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This Is What the World’s Come to: A Slayer-Modified—Yes, the Metal Band—Scion tC for SEMA
Metal iconsSlayer are all about fast, loud, and violent. The gothic-macabre Slayer Scion tC that Toyota will bring to SEMA this year embodies at least two of those qualities, with a skull-festooned aesthetic and an interior crammed full of with audio gear. The black and red coupe hascustom airbrushed skulls on either side and the []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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Scion Challenged Three Media Outlets to Build the Ultimate FR-S—These Are the Results
Scion’s annual Tuner Challenge, in which three tuners are given a Scion, $15,000, and 90 days to customize the car for the SEMA show, has become something we look forward to every year. For 2014, Scion has changed things up: instead of handing the cars over to tuners, the automaker issued its challenge to three media outlets: Super Street, []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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Presenting the Hyper-Flared, DUB-ed Out Toyota Yaris and Sienna You’ve, Uh, Been Waiting For?
DUB went for the cupcake and large-loaf ends of Toyota’s U.S. product lineup when it came to this year’s SEMA project cars. And they chose to travel the widebody route for both the Yaris and Sienna DUB Editions. The wee Yaris, resplendent in its pearl-white/black livery, features a pair of Mr. Fantastic flares stretched out over []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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Viva La Targa! Scion Chops Part of the Roof Off the FR-S Sports Car for SEMA
For years, rumors have swirled about Scion building a convertible version of the FR-S. Alas, well into the FR-S life cycle, such a thing has never appeared, at least not in production form. There was a concept, theFT-86 Open, which Scion parent company Toyota showed last year at the Geneva auto show. And along comes []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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2015 Mazda 3 2.5L Manual Hatchback Tested: Pricey, But Worth It
Passion and reason are infrequent bedfellows. You know this, right? It’s why the Italians earned the stereotype of building cars that set your hair on fire right before they set themselves on fire. So when friends and family ask for car-buying help, we tend to give bad advice. You’ve got $30,000 to spend? That’s a []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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The Story of Zora Arkus-Duntov, the Bad-Ass Who Made the Corvette an Icon
Hard-core Corvette fans know Zora Arkus-Duntov and the contributions he bestowed over his two-plus decades at General Motors. Anticipating the arrival of the next-generation C8 Corvette adorned with a ZORA nameplate, we provide this celebration of the life and times of America’s answer to Enzo Ferrari and Ferdinand Porsche. Arkus-Duntov was born in 1909 to []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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Ford’s Expeditions for SEMA Are Just Silly (Except the One We Actually Like)
We thoughtthat tinted SUVs on oversize rims were as pass as the idea of showing music videos on MTV. But, wouldnt you know it, DUBMagazine is still in print (If it aint on some 24s then it aint my sh*t, proclaims the latest cover story) and Ford still makes an SUV that looks like it []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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Green Sell: Russian Billionaire Buys Majority Stake in the Nrburgring
Germanys legendary Nrburgring has a new owner, again: Wirtschafts Woche, a German business newspaper, reports that Russian billionaire Viktor Charitonin has just taken over two-thirds of the partnership that owns the Ring. The ever-shifting ownership of the iconic racetrack continues. Charitonin has reportedly taken over the two-thirds stake previously being pursued by Capricorn, a German []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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This “Street-Art-Influenced” Hyundai Is How You Slam a Sonata
John Pangilinan claims the Hyundai Sonata he’s built for SEMA is evocative of Los Angeles street art. We wish the street artists of Los Angeles would organize into a cabal and just paint the whole place white with a black stripe. Or just do the whole joint up in a 2Tone-inspired checkerboard pattern. Los Angeles: []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid First Drive: Huh—a Fun Plug-In SUV?
If anyone predicted Porsche would be one of the brands leading the charge on plug-in hybrids back when Chevrolet launched the Volt in 2010—just as Porsche was debuting its first-ever production hybrid with the Cayenne—that person should be dealing futures on Wall Street. By replacing that SUV with this 2015 Cayenne S E-Hybrid plug-in, Porsche []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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A Different Kind of Predator: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S Driven!
Toasting the Porsche 911’s 50th birthday a year ago, we decreed its life and times to be exceptional. This is the two-door that defined what a modern, fast, and comfortable sports car should be. Porsche’s half-century of earnest development turned a flawed blueprint into a machine with grace and soul. If you don’t long for []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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Ram Trucks CEO Says No 707-hp Hellcat Pickup “At This Time”
Thestory atChrysler these days is the supercharged Hellcat V-8 engine. Seriously, its a 707-hp engine you can buy in one of two relatively normal and inexpensive vehicles, the Dodge Charger and the Challenger. As exciting as that is, what really gets us excited is figuring outwhat Chrysler product the Hellcat will end up in next. []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Tested: Transformed Track Star
It’s not easy to see out of a Chevy Camaro. That’s just an inescapable consequence of forcing 1967 design cues onto modern, safety-compliant hardware shared with the Chevrolet SS and the late, lamented Pontiac G8. You’ll have to live with this poor visibility if you buy any Camaro. But opt for a Camaro SS equipped []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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Hennessey’s Jaguar F-Type R Coupe Has 623 Seriously Pissed-Off Horsepower [Video]
Jaguars gorgeous F-type R is already a cracking good sports car, one thats factory-rated at550 snarling horses from itssupercharged 5.0-liter V-8. As is typical forHennessey Performance, though, that wasnt enough. Theyve turned the wick upwith the HPE600 F-type R,to the tune of 623 horses at the crank. Watch and listen as this cat blasts through []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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Ford Recalling 205,000 Edge and Lincoln MKX Models for Fuel Leaks
Ford is recalling 204,448 Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers in North America for fuel-tank brackets that can rust and cause gas to leak, the automaker said. The 2007–2008 Edge and MKX have reinforcement brackets that can cause a fuel odor, a fuel leak, or the check-engine light to illuminate if they corrode, Ford said. A total []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner Wins Chevy Colorado, but #ChevyGuy Wins the Internet
Not everyone is cut out for public speaking. People who are good at it make it look easy, but if youre not a natural, the stress can be debilitating. Now put someone from the latter category on live national TV next to the World Series MVP. Things may not go as originally scripted. Such was []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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Exploring in L.A.: Redone 2016 Ford Explorer Headed to Los Angeles Show
The refreshed 2016 Ford Explorer is coming sooner than we thought when we recently spied the thing—its just weeks away. Look for the crossover utility to debut at the fair-weathered, traffic-snarled smog capital of the U.S., Los Angeles. Fords mid-cycle update is rather late on arrival, although SUV buyers havent truly minded. Even though the Explorers popularity []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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Porsche Panamera Exclusive Series Packs 570-hp in a Hyper-Long, Hyper-Expensive Package
Porsches swoopy Panamera is already a luxuriously ferocious and ferociously luxurious way to transport four people. For those looking for more, well more in their Porsche sedan, the German firm is bringing the super luxurious Exclusive Series to the L.A. auto show. It will wear a stupefying MSRP of—wait for it—$264,895. The Panamera Exclusive Series starts life []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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From the C/D Archives: Nissan 240SX SE Tested
Theres a sequence in Out of Africa in which Robert Redford buzzes a clearing in a biplane, thumps down, and taxis up to his startled paramour, Meryl Streep. Delighted, she marvels at his unexpected arrival at the controls of an airplane: Where did you get it? Mombasa. When did you learn to fly? Yesterday. READ []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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2014 Infiniti Q50S Hybrid AWD Long-Term Test Intro: Drive-by-Wire Comes Under Fire
WHAT WE LIKE: For the nine months and 23,022 miles we’ve lived with our “Venetian Ruby” Q50S, its murderously scowling face and muscled haunches have daily suggested it’s a boulevard brawler rather than a happy-smiley hybrid. In fact, its V-6 and electric motor conspire to produce 360 hp, enough to obtain 60 mph in five []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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The Pre-Owned 400 Club: 5 Ways to Get 400 Horsepower (or More) for $20,000
We live in a world where 200 horsepower is economy-car fare, 300 horsepower is mildly interesting, and 400 horsepower is the minimum needed to command many enthusiasts’ attention. Big horsepower is affordable, too, if you know where to look. In the past decade, the world has seen its share of 400-hp cars, and they’ve now []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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24 Hours of LeMons New England: The Winners!
We saw some incredible car debuts when we inspected the 132 entries at the third annual Halloween Hooptiefest on Friday, then watched the top of the standings become strangely free of German machines on Saturday, and then Sunday saw the closest Class A finish since the by-a-whisker South Carolina race. It was one of the []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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2015 BMW X6 M Photos and Info: Return of the Baddest SUV
Porsche has its own ideas, but if you ask us, an all-wheel-drive 911 on steroids would look a lot like a BMW X6. An X6 M, to be precise. READ MORE ››
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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2015 BMW X5 M Photos and Info: Big Price, Big Cojones
The BMW X5 was not only one of the first true luxury SUVs, it was also one of the first seriously fast SUVs. The first generation was offered with a distinctly sporty naturally aspirated 4.4-liter V-8, later supplemented by a 4.6 and then a 4.8-liter unit. A one-off concept was even built with a 690-hp []
Car and Driver Blog
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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Mazda Planning a 6 Coupe for 2017—An Honest-to-Goodness Two-Door Coupe!
Zounds! A coupe built on a family-sedan platform with a mere two access portals? What is this? 1986? Not quite, but in 2016, according to a report in Auto Express, we could see a two-door coupe version of the Mazda 6 sedan. The fact that we have to specify that this potential 6 would be []
Car and Driver Blog
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NewsBone.com
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Lewis Hamilton will stay focused on increasing diversity in F1 with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton is the only Black driver in F1, and he said he will continue to work on diversity initiatives when he leaves Mercedes for Ferrari.
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F1 great Lewis Hamilton jumping from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025
Lewis Hamilton shocked the motorsports world Thursday when the seven-time Formula One champion said he will leave Mercedes for Ferrari at the end of the season.
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2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix odds, favorites, betting insights: Verstappen favored
Looking to get some F1 racing bets down? Read here for the odds, a list of favorites and betting insights for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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Kyle Larson recounts thrill of going 220 mph in an IndyCar
Kyle Larson contrasted the speeds of ARCA and IndyCar and details the thrill of reaching a top speed of 220 mph.
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Ryan Reynolds among new investors backing F1 team Alpine in $218M deal
Formula One team Alpine has secured a $218 million investment from a group of investors that includes actor Ryan Reynolds.
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Josef Newgarden's Indy 500 win part of historic weekend for Team Penske
Bob Pockrass caught up with Josef Newgarden, who combined with Ryan Blaney for Team Penske's first Indy 500-Coke 600 sweep.
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For Kyle Larson, preparations underway for 'nerve-racking' 2024 Indy 500 run
Former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson will try his hand at IndyCar next year, but he admits there's much to learn before then.
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Former F1 champion Jenson Button ready for 'challenge' of Cup Series
Jenson Button, the 2009 Formula 1 champion, will drive in three Cup Series races this season, starting with COTA later this month.
FOX Sports Digital
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Former F1 champion Kimi Raikkonen returning to NASCAR at Circuit of the Americas
Kimi Raikkonen will drive the "Project91" car for Trackhouse Racing later this month in his second Cup Series stint.
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Jimmie Johnson readjusts to Cup car in testing at Phoenix
After two years racing in IndyCar, seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson was back in a stock car for testing at Phoenix Raceway.
FOX Sports Digital
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Kyle Larson plans to race in 2024 Indianapolis 500
Kyle Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion who is considered one of the world's most versatile racecar drivers, plans to race in the 2024 Indianapolis 500.
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Jimmie Johnson on his interest in Coke 600 - Indy 500 double
Jimmie Johnson announced Monday he wouldn’t race full time in 2023 and expressed some interest in an Indy 500-Coke 600 double. Bob Pockrass asks him Tuesday about whether he has any manufacturer restrictions and any concerns about the Next Gen car. What he said:
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Jimmie Johnson isn't racing full-time but says "my options are open"
Johnson has enjoyed the freedom to pick and choose where he races. His next pick could include a return to NASCAR, Bob Pockrass writes.
FOX Sports Digital
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Could we see Kyle Busch in the 2023 Indy 500?
What Kyle Busch said — now that he will be a Chevrolet driver — on potentially racing in the Indianapolis 500
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Kimi Rikknen day ends early after wreck in Stage 2 at Watkins Glen
Kimi Räikkönen makes contact with several drivers resulting in Räikkönen's Cup debut coming to a an end in Stage 2 of Sunday's Cup race at Watkins Glen
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~Created Thu Apr 18 20:54:06 2024
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Who is Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson?
Bob Pockrass chatted with Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson about how he got this far and what's next.
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Swedish driver Ericsson gives Ganassi another Indy 500 win
Marcus Ericsson had to leave Formula One to become a global superstar — a goal achieved Sunday when he won the Indianapolis 500.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Apr 18 20:54:06 2024
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IndyCar odds: How to bet Indy 500, lines
Here are the pre-race odds at FOX Bet for Sunday's Indy 500, the 'Greatest Spectacle in racing'.
FOX Sports Digital
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Formula 1 setting new bar in sports innovation
Every league looks at how to spruce things up for the modern fan, and F1 is showing that it works, Martin Rogers writes.
FOX Sports Digital
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Lewis Hamilton's historic dominance of F1 truly unprecedented
Lewis Hamilton's dominance of F1 is even more impressive than what MJ, Tiger or Ali accomplished. RJ Young explains why.
FOX Sports Digital
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Titus O'Neil & The Miz visit the Indy 500
Titus O’Neil & The Miz visit the Indy 500
FOX Sports Digital
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Sports world remembers George Floyd one year after his death
On the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder, leagues, teams and athletes shared tributes on social media.
FOX Sports Digital
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Hamilton Honors Boseman in Belgium
F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton paid his respects to Chadwick Boseman the best way he knew possible: by breaking records.
FOX Sports Digital
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Indy Interest
Conditions are ripe for more NASCAR drivers to delve into the world of IndyCar, writes Bob Pockrass.
FOX Sports Digital
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Mario Andretti Joins 'Off Track'
Racing legend Mario Andretti sat down with Jamie Little to take a look back at his illustrious Formula 1 and NASCAR career.
FOX Sports Digital
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Hamilton Loses Tire, Wins British GP
Lewis Hamilton lost a tire on the final lap of the British GP, sending sparks flying in a dramatic finish.
FOX Sports Digital
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Formula 1 cancels races in Azerbaijan, Singapore, Japan
Formula One races in Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japan have been canceled because of issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic
FOX Sports Digital
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Hamilton a big sporting voice in Black Lives Matter movement
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has been campaigning passionately against racial injustice in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd
FOX Sports Digital
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IndyCar gets through well-screened, delayed opener in Texas
There was plenty of uncertainty for IndyCar after more than eight months without a race
FOX Sports Digital
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Back on track: IndyCar delayed debut all-in-one Texas affair
IndyCar drivers are feeling a little more normal since it is finally time to race again
FOX Sports Digital
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2022 Hyundai Tucson: First Look
Here's our first look at the striking all-new Hyundai Tucson
The post 2022 Hyundai Tucson: First Look appeared first on Autotrader.
Autotrader
~Created Mon Sep 14 21:17:07 2020
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Mini Certified Pre-Owned Program Review
Thinking about buying a used Mini? Here's what we think of Mini'scertified pre-owned program.
The post Mini Certified Pre-Owned Program Review appeared first on Autotrader.
Autotrader
~Created Mon Sep 14 21:17:07 2020
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What is Blind Spot Monitoring, and How Does It Work?
Blind-spot monitoring (BSM) systems are one of the most important safety advancements in history.
The post What is Blind Spot Monitoring, and How Does It Work? appeared first on Autotrader.
Autotrader
~Created Mon Sep 14 21:17:07 2020
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Alfa Romeo Certified Pre-Owned Program Review
If you can find a qualifying vehicle, the Alfa Romeo Certified Pre-Owned program is relatively comprehensive.
The post Alfa Romeo Certified Pre-Owned Program Review appeared first on Autotrader.
Autotrader
~Created Mon Sep 14 21:17:07 2020
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5 Reliable Old Toyota Pickups For Sale on Autotrader
Toyota trucks have long been known for consistency, resiliency, and longevity; there’s a reason an old Tacoma tends to cost a few thousand dollars more than a comparable truck from a competitor. On top of that, the oldest Toyota trucks are now becoming desirable simply for the nostalgia they bring, and here we’ve highlighted 5 […]
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~Created Mon Sep 14 21:17:07 2020
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2020 Kia Forte vs. 2020 Mazda3: Which Is Better?
Two of the top players in the compact segement are the 2020 Kia Forte and 2020 Mazda3, both of which are fresh from a 2019 redesign.
The post 2020 Kia Forte vs. 2020 Mazda3: Which Is Better? appeared first on Autotrader.
Autotrader
~Created Mon Sep 14 21:17:07 2020
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Autotrader Find: 1981 Toyota Celica with Under 100,000 Miles
Today’s Autotrader Find: A rare 1981 Toyota Celica.
The post Autotrader Find: 1981 Toyota Celica with Under 100,000 Miles appeared first on Autotrader.
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~Created Mon Sep 14 21:17:07 2020
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Best Lease Deals: September 2020
Fall aproaches and that means great deals on leases. There's even some lease deals for as little as $0 down.
The post Best Lease Deals: September 2020 appeared first on Autotrader.
Autotrader
~Created Mon Sep 14 21:17:07 2020
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2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review
The E-Class is Mercedes-Benz’s mainstream midsize offering, a luxurious model available as a 4-door sedan, a station wagon, a 2-door coupe and an open-top cabriolet. For 2021, each of these models has been majorly updated.
The post 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review appeared first on Autotrader.
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~Created Mon Sep 14 21:17:07 2020
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What is a Driver Monitoring System, and How Does It Work?
By installing driver monitoring systems in modern cars, the intent is to identify when the driver is not paying attention and remind the driver to be alert at all times.
The post What is a Driver Monitoring System, and How Does It Work? appeared first on Autotrader.
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