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Crucial Cars: the Ford Taurus
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What do you think of when you think of Ford cars in the 80s? The Escort, underpowered Mustangs, the LTD? Chances are "quality" and
Crucial Cars: the Dodge Caravan
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In the late 70s, Chrysler was in deep trouble. The company was still marketing big, outdated, thirsty cars like the Cordoba and New Yorker,
Official Rules: Rock the Garage
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. NO ENTRY FEE. COMMON TERMS USED IN THESE RULES:
These are the official rules (“Official Rules”)
Keep Your Child Safe: How To Use Booster Seats
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Baby boomers may have grown up without booster seats and child seats, free to move around the car at will, but those days are over. After
Be Ready For Winter Driving
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Even for people who live in a region that normally sees a lot of snow and rough driving conditions, winter driving isn't much fun. It's
Harley Earl and the Legacy of GM
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." — Harley Earl, 1920
Richard Earl
When people think of the early days of the automotive industry, they tend to think of Ford's
The All New 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 -- Turning Heads and Winning Awards
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Dodge Ram Laramie, Longhorn, Rebel, Limited or Classic – ask five Ram 1500 truck owners what they like most about their truck and you'll get
What To Do In Case Of A Flat Tire
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So you come out to the parking lot after work and find you've got a flat tire... or, worse yet, you're driving along and, suddenly, you hear
SUV Safety
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You've no doubt noticed the abundance of SUVs on the road in the last 15 or so years. They're rugged, roomy, practical and, to a large
Advance Auto Parts Talks with Two Old-School NHRA Racers
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Force. Schumacher. Pritchett. Kalitta. Current fans of National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag racing will know these names.
Top 7 Tips for Wet-Weather Driving Safety
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Nobody likes driving in wet weather. It's stressful at best, downright treacherous at worst, and it's even more nerve-wracking after dark.
Understanding Modern Vehicle Safety Systems
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If you've got a vehicle that's more recent than the late 90s, chances are it's got antilock brakes and traction control. These are great
What's In Your Trouble Bag?
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Today's cars and trucks are a lot more reliable than vehicles were 50 or 60 years ago, and these days, you don't very often see a greasy,
How to Update the Technology in Your Classic Car
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Classic cars are great for nostalgia and street presence. New cars are great for convenience and technology. But if you want the best of
The Late Lamented GM X-Car
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The late 70s and early 80s weren't kind to the Big Three automakers and Detroit. They found themselves completely off-balance and
Why the Mid-Engine Corvette Broke the Internet
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Seen any automotive news lately? You might have seen one or two (hundred) articles about the new eighth generation Corvette. The big news
How to Install the Pyle 4-Button Car Security System with Remote Entry
Pyle's 4-button vehicle security system doesn't have all the bells and whistles of much more expensive security systems, but it's a great
Understanding Gasoline Direct Injection
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Fuel injection has been standard on new vehicles since the '80s, when the carburetor finally went the way of the dinosaur. Fuel injection
Crash Safety—Know What To Do
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Getting into a car accident is bad news. Even if you walk away from it without a scratch, it's stressful and traumatic and inevitably opens
12 Easy First Mods for the F-150 Owner
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Great, you've got an F-150. Too bad it's boring and looks like everyone else's truck. That's the downside to owning the No. 1 best-selling
Why the F-150 Raptor is the Most Capable 4X4 Today
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Why is the Ford F-150 Raptor is the most capable 4X4 pickup today? Gee, where do I start? We could mention the fact that the F-Series has
Test Your Driving Skills at a SCCA Track Night in America Event Near You
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So you think you really know how to drive that fast car in your driveway? Do you want to put yourself and your hot rod to the test but don't