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I Just Hit a Police Car – Now What Do I Do?
Collisions are no fun. But crashing with a police car? That’s extra terrible. If you’ve ever heard of this happening, seen it, or wondered what the consequences might be, this article is for you. Before we get going though, remember to always stay alert when driving. Accidents are out of our control, but crashes are…
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First Self-Driving Ubers Coming to Pittsburgh This Month
Autonomous driving has been spreading like wildfire this year. Almost every car company in the industry has come out announcing their self-driving strategy, and many vehicles are already equipped with semi-autonomous self-driving technology. That’s why this is such huge news.
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Giorgetto Giugiaro: The Car Designer You Don’t Know You Know
Does the name Giorgetto Giugiaro ring a bell? It probably won’t, but we’d be willing to bet you’ve crossed paths with some of his work. Giugiaro has designed over 100 vehicles for more than 40 different car companies, many Nikon cameras, and even some Apple computer prototypes.
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It’s Got a Turbo! 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Released
When we write about Honda Civics, we can’t help but flash back to the 80s and 90s. Those old tin cans were so easy on the eyes, they should’ve been called Honda Visines. Alas, those are Civics of the past, and they’re becoming more impractical and unreliable by the day. Luckily, the 2017 Honda Civic is here to…
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We’ll Bring the Napkins: How to Combine a Cookout and a Road Trip
Don’t you hate trying to find somewhere to get a decent meal on a road-trip? We definitely do. It’s always a struggle – either you stop and eat somewhere relatively healthy, or pull over at an Arby’s and scarf down this month’s mystery-meat special.
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Zero to 60 Meets Volkswagen of Cary’s Humble Mechanic
Episode 7(a) No one eats, sleeps, and dreams about cars like Charles the “Humble Mechanic.” As if being a Volkswagen Master Technician wasn’t enough, Charles has dedicated hours of his time and energy into creating videos and writing blogs that help other people sort out their car problems. For the Humble Mechanic, though, this is…
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Here’s What Happens When You Don’t Follow the Racing Line
Last week, we wrote a story about the racing line and why it’s so important if you’re going to drive fast. Then we wrote about the difference between rear-engine, mid-engine, and front-engine vehicles a few days later. Today, we are greeted with a video that combines these two subjects in a manner that we can…
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Zero to 60: The Mercedes-Benz E 300 Drives and Parks Itself
We’ve all been there – cruising through an endless sea of cars in search of an open spot; swearing at mini-coopers and mopeds for getting our hopes up, and praying that the parking-gods will us send a blessing. It’s a waiting game many of us are tired of playing.
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Should You Get an Extended Third-Party Automotive Warranties?
They come in your mailbox, over the phone, and through your television. It seems no matter where you go, third-party warranty companies are always soliciting. They yell things like: Final Notice, Urgent Request, and Hurry Now, to try and spook you into buying quickly. The question is, should you?
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Front vs Mid vs Rear Engines – Which is Best?
Which configuration is the best: front, mid or rear engines? As usual, things aren’t so clear-cut. Each configuration has characteristics that make it good for some applications, but bad for others, so let’s break it all down.