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Porsche Will Discontinue ICE-Powered Macan in Europe Due to Cybersecurity Concerns

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Modern cars are laden with high-tech systems, which require millions of lines of code. Many cars also happen to be fitted with emergency response systems, which – in the event of a crash – automatically contact and send GPS coordinates to emergency responders. On the other hand, this level of connectivity poses cybersecurity threats. Any vehicle with a SIM card and/or an Internet connection is vulnerable, which is why. ( continue reading.

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Vacuum Leak Detection – The Safe Way To Find Vacuum Leaks

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A Vacuum leak can trick you, and your car computer into believing a particular sensor, or system needs fixing. Then, you start replacing components, hoping you’ll fix the problem, unsuccessfully. Often, a vacuum leak makes [.

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2025 Chevrolet Chevelle Graces the CGI Realm and Wants To Put the Mustang in Its Place

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Whenever the Chevy Chevelle comes to mind for one reason or another, it involves an old copy that caught our eye. Usually, it is a nicely preserved one, with matching numbers and the original firepower under the hood, yet we’ve also covered some tuned examples. Barn finds are still a thing, and while we don't understand how certain. ( continue reading.

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Preparing for Winter: Essential Items to Keep in Your Vehicle for Safety and Comfort

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As the winter season draws near, ensuring your vehicle is well-prepared to tackle the challenges of cold weather and potential emergencies becomes increasingly vital. Winter conditions can be highly unpredictable, and having the right gear and tools at your disposal can keep you safe and comfortable while traveling. Below is a carefully curated list of essential items to stow in your vehicle.

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Tesla Cybertruck in Gloss Black Shows Up for the First Time

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Tesla has already warned customers that the Cybertruck, with its body of stainless steel, is next to impossible to paint. But there is always the wrap solution. And here is the first-ever Cybertruck in gloss black. Tesla announced that it would offer wrapping solutions right from the fact. ( continue reading.

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ADD Group Awarded by Advance Auto Parts, ACDelco

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ADD Group has been honored with two industry awards: the Best Marketing Excellence from Advance Auto Parts and the APC Overdrive from ACDelco. The Best Marketing Excellence highlights the company’s exceptional marketing services and support that have significantly contributed to its growth and success in 2023. The APC Overdrive recognizes ADD Group’s outstanding achievement across global supply chain, sustainability, innovation, product launch, and others, the company stated.

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Save the Manuals: Every Stick Shift Performance Sedan You Can Buy New Today

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Stop me if you heard this one before, but the stick shift is an increasingly extinct means of changing gears. It wasn't always this way, though. The question is, why did the automotive industry slowly but steadily transition to autos, double-clutchers, and those pesky continuously variable transmissions? Back in 2002, BorgWarner launched the world's first mass-production DCT in the Volkswagen Golf R32.

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The Noovo Camper Features a Curvy and Cozy Interior Designed for Full-Time Off-Grid Living

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The camper van industry has really come a long way regarding designs, features, and all-out comfort. Nowadays, if you have the right sum of money, you can get your hands on genuinely well-equipped tiny homes on wheels that offer almost as much comfort as a conventional apartment. Today, I'm checking out one such rig built by Noovo. Noovo, formerly known as Bemyvan, is a Las Vegas-based company specializing in building ( continue reading.

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One-Off Honda CB1100 EX Is a Visual Throwback to the Golden UJM Days of Yore

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It would be virtually impossible for us to pick a top favorite custom bike workshop from Taiwan, because the island of Formosa is teeming with world-class outfits of this sort. However, 2LOUD Custom over in Taipei is most certainly among the leading Taiwanese firms in their line of work, and the handsome one-offs built by Ma Yicheng and Lu Yongyu have thus been featured here on autoevolution countless times.

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Camper Van Stands Out With a Unique Layout and a Solar-Powered Gaming Setup

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Although I've written about hundreds of camper vans, buses, and more, I still stumble upon builds that surprise me with unique layouts. Today, I'm checking out one such unit, a full-time tiny home on wheels for Dylan and Luiza. Dylan and Luiza have chosen a 2008 Renault Master with a medium wheelbase and a medium-height roof. On the outside, this vehicle is quite ( continue reading.

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Watch the 2024 Ford Mustang Get an Oil Change, Coyote V8 Engine Takes 10 Quarts of 5W-30

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If you own a 2024 Ford Mustang, you're in luck because oil changes don't cost an arm and a leg. Be that as it may, the mechanically inclined among us prefer to DIY because it's more affordable and infinitely more satisfying than playing a game on your smartphone in a dealer's customer waiting area. Late Model Restoration video production manager Landan Durham is much obliged to demonstrate how easy it is to change the. ( continue reading.

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First-Ever 2025 Toyota GR Sienna Could Be a Virtual MPV Slap in the Face of Crossover SUVs

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Let us be honest: some passenger car segments are a dying breed, not just an endangered species. Whether we like it or not, that's all due to the worldwide love for crossovers, SUVs, and trucks. But what if the 'victims' strike back – even if only virtually? In America, for example, we could easily earmark the traditional sedans and sports cars on the endangered species list if this was a national Geographic-t. ( continue reading.

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2025 Dodge Charger: Everything We Know About the All-New Muscle Car That's Coming in 2024

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With the retirement of the sixth-gen Chevrolet Camaro and the aging Dodge Challenger and Charger duo, Ford has remained the only company that still has a muscle car in its portfolio. And it is a brand-new generation, with the S650 Mustang debuting last year and kicking off deliveries a few months ago. ( continue reading.

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This Rare 1962 Pontiac Catalina Royal Bobcat Is Restored Classic Car Perfection

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Introduced in 1950 as a top trim-level package in the Chieftain, the Pontiac Catalina evolved into a stand-alone model in 1959. Slotted right below the Bonneville, the Catalina became Pontiac's bread-and-butter full-size car until it was discontinued in 1981. A massive success s. ( continue reading.

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This DIY Ambulance Camper Is a Budget-Friendly Tiny Home/Workshop on Wheels

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Many people, myself included, are interested in starting van life, but they have a low budget and lack the skills to build a rig all by themselves. Well, skills can be learned, and creating a camper van with a low budget is challenging but definitely doable, as demonstrated by the rig I'm presenting today. Meet Cole and Shea, and their ambulance turned into a tiny home/workshop on wheels There are many cheap base vehicles one can use. ( continue reading.

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The Schumacher Family Is Selling the Ferrari Michael Gave Them as a Present

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The Schumacher family has been going through some very hard times since the seven-time Formula 1 World Champion's ski accident in 2013. They were forced to sell cars, properties, and various memorabilia to be able to keep up with the expenses for the rehabilitation of the F1 legend. His wife has now decided to sell the Ferrari the family received from him as a present.

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Sprinter Camper Van Becomes a Modern Studio Apartment on Wheels With Off-Grid Capabilities

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With van life so popular nowadays, it's not hard to find a specialized conversion company to build your dream camper van. Today, I'm taking a look at one of Vanture Customs' recent creations, a Mercedes Sprinter turned into a tiny home on wheels. Vanture Customs is a Philadelphia-based company specializing in transforming cargo vans into premium campers.

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Barn Find RX-8 Looks Glorious Again After First Wash in Four Years

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Over a decade has gone by since I first drove a rotary-powered car. Mazda gave me the keys to its final edition, RX-8, for 24 hours. I spent most of the day taking photos and shooting a video. Next, I kept driving through the night instead of going to sleep. Fast forward to 2018, I was inches away from buying a first-gen RX-8. However, the seller didn't provide any compression results, and the car felt underwhelming.

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Chevrolet Corvair Found in a Forest Is the Most Mysterious Discovery in a Long Time

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While the Impala was Chevy's superstar during the '60s, it wasn't the only nameplate that brought home the bacon. Models like Chevelle, Nova, and Corvair managed to build solid customer bases, eventually becoming iconic nameplates that collectors are drooling over even after several decades. The Corvair was one notable release, with the production exceeding 1.8 million units during the initial run between 1960 and 1969.

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Fake 1000-HP Dodge Charger Wagon Seems the Perfect Inaugural Hennessey Mod for 2024

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For some, more than 707, 717, or even 797 Mopar horsepower is needed. As such, Texas-based Hennessey Performance has the perfect solution with a warranty-guaranteed performance upgrade and modification package available for all Hellcats. It's too bad it will never happen in wagon form, too. Usually, we start the year fresh with a list of to-dos. ( continue reading.

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Triumph Bonneville T100 Veneno Features Monoshock Suspension and Abundant Nickel Plating

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World-class workmanship is what we’ve come to expect from Tamarit Motorcycles, and the results of their painstaking labor never fail to impress. Looking back through the shop’s portfolio, you’ll find that even their older projects were absolutely top-notch by every metric. Nicknamed Veneno, the bike you’re looking at here was Tamarit’s 101st build from a while back, but it’s no less intriguing than their more recent unde. ( continue reading.

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Google Planning to Kill Off Google Maps Driving Mode, And These Users Are Really Happy

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The Google Maps driving mode, originally powered by Google Assistant and now baked into the navigation app, failed to become the game-changing feature that Google hoped. The demise of Android Auto for phone screens left a major gap in the software wor. ( continue reading.

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Ubisoft Released Stats About the Crew Motorfest, but Why Are the Vital Ones Missing?

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First revealed at the end of January 2023, The Crew Motorfest promised to be a match or even an evolved form of the undisputed king of open-world arcade racing games, Forza Horizon 5. Since it launched on September 14, 2023, Ubisoft says the game has been doing great. Now, the video game publishers have released the last batch of updates for this year, along with some interesting stats.

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5 Best Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt Cars of 2002

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I love doing these Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt reviews because they feel like a trip down memory lane. We can remember how life used to be with every step back in time. It might have been better for some or worse for others. But it's all just a distant memory now. If you need help remembering what 2002 felt like, I will give you a few hints. Cinemas worldwide embraced the release of the second movie in the Lord of the Rings s. ( continue reading.

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2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid Appears Stylish, Rugged, and Efficient in Fantasy Land

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What could make Toyota fans cheer for a great start in 2024? Why, an all-new generation of the long-running 4Runner off-road SUV nameplate would certainly qualify for the position, right? The Japanese automaker has been extremely busy in 2023, and even if we only look at the tidal wave of novelties for North America, there's still a very long list of major i. ( continue reading.

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5 Best Hot Wheels Motorcycles

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The world of Hot Wheels is so huge that it might be difficult for most people to grasp. Mattel has mainly focused on creating tiny cars. But there are also spaceships, trucks, buses, and motorcycles, and the list continues. I'm passionate about anything related to motorcycles, so I have a small collection of tiny bikes at home. But neither is a ( continue reading.

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Modified Triumph Bobber Stays Relatively Close to Stock While Looking a Lot Better

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As a long-term fan of Purpose Built Moto’s work, Doug had no problem handing a brand-new 2022 Triumph Bonneville Bobber to them for some custom therapy. Of course, Tom Gilroy and his accomplices were rather thrilled with the prospect of working their magic on such a pristine specimen. They didn’t think twice about taking the commission and wasted no time digging in once the bike was on their workbench.

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This Charming 39-foot Tiny With Generous Dining Options Is Supremely Spacious

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Just as its name suggests, The Kiwi is the quintessential New Zealand tiny house. A modern and stylish sanctuary that seamlessly brings the outdoors in, this gorgeous house on wheels with one bedroom feels as spacious and as sophisticated as a luxury mansion. Why is everyone in the tiny house global community crazy about the New Zealand-designed homes on wheels?

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Behold Achilles, a Beastly BMW R 1250 RS Drag Bike Built for the Sultans of Sprint

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Taking place each year at motorcycling events like Glemseck 101 or EICMA, the Sultans of Sprint races are sure to attract some of the raddest custom drag bikes in existence. Simply being the fastest in this competition won’t necessarily warrant a top spot on the podium, though, because looking fly is just as important as outright speed. Entrants score points based on both their race results and stylistic ingenuity.

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Drone Video Shows a Gazillion Teslas Ready To Be Shipped From China Worldwide

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China is putting its best foot forward in 2024. With Tesla as a major manufacturer in Chinese territory, its car exports grow significantly. Video footage captured by drone shows a gazillion Teslas ready to be shipped worldwide. The Giga Shanghai is rolling out Tesla cars with the s. ( continue reading.

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"El Cap" Truck Camper Can Accommodate up to Five People in a Cozy, Well-Equipped Interior

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I recently stumbled upon Tribe Trailers and their off-road tiny homes. I wrote about the Expedition 500 camping trailer and was quite impressed with how the company managed to fit all those features in a compact package. Naturally, I wanted to see mor. ( continue reading.

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1960 Chevrolet Impala and Its Bel Air Brother Rotting Away in a Yard Need Your Help

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The Impala came to be two years after smiling in front of the world as a concept. It was born in 1958, with Chevrolet using the popular Bel Air lineup specifically to pave the way for a successful Impala unveiling. The Impala was originally offered as a hardtop and convertible version of the Bel Air, though the GM brand rapidly understood that the two models should emb. ( continue reading.

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5 Reasons Why the Cybertruck Is Tesla's Most Important Model to Date

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Tesla started Cybertruck deliveries two years later than it had planned, and the wait turned the angular pickup truck into a legend. Part of the delay was caused by Tesla's ambitions to revolutionize the way cars, especially pickup trucks, were designed and built. Although late to the table, the Cybertruck is arguably Tesla's most important model to date.

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Modified Honda CBR600F Draws Stylistic Influence From Vintage RC Race Bikes

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Some custom bikes signify a whole lot more to their owners than the sum of their parts. This can be attributed to several factors, but the mouth-watering project pictured below was put together with a very specific goal in mind. It is the work of Diego and Riccardo Coppiello, the fraternal duo running North East Custom (NEC) over in Padua, Italy. Their client was a 62-year-old motorcycle collector with great taste and a life-long ambition. ( continue reading.

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5 Extreme, 200HP+ Production Superbikes Available in 2024

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If you're a speed addict who wants to purchase an extreme, high-performance motorcycle in 2024, these are some of the most exciting models that money can buy. On New Year's Eve, people all around the globe are making plans for 2024. For motorcycle enthusiasts, 2024 will be far more exciting than its predecessor since many new models are set to hit the streets.

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7 Types of Snowmobiles and How To Find the Right One for You

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The snowmobile was originally created to be a utility lorry that could reach places automobiles couldn't. Fast forward to the present, and there are several kinds of snowmobiles available, each designed to fulfill a specific purpose. Let's have a look at each and try to find the one that best suits your needs. Don't need one? Read on anyway, you never know what 2024 has in store for you!

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San Francisco Police Officers Can't Give Traffic Tickets to Autonomous Vehicles

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California is the place where innovation happens nowadays. That's one of the reasons why the state's tech sector continues to attract talent from all over the world. But all this novelty can come at a cost for locals. Take robotaxis as proof. Not only do these EVs take up what little is left of the public space and can disrupt the flow of traffic, but they are also exempted from receiving tickets.

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