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A 1.24-Million-Mile Corolla Highlights the Tundra's Engine Troubles
Toyota's reputation for building long-lasting vehicles is well-earned, and a 1993 Corolla from New Zealand proves the point. That car, owned by newspaper delivery contractor Graeme Hebley, has now passed 1.24 million miles on its original…
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Nearly Untouched 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser With Just 4,688 Miles Heads to Auction
The Toyota Land Cruiser has stayed relevant for decades, and a pristine 1997 example is now set to cross the auction block during Monterey Car Week. This particular SUV stands out not for flashy looks, but for its remarkably low mileage…
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Genesis GV90 Leaked Specs Suggest Big Battery, But Not Big Range
Genesis is preparing its most ambitious vehicle yet: the GV90, a full-size, all-electric luxury SUV aimed at competing with top-tier brands like Mercedes and Bentley. Leaked technical details from South Korea's Ministry of Environment,…
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The 1980s 4x4 That Beat Land Cruisers in Dakar - at Half the Price
Vintage Japanese off-roaders have gotten expensive. A clean 60-series Land Cruiser that cost about $12,000 in 2020 now trades between $35,000 and $50,000. But another 1980s 4x4, built to the same spec with a stronger racing record, still…
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Mercedes Models Can Bring Big Repair Bills, Plus the Latest from the Brand
From aging S-Class flagships to high-performance used market bargains, some Mercedes models can leave you with repair bills that cost more than what you paid for the car. That's a key takeaway for anyone considering a used luxury purchase.…
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German Engineering: Eight Models That Earned Their Reliability Reputation
German cars and reliability have always had a complicated history. The country's automakers have built engines capable of incredible mileage, but they've also packed their cars with complex electronics and pricey parts, making "reliable if…
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Cadillac's Elmiraj Concept: The Bold Preview of Its Rolls-Royce Rivalry
Cadillac's long-standing rivalry with Rolls-Royce is heating up again now that the Celestiq is in showrooms. But before that production model arrived, the brand offered a striking preview of its ambitions with the Elmiraj concept, unveiled…
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Toyota Patent Aims to Fix Hybrid Cargo Space With Wild Exhaust Rerouting
Hybrids combine the best of both worlds, but their battery packs often eat into cargo space. Toyota, a leader in hybrid tech, has filed a patent that could solve this by moving the battery under the front seats, and it involves an exhaust…
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The $70K Mitsubishi Halo Car That Out-Specced the Supra but Lost Anyway
In the 1990s, Japanese automakers treated their flagships like engineering contests. Mitsubishi took that idea to an extreme with a grand tourer that packed twin turbos, all-wheel drive, a six-speed manual, four-wheel steering, and a…
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Mazda CX-70 vs. Genesis GV80: A $17,000 Price Gap With Real Trade-Offs
Shoppers weighing the Mazda CX-70 against the Genesis GV80 face a tough call, but the numbers tell a clear story: the Mazda costs about $17,000 less on average, yet gives up some power and luxury features. The CX-70 starts at $42,750 with…
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Old Car Batteries: Yes. They Can Be Recycled - and Here's Why You Should
Car batteries are recyclable, and experts say they really should be. Tossing one in the trash isn't just wasteful, it's risky for both people and the environment. The good news is that recycling is easier than you might think, and it can…
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BMW's Leasing Boom Makes the F30 320i a Surprisingly Affordable Used Pick
The BMW 3 Series has long been a favorite among compact executive sedans, and the F30-generation 320i is now turning heads for a different reason: its used-market price has dropped dramatically. Sold in the US from 2013 to 2018, this…
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