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Toyota Patents a Paddle-Shift System That Remembers Your Gear Requests
Toyota, often seen as a maker of sensible, low-key cars, has filed a patent for a new paddle-shift control system that aims to make automatics feel more engaging. The system is designed to respond to driver inputs more intelligently than…
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Hyundai Won't Build an Elantra N Wagon, But This Render Shows What It Could Look Like
Hyundai's next-generation Elantra (known as the Avante in Korea) has just arrived, but the automaker has no plans for a wagon version. That hasn't stopped one rendering studio from imagining what an Elantra N estate might look like, and…
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The Forgotten Buick Muscle Car That Out-Torqued the LS6 Chevelle
A golden-era Buick muscle car is being overlooked despite being a serious sleeper with more torque than a Chevelle packing LS6 power. The 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 could embarrass the Chevelle at stoplights, but auction values tell a…
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How a Ball Bearing Giant Gave Birth to Volvo a Century Ago
If you've ever replaced a wheel bearing or a transmission seal, chances are the part came in a box marked with the letters SKF. That company, founded in 1907, is the world's largest bearing maker and one of Sweden's biggest firms. In 1926,…
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Flock Cameras in Florida: What They Do and Why They Spark Outrage
Automated solar-powered cameras, commonly called Flock cameras after a major vendor, are popping up along Florida roads and near neighborhoods and businesses. Police say they help find stolen cars, locate missing people, and generate leads…
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The Cheapest New Manual Car in America Is Disappearing - and the Next Option Costs $13K More
Manual transmissions have been fading from new car lineups for years, and 2026 marks a turning point. The most affordable new car with a stick shift is about to vanish, leaving buyers with a price gap of over $13,000 to the next cheapest…
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How a Truck Engine Helped End a 33-Year American Torque Record
For 33 years, no American automaker could match the 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1's 510 lb-ft of torque, a figure that outdid every big block from Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile that year. The Buick's modest 360-horsepower rating hid its real…
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GMC Sierra 2026 Trim Guide: From Work Truck to Six-Figure Luxury
The 2026 GMC Sierra lineup covers a wide range, from a fleet-focused base model to a six-figure luxury truck. The light-duty Sierra 1500 starts with the Pro trim at $38,300, which features a 2.7-liter TurboMax engine with 310 horsepower…
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Jaecoo J5 EV: The $26,000 Budget EV With a Big Flaw
Chery, once unknown outside China, has grown its overseas lineup with the Jaecoo brand, launched in 2023 and sold only abroad. The Jaecoo 7, nicknamed the 'Temu Range Rover' in the UK, recently topped sales charts there. Now, the smaller…
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Mercedes Roundup: From Costly Used Gems to Record Sales Verified
Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts have plenty to track this summer, with a mix of practical updates, high-performance sendoffs, and a verified milestone. A slideshow highlights how aging S-Class flagships and high-performance used-market bargains…
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Ford Maverick's Success Tied to Unlikely Buyers, Not Just Truck Fans
The Ford Maverick's popularity has been anything but typical. After its late 2021 debut, demand was so strong that Ford paused orders, and concerns about keeping up with that demand stretched into 2023. More recently, the base model saw a…
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4 Mazdas That Lose Their Value Faster Than You'd Think
Mazda has a reputation for building cars that are more fun to drive than the average commuter box, from rotary sports cars to turbocharged all-wheel-drive sedans. That reputation might lead you to expect strong resale values across the…
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