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10 Personal Luxury Coupes That Cost Less Than a New Camry
Personal luxury coupes once ruled the American car market, offering top-tier comfort and quality from Detroit. While they were pricey when new, many now sell for less than the $29,000 starting price of a base Toyota Camry. Here are ten…
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Forgotten Gems: 10 Quirky American Cars From the 1970s Collectors Skip
The 1970s forced American automakers to rethink everything. With an energy crisis, stricter emissions rules, and nimble Japanese imports shaking up the market, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, and AMC scrambled to adapt. The results ranged…
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Mercedes Shifter Stuck in Park: Emergency Release Needed to Move
Owners of certain Mercedes-Benz models are reporting a frustrating issue where the gear shifter remains locked in Park and refuses to move unless the emergency release button is used. This problem, highlighted in a forum post on MBWorld,…
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More Manual Transmissions Are on the Way for 2027, but Some Models Are Losing Them
The manual transmission keeps making a comeback despite predictions of its demise. Automakers are responding to enthusiast demand, with several new three-pedal models planned for 2027 and beyond. Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac told Road & Track…
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Jeep Gladiator Generations: A Look at the JT Pickup's Evolution
The Jeep Gladiator returned for the 2020 model year as a midsize pickup with a design that was more than just a stretched Wrangler. It featured a unique rear frame and specific payload ratings. The truck has been on sale in the U.S. for…
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Understanding Oil Starvation: Causes, Symptoms, and What to Do
Oil is the lifeblood of a car's engine, and running it without enough of it causes metal-on-metal friction thousands of times per minute. That friction generates massive heat and can quickly lead to catastrophic engine failure. But there's…
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The 1969 Dodge Polara Wagon: A Family Hauler With a Hidden Big-Block Secret
In 1969, a full-size Dodge Polara wagon could be ordered with a 440-cubic-inch V8, the same engine family that powered California Highway Patrol pursuit sedans. While the wagon used a milder tune and carried more weight, the connection…
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Toyota's $220K GR GT Supercar Already Has Every US Unit Spoken For
Thinking about trading in your GR 86 or Supra for Toyota's new GR GT? If you're in the US, you're already too late. Toyota says every example meant for the American market has been accounted for, even before the order books officially…
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Jeep Gladiator Fire Near Illinois Home Leads to Court Battle Over Arbitration
An Illinois couple has taken Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to court after their 2022 Jeep Gladiator caught fire in their driveway, nearly reaching their home. Sandra and James Teuber filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the…
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The Manual 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S Was a Hard Sell Internally
The 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S is finally available with a stick shift again, but getting that transmission approved wasn't easy. Porsche North America CEO Timo Resch told Car and Driver that the manual option wasn't part of the company's…
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2027 Tundra and Sequoia: Same Look, Serious Off-Road Upgrades
Toyota didn't overhaul the 2027 Tundra and Sequoia, but the pair now share the same front end, making the Sequoia more of a true Tundra wagon than before. The big news is a new Trailhunter trim for both vehicles, built for overlanding and…
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Stellantis Recalls Nearly a Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Glitch Linked to Radio Software
Stellantis is recalling over 955,000 vehicles worldwide due to a rearview camera issue caused by radio software. The automaker says a software glitch may prevent the rearview image from appearing on the infotainment screen, a problem…
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