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A man looks at a Chevrolet Silverado truck at the auto trade show, AutoMobility LA, at the Los Angeles Convention Center
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Why 2019 Will Go Down as a Year that Chevrolet Wants to Forget

When you look at the automotive sales figures for 2019, it’s no surprise that the Ford F-Series pickups are still in the No. 1 spot. What surprises people is the No. 2 slot. Where we used to see the Chevrolet Silverado sitting right behind the F-Series trucks, it’s no longer there. Instead, we see another …
by Wendy Johnson
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2017 Kia Cadenza is on display at the 109th Annual Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place
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The 1 Kia Model Everybody Loves to Ignore

South Korean automaker Kia is known for its variety of vehicles, providing space and amenities at affordable prices. While sales numbers continue to grow for many models, one of Kia’s vehicles gets less attention than them all. In fact, you may not even know that the automaker still makes the car. And that’s because it’s …
by Marci Houghtlen
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2020 BMW X5 M driving up mountain road
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What’s the Difference Between BMW M, M Sport, and M Performance?

One letter helped cement BMW’s reputation for desirable, high-performance vehicles: M. Originally, M badges were reserved for mildly-detuned race cars, like the M1 supercar and E30 M3 sports sedan. Now, however, the BMW M is found on a whole range of powerful, fast cars, like the X5 and X6 SUVs. But not every M badge …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Potential car buyers checking out a BMW car
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Does Anyone Regret Buying a BMW?

BMW is one of the most respected car companies in the world, but that doesn't mean every customer is satisfied. Why do some people regret buying a BMW?
by J.L. Seto
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The Mercedes-Benz G-Class on display at the North American International Auto Show
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This Car Brand Holds the Two Latest Cannonball Records

If you haven’t heard of the Cannonball run – yes, like the 1981 movie – you may not know what an impressive feat it is to accomplish and even more so to break the record. The Cannonball is a cross-country race that runs from New York City to Portofino Bay, California in any which way …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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A portrait of Olympic and IAAF World Championship Gold medal wiinning 200 metres and 400 metres sprinter Michael Johnson of the United States standing alongside his Chevrolet Corvette C4 Coupe
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The Most Ridiculous C4 Corvette You’ll Ever See

Sometimes, the things people will do to a gorgeous car are downright heartbreaking. When the mod involves a stunning piece of machinery like the Chevy Corvette it can make you want to cry, unless of course, you can see a method to the madness. C4 Corvette fans won’t believe what’s become of one 1984 model. …
by Katie Clime
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1971 Datsun 240Z
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Why the Overpriced $300k 240Z Was Actually a Good Deal

For the vast majority of us, paying six figures is something usually done for a house, not a car. And it’s not just high-end luxury SUVs, like the Lamborghini Urus or Porsche Cayenne, that cost that much, either. There’s a 600-hp classic Ford Bronco available for a quarter-million dollars, and air-cooled Porsche 911s have similarly …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Dark gray 2021 Chrysler Pacifica with AWD drifting through the snow
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Bring on the Snow! The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has a New Look and All-Wheel Drive

A refreshed Chrysler Pacifica showed off its new facelift at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. Along with the new look, the 2021 Pacifica is touting a plethora of new features including a next-generation Uconnect infotainment system, a more-premium trim level, and an option for all-wheel drive. This new rendition of Chrysler’s minivan should make it …
by Joe Santos
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The Best Amazon Prime Car Shows That Aren’t the Grand Tour

Netflix isn’t the only streaming service with automotive programming. After ‘leaving’ Top Gear, Clarkson, Hammond, and May attempted to recreate their formula on Amazon Prime in the form of The Grand Tour. And while the show is now in its 4th season, it’s safe to say their pseudo-juvenile recipe has gotten a little…stale. Exhibit 1: …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Mark Reuss, President of General Motors, announces that GMs Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant will build the all-electric Cruise Origin self-driving shuttle on January 27, 2020
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GM Spends an Embarrassing Amount of Money on Advertising

In 2018, companies in the United States increased the amount of money they spent on ads. The 2019 Ad Age Leading National Advertisers Report found that the top 200 advertisers spent a total of $163 billion combined on their ads in 2018. That’s up 3.6 percent compared to 2017. There are 45 companies that spent …
by Ed Reeves
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2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro side
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Are Toyota and Honda Really the Most Reliable Car Brands?

With how expensive new vehicles are getting, not to mention the rising cost of repairs, consumers want to get their money’s worth. With the average car spending 8.4 years on the road, Range Rover reliability isn’t going to cut it. Vehicle reliability depends on a variety of factors, and even the best brands can sometimes …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Is Hyundai Breakthrough Predictive Shifting System A Game Changer?

Other than the increase in the number of gears in an automatic transmission there have been few breakthroughs in transmission developments. We may have a breakthrough now. Hyundai and Kia say they’ve developed a transmission that can predict the gear it should be in at any given point. It’s called the “Information and Communication Technology …
by Thom Taylor
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Pur Sang Bugatti Type 35 overhead
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Pur Sang Bugattis Are Pure Class

There’s a problem with vintage motorcycles and cars: they’re too old and valuable. A vintage Bugatti, for example, is more expensive than even a limited-edition new one. Exclusivity may bring cachet, but it’s more than a little disheartening to budding enthusiasts to hear that the most-affordable Bugatti isn’t even a car. However, there are alternatives. …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Volkswagen's 2015 Jetta TDI is cleaned while on display at the LA Auto Show's press and trade day in Los Angeles, California
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Avoid This 1 Volkswagen Jetta Year at All Costs

The Volkswagen Jetta is VW’s best-selling North American car, and 2019 marked its 35th year on the road. Introduced to the world in 1981, the Jetta arrived in the U.S. in 1984. Its family-friendly features, affordability, and German engineering quickly made it a favorite among American drivers, and it remains one of the most popular models …
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