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This Talking Datsun Hid a Tiny Six-Track Record Player Beneath the Dashboard

A new car speaking to its driver no longer feels remarkable. Navigation systems issue directions, safety assistants complain about lane markings and voice controls wait patiently for somebody to remem

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Automatic Shifters Once Put Reverse Beside Low. PRND Helped End the Confusion

A driver can move between unfamiliar modern cars and still understand the transmission selector within seconds. Park sits at one end, followed by Reverse, Neutral and Drive. Lower ranges, manual modes

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Cars Survived Nearly a Century Without Cup Holders. Then America Refused to Drive Thirsty

The automobile conquered continents, crossed deserts and survived two world wars before anyone decided it desperately needed a secure place for a paper cup. For much of automotive history, drivers

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Whitewall Tires Started as a Manufacturing Compromise. Then They Became a Status Symbol

Whitewall tires have become visual shorthand for a particular kind of motoring glamour. Put them on a long Cadillac with chrome bumpers, tailfins and enough hood to host a family picnic, and the pi

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Chrysler Might Be Coming Back… But Not How You Expect

Chrysler is not done yet, and Stellantis is starting to show it. There is real interest in bringing the brand back, and one idea points to a new sedan, or something close to it. However, do not exp

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Why Automakers Won’t Stop Messing With the PRNDL Shifter

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

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Why Window Louvers Were Everywhere on Muscle Cars and Why They Disappeared

Window louvers are those slats you see covering the rear glass on classic muscle cars. They look aggressive as hell, but unlike hood scoops that actually feed air to the engine, louvers don't add

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What Opera Windows Are and Why 1970s Cars Loved Them

An opera window is that little fixed window you see on the side of older cars, usually sitting in the C-pillar behind the rear door. It's small, often oval or rectangular, and it doesn't open.

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Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak Returns With V8 Power And 8-Second Quarter-Mile Speed

After years of teasing and speculation, Dodge has brought real power back to the Charger. The latest version finally gets a proper V8, a move that reconnects the car with its raw, old-school roots.&nb

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Dreams on Wheels: The Rise and Fall of Ambitious Automotive Startups

Hey there! Ever hear about those wild automotive startups that pop up with huge promises and even bigger ideas? While it’s always exciting to see new names trying to shake up the car world, not

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