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Those Little Deer Whistles on Your Bumper Promise a Lot. What Have Tests Found?

Deer whistles offer a particularly appealing bargain. Attach a small device to the front of the car and, supposedly, the air passing through it will warn animals before you reach them. There is no scr

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The Paint Looks Bumpy in the Sun. Does That Mean the Car Was Repainted?

A freshly washed car can reveal things its owner had never noticed. Park it near a window or a row of straight lights, look along the side, and the reflection begins to wobble. The paint is glossy,

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Britain’s First Armored Car Was 28 Feet Long and Armed Like a Small Warship

Before tanks had tracks, someone had to imagine that an engine, armor and heavy weapons might belong on the same vehicle. Frederick Richard Simms did more than imagine it. At the end of the 19th ce

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The Seatbelt That Chased You Across the Door Was America’s Cheaper Alternative to an Airbag

Open the door of certain 1980s or early 1990s cars and a small buckle begins travelling along the roofline. Sit down, close the door and the shoulder belt glides toward the B-pillar, hopefully passi

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The Man Who Invented Cruise Control Could Not See the Road

Every passenger knows the type of driver. Conversation begins, the accelerator relaxes and the car gradually slows. The driver starts speaking, enthusiasm builds and the speed rises again. Nothing dan

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Someone Spent $163,000 Modifying a Cullinan, Then Couldn't Sell It

What happens when you spend more than $160,000 customizing a Rolls-Royce, only to discover that the next buyer doesn’t care about your upgrades? One nearly-new Cullinan just offered a pretty goo

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Your Car’s Outside-Temperature Display May Be Wrong for a Surprisingly Clever Reason

A car left in the afternoon sun does not need long to turn into a small greenhouse. The steering wheel becomes unpleasant to touch, the seats feel freshly ironed and the dashboard claims it is 104 deg

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Why There’s a Canyon in Utah Filled With Buried Classic Cars

At first glance, it sounds like one of those roadside legends people half-believe because the story is too strange not to repeat. A hidden canyon in southern Utah. A wall made of old American c

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The Color of Your Car Is Quietly Costing You Thousands at Trade-In

Car color and resale value have a closer relationship than most people realize. When you pick a color at the dealership, you're probably thinking about what looks good in the parking lot. But that

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America Has Built Some Absolutely Unhinged Concept Cars, and That’s Why They’re So Great

Concept cars are what happen when car companies stop being practical for a minute. No one is worrying about cupholders, resale value, or whether the average buyer will understand the design. It is

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