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First-Generation Audi RS5: Good Deal or Money Pit?

When perusing the online classifieds for cars to put in our dream garages, we often find ourselves looking at first-generation Audi R8s and sometimes even old Ferraris. But when it comes to more realistic choices, the Audi RS5 always seems to catch our attention. Not the fire-breathing, twin-turbocharged newer RS5s, but the older, pavement-pounding V8-clad …
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End Of The Line For Subaru BRZ Sports Car

We’re sorry to see the Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 sports cars going away after this year. Toyota just revealed its Toyota 86 Black Limited commemorating the end of production for the 86. Subaru is doing the same with its BRZ version revealing a new Final Edition for the German market only. Just 100 of …
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Pandemic Forces Car Dealers to Adjust Sales Model

Online buying services such as Carvana and Vroom have been trying to disrupt the traditional car-buying process for years. The Coronavirus is also a disrupter. The outbreak of the coronavirus may play into a more robust and stable future for the online services as opposed to the traditional car dealerships, at least for the short-term. Get The Lead-In Traditional …
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Goodyear and Sketchers Team up Using Tire Technology

Many of us don’t consider tires until we are thinking about getting new ones or wondering how often we should rotate them. Goodyear and Sketchers are out to prove that the technology used in developing tires for enhanced performance can be used for getting us around in other ways as well. Goodyear and Sketchers Team …
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5 Reasons Why Using a Black Car Service is Better than Uber

We all remember using a limo service for prom or for another special event in which we needed to arrive fashionably late, or perhaps, just fashionably. However, in recent years, with ride-share apps becoming popular and now, the norm, it seems that limos and other black car services have all but gone by the wayside. …
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Do Cars Come With Jumper Cables?

Maybe jumper cables aren’t something that you think about all that much, but you’d probably wish you had them if your car battery suddenly went bad. And they come in handy if you need to help another driver with a jump start. How much do you know about this much-needed car accessory? Read on to learn …
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Workers Walk Out Of Ram Truck Plant Over Coronavirus Fears

If the coronavirus is as infectious as it has been in other countries and our own Washington state then it is only a matter of time before it infects assembly line workers. When that happens each plant will have to close one by one. It’s what the NBA has done. It is what countless vehicle …
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Looks Like Porsche Taycans Have Huge Quality Issues

There have been numerous posts on twitter showing images of Porsche Taycans with mismatched trim, panels, and pieces missing. These are vehicles that have been delivered and are on the road. Where is Porsche’s quality control and how does this happen? When you see what has been posted we think you’ll agree that there are …
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Startup Comma.ai Wants Regular Cars to Drive Themselves

Over the past decade, self-driving cars have been all the rage. So much so that driver-assist features are now standard in many cars on the market and Tesla’s Autopilot feature has been getting all kinds of publicity. And while we can’t stress enough that the current technologies DO NOT make a car completely drive themselves, …
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What Is An Automotive Rally?

Do you know what a rally is? Not everybody does. There are also some people that think they know what it is but really don’t. So, what is it? When asked what a rally is, a lot of people will more than likely say it’s a timed event running on closed public roads, both paved …
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Volkswagen Releases Statement Supporting U.S. Women’s Soccer Equal Pay

Volkswagen of America, Inc. and U.S. Women’s Soccer announced a landmark, integrated partnership at the Detroit Auto Show in January of 2019 making Volkswagen the presenting automotive partner to the Federation through 2022. “We are extremely excited to work together with Volkswagen to help us continue to grow soccer in the United States,” said U.S. …
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Honda Is Dominating Automotive Sales in 2020 So Far

Honda appears to be the automaker to beat in 2020. When it comes to sales in 2020 so far, Honda’s numbers are strong. They are selling rings around the competition according to year-to-date sales reports. By how much is Honda outselling its rivals? What are the top models? Why are those models so popular? Dominating …
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Horse Vans in the U.S.?

The horse van is a beloved method of towing your four-legged furry friends around in Europe and the U.K. But why don’t we ever see horse vans in the states? Why is the U.S. market for pulling a trailer behind a big pickup truck so overwhelmingly popular in comparison to a horsebox? Cargo vans are …
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Could “Cash For Clunkers” Cure Coronavirus Downturn?

Remember “Cash For Clunkers?” Back in 2009 the federal government legislated a “buy-back” program where people could trade in an older car for a new one. It was meant to stimulate new car buying after the Great Recession significantly lowered car sales. It had a side benefit of replacing higher-polluting vehicles with cleaner ones. Cash …
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