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Volkswagen's Competitors Weigh In On Emissions Cheating Scandal
As the penalties for Volkswagen’s environmental cheating are being figured out, some significant players in the industry are offering their own...
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What makes a good fuel stabilizer for your car?
Fuel stabilizers are big business for diesel fuel, but may not appear to be so important in gasoline. But gasoline is still petroleum and still...
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The Unlikely Origins of the Smart Car
What do a 1980s fashion icon and a Smart car have to do with each other? Turns out, more than you think.
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Self-driving cars are coming (if they can get over some hurdles)
The self-driving, “autonomous” car seems like something out of the Jetsons. Or Blade Runner. The future that used to be only in the movies is now...
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Drivers loosen the purse strings - car loans top $1 trillion
The economy may be considered “slow” but that doesn’t appear to be stopping folks from buying cars. This is evidenced by the news that, for the first...
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One step closer to autonomous driving
What would it be like if you could sit back on your morning commute and watch TV or even recline your seat and eat breakfast without worrying about...
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Distracted Driving Can Be Really Expensive
Who would have thought that the biggest problem with drivers in the early 21st century would be distracted driving? There are laws against it, but...
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The best time to buy auto tires and other parts you need
It’s great to know how to fix your own car. You can save big bucks vs. going to the mechanic’s shop and you know the quality of the work being done....
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Why does my front end shake while braking?
A not-uncommon question that mechanics are asked concerns “why does my front end shake while braking”?
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Car Safety Scandals of Automotive Giant Proportions
Public trust in the automotive industry has been taking some giant hits recently, although the fact that gas prices are at their lowest marks in...