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Carmakers seem to have a grudge against the traditional shift lever. Rotary dials, fancy knobs, crystal shift orbs (yeah, Genesis did that). Manufacturers keep trying to reinvent the familiar "PR
The 2016 Lexus RX 350 showed up with a bunch of siblings that year. Extended-wheelbase RX-L, sporty F-Sport, gas and hybrid options. Big step up from the previous generation that ran 2010 to 2015. Peo
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Anyone with pets knows they're basically family. So when you're heading out somewhere, you want them comfortable and not stressed out. Turns out electric cars are actually pretty awesome for h
China just announced it's banning flush and power-operated door handles on cars starting in 2027. The new rules cover both interior and exterior handles on all new passenger and light commercial v
Back in the 1960s, Kodomonokuni amusement park opened its doors in Yokohama, and Nissan, being a hometown hero, chipped in 100 tiny kei cars for kids. That was the Datsun Baby - a pint-sized vehi
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At some point, almost everyone has done it. The washer fluid runs out, the windshield is filthy, and instead of going to the store, tap water goes straight into the reservoir. It feels harmless. It&