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Top 10 Alternative Types of Car Doors

Top 10 Alternative Types of Car Doors (PDF)   Cars have become a popular means of transportation. They come in different colors, designs, and sizes, with plenty to choose from. Cars are a necessity for long distances that would take hours by foot or animal. They’ve allowed humans to travel

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How Long Will Car Prices Remain High?

How Long Will Car Prices Remain High? (PDF)   Auto prices are on the rise, as they are for many other consumer goods. The average price paid for a new vehicle in the U.S. increased 6.3% year-over-year in September 2022, combined with soaring gasoline prices and rising interest rates, this

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Toyota Releases New Bz Compact SUV Concept

Toyota Releases New Bz Compact SUV Concept (PDF)   Toyota has revealed a new bZ Compact SUV Concept that previews a future electric compact crossover model. This electric model has a “glimpse of what the future could hold.”, revealed at the LA motor show. The Japanese firm wants to expand

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Winter Car Care: Tips For Battery Maintenance

Winter Car Care: Tips For Battery Maintenance (PDF) Modern vehicles have more electrical demands than older ones. If your battery isn’t in good condition, it can’t keep up with them effectively. The battery’s primary function is to supply a steady stream of electricity to the car’s accessories and starter motor.

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Top 5 Best-Selling EVs of 2022

Top 5 Best-Selling EVs of 2022 (PDF)   We’ve reached almost the end of 2022 and the electric car sales charts are telling us a very important story. It’s not just about Tesla anymore, and it will continue to shift away from them because challengers start to amass higher numbers.

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Automotive Market Update For November 2022

Automotive Market Update For November 2022 (PDF)   The fourth quarter typically accounts for the majority of the yearly depreciation, but this year the declines started in Q3 and are continuing to trend higher than typical. What’s different this year is that declines exceed 1% per week in many segments,

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How To Identify Tire Problems By Their Wear Patterns

How To Identify Tire Problems By Their Wear Patterns (PDF)   If you’ve ever taken a close look at your tires, you may have noticed various tread wear. But what does this mean? There are a few different things that can cause wear patterns on tires. For example, if your

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If a Car Is Tailing You, What Can You Do?

If a Car Is Tailing You, What Can You Do? (PDF) Did you ever have the feeling that someone was following you? If you are driving, it’s easy to double-check because you can see vehicles behind you. If someone is truly following you, help may just be a phone call

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Top 10 6-Passenger Cars In 2022 So Far

Top 10 6-Passenger Cars In 2022 So Far (PDF)   Carrying a large number of passengers? You may need a 6-Passenger vehicle. These vehicles are popular because they offer a balance between passenger space and cargo room. They’re also useful off-road; making them a good choice for adventure seekers. Though

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Are Low-Mileage Cars Always The Best Choice?

Are Low-Mileage Cars Always The Best Choice? (PDF)   One of the most difficult aspects of buying a used car is figuring out how much it might cost. Mileage is an important thing to consider since it influences how much the car will be worth – so many people think

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Top 5 Most Frequent Car Accidents

Top 5 Most Frequent Car Accidents (PDF)   Despite the introduction of advanced driver-assistance systems and strict testing, car accidents still kill tens of thousands of people every year in the United States. The NHTSA recently released data on the most common types of car crashes in the U.S., and

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Tesla Recalls Over 40,000 Vehicles

Tesla Recalls Over 40,000 Vehicles (PDF)   Tesla announced a voluntary recall of over 40,000 cars in the US after a firmware update resulted in power steering loss. On 1 November, the company made a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that impacted Model S and Model X,

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Top 10 Most Affordable Luxury Cars

Top 10 Most Affordable Luxury Cars (PDF)   You don’t need to spend a fortune on luxury cars. Even if a luxury car starts with a low price, that doesn’t mean it can’t provide the features you want. Luxury cars cost more than their non-luxury counterparts, but they’re not as

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Safety Car Features That Could Save Your Life

Safety Car Features That Could Save Your Life (PDF) Car accidents happen every day and can cause significant injuries. Car safety features, such as Antilock Brakes and parking assist systems can reduce the chances of being involved in an accident. These features make your car safer- which is important because

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Why EVs Are So Expensive?

Why EVs Are So Expensive? (PDF)   Electric cars are still too expensive, despite being “supposed to be cheaper”. The cost of EVs has gone up for some and down for others. We’ll discuss some factors that influence EV pricing below. The base price for the 2022 Chevy Bolt is

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Ford Has Cut Its Plans For Developing Autonomous Cars

Ford Has Cut Its Plans For Developing Autonomous Cars (PDF)   According to Ford’s recent earnings report, the company will be pulling out of its artificial intelligence venture called Argo AI. In order to turn around the company’s losses, Ford is focusing on advanced driver-assistance systems instead of AI. It

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Winter Car Care: Tips For Salt on Your Car

Winter Car Care: Tips For Salt on Your Car (PDF)   With winter approaching, especially after snow storms, your car can end up getting plagued with salt, damaging your vehicle. With that in mind, we’ve put together some tips that can be useful to alleviate this problem. The first thing

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GM Sold Over 80,000 More Cars Than Toyota This Year

GM Sold Over 80,000 More Cars Than Toyota This Year (PDF)   General Motors is fighting back against its rival Toyota, with 80,000 more cars sold than Toyota in 2022. They’re on their way to reclaiming the top spot as the best-selling automaker in the U.S. GM sold 555,580 cars

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BMW plans to invest $1.7 bn in EV in the US

BMW Plans To Invest $1.7 bn In EVs In The US (PDF)   BMW will invest $1.7 billion in the production of electric vehicles in the United States. The company outlined a $1 billion plan, which includes building a new manufacturing plant for the BMW Spartanburg US facility and $700

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