Category: Cars
Potholes Are The Worst: Here’s How They’re Formed & Why They’re So Dangerous
Potholes are a major road problem that automakers including Tesla are trying to solve. They’re particularly bad if your car happens to hit one. The word “pothole” is based on “pot,” which is a 14th-Century English word for a deep hole…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Potholes Are The Worst: Here’s How They’re Formed…
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Your Car’s Engine Can Lose Horsepower Over Time – Here’s How
Let’s suppose you’re looking to buy a used classic car as a daily driver and want something powerful, like a 1960s or 1970s American muscle car. It wasn’t uncommon for these vehicles to have 300 hp or more, perhaps even exceeding 400 hp when new. Of course, that last phrase is the operative term here:…
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Are Starfire Tires Any Good? Here’s What Drivers Say
Starfire tires are an associate brand of Cooper Tires, which placed seventh in our ranking of major tire brands. Goodyear acquired Cooper tire in 2021 in an attempt to increase its reach and now oversees the low-cost Starfire lineup of six all-season tire models. The Starfire website touts the brand’s grippy rubber with the slogan…
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Are Trikes Safer Than Conventional Motorcycles?
Trikes aren’t as popular as their two-wheeled siblings, look too bulky to ride, and have way more parts than a bike, most of which might sound like a huge money pit. But what if we told you that riding these three-wheeled beauties is actually safer than riding a conventional motorcycle? Given the steady surge in…
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Tesla Owners Are Losing More Range Than Expected – Here’s What They Say
According to the 2023 Tesla Impact Report, batteries in the Model 3 and the Model Y lose about 15% of capacity after 200,000 miles. During the same time, the Model S and the Model X are reported to loose 12%. This means that the standard range Model 3, with its EPA-estimated 321 miles of range,…
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California Residents Are Lining Up To Complain About This Long-Running Car Show
There’s nothing like an outdoor community event to bring people together and enjoy not only the weather, but fun activities as well. But one such event in San Clemente, California, is receiving some negative reactions. In fact, the noisy Cars and Coffee show, which could feature some of the longest classic cars to ever hit…
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These Are The Worst-Selling Cars In America In 2025 (So Far)
Buyers looking for a new vehicle have a huge range of options to pick from, with many manufacturers offering traditional combustion-engine vehicles alongside hybrids and BEVs. If you look carefully, it’s still possible to buy a diesel in 2025, although if you’re not looking for a pickup then your choices are extremely limited. With so…
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Turns Out, One of Porsche’s Sports Cars Is a Photographer’s Dream for More than Its Looks
While the Boxster has always played second fiddle to the likes of the venerable 911 in Porsche’s sports car lineup, that’s not to say that the German automaker has neglected the convertible’s outward appearance. Quite the contrary, as the model has come a long way since the first generation. When the Boxster debuted as the…
