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This 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Drives Like a New Car, Except It Has 500 Horsepower

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The 1971 model year witnessed several notable changes in the Chevelle lineup, starting with GM's attention to simplifying the offering. The 300 Deluxe waved goodbye to buyers, and the new base model was now the simply-baptized Chevel. ( continue reading.

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The average car on American roads is now 12.6 years old

Autoblog: Maintainence

Filed under: By the Numbers , Driving , Insurance , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading The average car on American roads is now 12.6 years old The average car on American roads is now 12.6 years old originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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1965 Chevy Impala SS Sat in a Barn for Over 40 Years, It Hides a Surprise in the Trunk

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Over 40 years. This is how much this 1965 Chevy SS Impala sat parked in a barn, not moving a single inch all these years. And there is something that makes things even worse: it had been sitting there with the windows down all this time. The Fast Lane Classic Cars team is now working to bring it back to life. The first to get his hands on it is Chris, the Detail Manager.

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Simeone Museum Demo Days Bring History to Life

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We’ve written before about the incredible Simeone Foundation Museum in Philadelphia. Unlike other car museums, this one dedicated almost exclusively to historic racing machines. In fact, endurance and road racing is the main focus. Most of the vehicles in the Simeone collection have significant competition history. And perhaps more importantly, they are displayed largely unrestored in as-last-raced condition.

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If You Have the Means, (Please) Buy a 2024 Lexus LC 500. Here's Why

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There's still time to put your hands on a naturally aspirated V8 engine that powers a timelessly elegant coupe or convertible. The 2024 LC 500 has now reached its peak. It is a refined, modern, and connected car that somehow hasn't ditched that raw connection that appears only when the driver starts fiddling with the pedals and the paddle shifters.

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Simeone Museum Demo Days Bring History to Life

Eastwood

We’ve written before about the incredible Simeone Foundation Museum in Philadelphia. Unlike other car museums, this one dedicated almost exclusively to historic racing machines. In fact, endurance and road racing is the main focus. Most of the vehicles in the Simeone collection have significant competition history. And perhaps more importantly, they are displayed largely unrestored in as-last-raced condition.

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Stylish BMW K 100 Konig Is the Definition of Elegance in Custom Cafe Racer Form

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Despite its historical significance and commercial success, the K lineup from BMW Motorrad was never the prettiest thing out there. The K 100’s angular looks were a far cry from classy aesthetics which defined the R series, but few could argue with this model’s performance and reliability. By these metrics, the four-cylinder offerings from Bavaria were a notable step up from their boxer-twin predecessors.

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The Starvan Rebel 4x4 Is the 'Dream RV' Thanks to a Bedroom Pullout, Customizable Layout

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While most things in life are of the "what you see is what you get" variety, this doesn't apply to transformers, both real and the fictional machines director Michael Bay brought to life on the big screen. The Rebel is a real-life transformer, albeit a very surprising one. Slide-outs, pop-ups, pullouts, and all manners of extensions, both manual and automatic, are not a rarity in the RV industry, and some might even. ( continue reading.

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Milestar secures two top spots at the W.E. Western Series Rock Round 2

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Milestar celebrated five podium finishes, clinching two top spots in the Unlimited and Sportsman B classes at the W.E. Western Series Rock Round 2 in Cedar City, UT. At the Cedar City event, over 50 teams competed across eight classes, with teams using Milestar Patagonia M/T02 tires clinching the top podium spots in two classes. Dave Wong and spotter Nate Reed claimed first place in the Unlimited class, while Matt Black and spotter Jamie Black secured the top honors in the Sportsman B Class.

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This Tiny Planet Camper Van With "Voguish" Interior Offers All the Amenities of Home

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Traveling the world and exploring new places in a campervan is an experience like no other. An experience many dream about and hope to one day turn into reality. If you, too, dream of living the van life and are looking for some inspiration for your camper interior, here is another stunning van conversion suitable for both summer adventures and full-time van living.

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Car Financing: What Are The Pros And Cons Of PCP Finance?

Motor Verso

Recent research shows that 92% of UK car owners use car financing to buy their vehicles. As of 2023, Brits… Read more » The post Car Financing: What Are The Pros And Cons Of PCP Finance? appeared first on Motor Verso.

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This One-of-a-Kind Streamliner Travel Trailer Is a Literal Land Yacht With a Wild Design

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I'll admit, some campers are so out there, so one-of-a-kind, that there are only a few images floating around the internet. That's the case with the streamliner travel trailer before us today. Folks, take a nice long look at the rather aerodynamic and streamlined travel trailer before you. Really let your eyes inspect every angle, every curve, every centerline, and window placement, and then feel free to comment on how you feel. ( continue reading.

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Importance of Addressing Safety Recalls Immediately

Miracle Body and Paint

The U.S. Department of Transportation wants everyone to know the importance of acting quickly on recalls.

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1977 Pontiac Trans Am Sitting for Years Emerges With a HO Surprise Under the Hood

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The Trans Am was already the best-selling model in the Firebird lineup in 1977, but the new model year paved the way for an even more impressive achievement reached in 1979. The Trans Am was on its way to total domination in the Firebird series, and ten years after its launch, it surpassed 117K units. However, the 1977 Trans Am was also everybody's favorite.

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Toyota GR Supra Puts an End to the Dodge Demon 170's Winning Streak

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When it comes to Demonology videos, they never disappoint. This time is no exception, as we're witnessing the mighty Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 roll race other heavy contenders like the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (tuned), a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, and a fearsome modded turbocharged 2024 Toyota GR Supra. To address the Dodge elephant in the room, Herman Young's limited-production Demon 170 is stock, meaning it has a 6.2-liter V. ( continue reading.

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1,200-HP Ram TRX Races Bone-Stock Ford GT, Both Are Stupidly Quick

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The most powerful truck offered by the folks at Hennessey is dubbed Mammoth 1200, with the 1200 being the advertised power figure in mechanical ponies. The question is, can this Hellcat-engined supertruck hold its own against a proper supercar in the quarter mile? Hennessey Performance Engineering's vice prez of marketing and Shmee150 are much obliged to answer that question with three digs, of which the vlogger's Ford GT wins o. ( continue reading.

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1969 Oldsmobile 442 Found in a Barn in Oklahoma Needs a Place to Crash

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The 1969 442 didn't bring significant styling changes from the previous year, albeit the new model sported a new grille design and hood scoops. Sales declined slightly, with Oldsmobile producing 26,357 units, down from 33,607 cars in 1968. However, it was a good performance for Oldsmobile, especially as models like the Hurst/Olds gave it more exposure and served. ( continue reading.

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The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Is a Three-Row SUV You Might Want To Seriously Consider Buying

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We're all used to seeing nice $80,000+ SUVs and pickup trucks on sale. But what if we could cut that price in half and still be able to buy a decent seven- or eight-seater high-riding vehicle? Wouldn't that be nice? Well, Chevrolet thought about American (and Canadian!) families that don't want a minivan in their lives. Meet the brand-new Traverse that has all the potential to become your driveway's jewel of the crown. ( continue reading.

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Porsche Will Treat 10 Lucky People to an Exclusive and Electric $5,700 Experience

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Porsche wants you and a friend to visit Atlanta, Georgia, and have a good time. That is, of course, if you're fortunate enough to be selected. The German marque will pay for everything and put both of you behind the steering wheel of a Porsche Macan Electric. Yes, there will also be good food. Here's the gist of it. If there's one automaker out there whose events are exhilarating, then that's Porsche.

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Man Gets Splashed by a Mercedes While Riding His Bike, Decides To Build Himself a Benz

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One day, while riding his bike home after a rainy day, this man got splashed by a Mercedes. He lost his balance and fell into a puddle. Angry and upset, the man went straight home and made a decision. He promised to build himself a cooler Benz than the one that took off his bike. He started stripping down an old Mitsubishi Pajero that he had parked in his yard.

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

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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. When you show up to one of the highest-end MTV awards wearing an entire dress made of raw meat – with a matching fascinator on your head and matching shoes. ( continue reading.

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Honda Says 2025 Civic Hybrid Is Their Most Powerful Non-Type R Civic, That's Deceiving

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Announced since the start of the year, the refreshed 2025 Honda Civic is finally official, together with the eleventh generation's hybrid model for America. Interestingly, the Japanese automaker is a little manipulative. Back in January, American Honda provided an outlook on its foreseen US automotive business plan for 2024, with the namesake brand aiming towar. ( continue reading.

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Drive Tomorrow's Hyundai N Vision 74 Today, in Forza Horizon 5, but Hurry Up

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Inspired by Hyundai's iconic 1974 Pony Coupe concept by Italian designer Goigetto Giugiaro, the 2026-bound Hyundai N Vision 74 is believed to be made in only 100 units. Out of these, only 70 will greet customers, while 30 will perform on track. However, Forza Horizon 5 has no limit to supply units. The superb Hyundai N Vision 74's electric powertrain can produce 671 horsepower and 663 lb-ft (898 Nm) of torque and weighs 5,450 lbs. or 2,472 kilograms.

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This 1961 Studebaker Champ Truck Is Rare, Rust-Free, and Quite Unique

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Are you looking to buy a classic pickup truck from the early 1960s, but the Fords, Chevys, and Dodges of the era are way too common? Well, if scarcity is high on your list, this 1961 Studebaker Champ has you covered. Pickup trucks are not the first type of vehicles you think of whe. ( continue reading.

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Buy This Mercedes Unimog and No One Will Know How Loaded You Really Are

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Whether you're into the crossover trend or not, you cannot deny the coolness of a Mercedes-Benz Unimog. Not that there's anything crossover-y about it, as this is a true off-roader capable of venturing farther off the beaten path than most modern high-riders. Every petrolhead and their grandmother knows that no one should challenge a ( continue reading.

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Kia Boys Steal Cars, Try To Run Over People, Throw Beer Cans at People, Rob Stores

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While most Kia Boys try to become famous online by "just" stealing cars and wrecking them minutes later, a group of four teens from Seattle didn't want to stop at taking advantage of the vulnerability that put a target on almost every Kia and Hyundai in the United States. The boys, aged 12 to 16, began their series of crimes in late April when they. ( continue reading.

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2003 Mustang Convertible Spent Over Half Its Life Abandoned, Gets First Wash in 12 Years

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The fourth-generation Mustang is the most consistent iteration of the moniker throughout its six-decade history, with sales fluctuations well below those of the other periods. Launched in 1994, the SN95 Ford Mustang soldiered on until 2004, topping over one-and-a-half million units produced (third in the Mustang’s all-time hierarchy by generation).

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Part Corvette, Part Land Cruiser, This LS3-Swapped 80 Series Makes Us Salivate

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There aren't too many normal non-supercars out there that grown men will go all fuzzy inside over. On that short list of "normal" vehicles, the 80-series Toyota Land Cruiser is a top contender. With superb off-road capability and unmatched longevity, you'd have to be a fool to try and top perfection. At least, you would be if you were any less skilled than the team at TLC 4x4.

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This Two-Story Actros Is an Off-Grid Hotel on Wheels and the Coolest Vacation Experience

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I want to invite you to picture yourself waking up one morning, and instead of the sounds of cars outside your window, all you hear today are waves crashing against a nearby shoreline. Oh, and all of it is for you. Time to take a different kind of vacation this summer. Ladies and gentlemen and outdoor lovers, especially surfers or those looking to learn how to surf, lend me your eyes for just a few minutes so that you can get to know a bi. ( continue reading.

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The Noovo Plus Class B RV Features a Deluxe Interior Measuring a Whopping 7 Feet in Height

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I've written many articles about DIY camper van build. But not everyone has the time, energy, or skills to convert a van into a mobile home by themselves. One solution for those people would be to get their hands on a Class B RV, like the one I'm checking out today. Sure, a ( continue reading.

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Kia Recalls 2022 Niro EV Over High-Voltage Battery Safety Plug That May Overheat

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Twinned with the original Ioniq series from Hyundai, the first-generation Kia Niro has been hit with a safety recall. According to Kia America, the high-voltage battery safety plug of certain 2022 Kia Niro EV models is prone to overheating, which may lead to a loss of drive power and/or a fire. Back in July 2023, the South Korean automaker's North American office received a techline case involving a 2022 model year Niro EV.

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Van Life Safety & Security: How To Protect Your Tiny Home on Wheels

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Van life isn't all rainbows and sunshine. Besides the challenges of living in a mobile home, adventurers must also deal with two critical issues: safety and security. Today, I'm discussing the best practices and measures you can adopt to ensure you'll be safe and sound on your adventures. Van life offers an unmatched sense of exploration and freedom.

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I Drove the World's First Production Drift Car and Felt Like a God

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When I was about 16 years old, I signed up for a media program that taught me about movie production, theater, and marketing. It also started a religious period for a whole year, in which I would pray to God multiple times a day. Trying to get close to the big man upstairs only made me realize that my allegiance stands with science, and so I became an atheist.

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2026 Lexus ES Gets Its Feet Wet in the Pixel Manipulation Game

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With the seventh-generation ES about to turn six this summer, Lexus has started considering a predecessor that will still compete with other premium compact sports sedans. The model is supposedly in the making, and all information points to hybrid and fully electric power. Toyota's premium car brand trademarked the ES350h, ES350e, and ES500e names, which te. ( continue reading.

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This Custom BMW R nineT Is a Superb Mixture of New and Old, Looks Downright Ravishing

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In the custom bike world, few people know their way around the BMW marque as well as WalzWerk’s founder and frontman, Marcus Walz. The German mastermind has been killing the customization game for well over three decades now, mainly focusing on Motorrad’s machines but also tackling other marques every now and then. This article’s photo gallery showcases one of his latest endeavors.

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Apple Wants to Resolve One of the World's Biggest Problems: Motion Sickness

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Motion sickness has been around for as long as humanity can remember, but scientists are still struggling to understand why some groups of people are more affected than others. It's estimated that approximately 1 in 3 people are likely to suffer from motion sickness, albeit not everybody experience. ( continue reading.

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I'm 30 Seconds Away From Being the Fastest in the GT7 World

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I was away from home for a few days and was eager to return and turn on my PS5 console for the first time. These Gran Turismo 7 Online Time Trials have been driving me crazy, and I need to find a way to get better at them. You don't need your PS5 to discover the latest news in the GT7 world. I knew Polyphony would release a new challenge on Thursday, so I checked the website to see what was coming up.

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