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How Toyota's Billion-Dollar Gamble Created the Lexus LS 400
Before Lexus became a household name in luxury. Toyota poured $1 billion into a secret project that would redefine what a Japanese automaker could achieve. The LS 400 wasn't just another sedan, it was the result of five years of work by…
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Five Years In: How the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Holds Its Value
When Jeep brought back the Gladiator for 2020, it was a big moment. The brand finally gave the Wrangler platform a proper pickup bed, keeping the removable doors, fold-down windshield, and soft or hard tops that off-roaders love, while…
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GMC’s Big-Block Muscle Car That Most People Forgot About
In the summer of 1971, walking into a GMC dealership meant seeing rows of pickups, Suburbans, and work trucks. The last thing anyone expected was a factory muscle car packing one of Chevrolet’s biggest V8s. But for a short time, that’s…
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Ford F-150 Engine Showdown: V6 vs. V8 - What’s Right for You in 2026?
If you’re shopping for a 2026 Ford F-150, you’ve got a big decision to make: six cylinders or eight? The twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 engines deliver serious torque and efficiency, while the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 brings that classic rumble and…
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The BMW M5 G90 Weighs More Than a Tahoe - Here’s Why Enthusiasts Are Sticking With the F90
If you’re shopping for a sports sedan that’s light on its feet, a Mazda Miata might come to mind. A BMW M5? Probably not. The M5 has never been a featherweight, but it was always respectably lean for its class. That’s changed with the new…
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Throwback Luxury: How the 2001 Lexus SC430 Stacks Up Against the Mercedes CLK430
Car enthusiasts with a soft spot for early-2000s luxury are taking a fresh look at two iconic drop-tops: the 2001 Lexus SC430 and the Mercedes-Benz CLK430. Both models defined an era of refined cruising, but they took very different paths…
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Illinois Eases Driving Test Requirements for Older Drivers, Adds Family Reporting Option
Starting July 1, Illinois rolled back mandatory driving tests for seniors renewing their licenses, raising the age for required testing from 79 to 87. The Illinois Road Safety and Fairness Act passed with overwhelming support, roughly 70…
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Honda’s CR-V Crushes RAV4 in First-Half Sales - But There’s a Catch
The compact crossover segment has long been a battleground between Honda and Toyota, and 2026 is shaping up to be a dramatic chapter. Honda’s CR-V moved 226,114 units in the first half of the year, outpacing the Toyota RAV4 by more than…
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JD Power Study: Why Your Lexus Outlasts That Gadget-Packed EV
JD Power’s latest Vehicle Dependability Survey confirms what many drivers already suspected: Lexus remains the most reliable brand on the road, with the Toyota Camry topping midsize cars and GM brands like Chevrolet and Cadillac leading…
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Kia Telluride Recall: 460,000 SUVs at Risk of Fire Under the Seat
Kia is urging owners of over 460,000 Telluride SUVs to park outdoors and watch for smoke or burning smells beneath the front seats. The recall, announced by federal regulators, stems from a potential electrical short in the power seat…
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Patience Pays Off: Why Slow-Selling Models Like the Dodge Charger Mean Bigger Deals for Buyers
If you’re in the market for a new car and willing to look past the hottest models, this summer could be your moment. Fresh data from CarEdge’s July 2026 Market Day Supply report reveals that several mainstream vehicles are stacking up on…
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The $10,000 V8 Truck That’s Flying Under the Radar
If you’ve been hunting for a used pickup with a V8 engine, you already know the struggle. New trucks with eight cylinders are vanishing from showrooms, and the used market is painfully expensive. But there’s a forgotten gem from the…
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