subaru Impreza, according to MotorTrend. It offers great value, solid fuel efficiency, and great safety ratings. Still in its fifth generation, the Impreza got a minor update in 2020.  But it has one thing that sets it apart from other hatchbacks …
by Tina Pavlik
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The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Is a Great Way to Haul 7 People

If you’re in the market for a vehicle that will help you haul around seven people easily, but don’t want to buy a large passenger van, the Chrysler Pacifica should be one to pay attention to.  U.S. News came up with a list of vehicles, ranging from sport utility vehicles to minivans, that can hold at …
by Wendy Johnson
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What Happens in a Racing Pit Stop?

If you’ve ever watched any racing, no matter what kind, you’ve noticed every once in a while, one of the race cars will pull off of the race track. In these crucial moments, the pit crew works in a rushed frenzy to accomplish several tasks, most of which you might not even realize from watching. …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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Watch: You Don’t Want To Drive Hyundai HB20 After Bad Crash Tests

The replacement for the Hyundai HB20 failed crash tests after scoring high for the previous version. These Hyundai subcompacts are a low-cost model that is built for the Brazilian market. HB stands for “Hyundai Brazil,” with the “20” standing for a B segment car. Converting to American dollars it would sell here for under $17,000. …
by Thom Taylor
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Democrat Or Republican? Your Car Reveals Which Party You Are In

Who would have guessed that the car or truck you drive indicates what you are? No, not as a person but a political preference. And, who would even study such a thing? But for over two years Strategic Vision collected data from over 300,000 new car buyers to see which way they voted. Then they …
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