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New Bumper Needed: OEM or Aftermarket?
An MBWorld post is raising a familiar repair question: should a new bumper be an original equipment (OEM) part or an aftermarket replacement? The post, titled “New Bumper Needed - OEM or Aftermarket,” includes a simple note: “Sorry for…
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2026 Cadillac CT5 Gets Poor Rating in Updated IIHS Side Crash Test
The 2026 Cadillac CT5 has earned the lowest possible rating of Poor in the IIHS's updated side crash test. The test uses a 4,200-pound deformable sled designed to mimic the front of a modern SUV slamming into the side of a vehicle at 37…
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BMW's M50 Inline-Six Makes the E34 525i and E36 325i Tough, Affordable Classics
BMW's M50 inline-six powered the E36 325i and E34 525i, and it has built a strong reputation as a simple, durable engine. Introduced in 1990 as the replacement for the M20, the M50 used a cast-iron block and aluminum cylinder head, and it…
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Discontinued Honda Fit Now Priced Above Its Original Sticker on Used Market
North America's appetite for small cars has cooled, but the Honda Fit proves there's still a devoted group of buyers. The subcompact hatchback, discontinued in this market six years ago, is now being listed for more than its original…
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Ram to Drop Hemi Hybrid and Stop-Start on Most 2027 1500 Models
Ram is removing the 48-volt hybrid assist from most 2027 Ram 1500 V-8s, along with the automatic stop-start function that came with it. The automaker confirmed the move through a spokesperson, meaning the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 will continue…
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2021 Honda Ridgeline Depreciation: 34% to 37% Over Five Years
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline has lost roughly a third of its value over five years, according to depreciation estimates from CarEdge and iSeeCars. The midsize pickup holds a rare position in the truck market: it is the only unibody truck in…
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Ram Confirms Hemi eTorque Is Going Away for 2027
Ram is retiring the Hemi V8's eTorque mild-hybrid system for the 2027 model year. The automaker confirmed the change in a statement, meaning the belt-driven motor-generator, 48-volt battery pack, and automatic stop-start feature will…
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The 2007 Shelby Terlingua: The Supercharged V6 Mustang That Earned Its Place in History
The 2007 Shelby Terlingua is one of those under-the-radar Mustangs that proves less can be more. Carroll Shelby and his crew took the lowly V6 Mustang and turned it into a genuinely capable track machine. With black paint and bright…
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The Dodge Dart 318: Muscle Car Looks and Real-World Endurance
Classic muscle cars usually come with a warning: enjoy the noise, but budget for a rebuild. The fourth-generation Dodge Dart, built from 1967 to 1976, didn't follow that script. With Chrysler's 5.2-liter LA-series 318 V8 under the hood, it…
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Mazda Patents Six-Stroke Engine That Uses Gasoline and Traps Carbon
Mazda has filed a patent for a six-stroke engine that could change how gas-powered cars handle emissions. The idea: pull hydrogen from ordinary gasoline, burn that hydrogen for power, and capture the carbon before it reaches the tailpipe.…
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New Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Sets Nürburgring Record in New EV Class, Still Trails BMW M2 CS
The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4Matic+ has already made a splash at the Nürburgring. Just weeks after its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the electric compact sedan lapped the Nordschleife in 7 minutes, 32.070 seconds. Mercedes says…
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Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Tucson: The $660 Difference and a Fuel-Economy Edge for Kia
Although the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson are corporate cousins on the same platform, with shared engines and a class-leading warranty, they are not clones. The Sportage has a bolder, angular look, while the Tucson is sleeker and more…
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