It’s no secret that the manual transmission is going the way of the dodo. Fewer and fewer vehicles have one these days, and most modern manual transmissions are housed in sedans. We think that’s unfair, because there are genuine benefits to driving a manual transmission…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] 5 SUVs That Deserve…
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If you think working a desk job is mentally challenging, imagine working at a desk job inside an RV park. When I did it, the job itself was uninspiring, but watching hundreds of RVers come and go daily was kind of an impetus for me to seek more adventure on my days off. Unfortunately, I…
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Beyond purchase price, beyond fuel costs, beyond maintenance and repairs, insurance premiums represent one of the largest, and still one of the most overlooked, costs of car ownership. Car insurance prices have skyrocketed in recent years, with premiums climbing by over 50% on average since 2020. And that naturally leads a lot of drivers to…
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A recent study of New York City pedestrian fatalities has helped shed light on which of the city’s numerous intersections is the most dangerous. The study, which was completed by three groups, Transportation Alternatives, Families for Safe Streets, and Open Plans, highlighted 116 intersections that had at least five fatalities since 2022. You can see…
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Chevy switched to a flat-plane crank in the Corvette Z06 and ZR1 models, both of which are mid-engine, for many good reasons, all of them about improved performance. Flat-plane cranks help generate the maximum amount of power out of the fuel used by the engine, have lower rotational inertia, and weigh less. This makes a…
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For many drivers, the cost of fuel is an ever present concern that affects everything from getting to work to visiting family. It can be especially troubling for residents of the Golden State, as California is home to the nation’s highest gas prices. Now there’s some more bad news, as Valero Energy is closing its…
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Every decade has its list of cars that we wouldn’t be caught driving today. Even so, the 1980s were a strange decade, and some of the cars that were produced were pretty awful-looking. While the styling of some of these vehicles wasn’t necessarily that bad, the terrible ownership experiences that followed your purchase certainly were…….
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The start of a new year usually ushers in not only our own personal resolutions but also a litany of new laws adopted by a given state in previous years (like New York’s All-Electric Building Act). So, if you’re a driver in the state of New York, buckle up, because you’re about to find yourself…
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Carmakers and regulators have trialled a huge variety of ways to improve road safety over the decades, from the bizarre pedestrian scoop of the 1930s to the automatic emergency braking systems available on today’s cars. As well as building cars with more safety features, authorities across the U. S…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear]…
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There are autonomous features that drivers are comfortable with, such as the speed-maintaining cruise control that can make longer drives a little less daunting, and those that they just aren’t. Just as some continue to resist the draw of electric cars, the paradigm shift to self-driving cars is another change too far for many. There…
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The sedan segment has been dwindling faster than most of us like to see in recent years, largely thanks to the rapid growth of crossovers and SUVs. While the latter segment has some of the best vehicles on the road within it, the inherent feel of a sedan behind the wheel is very difficult to…
To legally drive, you need proper registration and a valid insurance policy. Navigating the many options available can be both tricky and frustrating. According to data compiled by the U…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Drivers In These 5 States Pay The Lowest Car Insurance Rates
