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Gearheads Speak: The Car Design Trends That Drive Us Crazy
As a car enthusiast, I used to spend hours poring over interior photos in magazines. The 2001 BMW 7 Series' iDrive system blew my mind, even if the exterior made me cringe. Over time, BMW refined iDrive into something intuitive, but that…
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The Miata Is Beating an Entire Car Brand - Here’s How
The Mazda MX-5 Miata, the slowest-selling car in Mazda’s lineup, has managed to outsell every single model Alfa Romeo offers in the United States combined. That’s right: a two-seat roadster with less than five cubic feet of cargo space is…
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The Nissan Z Market Has Finally Come Back Down to Earth
When the new Nissan Z hit showrooms in 2022, it sparked a buying frenzy that pushed prices into absurd territory. Some dealers tacked on market adjustments that turned a $56,000 sports car into a six-figure proposition. One Washington…
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Mysterious Glitch: Turning on Wipers Triggers Transmission Trouble
A perplexing issue has surfaced for some drivers, where activating the windshield wipers causes a sudden loss of communication with the transmission control module (TCM). The problem, reported by a concerned owner on an automotive forum,…
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Chevy Pushes Grand Sport to Nearly Match Stingray in Early C8 Production
While every new Corvette launch generates excitement, and the Z06 and ZR1 models grab headlines, the Grand Sport has long been the sweet spot in the lineup. It offers a meaningful bump in performance and styling over the base car without…
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The Overlooked V8 That Refuses to Break Down
Step into nearly any modern performance car, press the start button, and the experience feels curated by a computer. The engine note? Often piped in through the speakers. The power delivery? Managed by electronics that smooth over any hint…
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Touchscreens Are Making Driving More Dangerous, New Study Shows
A recent study from Swedish car magazine Vi Bilägare reveals that distracted driving is getting worse, and touchscreens are a major culprit. The publication repeated a 2022 test with 10 new cars and one 2016 model, timing how long drivers…
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VW’s Big Shake-Up: Why Half the Models Might Not Survive
Volkswagen Group, the massive German auto conglomerate that owns everything from Audi to Porsche, is making a drastic move to slim down its sprawling lineup. According to internal sources, the company is preparing to cut up to half of its…
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When Your Car Gets Recalled: What Actually Happens Behind the Scenes
If you’ve ever received a recall notice in the mail, you know the mix of confusion and mild panic that follows. But how do those notices actually get generated? It’s not random. The process is a coordinated effort between automakers,…
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Kia and Honda Issue Major Recalls Affecting Hundreds of Thousands of Drivers
Two of the biggest names in the automotive world, Kia and Honda, have announced sweeping recalls that could impact hundreds of thousands of vehicles across the United States. According to reports out of Seattle, the recalls address…
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Kia Urges 463,000 Owners to Park Away From Homes Due to Fire Danger
Federal safety regulators are telling nearly half a million Kia owners to keep their vehicles parked outside and away from structures because of a fire risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the warning…
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Lamborghini’s Design Chief on Chinese Supercars: ‘We Take the Competition’
The rise of Chinese electric hypercars, some packing over 3,000 horsepower, has the automotive world buzzing. But Lamborghini’s head of design, Mitja Borkert, isn’t losing sleep. Speaking at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Borkert…
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