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Next-gen Ford truck: Unstoppable capability
Over the past several years, Ford has aggressively upgraded its F-Series pickups. With its new Atlas Concept truck, the automaker is showing a continuing commitment to answering the demands of serious truckers. "The Atlas Concept was geared to allow...Tags: Science and Technology, Ford, Trucks, New Products
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Do You Really Need to Change Your Oil Every 3,000 Miles?
KickingTiresNo, you don't, according to every auto manufacturer we've talked to. The main advocates of the 3,000-mile oil change schedule are those who would profit by it: repair facilities, quick-lube chains and service departments at some new-car dealers. Years...Tags: Weather Reports, Volkswagen, BMW, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Porsche
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Maserati to unveil all-new Ghibli sedan at Shanghai Auto Show
The small Maserati family welcomed a new car to the lineup Tuesday, as the company announced the all-new Ghibli sedan. The midsize sedan is aimed at cars like the BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Lexus GS, and Cadillac CTS. It joins the larger...
Tags: Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Auto Shows, Manufacturing and Engineering, BMW
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Hollywood scene stealer: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300D
Movie stars Jeremy Irons and Viola Davis are featured in the movie "Beautiful Creatures." The real star, however, is the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300D. The car's nickname is "Adenauer" in honor of Konrad Adenauer, the West German Chancellor from 1949 to 1963....Tags: Mercedes-Benz, Manufacturing and Engineering, Viola Davis, Beautiful Creatures (movie), Automotive Equipment
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Car care tips that can extend the life of your vehicle Brandpoint
There is no truer saying than “Take care of your car and it will take care of you.” Taking care of your vehicle should be at the top of your priority list when you rely on it to transport you, your family and friends. You don't have to be a mechanical...Tags: Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Oil Changes
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Wife's surprise: Out-of-town husband brings home 1954 MG
The iconic style of the early MG sport cars has always appealed to Johanna Covel. She recalls seeing the MG for the first time while attending high school and later, after college, another one. As she later learned both sightings were of the same car....Tags: Sports, Vehicles, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Basketball, Services and Shopping
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Get prepared: Temperatures to drop to near 20 below zero
It's going to be cold -- really, really cold. Not just any-random-day-in-the-winter cold, but the type of cold that freezes engines, causes hypothermia and can burn every inch of exposed skin on a person's body. Here are a few tips to ensure you are the...
Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Groton, Frostbite, FEMA, Automotive Equipment
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Mercedes calls on Kate Upton to tease CLA in video
Automakers often tease their Super Bowl ads ahead of the game as a way to squeeze a little more publicity out them. But this year, Mercedes-Benz decided to take the tease to a new level. The company on Monday released a video showing its new model -- the...
Tags: Sports, Mercedes-Benz, Movies, Manufacturing and Engineering, Football
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Can struts stand up to 170,000 miles?
Q: I just bought a 1998 Lexus LS400 with 170,000 well-cared for miles. The suspension seems soft. Lexus checked it by doing the "bounce" test and said it was fine. But I think 170k is beyond the lifespan of any coil/strut combination and am guessing I...Tags: Buick, Hybrid Vehicles, Lexus, Transportation, Road Transportation
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Flashy for its time: 1930 Convertible Cabriolet
In the four years between 1928 and 1931 the Ford Motor Company produced about 5 million Model A sedans, coupes, roadsters, pickups and many other models. One of the flashier Models A's was a 1930 Convertible Cabriolet. When new it carried a base price...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Ford Motor Co., Passenger Cars, Automotive Equipment, Ford
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta: Hybrid vs. diesel
Tribune NewspapersFor all the advantages of diesel cars — fuel economy, robust torque, bomb-proof durability — many U.S. buyers just aren't that into them. Volkswagen knows as much. So despite offering a wide range of fuel-efficient diesels, the company is now...Tags: Scion, Volkswagen, BMW, Hybrid Vehicles, Demographics
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Turbos stop short on gas mileage
While electric vehicles continue to grab the green-car spotlight, an older technology has quietly emerged as a player in the fuel economy wars: turbocharging. Once the province of performance cars, turbochargers now power economy cars, family sedans...
Tags: Audi, Science and Technology, Periodicals, Consumers, Fuel-efficient Vehicles
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