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Your 1980s Sports Car May Stop Counting at 85 MPH. The Government Told It To

Open the door of an American-market performance car from the early 1980s and something may appear terribly wrong. There is the dramatic driving position, a powerful engine and perhaps a body design

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Porsche’s Left-Side Ignition Has a Perfect Racing Story. The Evidence Makes It Messier

Climb into a traditional Porsche and the ignition appears on the left side of the steering wheel. Most cars place it on the right, close to the driver’s dominant hand and safely within the

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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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Where Did the Parking Brake Lever Go? Why New Cars Switched to Electronic Brakes

For decades, the parking brake was as simple as it gets: a metal lever (or a floor pedal) yanking on a pair of cables to keep the rear wheels locked in place. It didn’t matter if the car was a s

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Absurdly Expensive Progress: Modern Car Features That Can Bankrupt You During a Breakdown

There are always those who love new cars and those who sigh over old ones. New cars have many useful features, while old ones have what's called soul. A soul is good, but, for instance, a stabilit

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From Horsepower to Electric Power: How Cars Have Evolved Over the Decades

Ever sat in your cozy, air-conditioned ride and wondered what it was like when cars had no seat belts, let alone WiFi? Oh, how the times have changed. Come with us on a nostalgic cruise through automo

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