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This 682-HP 1993 GMC Typhoon Puts Modern Muscle SUVs on Notice
A new Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat will set you back $81,990 before any options. For that price, you get a 710-horsepower supercharged V8, a sub-12-second quarter mile, and an EPA rating of 13 mpg combined. But if you’re chasing big power…
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How Volvo’s Smart System Helps Big Rigs - and Your Car - Save Fuel on Hills
If you’ve ever driven a heavy vehicle up a long grade, you know how quickly fuel disappears. Volvo’s latest semi-trucks use a system called I-See that memorizes every hill, curve, and roundabout along a route. It works with the truck’s…
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That Intermittent Coolant Warning Light? Here’s What’s Likely Going On
If your Mercedes, BMW, Audi, or other European or Japanese vehicle has flashed a coolant warning light—even once—but your temperature gauge reads normal, don’t ignore it. One overheating event, even if brief, can be a clue that a cooling…
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Bovensiepen Unveils 800-HP M5 Gran Turismo
Bavarian coachbuilder Bovensiepen has unveiled its second model, the 05 GT, a plug-in hybrid Gran Turismo based on the latest BMW M5. Priced at €198,900 in Germany, the car cranks out 800 horsepower and 1,100 Nm of torque, hitting 100 km/h…
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Kia Tasman Exterior Design Sparks Discussion
Since its debut, the Kia Tasman midsize pickup has sparked strong reactions—and not all of them positive. In Australia, where sales have been softer than expected, Kia has already cut prices. Now, executives are openly acknowledging what…
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Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon Review Sparks Debate
A recent YouTube review calling the Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon a sign that AMG has 'lost its way' has been making the rounds. And frankly, it’s hard to understand the hostility. The reviewers seem to be judging this executive performance wagon…
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Why Your Car Could Be Denied Insurance (And How to Avoid It)
You probably know you can't drive without insurance. But did you know that even if you have coverage, your car itself can become uninsurable? Here's what that means for owners of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, VW, Volvo, Jaguar, Lexus,…
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That Knocking Sound in Your Classic Mercedes: What It Could Mean (and When to Worry)
A 1986 Mercedes 560SL owner recently posted about a puzzling engine knock that had his trusted shop stumped. The valve covers were off, timing chain and guides checked—all looked fine. Oil changes every six months with Castrol 20W-50,…
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What Chrysler’s Big Shift Means for European and Japanese Car Owners in Boca Raton
You might have heard that Chrysler is finally rolling out a brand-new vehicle platform, called STLA One, to replace its aging designs. For owners of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, VW, Volvo, Jaguar, Lexus, Toyota, and Honda vehicles,…
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Why a Fuel System Cleaner Might Leave Your Car Smelling Like Gas
A Mercedes owner recently reached out with a puzzling problem: a persistent gasoline smell coming from the vehicle. The only change made in the past two months was using Red Line 60103 SI-1 Complete Fuel System Cleaner, a popular additive…
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GM Wants Your Parked EV to Earn Money - But the Price Tag Is Steep
Most electric vehicles spend their nights parked and silent, plugged into chargers while their owners sleep. General Motors sees that as a wasted resource. The automaker is now pushing a plan to turn its fleet of Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC…
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Gen Z Enthusiasts Show Interest in Chevrolet Cobalt SS
The idea that young people have lost interest in cars doesn't hold up under scrutiny. A recent Cars.com poll found that Gen Z buyers purchased 10% more vehicles than millennials did at the same age. And when you look at what actually…
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