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These Automakers Have Never Made A Bad Car, According To You

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Has McLaren ever made a bad car? Photo: McLaren There are a lot of different car companies building a lot of different cars. So it stands to reason that all of them have, probably, at some point had at least one off day and built a bad car, right? To find out if this was … Read more

These Unreliable Cars Are Worth The Headache, According To You

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Photo: Bugatti Bugatti Atlantic. Costs a ton to keep on the road enough for 10k-15k miles/ year as a daily driver, but it’s worth it for the style. I know it’ll cost a lot, but I do feel like an Atlantic is a sound investment. If you’ve got the cash, I think it’s worth it. … Read more

Texas Proves Its Commitment To Freedom By Legalizing Kei Trucks

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Image: Wikimedia Japan’s unique keitora class of compact truck has proven a hit among American imported car fanatics, and thousands of the tiny little guys have been brought into the country. Unfortunately for fans of Liliputian work machines, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators recommended states to ban non-FMVSS compliant cars, including everything keijidōsha, … Read more

What’s The Stereotypical Old Person’s New Car?

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When I was a kid, the stereotypical cars that old people drove included the exact pearlescent white 1998 Cadillac DeVille that my grandmother owned, any Buick sedan, Lincoln Town Cars, Ford Crown Victorias, and Toyota Avalons — mostly large, comfortable sedans. Now though, in a world where Cadillac sedans have gone all sporty and firm; … Read more

A Used Mini Cooper S Is The Cheaper, Sillier GTI Alternative You’re Overlooking

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Allow me to begin by admitting my bias. I own a 2017 Mini Cooper S that I bought used, and I love my car more than most. When I was shopping for a fun, affordable, practical daily driver, my wishlist included Volkswagen GTIs, but my bank account disagreed. The Volkswagen GTI is largely credited with starting … Read more

What Car Design Aged Like Milk?

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Photo: Charles / Wikimedia Commons We have all heard the idiom “Never judge a book by its cover,” but the opposite can be true for cars. Any new model could be a spec sheet hero, but the first impression that anyone will have is through photos. Appearances can paint a picture of how the public … Read more

These New Cars Have The Worst Deals, Consumer Reports Says

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Even though the automotive market is slowing down and car prices are starting to go back to something a little more normal, there are still quite a few machines out there that command a hefty price tag if you actually want to get a deal done. This week, our good friends at Consumer Reports shared … Read more

Dumbest Looking Cars, Future Bankrupt Carmakers, And The Things You Hate The Most About Your Cars

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Photo: Pontiac Dodge calls the Charger EV Daytona the first EV muscle car, which may or may not be true in the era of plentiful and instantaneous torque. Whether you agree with Dodge’s designation or not, the revived Charger Daytona sure looks good. So, we asked readers what other muscle cars should be brought back as … Read more

All The Cars That Died In The Last Week

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We’re not entirely sure why, but the last week of February was the week quite a few automakers decided to announce that things are No Longer Happening. Granted, these are all projects that most of us hadn’t thought about in a long time, but it’s still a little sad to see. So much money just … Read more

Putin Breaks UN Sanctions By Gifting Kim Jong Un A Luxury Limo

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Vladimir Putin gave Kim Jong Un a luxury limousine — made in Russia, with love, of course — the kind officially used by Russian heads of state. The North Korean dictator’s entourage confirmed the gift Tuesday, according to Russian state media, which claims Kim Jong Un is the first leader to receive an Aurus Senat … Read more