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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
~Created Sat Nov 1 13:21:33 2014
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Way-Too-Early 2026 INDYCAR Power Rankings: Who's The Driver To Beat?
Alex Palou has to be No. 1 in our way-too-early 2026 INDYCAR power rankings, right? Perhaps it's closer than you think.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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How The 'Great Balance' of Fatherhood Guided Alex Palou's 2025 Championship
The secret to Alex Palou's historic 2025 season? His soon-to-be 2-year-old daughter.
FOX Sports Digital
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Toronto Race Move Latest In 2026 INDYCAR Schedule Changes
The INDYCAR schedule is getting a makeover, starting with a move from Toronto. Here's the latest.
FOX Sports Digital
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INDYCAR Silly Season Revs Up: Will Power To Andretti First Domino To Fall
With news that Will Power is heading to Andretti, it opens up the door for more INDYCAR driver movement. Here's how things might shake out.
FOX Sports Digital
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Will Power Replaces Andretti's Colton Herta, Who Joins Cadillac F1 As Test Driver
The first big domino of the INDYCAR offseason has dropped, with Will Power and Colton Herta getting new rides. Here are the details.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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INDYCAR Power Rankings: Josef Newgarden Returns, Alex Palou Ends On High Note
Find out which drivers missed the cut and which drivers finished on top in the final INDYCAR power rankings of the 2025 season.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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After 17 Years And 2 Titles, Will Power Won't Return To Penske In 2026
It's the end of an era for the Will Power-Team Penske partnership.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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Victory Lap: Alex Palou recaps 2025 Championship season | DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Alex Palou spoke with Will Buxton about his 2025 Championship season, what's next and more.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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Will Power Ends 2025 As It Started With No New Deal From Penske
Will Power ranks fourth all-time in career INDYCAR wins yet doesn't have a contract from Team Penske for 2026. So what does his future hold?
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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Victory Lap: Josef Newgarden on finishing the INDYCAR season with win | DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Josef Newgarden spoke on getting his first INDYCAR win of the season on the last race.
FOX Sports Digital
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Josef Newgarden Salvages Season With Nashville Victory ... Sorta
Josef Newgarden extended a streak with his win at Nashville and salvaged a season that was filled with misfortune.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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2025 NTT INDYCAR Championship Trophy Ceremony: Alex Palou lifts his 4th Astor Cup
Check out the 2025 NTT INDYCAR Championship Trophy Ceremony!
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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Alex Palou on winning third consecutive Astor Trophy | INDYCAR on FOX
Alex Palou discussed what it's like to win his third consecutive Astor Trophy.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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POST-RACE INTERVIEWS: Josef Newgarden & more after Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix
Josef Newgarden, Chip Ganassi & more react after Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix and 2025 INDYCAR season
FOX Sports Digital
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FINAL LAPS: Josef Newgarden takes checkered flag at the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix
Check out the the final laps of the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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NTT INDYCAR SERIES: Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix Highlights | INDYCAR on FOX
Check out the best highlights from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES: Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway.
FOX Sports Digital
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Music City Grand Prix Highlights: Josef Newgarden Wins, David Malukas Hospitalized
We've got you covered with all the must-see moments from Sunday's Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway!
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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Christian Rasmussen crashes out on first lap of Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix
Christian Rasmussen’s race ended early after wrecking in first lap at the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix.
FOX Sports Digital
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Will Team Penske bring back Will Power for the future? | IndyCar on FOX
Will Team Penske bring back Will Power for the future?
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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Alex Palou reflects on his historic INDYCAR season | INDYCAR on FOX
Will Buxton sat down with Alex Palou and discussed his historically successful 2025 INDYCAR season.
FOX Sports Digital
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Alex Palou takes James Hinchcliffe, Jack Harvey & Townsend Bell around Nashville Superspeedway
Alex Palou took James Hinchcliffe, Jack Harvey & Townsend Bell around Nashville Superspeedway of Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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2025 INDYCAR Odds: Pato O'Ward New Favorite for Nashville
Alex Palou won't get 10 wins this season, but can he reach nine? Here are the odds for the entire INDYCAR field at Nashville.
FOX Sports Digital
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What To Know About INDYCAR At Nashville: The Final Drive in '25
Who wins Rookie of the Year? Can Colton Herta defend his Nashville throne? Here's everything to know before INDYCAR's last green flag of the year.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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How to watch INDYCAR Nashville: Schedule, date, time, TV channels, streaming
Check out this article for all you need to know about INDYCAR Nashville, including dates, times, tv channels, and more.
FOX Sports Digital
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Will F1 Teams Knock On Alex Palou's Door? Report Says Red Bull Has Interest
Alex Palou has indicated this year that his Formula 1 ambitions are over, but that hasn’t stopped interest in the four-time INDYCAR champion.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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Behind the Scenes with INDYCAR Driver Kyle Kirkwood at The Milwaukee Mile
In this photo essay, we take you inside an INDYCAR race weekend for a driver and his team. It's pedal to the metal for everyone.
FOX Sports Digital
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What Cadillac F1 Announcement Means For Colton Herta And INDYCAR Future
Could Colton Herta's future in F1 be right around the corner? Here's what Cadillac's F1 driver announcement tells us.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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INDYCAR Power Rankings: Christian Rasmussen Coming In Hot
One new driver is coming in hot. The top three remain relatively unscathed. Here are the latest INDYCAR power rankings.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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INDYCAR, iRacing To Launch New Video Game In 2026
INDYCAR and iRacing are giving motorsports fans the collab they've been waiting for.
FOX Sports Digital
~Created Thu Sep 11 14:54:07 2025
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Victory Lap: Christian Rasmussen on getting his first INDYCAR win | DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Christian Rasmussen spoke on getting his first INDYCAR win, battling Alex Palou and more.
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 […]
The post 5 Reliable Old Toyota Pickups For Sale on Autotrader appeared first on Autotrader.
Autotrader
~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.
Autotrader
~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.
Autotrader
~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.
Autotrader
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