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Hit film fuels a run on replicas of classic cars
"Ford v Ferrari" ignited interest in Shelby Cobras and Ford GT40s.
Motor Mouth: Driver doesn't see the point of a multipoint inspection
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Motormouth: Are Teslas exempt from license plate laws?
Q: "Dad," said my son, "I bet nine out of 10 Teslas do not have a front license plate." After he alerted me, I started…
How to keep cool and keep your money
The prudent use of AC can keep gas usage under control.
Gas prices sting US workers who depend on their cars
High gas prices have Wallace Reid looking for a new career.
Edmunds: 2022 BMW i4 versus 2022 Polestar 2
BMW has a well-established history of developing luxury sport sedans, and now the automaker has set its sights on dominating the all-electric segment with its new 2022 i4. The BMW i4 is about the size of a 3 Series and offers an engaging driving experience. If you're looking for an alternative to the Tesla Model 3, this could be it. But there's another small EV also vying for your attention: the Polestar 2.
Motormouth: Balky gas pedal likely a sensor problem
Q: When I press down the gas pedal of my 2012 Toyota Camry, sometimes I get no response. I have to jiggle the pedal before…
Motormouth: If remote key fails, first try a new battery
Q: I own a 2014 Toyota Camry XLS equipped with a smart key starting system. I occasionally couldn't start the car. My mechanic as well…
EVs raise interest, but skeptics remain
With a number of new electric vehicles entering the U.S. market, auto shoppers are more likely than ever to consider going electric. But the interest…
Geico facing payout to woman who got HPV after sex in car
Geico could be required to pay a Missouri woman $5.2 million because she said she contracted a sexually transmitted disease while having sex in the car of a man who is insured by the company.
High prices, low inventory, a new norm for car shoppers
Shopping for a new or used car over the last couple of years has become a more challenging endeavor. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and its after-effects, we've had to deal with factory closures, supply chain issues, a worldwide shortage of semiconductor chips, vehicle shortages, price hikes on dealer lots and fewer discounts. Throw in sky-high fuel prices and rising interest rates, and it's enough to make people throw their hands up in resignation.
Motormouth: Turbochargers no longer need to be babied
Q: My first turbocharged vehicle was a 2003 Volvo XC90 with a five-cylinder engine. The owner's manual stated that the engine should be warmed up…
You're ready for a vacation, but is your car?
Things to check before you start your journey.
Motormouth: What is the future of gas stations?
Q: As the car market transitions to more electric vehicles, what will traditional car service stations do? All the service needed by internal combustion engines…
Older cars are the new thing
The average age of vehicles has hit an all-time high.