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Animals Take Over the Streets During Quarantine

Animals have taken over the streets during the worldwide COVID-19 lockdown. Morning commutes have changed during the human absence in recent weeks. The roads have, for the most part, been devoid of vehicles. But the interesting thing is that animals that once stayed away from humans are now finding their boundaries removed, and are themselves taking to the empty roads. …
by HJ Pizarro
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Quarantine Watchlist: Best Movies for Car Enthusiasts from the 2010s

We’re back with more movies that car enthusiasts are bound to enjoy from the 2010s. Check out these major films to add your watchlist as many of us continue to shelter in place. Faster (2010) If you like Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, then you’ll enjoy this movie. Johnson plays the main character, “Driver”, a …
by Leigh Fields
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How to Take Care of Your Idle Car

You might not be driving much right now, and your car could be the last thing on your mind. Although, how you take care of your car while it’s idle will influence its overall performance. To maintain your car as it sits, you’ll still want to tend to your car’s battery, engine, and exterior. Here …
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Do Modifications Add Value to a Car?

Whether you’re into tuner cars, muscle cars, or something of the exotic variety, adding modifications to a car has probably crossed your mind more than once. And while adding a nice 5-inch muffler to your shiny new Honda Civic Si might sound like a great idea, just keep in mind that you might decide to …
by Joe Santos
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Earthday Transportation Notes: Greener Highways Are Coming

Today is Earth Day. In an effort to help provide information on how the transportation industry is making efforts to create, and some cases repurpose traditional infrastructure into cleaner alternatives, today I will focus on the concept of Greener Highways. Traditionally a highway was built to provide a transportation benefit for community growth. In times past, that was a matter of acquiring …
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Car Modifications That Protect The President

When it comes to modifying cars, you probably think of something along the lines of the Fast and Furious franchise, but car modifications can do a lot more than improve performance and appearance. In fact, there are some types of car modifications that are considered a necessity, and when it comes to protecting important cargo, …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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Finding Cars Buried in Your Backyard

Finding a forgotten classic car is one of the greatest dreams of any car lover. However, no one expects to find a car buried in their backyard. Usually, it’s a barn find that someone parked years ago and remained forgotten, like this 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider. Finding a car buried in the backyard is exactly what …
by Alice Chase
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Two Incredible Hyundai Concepts Are Going Into Production

Hyundai has been kicking ass with some fantastic production cars and SUVs. But we never expected the concepts it has shown over the last few months to ever see production. Thankfully, we were wrong. Both the “45” concept shown the middle of last year and the more recent “Prophecy” sedans have been green-lighted for production. …
by Thom Taylor
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Report: Corvette Class-Action Lawsuit Over Quality Issues

We’ve been reporting on the quality issues with the new 2020 C8 Corvette over the last month or so. Now it seems that those are minuscule next to the class-action lawsuit just filed over issues with the C7 Corvette. Anecdotal stories and postings in online forums of owner safety concerns of C7 Corvette wheels cracking …
by Thom Taylor
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Used Car Prices Expected to Drop

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of stress on the automotive industry. Dealing with production shutdowns, working with unions to protect as many jobs as possible during the shutdowns, canceling major product reveals at industry car shows, and retooling plants to make emergency medical equipment are just a few of the things they have …
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Rolls-Royce Wants Quarantined Kids to Design Cars

Rolls Royce, an automotive company known for its expensive, elegant, and classy cars, is looking to cultivate new inspiration in design during this quarantine. To aid during this 2019-2020 global pandemic and bring something to keep those young minds active, Rolls-Royce has come up with a challenge for quarantined kids. Any child 16 or younger …
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Automotive Artist Profile: George Barris

Several years ago, I wrote a series of articles profiling automotive artists. Each article highlighted a particular artist and what it was about their work that I found fascinating. I recently came back across those articles, and they inspired me to revisit some of those artists, and to highlight some additional ones that have gained …
by HJ Pizarro
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The Pros and Cons of Leasing a Vehicle

Financing a car is a pretty straightforward way to purchase a car. You take out a loan for the car and pay it back with interest. After the loan is paid, the car is yours. However, with leasing, you’re paying off the depreciation of the car for a short amount of time. Most car buyers …
by Joe Santos
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Summer Fun In Pickup Truck Bed Pools

Summer is the time of year where people are more active. Grilling competitions come out of hibernation, as do regional car shows. It’s the time to celebrate the 4th of July with parades, as well as a time for people who enjoy water sports. They are days where we are grateful for the air conditioner working properly. But, …
by HJ Pizarro
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Why You Should Skip the 2020 Chevy Malibu in Favor of the 2020 Subaru Legacy

One of the most affordable midsize sedans on the market nowadays is the Chevrolet Malibu. The price point alone makes it more popular than most others in its class, but the safety ratings don’t hurt either. However, popularity doesn’t always mean it’s the best choice. When you analyze its competitors, does the Malibu actually beat them …
by Wendy Johnson
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2022 Z06 Corvette: Closest Thing To A Street-Legal Racecar?

Since the C7 Corvette, Chevy has “co-developed” both the street- and race versions of the Corvette. Chevy says, “They’re the closest link in modern times between Corvettes built for racing and the road, sharing unprecedented levels of engineering and components including chassis architecture, engine technologies, and aerodynamic strategies.” This becomes evident when you know that …
by Thom Taylor
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What Actually Makes a Car Good These Days?

Cars are getting better with each new year which is certainly a great thing.  Although, the consistent improvements across so many global car brands make it more difficult to pick a new model. You might be wondering what actually makes a car good, or even great especially now with so many new features and technologies that …
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