Category: Cars
Is A Traffic Light At A Roundabout Pointless? This Florida County Doesn’t Think So
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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What OEM Tires Do Subarus Typically Come With?
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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What’s The Average Lifespan Of A Manual Transmission?
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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5 Pickup Trucks From The ’60s That Look Even Cooler Today
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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What Should You Do If You Find Utility Markings On Your Driveway?
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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Not Ford, Not Chevy: This Automaker Made The First Extended Cab Truck
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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Could Your Next Home Be 3D Printed? Everything To Know About The Future Of Construction
3D-printed houses seem poised to be the next revolution in home construction. Utilizing 3D-printing technology on a grand scale like that needed to craft houses unleashes design potential and removes many barriers to traditional construction materials and methods presented. The basics of 3D printing are exactly the same as the machine that sits on a…
Why Costco Isn’t The Best Place To Shop For Oversized Tires
Buying a new set of tires first means choosing the brand you want, getting the right size, then having them installed. But some drivers prefer to buy oversized tires, due to a vehicle modification, or just because they like the look. For drivers shopping at Costco, where there are perks for buying tires, they may…
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