Category: Cars
How This Forgotten FWD Oldsmobile Helped Revolutionize The Auto Industry
Is Oldsmobile a forgotten car company? Well, it’s now been over 20 years since the final Oldsmobile vehicle rolled off a General Motors assembly line, meaning there’s now an entire generation of young American adults who have grown up in a world where Oldsmobile didn’t sell cars. At the same time, though, car enthusiasts and…
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How Do LS Engines Handle So Much HP? This Is The Key To Making It Work
General Motors is well known for its small-block V8 engines; especially the powerful, reliable, and versatile LS series that debuted with the C5 Corvette in 1997. Unlike most of its rivals, GM decided to use an old-fashioned OHV (overhead valve) construction, eschewing more modern SOHC and DOHC engine designs. An OHV engine has the camshaft…
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Why Critics And Owners Hated The Ferrari Mondial
The Ferrari Mondial launched in 1980, and was immediately unique when compared to other offerings from the storied brand at the time. It was mid-engine, but sported four seats, and a much more affordable price tag. It also sported a name, rather than a number…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Why Critics And Owners…
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Where Are Lincoln Cars Made, And Who Owns The Company Today?
Father and son duo Henry and Wilfred Leland founded the Lincoln Motor Company back in 1917. The company, named after President Abraham Lincoln, started out producing aircraft engines during the First World War before shifting focus to luxury cars. After a few short years in business, Ford would purchase the Lincoln Motor Company in 1922…
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How To Manually Open An Electronic Car Door Handle In An Emergency
As automakers continue to add electronic features to vehicles, it seems as if the physical controls have all been forgotten, including the car door. More and more manufacturers are moving toward electronic buttons for opening car doors, although this can potentially cause an extremely dangerous situation. In the event of an accident, it’s possible for…
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13 Of The Worst-Looking Pickup Trucks Ever Designed
Some trucks are among the weirdest pickups in the world. Other pickup trucks were way ahead of their time, and others became best-sellers. Whatever the case may be, one thing is certain: The pickup is quintessentially an American icon, and it’ll remain that way unless the NHTSAs new regulations come to pass…. Check out the…
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What’s Considered High Mileage For A Used Car? What To Know Before You Buy
The average mileage covered each year by motorists in the US is about 12,200 miles. So, if you are shopping around for a 10-year-old car, it’s logical to assume that most examples on the market will have in the region of 120,000 miles. Anything higher than this could be considered as high mileage, as it’s…
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