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The Life and Mysterious Life of Rudolf Diesel
Ask an American to name a giant of automotive history and they will probably name Henry Ford first. And rightly so – Henry Ford wasn’t just a giant...
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Self-Driving Car Fleets by 2019?
As car drivers and owners, we’re at the point where we don’t think it’s strange to have a car that can parallel park itself or warn us if someone is...
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The Car's Early History
True or false – Henry Ford invented the automobile around the turn of the 20th century, making it one of the many history-changing contributions the...
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Still driving a 1998 Camry? You could have a classic car
The classic car market is almost the very definition of niche. It’s populated with people who have a deep and abiding interest in the vehicles of...
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Self-Driving Car Update: The Future Is Now?
We blogged a couple years ago about the rise of self-driving cars (“autonomous vehicles”) and how that was going to change the industry as we know...
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Don't Fall Into These Winter Driving Traps
Winter driving season is upon us, which means we know we have to drive differently. Over the years, there are certain assumptions we all have come to...
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When Is Engine Oil Consumption Considered Excessive? James on Engines #6
Bell Performance's master mechanic James Dunst gets more than a few questions from the automotive public on aspects of lubricating oil. What's the...
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How to Thaw Frozen Gas Lines in a Car
The cold temperatures are here and bring with them certain hassles like frozen fuel lines. A frozen fuel line will stop an engine dead in its tracks,...
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Water in Gas Tank? Symptoms Explained
You accidentally left your gas cap off in rainy weather. Or the gas station you fueled up at has a bad water filter and delivered you a slug of water...
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Gas for antique cars: things to consider
What was gas like back in the day when antique cars were in their prime?