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What a Canadian Garage Project Means for Your European or Japanese Car
You may have seen stories about a Canadian startup and a YouTube garage team building a diesel-electric conversion kit for older Dodge Rams. It’s an interesting project, but for our customers in Boca Raton who drive Mercedes-Benz, BMW,…
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Ignoring Dashboard Warning Lights Can Pose Safety Risks
If you drive a Mercedes-Benz, especially an older model like the W210, you might have seen a “Lamp Defective” warning pop up on your dashboard. It’s annoying, we get it. But some online forums suggest a shortcut: bridging the warning…
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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Features New Engine
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rolling out with a major change under the hood. The familiar 3.6-liter V6 is being replaced in most trims by a new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Don’t let the smaller size fool you: this…
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1960 DeKalb Lumberjack Truck Sells in Oklahoma
You might have seen a peculiar old truck pop up for sale recently: a 1960 DeKalb Lumberjack, designed to haul lumber with a tiny cab off to one side. It sold quickly in Oklahoma, and while it’s a fascinating piece of automotive history,…
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Radial Tires Have a Long History
If you drive a Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche, VW, Volvo, Jaguar, Lexus, Toyota, or Honda—including hybrids—you’re riding on radial tires. They grip better in rain, last longer, and give a smoother ride than the old bias-ply tires. But did…
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Four Coupes, One Border, and the Road to Zacatecas: A 1993 Car and Driver Classic
It was zero degrees and snarling in Detroit. The morning we flew south, the radio warned that nine minutes outside would freeze your sinuses solid. Lee Iacocca had already fled to Palm Springs. We were headed the opposite direction—to…
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Toyota Hybrid Models Compared for Fuel Efficiency
Gas prices are climbing again, and we’re seeing a lot of local drivers asking about hybrids. It makes sense: with a 37% jump in hybrid sales recently, more folks are looking to stretch every gallon. Toyota leads the pack, and two of their…
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Stellantis Design Chief Discusses Chrysler's Past Interior Shortcomings
Most automakers prefer to let past shortcomings fade quietly. Ralph Gilles, Stellantis’s head of design, is not among them. During a recent tour of the company’s North American headquarters, Gilles acknowledged that Chrysler interiors in…
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Ford Maverick XLT Trim Offers Balance of Features and Price
Shopping for a Ford Maverick? You’re not alone. This compact pickup has earned its place as a favorite in the small truck segment, racking up multiple 10Best awards along the way. But with five trim levels and two powertrains to choose…
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New Charging Tech from China Is Way Faster - But What Does It Mean for Your Car?
You may have seen headlines about a new ultra-fast charging network in China that can add 250 miles of range in about five minutes. That’s impressive – but before you get excited about plugging in your Mercedes, BMW, or Lexus hybrid,…
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BMW’s Next M3 Drops Carbon Fiber for a Greener Alternative - Here’s What It Means
If you follow car news, you’ve probably heard that BMW is planning something different for the next-generation electric M3 (codenamed ZA0, due around 2027). Instead of using carbon fiber for key body parts like the roof, front splitter,…
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BMW’s New M Track Lights and Yellow Lights: What It Means for Owners
BMW has revealed that future M models—starting with next year’s all-electric M3—will feature special “Track Lights.” These are small, cube-shaped LED lights set into the front and rear bumpers, inspired by the automaker’s latest race car.…
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