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Least Expensive 4×4 Pickup Trucks on the Market

Reading Time: 6 minutesPickup trucks have been growing more popular in recent years. This is thanks to the power they pack under the… Read More

How American Are the Best American Cars Ever?

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhile half of the new vehicles sold in the US are assembled domestically, this doesn’t necessarily mean they remain unaffected… Read More

Europe’s Most Overrated Car Models

Reading Time: 6 minutesEuropean cars usually come with a lofty reputation as fine machines. Names like Audi, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz make you think… Read More

Automatic Lights 101: How to Turn Your Headlights Off While the Car Is Running

Reading Time: 4 minutesAutomatic lights are convenient because they handle the chore of operating the lights while you concentrate on other driving tasks…. Read More

What Is Driving Left of Center? When You Can Do It and Its Associated Risks

Reading Time: 5 minutesYou’ve likely heard of “driving left of center” from police officers or driving instructors, but what exactly does it mean? … Read More

Automatic Car Driving Mistakes To Avoid

Reading Time: 4 minutesDriving an automatic transmission vehicle is relatively easy, especially compared to manual transmission vehicles. That being said, there are still… Read More

EVs and Hybrids

How Does an Electric Vehicle’s Heat Pump Work?

Reading Time: 3 minutesManufacturers have sold electric vehicles (EVs) with heat pump packages for years, but it wasn’t until Tesla released the Model… Read More

The Basics Of How EVs Work

Reading Time: 4 minutesHave you ever driven an electric car? It handles differently from internal combustion engine vehicles that burn gasoline or diesel…. Read More

How Much Does an Electric Car Charger Cost?

Reading Time: 4 minutesAre you unsatisfied with the long charging time of the standard-issue Level 1 EV charger? You might want to get… Read More

Can I Bring My Own Parts to a Mechanic to Save on Auto Repair?

Reading Time: 4 minutesRepair bills don’t stop at labor costs. Many shops raise prices by marking up the parts they install, sometimes far… Read More

A Comprehensive Guide to CAPA Certification

Reading Time: 7 minutesCAPA, or the Certified Automotive Parts Association, is a non-profit certification organization that establishes standards and specifications for replacement auto… Read More

What’s the Best Way To Sell Your Car?

Reading Time: 4 minutesSelling your old vehicle is an excellent way to make a little money back. Whether it’s to fund a new… Read More

Trivia and History

Top Audi Wagons in History

Reading Time: 5 minutesAudi wagons, also known as Avants, are vehicles renowned for blending luxury and practicality. While Avants have been a staple… Read More

Why Aren’t Propane (LPG) Powered Cars More Popular?

Reading Time: 3 minutesThroughout the centuries, cars have used various fuel sources.  Gasoline is the most popular one by far, with an estimated… Read More

What Does a Driverless Car Look Like?

Reading Time: < 1 minuteQ: What Does a Driverless Car Look Like?  A: Not all driverless cars have a defining feature that marks them… Read More

Features

Top Audi Wagons in History

Reading Time: 5 minutesAudi wagons, also known as Avants, are vehicles renowned for blending luxury and practicality. While Avants have been a staple… Read More

Can I Bring My Own Parts to a Mechanic to Save on Auto Repair?

Reading Time: 4 minutesRepair bills don’t stop at labor costs. Many shops raise prices by marking up the parts they install, sometimes far… Read More

Why Aren’t Propane (LPG) Powered Cars More Popular?

Reading Time: 3 minutesThroughout the centuries, cars have used various fuel sources.  Gasoline is the most popular one by far, with an estimated… Read More

A Comprehensive Guide to CAPA Certification

Reading Time: 7 minutesCAPA, or the Certified Automotive Parts Association, is a non-profit certification organization that establishes standards and specifications for replacement auto… Read More

What Does a Driverless Car Look Like?

Reading Time: < 1 minuteQ: What Does a Driverless Car Look Like?  A: Not all driverless cars have a defining feature that marks them… Read More

The Swedish Car Brands You Should Know

Reading Time: 4 minutesSwedish car brands are renowned for their impressive safety ratings. The country is known for developing some of the most… Read More

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