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Alt-fuel vehicles don’t necessarily have to break the bank

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A common hesitancy consumers might have about buying alternative-fuel vehicles (even used ones) is that the cost is too high. However, there are deals to be had in the used-car market for alternative-fuel vehicles — even beyond government rebates — that could help dealers overcome those shopper objections. and 39.4%, respectively.

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This '64 Plymouth Barracuda Has a Timeless Specification, Doesn't Break the Bank

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The brand first launched this vehicle for the ( continue reading. ) What's your favorite defunct car manufacturer? Did you say Plymouth? You probably did. After all, this story is dedicated to one special Barracuda that deserves more than your attention.

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Military Humvees Could Be 'Futureproofed' With This Bolt-In Hybrid Retrofit From Banks

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You probably know Banks Power from their high-power diesel projects, like the GMC Sierra Sidewinder Type R track truck , or the diesel S10 that runs 7s in the quarter mile. Those kinds of enthusiast builds helped cement Banks as one of the premier diesel tuners in the world, which in turn helped them win a government… Read more.

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Crank It Up to 12: Every V12 Production Vehicle Available to Buy New in 2024

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The V12 is automotive royalty, a setup where two banks featuring six cylinders each come together into a V configuration. Passenger vehicles were introduced to V12s back in the 1910s. Putney Motor Works of London is widely credited as being the company that gave us the first-ever V12 in the form of an 18.4-liter

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Is a Vehicle Test Drive Still Relevant Today?

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is rather obvious on pre-owned vehicles, since no two pre-owned vehicles are exactly the same and they have wear and tear that new vehicles do not. The big questions are how much wear, and has that wear affected the drivability of the vehicle? Bottom line: Driving the vehicle has a big effect on the customer.

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2025 Volkswagen California T7 Camper Van Goes Live With Hybrid Oomph, MQB Underpinnings

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First and foremost, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles hasn't offered any pricing information for the California T7. The order banks will o. It joins the Caddy California, the slightly larger California 6.1, and the Grand California. The latter is based on the Crafter, which is the largest van produced by Volkswagen.

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The Rossmonster F550 Truck Camper Is an Overlanding Monster With a Fully-Equipped Interior

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At the same time, you can also find fully equipped rigs that will break the bank. Today, I'm talking about one such vehicle, an overland truck camper based on the Ford F550. Truck campers can be a budget-friendly way of getting into mobile living, especially if you already own a truck.

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