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Top 4 Things to Know Before Buying a Catalytic Converter

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When it comes to choosing the right catalytic converter for your vehicle, there are several important factors to consider. These factors will help ensure that you’re not only selecting the correct part but also staying compliant with local emissions laws. Let’s break down the process, so you know exactly what to look for when you’re ready to make a purchase.

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Used Porsche Taycan EVs Now Cost As Much as a Fully Loaded New Toyota Camry

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Suppose you have $55,000 lying around and decide that it's time to upgrade your current whip. What would you choose: a brand-new Toyota Camry or a slightly used Porsche Taycan? They're quite different cars, but, at the end of the day, both have four doors and are on this Earth only to take you from point A to point B. It's up to you to decide.

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Understanding Legal Protections After a Collision: How Seattle Attorneys Help Protect Your Auto Interests

Auto Service World

Car accidents are terrifying events in a big city like Seattle. Sitting in stop-and-go traffic on I-5 or trying to navigate the wet, tight city streets downtown, there are so many ways you can get into a crash. If you do get into one, you need to know what to do, and a Seattle car accident lawyer in your corner is the right way to start. What To Do Immediately After an Accident The moments after a car accident happens are a blur.

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5 Quickest Muscle Cars Over the Quarter Mile During the 1968 Model Year

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By 1968, the American automotive industry was engaged in a fierce horsepower war, and apart from output figures, quarter-mile times separated the best from the rest. Factory-built performance rides were on the menus of several American carmakers for decades in one form or another, but 1964 signaled an unprecedented rise in popularity for such cars. It all started when ( continue reading.

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Car Starter Problems: Causes and Solutions

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Danny's Engineportal Issues with your car starter are actually very common, but drivers often confuse them, with other car troubles. The first indication your car starter may be going bad, is when you try to start your [.

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Unofficial BMW 'Neue Klasse' 3 Series Touring Preview Gets Our E30 Blood Pumping

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It seems that, at least according to the rumor mill and the parallel universes of vehicular CGI, the Bavarians over at BMW are almost ready to ditch all the controversial designs of the M2/M3/M4, XM, or 7 Series in favor of the 'Neue Klasse' vision for cool styling and sustainable mobility. It's been an interesting few years over at &l. ( continue reading.

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Pep Boys expands in greater Philadelphia with new Phoenixville location

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Pep Boys recently held a grand opening of its newest location in Phoenixville, PA, joining 59 other Pep Boys locations in the greater Philadelphia area. Pep Boys marked the occasion with a grand opening event, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Phillie Phanatic made an appearance, and free conventional or semi-synthetic oil change vouchers were given to the first 100 adults in line.

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Pep Boys expands in greater Philadelphia with new Phoenixville location

Tire Review Magazine

Pep Boys recently held a grand opening of its newest location in Phoenixville, PA, joining 59 other Pep Boys locations in the greater Philadelphia area. Pep Boys marked the occasion with a grand opening event, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Phillie Phanatic made an appearance, and free conventional or semi-synthetic oil change vouchers were given to the first 100 adults in line.

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This Toyota Coaster Was Converted Into a Wonderful Mobile Home for Family Road-Tripping

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Social media is full of single nomads or couples traveling the world and living out of their vans, but vanlife is not an experience that is reserved only for couples. With a little planning and preparation, families with kids can also embark on this unconventional lifestyle and even enjoy it. It might seem challenging at first, but we've heard plenty of stories of nomadic families that prove it's perfectly possible to experience mobile living with children.

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Depreciating Corvettes, Slow-Selling Stellantis Cars And A 440,000-Mile Honda In This Week's Car Buying Roundup

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There seems to be 10 models on the market right now that not very many people are interested in. First spotted by Mopar Insiders , Caredge.com has data showing the 10 slowest selling vehicles on the market. In a blow to Stellantis , half of the models on the list are from brands under the automakers corporate umbrella.… Read more.

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The Android Auto Feature Everybody Forgot About

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Coolwalk was undoubtedly one of the biggest updates ever received by Android Auto. Google launched it later than planned, and after originally promising it in the summer of 2022, the rollout eventually kicked off in January 2023. Coolwalk is in many ways similar to the CarPlay Dash. ( continue reading.

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Starliner Returns, Feds Reign In Truck Bloat And Jon Bon Jovi Saves A Life In This Week's Beyond Cars Roundup

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Boeing’s first foray into manned space flight has been an unmitigated c**k up. Starliner launched to the International Space Station with two astronauts onboard in June and landed back on Earth two months later without them after issues were uncovered with the craft. Now, more problems have surfaced during Starliner’s… Read more.

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38-FT Custom Tiny Has Two of Everything: Bike Sheds, Lofts, and Real Staircases

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There's tiny living and then there's the rich version of tiny living, where everything about the mobile home is supersized, finishes are premium, and the entire design is customized to your specific tastes. This unit is in the latter category. Like most tiny house builders, family-run U.S.-based ( continue reading.

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Police Magnet Cars, Best Sport Sedans And Favorite Chase Scenes In This Week's QOTD Roundup

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No one’s ever happy to be pulled over by a police officer, especially if they were driving a bit faster than the speed limit. Earlier this week we asked our readers which cars are magnets for police. The comments section featured a variety of responses ranging from specific models to just general aesthetics. There was… Read more.

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The Hottest Compact Crossover EVs That Tesla Model Y Juniper Will Have To Face Soon

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Tesla lost precious time releasing the refreshed variant of the Model Y on the market, leaving the competition enough time to catch up. The question is, will the Model Y Juniper refresh be competitive with the newest crop of electric compact crossovers about to be launched soon? Here's a quick rundown. Tesla is a unique case in the automotive industry, being the only company that emerged from the startup phase as a profitable carmake. ( continue reading.

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Cybertruck Shenanigans And We Say Goodbye To An Old Friend In This Week's Car Culture Roundup

Jalopnik

Say what you will about the Tesla Cybertruck , but one thing is undeniable: the damn thing is attention-grabbing, and that’s especially true for one wrecked Cybertruck in Seattle, Washington. In fact, this stranded truck has become a bit of a landmark in the city with its own Google Maps pin entry. Move over Chicago’s… Read more.

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Man Buys 1974 Road Runner GTX Parked for Decades, Finds Out It's a Rare Promo Car

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In 1965, Plymouth redesigned the bread-and-butter Belvedere and expanded its midsize lineup to include the Satellite, a more premium and performance-oriented car. By 1968, the company had introduced two more intermediates. The GTX arrived in 1967 as a range-topping muscle car, while the Road Runner hit showrooms as the entry-level performance. ( continue reading.

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Worst Car Insurance Companies, Hoonigan Files For Bankruptcy And A Sum Up Of Elon News In This Week's News Roundup

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Car insurance has gone from being an annoying monthly bill to a crippling expenditure that makes me question if I want to own a car. Headlines across the country have reported on the unprecedented explosion in insurance premiums over the past few years, so if you’re paying out the nose for coverage you want to be sure… Read more.

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BMW's Black Death Adds Another Layer of Complexity for Those Shopping for Used BEVs

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Anyone unfamiliar with battery electric cars (BEVs) may think that all you have to worry about when buying a used (or even a new) car is the price and more mundane characteristics, such as how many seats it has, the preferred body type, and so forth. Should they move forward with their decision to go electric, these folks will learn some lessons the hard way about battery chemistries, charging systems, weight, range, durability, and thermal runaway risks.

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2018 Jeep Trackhawk for Sale, Costs New Wagoneer S Money

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The Trackhawk hasn't been the range-topping flavor of the Jeep Grand Cherokee family ever since the latest generation came out three years ago. Thus, there aren't many options if you fancy your own Hellcat-powered Jeep other than searching the used car market for that perfect example. & ( continue reading.

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Dealer in Texas Just Can't Sell This Super Rare 1948 Tucker. There Is a Reason for It!

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2020. 2021. 2022. 2023. 2024. No, we are not doing some weird counting experiment. These are the years a dealership in Texas has been trying to sell this car but was unable to do it. It is a one-of-one 1948 Tucker Convertible with a never-confirmed identity, which is listed for a fortune. This is a car that does not really exist. At least, not officially, anyway.

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New Infiniti Q50 Virtually Revived for 2026 Model Year As Brand's Latest Sports Sedan

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The Infiniti Q50 is nearly dead, as Nissan's premium auto brand is getting ready to pull the plug on its last traditional passenger car in the United States. Recent information reveals that the premium compact sedan will be discontinued at the end of the 2024 model year, and it's official. The reason is the model's slow sales, with the automake. ( continue reading.

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White Beauty: 1968 Pontiac GTO Has Desirable Hideaway Lights and Numbers Matching 400ci 

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PC Classic Cars, a Sherman, Texas-based old-school dealership, has some interesting proposals for an asking price that's around the MSRP tag of an all-new S650 seventh-generation Ford Mustang GT and Dark Horse. Launched as one of the last Mohicans in the pony car segment, the S650 seventh-generation Ford Mustang has quickly become the defi. ( continue reading.

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Man Bought This 1975 Pontiac Trans Am L75 to Restore 30 Years Ago, Rare Car Getting Worse

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The Trans Am was already the best-selling model in the Firebird lineup in 1975, dominating sales with over 27,000 units sold to customers in the United States. The base Firebird was still the second most popular choice, with over 22,000 units, followed by the Esprit, with close to 21,000 cars. The Formula was far behind with only 13,670 units. The Trans Am could be had with two engine options.

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1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Fresh Out of Storage Hides a Secret Under the Hood

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The Impala reached a new sales record, surpassing 1 million sold units in 1965. Chevrolet sold over 2.3 million units, and the full-size lineup accounted for more than 1.6 million cars. The GM brand sold 803K Impalas, while the Super Sport, which was now a stand-alone series, surpassed 243K units. The Super Sport was also the subject of sever. ( continue reading.

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Brutal Ford Raptor Cranks Out 1,250 HP, Owner Tests Top Speed Next to the Radar Trailer

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If you think the stock Ford F-150 Raptor is crazy (as crazy as a six-cylinder would allow), wait until you see this Coyote-swapped monster. This street-legal brute sends 1,250 horsepower to the ground and sounds as if an apocalypse has just hit planet Earth! It's brutal and ferocious and everything in between. The stock ( continue reading.

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2026 Cupra Ateca Imagined As VW Group's New Mediterranean Sporty Compact Crossover

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The Ateca may have fallen into insignificance for both Cupra and SEAT, as it's an aging product in dire need of a second generation. However, it's a bit more important to the rendering crowd than we expected, as its successor has unofficially arrived, which looks like an evolution of the current one. Digimods Design spent a good amount of time rende. ( continue reading.

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1920s-Inspired Art Deco Camper Van Is a Masterpiece on Wheels, Oozes Glamour and Elegance

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We've seen camper vans with all sorts of interior design: modern, rustic, coastal, surfing, and a lot more. We've even come across a tiny home on wheels with a Hobbit-inspired living space. However, this is the first time I've seen (probably the first time for you as well) a 1920s-inspired Art Deco rig. Meet the fittingly named "Deco," a conversion based on a ( continue reading.

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Someone Instantly Fell in Love With This 1966 Dodge Charger and Took It Home

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You can't just go out for a drive in a cherry red 1966 Dodge Charger and expect to keep a low profile in it. The new owner is probably counting on turning some heads. Yes, it was love at first sight for the one who set eyes on it and immediately decided to buy it. Now, he's got a classic Charger with 80,151 miles (128,990 kilometers) on the clock, rocking red paint, tons of chrome, and hideaway headlights.

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2025 Ford Mustang GTD Gets Digitally Morphed Into a Transformer - Autobot or Decepticon?

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The US automaker Ford is doing its best to keep the S650 seventh generation Ford Mustang entertaining during its second model year – complete with collectibles. The latest iteration of the iconic pony car has been doing pretty well – as much as it can be done in the sports car arena, which is starting to look like an endangered species due. ( continue reading.

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Google Maps User Follows Suggested Shortcut, Plunges Into a Canal

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I don't have any numbers, but I'm certain the majority of drivers use some sort of navigation app to get to their destinations, and Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps are the most common choices. Howeve. ( continue reading.

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What If Ford Escape Doesn't Bite the Dust and Instead Gets Updated Like Bronco Sport? 

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The Ford Motor Company has just one passenger car – the iconic S650 seventh-generation Mustang – in its American lineup, along with a lot of crossovers, SUVs, trucks, and vans. There's the Escape, ( continue reading.

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Is This the Coolest 2024 Mercedes-AMG G 63 You've Seen So Far?

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The latest generation Mercedes G-Wagen has become a tuning icon, as most major companies and a few small ones sell numerous components for it. Whether it is a widebody kit, new wheels, a customized interior, or significantly more power, name it, and it's been done. Several copies of the modern-day Mercedes G-Class have become serious off-roaders.

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1977 Dodge Aspen Survivor Lacks Just One Little Thing to Be a Daily Driver

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The short-lived Aspen wasn't necessarily Dodge's most successful model, but it was a good way to drive across town without carrying about fuel consumption. The Aspen remained in production for only four years, and it was discontinued in 1980 when Dodge launched another short-lived model, the Aries. The 1977 model year witnessed several. ( continue reading.

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Compact Iveco-Based RV Uses 2 Slide-Outs to Fit In a Lot of Neat Features

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There's no such thing as too much of a good thing in the RV industry. Every extra feature and convenience added, every little "win" against spatial limitations, and every plus wrangled out of an apparently impossible situation matter – and can ultimately make the difference between an excellent product and a "meh" one. This year, it seems that producers are betting big on ( continue reading.

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How About a 1969 Pontiac Firebird That Costs Less Than a New Base Chevy Malibu?

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General Motors is no longer paying that much attention to traditional passenger cars. However, it's not alone. Most automotive giants have started being more interested in crossovers and SUVs rather than sedans, station wagons, minivans, coupes, and convertibles, as that's where the money is these days. Therefore, some famous models from GM's past are never making a comeback to the automotive world and don't even dare. ( continue reading.

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NASA Astronauts Could Use AI and Photos of the Horizon to Navigate the Moon

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Over the past two decades or so navigation systems have become indispensable to our way of life. No matter where you live in this world, chances are every time you get inside your car you turn on your favorite navigation app before you get going. But what would you do if there were no navigation systems to tell you where you are and where you're heading?

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