Category: Cars

There are plenty of affordable ways to boost your car’s performance. Some people prefer installing performance exhausts and remapping the engine, while others lean more towards cold air intakes or investing in a set of performance tires. However, none of these mods can be fully utilized if a car’s ignition system isn’t able to provide…

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These days, there are numerous well-known brands to choose from when it’s time for new tires. The likes of Goodyear and Firestone have been around for ages, earning their place as some of the most prominent and trusted tire labels currently on the market. A name that many in the general public might not know…

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The Ford Mustang has been doing the rounds for over 60 years. It first launched back in the mid 1960s, and base models kicked out a measly 120 horsepower from a 200ci (3. 2-liter) inline six, whereas the 289ci (4…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] What Is The Highest Horsepower Engine Ever Put In…

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Car shoppers today have a variety of options when deciding on their ideal vehicle. Beyond just picking a brand, model, and body style, they now have to choose whether they want a gas-powered car, an all-electric vehicle, or something in between: a hybrid. While each option has its own pros and cons, some people still…

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It was 36 years ago at the Chicago Auto Show when Mazda revealed its first-ever Miata roadster. During a cold, blustery February in 1989, the Hiroshima-based automaker pulled the sheets off what would eventually become its most iconic model. Of course, nobody knew it at the time…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] Mazda’s Most…

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Electric Vehicle (EV) range anxiety and charging concerns are the technology’s biggest sticking point for most consumers, and maintaining a sufficient charging infrastructure will be the biggest challenge moving forward. This is a particular challenge in large cities, where residents of apartments and condos above street level can’t install personal charging stations like many homeowners….

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The answer to the question of whether driving faster uses more gas is a resounding yes. Maintaining the posted speed limit gives you the best fuel economy, which the New York State Department of Transportation estimates at a seven to 23% improvement compared to traveling over the limit. This is because higher road speeds produce…

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For Toyota, the inline-four is like a signature dish, one its defining specialties. Over the years, Toyota has made some of the most reliable, exciting, and economical four-cylinder engines the world has ever seen. In the 90s, one of its most loved four pots was the 4A-GE 1…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Toyota’s…

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Throughout the history of Harley-Davidson, the company’s bikes have always remained aspirational buys. Some of their offerings were iconic for two riders, some were downright strange, others sounded really good, and still others were simply the best-looking Harley-Davidsons. No matter the kind of Harley though, they’ve always been something to aspire to, a milestone purchase,…

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