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Amazon Driver's Package Toss Leaves Scratches on New Ford F-150; Owner Seeks Apology
An Amazon delivery driver's careless throw left marks on a customer's brand-new Ford F-150, sparking frustration over accountability rather than the damage itself. Jeremy Spangler's blue F-150, just two weeks old, now bears two white…
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Cadillac's V-One Concept Hints at a Track-Focused Hypercar Without Overlapping the Corvette
Cadillac has pulled the wraps off its new V-One concept at The Quail, and it's essentially a customer-ready version of the brand's V-Series.R race car. The model packs a hybridized V8 powertrain that produces 830 horsepower, which is…
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The BMW M50 Inline-Six Keeps Aging E36 325is on the Road
The 1990s were a strong decade for BMW, with the E30 M3 still competing in German DTM racing and the E36 M3 following up well. The E39 M5 later impressed fans with its high-revving V8 and sharp handling. But beyond the M models, the M50B25…
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The Best Cars I Found Online This Week: Ford Ka, Turbo LS Volvo S90, and More
This week's roundup of the most interesting vehicles for sale online includes a bright yellow 1999 Ford Ka imported from Japan, listed at $7,500. The seller says it's in mint condition with no sunroof leaks. The interior matches the…
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Kia EV3 priced under $31,000 in the US, becomes brand's cheapest EV
Kia has announced US pricing for its EV3, a smaller sibling to the EV9 SUV, and it comes in below the company's earlier target. The starting price is $29,450, plus a $1,495 destination fee, bringing the total to $30,945, well under the…
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NYC Tunnel Police Once Used Tiny Electric Rail Cars on a Hidden Catwalk
Before modern patrol methods, police in New York City used remarkably narrow electric vehicles to monitor traffic inside the Holland Tunnel. The tunnel, connecting lower Manhattan and Jersey City, was not originally built with a train…
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Former Kia Service Manager Fired After Admitting to Borrowing Injectors From Customer's SUV
A Louisiana Kia dealership is cleaning house after a service manager was caught on camera using parts from one customer's vehicle to repair another's. The incident unfolded at Kia of Lake Charles, where Shirley Poullard had brought in her…
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Older Mercedes Models Can Cost More to Fix Than They're Worth
For buyers eyeing aging Mercedes-Benz vehicles, from flagship S-Class sedans to tempting performance bargains on the used market, the math can quickly turn sour. Repair bills on these models frequently exceed the original purchase price,…
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Lexus Leads Luxury Brands in Retained Value, Outpacing BMW and Audi
When it comes to buying a luxury vehicle, most people aren't thinking about it as a smart investment. But according to data from CarEdge, a car-buying resource, Lexus stands out as the brand that loses the least value over time. After five…
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Tesla’s Roadster Could Finally Appear This Month - But It’s Not What You Think
Tesla may finally show off its redesigned Roadster before August ends, according to a new report. The event, first covered by The Information and picked up by Reuters, could happen at SpaceX’s test site in McGregor, Texas. But don’t expect…
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The LS1-Powered Family Wagon America Never Got
In 1997, Chevrolet introduced the LS1 engine in the Corvette C5, an all-aluminum V8 making 345 horsepower. It became a legend among American enthusiasts. But on the other side of the world, General Motors' Australian division, Holden, did…
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Honda Scraps Three Upcoming EVs, Posts First Annual Loss in Decades
Honda has pulled the plug on three nearly finished electric vehicles and absorbed a multi-billion-dollar hit, marking its first net loss since it listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1957. The automaker had planned to build the Honda 0…
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