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The Wheel Nut Wouldn’t Budge. The Mechanic Was Turning It the Wrong Way

A stubborn wheel nut invites a familiar response: a longer wrench, a firmer pull and perhaps a few unkind words. On certain older Chryslers, that approach can end with a snapped stud. The nut was neve

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McLaren Just Changed Its Logo for the First Time Since 1981 — And There’s a Story Behind It

McLaren has unveiled a new logo, marking the first change to its visual identity since 1981. The new design carries a piece of the company’s early history, with its inspiration tracing back to B

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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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North Korea Ordered 1,000 Volvos in 1974. Sweden Is Still Waiting for the Money

In 1974, a shipment of 1,000 boxy Swedish sedans arrived in North Korea. The cars were Volvo 144 GLs, sensible four-door machines known for sturdy construction, generous interior space and all the

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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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Old American Cars Could Seat Six Without a Third Row. The Shifter Made It Possible

Open the door of a large American sedan from the 1950s and the front seat looks less like a modern cockpit than a particularly comfortable sofa. There is no center console dividing driver and passe

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Someone Turned the 641-HP Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Into a Group B Monster

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N already has enough performance to make most hot hatches look slow. With up to 641 hp and a 0-60 mph time of 3.25 seconds, it hardly needs help in the speed department. But design

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Your Car’s 17-Character VIN Is Hiding More Information Than You Think

A vehicle identification number has the charm of a password printed by a malfunctioning office computer. It is long, awkward to recite and generally ignored until an insurer, parts supplier or registr

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A CVT Has No Fixed Gears, So Why Does It Pretend to Shift?

Press the accelerator hard in a conventional automatic car and its behavior follows a familiar rhythm. The engine climbs through the rev range, the transmission changes gear and the engine note drops

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That 15-Year-Old Car Has Only 30,000 Miles. Its Easy Life May Not Have Been Easy

A remarkably low odometer reading has a way of making every other detail fade into the background. The paint may be dull, the tires may look suspiciously old and the service book may contain a de

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