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Lady Gaga Wore a Dress Made With Discarded Car Parts but Just Don't Ask Her About It

autoevolution

Lady Gaga and haute couture are like the peanut-butter-and-jelly combo of showbiz: they go together perfectly no matter the time of day or the occasion. That probably explains why the headline above isn't even half as shocking as it would be if it were about anyone else. continue reading. )

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6 Benefits Of Carbon Fiber Car Parts

Motor Verso

Do you own a high-performing car? If you do, then you know you require high-quality materials and parts to keep… Read more » The post 6 Benefits Of Carbon Fiber Car Parts appeared first on Motor Verso.

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These Are The Most Over-Engineered Car Parts

Jalopnik

Cars have become increasingly complex in their design and engineering over the years. This is made worse by parts or features that should never be complicated being complicated. Things like door handles , windshield wipers and headlights don’t need to be reinvented. But unfortunately, many automakers have done just… Read more.

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What Car Part Is Seriously Over-Engineered?

Jalopnik

When you’re a true car enthusiast, you learn to appreciate every part of a vehicle. But when you’re looking over these small details on a car, sometimes you come across things that seem to have been unnecessarily designed by… Read more.

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Gen Z Drives the Automotive Industry Towards a Sustainable Future

Solera

To do this, the perception of used-car parts need to change. There’s a lingering stigma about using car parts, with consumers often associating “used” with inferior quality. But pre-owned car parts don’t equate to scrap; they don’t compromise safety.

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How To Properly Check A Serpentine Belt

Humble Mechanic

As a professional mechanic, there are many items we check on cars. We not only look for broken or failing car parts, but we look for maintenance items as well. Over the years serpentine belts and “V-belt” have been a common part that require maintenance.

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Shelby GT500 Drags Challenger Hellcat and Camaro SS, Someone Gets a Nasty Surprise

autoevolution

Ford, Mopar, and GM – these Big Detroit Three automakers were once the epitome of muscle car madness. Now, all that is left is the craziness rather than the muscle car part. Still, we hope for the best, right? Let's face it – if we say S550 Ford Musta. continue reading. )