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How the Police Car Evolved & What Makes It Different
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Patrol cars, squad cars, cop cars, police cruisers... They go by several names but have a common set of characteristics: They have to be
Car Acceleration: Why is 0-60 the Gold-Standard Test?
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A roaring engine, squealing tires, and rush of adrenaline—all within seconds—as a race car darts across a straightaway fascinates gearheads
How to Find Those Old Out-of-Production Parts
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You know where to get new parts for your ride—everything from spark plugs to superchargers. But where do you find a hood ornament for your
All About Charcoal Canisters
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Vehicle-emissions-control technology evolved and developed in stages over the years, and one of the earliest innovations was the charcoal
What Is a Knock Sensor?
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Have you ever stepped on the gas in your vehicle and heard a slight "knock" or "ping," along with engine noise and the exhaust note? What
Double Wishbone vs. MacPherson Strut Suspension: Pros and Cons
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Think about what your suspension does. It insulates the passenger compartment from jolts and road irregularities, works with the steering
What's the Difference Between Shocks and Struts
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Every vehicle has a combination of shock absorbers (or struts) and springs. The two assemblies work together but have different functions.
The Uber Driver's Car Maintenance Schedule
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If you drive for a rideshare service, you rack up a lot of miles, which means extra wear and tear. A vehicle in the shop isn't making you
Courtney Force Goes Pink for YSC
NHRA Funny car driver Courtney Force & Top Fuel driver Brittany Force will both be running their Pink Camo Paint Scheme cars during the
Get to Know Gear Ratios and How They Affect Acceleration and Mileage
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Your vehicle's gear ratio can determine its top speed, how quickly it can get to that top speed, and how hard it has to work doing so. Car
Hurricane Florence Relief In-Store Donations - Triangle Area
Stop by your triangle area Advance Auto Parts to drop off donations for Hurricane Florence victims through Sunday September 30th!
Improve Your Drives With These 5 Essential Phone Apps
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Technology has infiltrated every aspect of our lives—including our driving. And while there's a lot to be said about the distractions of our
How Start-Stop Tech Works
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Love it or hate it, many new vehicles now shut off the engine at stoplights. In theory, the start-stop feature saves you money, but this
Gears and Gasoline: Tuner Car Road Trip
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Making a cross-country road trip in a minivan or a nice sedan might be comfortable, safe, and trouble-free, but don't you dream of taking
Long live the fifth generation Ford Mustang GT!
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It’s hard to believe the Mustang is about to turn 50. I’m old enough to have driven the first-generation Ford Mustang when it was , so take
How Nissan and Datsun Dominated SCCA Racing in the '60s and '70s
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Nissan's first entrance into Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) racing was a bust. The company, which at that time was known as Datsun, had a
Why Your Rear Wheel Drive Vehicle Vibrates When Speeding Up or Slowing Down
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Is your rear-wheel-drive vehicle vibrating every time you get on or off the accelerator? There are two major causes of vibrations: tires and
What to Do Before and After You Buy a New Used Car
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Buying a "new" used car is always a bit of a gamble, but the good news is that, thanks to improvements in design, manufacturing, machining,
Brittany Force Highlights Carquest Brakes this week in Denver
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“We will have a new look with Carquest Brakes and that is exciting. You want to get those wins for the new sponsors. Carquest is running a
DRIVE: Iconic American Cars and Motorcycles presented by Advance Auto Parts
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Some call them rolling sculptures, others the shape of speed. Ever since the first Model T rolled off Henry Ford's production line,
Drive-In and Chill: A History of the Classic American Movie Experience
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Forty years ago this summer, Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson had a big-screen summer lovin' blast that happened so fast. It got too fast when
What to Look for When Buying a Used Car
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Buying a used car is notoriously tricky. You can end up with a low-mileage vehicle that's only a few years old and will end up giving you
How to Convert from a Carburetor to Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel injection can help improve the fuel efficiency and performance of older carbureted engines. There are two basic types of fuel injection
How to Upgrade Your Carbureted Car's Fuel System for Fuel Injection
When you're planning on upgrading your older car's engine from carburetion to fuel injection, your plan needs to start with a fuel system