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Why Don’t Some Vehicles Have Public Crash Test Ratings?

Those shopping for a family car often place safety ratings very high on their list of priorities when choosing a new car. Though safety ratings include the efficiency of lighting, driver assist features, driver and passenger restraint systems, and braking and handling features, a primary focus of auto safety ratings include crash test ratings, carried …
by TJ Heffner
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Your Car’s Mileage Isn’t a Perfect Way to Measure Wear

Looking at buying a used car, the first question we usually have is about the car’s mileage. For most of us, we recognize the value of a car’s mileage, but we aren’t always confident why. We use the number on the odometer to explain how far the car has traveled, and it gives us a …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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People Just Can’t Stop Buying Toyotas

Toyota is the world’s largest carmaker, followed closely by the Volkswagen Group and Hyundai. Aside from sheer volume, the secret to Toyota’s success is its unusually high brand loyalty. A recent study by J.D. Power found that the brand’s owners are most likely going to buy another as their next vehicle purchase. The result is …
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Report: Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Auto Manufacturers-Also Jobs Lost

Well, that didn’t go well. After President Trump made a bargain with the Detroit automakers in 2016 we now have a clear picture of what that accomplished. Nothing. Trump told Ford, Fiat Chrysler, and GM, that he would cut taxes and regulations. In turn, he wanted them to increase jobs and investment. But the Trump …
by Thom Taylor
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Low-Temp Plasma Ignitions Might Replace Spark Plugs

Since the beginning of mechanized locomotion, people have been trying to figure out ways to make it more efficient. The most basic way to achieve efficiency is to get more energy with less fuel. In general, engines are relatively simple; you need a spark, fuel, and oxygen to make them work. Naturally, any of those …
by Peter Corn
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Toyota Dominates the List of Cars That People Keep the Longest

It’s no secret that Honda and Toyota make some of the best vehicles you can buy if you’re looking for a vehicle that can last forever. How long is “forever?” According to iSeeCars, it’s at least 15 years as they recently put together a list of the “Top 15 Vehicles Owners Keep for 15 Years …
by Joe Santos
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First-Gen Acura NSX Owners May Soon Have the Option of a Full Restoration

The first-generation Acura NSX is easily one of the most coveted and sought-after Japanese supercars from the 90s. Those lucky enough to currently own one know that it can be tough to find OEM replacement parts, however, Acura is currently considering a full restoration program for the NSX at its Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) plant …
by Joe Santos
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Now Is the Time to Buy Your Winter Tires

Buying tires is no small investment. It’s going to cost at least a few hundred dollars to get a new set all around. Spending the money on winter tires and swapping them out for the season can increase the longevity of your regular rubber. Winter tires also add extra security and grip when you’re driving …
by Jordan Almond
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What Is Toyota’s Best-Selling Vehicle?

It seems like each car brand is stepping up its game with each new year. Even so, Toyota remains as drivers’ first choice for a reliable car. Toyota has an impressive portfolio, but you might be wondering, what is Toyota’s best-selling vehicle? Toyota’s best-selling vehicle of 2020 might surprise you Toyota vehicles are among the most popular options in …
by Leigh Fields
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NUERBURG, GERMANY - OCTOBER 11: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (33) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB16 comes in for a tyre change during the F1 Eifel Grand Prix at Nuerburgring on October 11, 2020 in Nuerburg, Germany. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
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Beginner’s Guide to Formula 1 Racing

In the US, Formula 1 racing isn’t nearly as popular as it is in some other countries. While we value sports like IMSA racing and NASCAR, Formula 1 is just something different altogether. There is a lot of reasons why Formula 1 should interest you, even if you don’t take any personal stake in a …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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The Toyota Corolla Has a Soul After All

It’s no secret that Toyota cars have been called dull or boring. Toyotas are practical. They are cars to get you from one place to another. But they aren’t exactly trying to be fun or have boisterous personalities. They are rock solid appliances that you can rely on. But that doesn’t mean that a Toyota …
by Jordan Almond
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Do You Really Need a Car If You Work From Home?

Working from home has quickly become a nationwide norm ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit earlier this year. And while parts of the country have opened up, many Americans are still able to conduct business in the comfort of their own homes, which has lightened the traffic load in for the rest of us that …
by Joe Santos
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More Recalls: Bad Seat Belts Will Be Like Takata Airbag Cheat

Joyson Safety Systems in Japan took over Takata Corporation after it went bankrupt from the airbag scandal. But now Joyson has been found to have falsified seat belt data. It shipped substandard seat belts according to the Japanese transport ministry. The transport ministry also warned of a major recall of seat belts in the offing. …
by Thom Taylor
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Stick A Fork In Cadillac: GMC Denali Outsells It

The GMC Denali and AT4 off-road models are now outselling Cadillac. What was once “the standard of the world,” Cadillac is now a brand nobody cares about. Sales across the board are in the tank as GMC overtakes it. Most Cadillac dealers are dualed with GMC, so GM should quietly drop Cadillac models until there …
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