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Hyundai Motor Company shows off a 2019 Sonata Hybrid at the Chicago Auto Show
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The 2018 Hyundai Sonata Struggled With Reliability

Safe, economical, and fuel-efficient: the 2018 Hyundai Sonata seems like it would be a smart choice for a family sedan. The Sonata also makes a respectable showing among other popular midsize sedans such as the Mazda6, the Toyota Camry, and the Honda Accord. But Consumer Reports warns that it falls short on reliability. Let’s take …
by Kristen McCoy
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2018 Cadillac CTS is on display at the 110th Annual Chicago Auto Show
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Cadillac CTS Sales Are Starting to Fall Off Hard

Since it emerged in 2002, the Cadillac CTS has been a full-size sedan that embodied the Cadillac character. Clean lines, a bold grille and tapered front end, and a large, comfortable interior are all hallmarks of a luxury American sedan. It sold very well for Cadillac – that is until 2015 when sales began to …
by Katie Clime
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BMW Indonesia's newest product, the All-New BMW 8 Series Coupe on May, 17,2019. All-new BMW M850i xDrive Coupe.
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How Does BMW’s Naming System Work?

You’re pretty sure that a BMW 435d xDrive is a 4 Series coupe, but what does the rest of the name mean? So, OK, you guessed that the automaker’s Z4 sDrive23i is a roadster but what kind of configuration is it? And what the heck is a BMW Alpina B3-GT3? Compared to other automakers’ naming …
by Kristen McCoy
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Jeep Renegade
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Surprising Jeep Renegade Features You Need To See

The Jeep Renegade has been around since 2015. This has given drivers a few years to test the Renegade for themselves. This Jeep model was expected to flop, but old school Jeep fans have been impressed by this compact SUV. Check out what people love about the Jeep Renegade. Surprising Jeep Renegade Features  From its …
by Allison Barfield
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Car paint booth
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The Reason Why Some Car Paint Colors Command a Premium

Although automotive paint technology has improved over the years, improper care can still cause damage to your car’s paint. Also, automaker quality problems still pop up from time to time. And then there’s the cost of choosing your car’s paint color. Not only can this affect resale value, some colors can be rather expensive. True, …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Eaton Suretrac limited-slip differential cutaway
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What Makes a Limited-Slip Differential Desirable?

It’s a technology that’s found in many performance cars, from Mazda Miatas to police-spec Crown Vics. It’s found a place in JDM icons and hot hatches. Some rally SUVs even had multiple ones. It’s the limited-slip differential. But what exactly does it do, and why is it so desirable? What does a differential do? The …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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1972 Porsche 911E
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Why Are Air-Cooled Porsche 911s so Valuable?

Classic car values can sometimes reach dizzying heights. And one of the most prominent poster children for this is air-cooled Porsche 911s. Although the latest-gen car is widely-praised, as with Range Rovers, Mazda RX-8s, and Ford Broncos, sometimes people just prefer the older versions. The air-cooled Porsche 911 craze has also boosted restomodding and created …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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2018 Cadillac CTS is on display at the 110th Annual Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place
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Why Cadillac CTS Owners Complain About the 2003 Model the Most

With new models produced from 2003 to 2019, the Cadillac CTS luxury car is now only available to buyers as a used vehicle. Before spending so much money to buy a luxury car, it’s a really good idea to know which ones are most reliable. Searching online is a good way to take a peek …
by Ed Reeves
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Detroit Auto Show Canceled for 2020

The 2020 North American International Auto Show has now been added to the growing list of rescheduled or canceled automotive events due to COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Emergency Management Administration determined that Detroit’s TCF Center, known previously as Cobo Center, will serve as a temporary field hospital location, according to the Detroit Free Press.  Michigan state …
by Alice Chase
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MAZDA6 SEDAN on display at Brussels Expo
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2019 Mazda6 Owners Need to Be Careful With This Recall

When an automaker issues a recall, consumers should take it seriously. Even though some recommendations for repairs may seem minor, if left uncorrected, they can create hazardous conditions. For anyone who bought a 2019 Mazda6 recently, there’s already one such recall of which you should be mindful and take care of immediately. While these sedans …
by Desiree Homer
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Subaru Impreza is displayed during the second press day at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show
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What Made the 2012 Subaru Impreza so Bad?

If you want a compact car that has standard all-wheel drive, good fuel economy, and a roomy interior, the Subaru Impreza is a good choice. And if you want to save some money, you might be thinking about buying a secondhand one. It’s a smart move. But one specific model year of the Impreza is …
by Kristen McCoy
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2020 Mini Cooper SE
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Hidden Mini Cooper Features Even Owners Don’t Know About

Mini Coopers are known for their compact and sporty styling, and fun features. Whether you currently own a Mini Cooper or are looking to buy one, there are some pretty interesting quarks and features most owners never know about. Trick Start While some Mini Coopers have comfort access – meaning the key recognizes it’s a …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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Freak Show Friday: 3rd- and 5th-Gen Camaro Mashup

More and more these sometimes glorious, sometimes ghastly freaks are showing up on social media. That makes them ripe for plucking to show you the Twilight Zone of custom car building. Some of these; like Volkswagen Beetles with two front ends, or radically shortened station wagons and vans are crude attempts at car humor. Others …
by Thom Taylor
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Aviar R67 Mustang
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Russia Remakes 1967 Ford Mustang With Tesla Drivetrain

Is this a good idea or a bad one? A company in Russia, KB Arkhipov is remaking the 1967 Ford Mustang fastback. The interior will be updated, the body will be carbon fiber, and the drivetrain will come from a Tesla. It’s called the “Aviar R67.” We first heard about this a while ago and …
by Thom Taylor
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Common Car Myths Debunked

From the time we are young and learning to drive our first cars, we hear tips, tricks and ‘hacks’ on everything from saving gas to maintenance. Some of the information we get is useful and really makes a difference in our driving experience or the way our cars perform, but some are just total myths. …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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Woman sending a text message while driving a car
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5 Most Dangerous Driving Behaviors in 2020

When viewing statistics about reckless driving, it’s easy to assume that teenagers texting are the cause of every wreck on the road, but things are more complicated than that. For example, in 2019 more pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents than any other previous year. Rather than teenagers being implicated for this, it appears that …
by Savannah Keaton
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All The Bad Stuff Happening At GM Right Now

GM is in the news as a result of the coronavirus and just like the virus none of it is good. Even the President of the United States is saying not-so-good things about GM in some of his infamous tweets. Here’s all of the bad stuff happening at GM right now: White-collar salaries are cut …
by Thom Taylor
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