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Hood Ornaments Started With a Job. Then Cars Turned Them Into Jewelry

Long before carmakers filled dashboards with screens, an important piece of engine information was displayed outside the windshield. Early automobiles often carried their radiator filler caps at

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Those Giant 1970s Bumpers Were Built for Parking-Lot Crashes, Not High-Speed Safety

Look at an American car from 1971, then find the same model from 1974. The earlier car may have a slim chrome blade tucked neatly against its body. Three years later, the bumper appears to have lef

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Your Rear Window May Not Be Broken. Open the Door and Look at the Wheel Arch

Lower the front window in most cars and the glass disappears neatly inside the door. Try the same thing from the rear seat and several inches may remain stubbornly visible. The motor stops. The swi

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That Small Square in Your Bumper Hides a Tool You May Need on the Worst Day

A small square or circular panel sits almost flush with the painted bumper. It has no button, light or obvious reason to exist. Once spotted, though, it becomes surprisingly difficult to ignore. Be

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Those Nearly New Tires May Be Much Older Than They Look

A tire can look almost offensively healthy for its age. The tread grooves are deep. There are no nails in sight. The sidewalls still turn glossy after a wash, and the car has covered so few miles th

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How Far Can You Drive on a Doughnut Spare? Limits & Safety Guide

Flat tire, long day, nowhere near home—that’s when most drivers discover what kind of spare their car actually has. For a lot of modern cars in the U.S., that means the skinny little &ldqu

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2025 Acura RDX: Minimal Changes, Maximum Impact

Acura has just unveiled the 2025 RDX, and while it’s new, the changes are minimal. Acura has redesigned the Diamond Pentagon grille's center piece with a cross-hatch pattern, reducing the ov

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Mercedes-Benz Reveals Pricing For The 2024 E-Class All-Terrain: Starts At $75,850

After extensive redesigning, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 2024 E-Class All-Terrain in September of last year. It is now clear how much it will cost in the United States. Starting at $75,850 (plus $1,150

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Adventures End: EarthCruiser Ceases Operations

Overlanding vehicle specialists, EarthCruiser of Oregon, have officially gone out of business. Thursday, April 25, will be EarthCruiser's final day of operation, according to a statement published

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Smart's Electric Journey Continues With Concept #5, An Adventure-Ready SUV

At the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, Smart will present Concept #5, the next addition to its product lineup. It is a sneak peek at Smart's next biggest, roomiest, and most ruggedly handsome model. Expec

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