There’s nothing wrong with wanting a bargain when you buy a new vehicle. Finding a reasonably-priced car definitely helps ease the pocketbook, especially when everything else just gets more and more expensive. To get the most bang for your buck here, then, you’ll want something from a brand known for making affordable and reliable products,…
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One of the best interfaces for your car’s infotainment screen is Android Auto. You can use the same media, navigation, and entertainment apps without worrying about syncing progress between your car and your phone. To get started with Android Auto, all you need is a compatible vehicle and a smartphone with Android 9…. Check out…
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The home mechanic is a creative problem solver. Lacking the depth of a workshop-enabled professional, home mechanics have to rely on their own ingenuity to work around the gear limitations that sometimes creep into the picture. These intrepid DIYers, of course, need a collection of essential tools and accessory elements, including some specialty tools that…
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There are only two of them left — and once they’re gone, there may not be any more. We are referring here to the last remaining U. S…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] These Are The Only Remaining Manual US Cars Combining V8 Engines With Rear Wheel Drive
There’s a county in Florida that recently added a traffic light to a roundabout, with the intention of reducing the gridlock during times when traffic is the heaviest. This traffic light-protected roundabout is in Sarasota County, at the eastbound Apex Road and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard roundabout. The rationale for adding the traffic light, which will…
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Modern cars are increasingly complex, with new systems and safety features requiring an ever-higher number of components to be assembled to make the finished product. Carmakers like Subaru assemble their cars in multiple countries, but the components each car uses come from an even broader array of manufacturers dotted around the world. Subaru’s OEM tires…
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One of the cornerstones of the automotive enthusiast community today is a true manual transmission. Several types exist, ranging from traditional manuals to computerized DCTs that function as de facto automatics. What we’re discussing here is the former, either a classic manual transmission with a third pedal or an automated manual transmission with a computerized…
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Unfettered design disappeared from the automotive world decades ago. Safety requirements, governmental regulations, and advances in aerodynamics have reduced what was once an artistic discipline into an engineering discipline. As a result, many modern cars are beginning to look similar…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] 5 Pickup Trucks From The ’60s That Look Even…
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If you happen to walk outside and unexpectedly find utility markings (paint or flags) on your driveway or in your yard, it’s good advice to heed the words splashed across the cover of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” — don’t panic, it’s not the end of the world. Next, if you didn’t call the…
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Today’s pickup truck buyers tend to favor models with rear seats that seat up to six passengers. These models have evolved over the years into two primary categories: crew cab and extended cab. While there are differences between crew cab and extended cab pickup trucks, both cab configurations provide extra space behind the front seats…
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