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The 100% Tariff on Chinese EVs Is a Double-Edged Sword, and Americans Will Pay the Price

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The recently announced tariffs on Chinese goods, including a 100% tariff on electric vehicles, mark a new phase of what will soon be a full-blown economic war. Many argue that raising tariffs on Chinese EVs won't change much because very few were imported into the US anyway. However, they will cause more problems down the road, including for American carmakers and the Americans.

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McCarthy Tire Service partners with Truckers Against Trafficking

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McCarthy Tire Service has introduced a new partnership with TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking), a national nonprofit dedicated to ending human trafficking. Through this partnership, McCarthy Tire Service has launched a company policy aimed at equipping its teammates to identify and report potential human trafficking situations. Team members will undergo training to learn the signs of human trafficking and the proper protocol for reporting suspected cases to the authorities, McCarthy Tire Service

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You Can't Make This Up: Rare 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 35th Anniversary Has Only 32 Miles

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I don't want to start a debate and tell you that I like the C4, but they say there aren't many of us out there. Few people enjoyed this Corvette series, and even fewer bought them. If you're part of this minority and are ready to instantly jump at the opportunity to buy a model in tip-top shape, man, you'll be impressed by what you're about to discover.

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McCarthy Tire Service partners with Truckers Against Trafficking

Tire Review Magazine

McCarthy Tire Service has introduced a new partnership with TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking), a national nonprofit dedicated to ending human trafficking. Through this partnership, McCarthy Tire Service has launched a company policy aimed at equipping its teammates to identify and report potential human trafficking situations. Team members will undergo training to learn the signs of human trafficking and the proper protocol for reporting suspected cases to the authorities, McCarthy Tire Service

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This '68 Chevy Chevelle SS Is One of the Very Best Currently on Sale

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Due to many hassles, including the fear of things constantly breaking down and the less-refined ride quality compared to modern rides, not many petrolheads are willing to spend a decent amount of money on a classic car. Those who do are usually unafraid of elbow grease, and their vehicles turn heads wherever they go, even in a sea of blue-blooded exotics. ( continue reading.

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CXAUTO 20th Anniversary, June 11-12 in Marina del Rey

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The 20th anniversary of CXAUTO is coming up on June 11-12 at the Ritz-Carlton Marina Del Rey, CA. For 20 years, CXAUTO has stood alone, pioneering a summit that forges a powerful alliance between automakers, dealers, and tech. Their mission has been to bring together senior-level leaders who address how they will architect the ultimate customer journey through seamless omnichannel shopping, buying, and aftercare experiences surpassing the ever-escalating desires of consumers.

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Poor Maine Cybertruck Owner Laments All the Attention He's Getting for His Truck

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It's ridiculous and downright childish to believe, and much less so to expect, for everyone to feel the same way about anything. Nothing can be universally loved or accepted, nor should it be. That said, it does seem like the Tesla Cybertruck is going for a new record for divisiveness. Tesla started limited deliveries of the Cybertruck four ye. ( continue reading.

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Rare 1946 Lincoln Continental Leaves the Barn With Unexpected Surprise Under the Hood

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The Lincoln Continental was most recently revived in 2017 and discontinued for the fifth time in 2020. Given the booming SUV market, it sure looks like it won't make a comeback anytime soon. However, the Continental remains Lincoln's most iconic nameplate. Produced over five different stints, the Continental took many forms over the decades.

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Tesla Cybertuck Woes, EV Fears And Union Action In This Week's News Roundup

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Parking lots full of Tesla vehicles are becoming impossible to ignore as the electric automaker seemingly can’t sell enough cars and trucks to match its rate of production. According to its own figures, the electric automaker produced 46,561 more vehicles than it delivered to customers during the first quarter of 2024. Read more.

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5 Quickest Muscle Cars Over the Quarter Mile During the 1966 Model Year

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In 1966, the American automotive industry was expanding its factory-built performance menu. While horsepower was often a deciding factor in terms of sales, quarter-mile times separated the winners from the losers in the hearts and minds of muscle car enthusiasts. After a prolific 1965 model year that saw other manufacturers join the factory-built performance intermediate craze kicked off by Pontiac with its ( continue reading.

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Supercharged Lincoln Town Car, A 740-HP Dodge Viper Convertible, And Manual Heaven In This Week's Car Buying Roundup

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Speed is relative. Some people think taking 6 seconds to hit 60 mph is fast , and others will scoff at anything that takes more than half that time to reach the 60-mph mark. Learning about the quickest cars on the market is an easy task, with tons lists published online (including by us) ready to answer the burning… Read more.

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High-End OVP Camper Van Is Perfect for Deluxe Off-Road, Off-Grid Adventures, Now for Sale

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If you're unwilling to sacrifice some comforts for your tiny home on wheels, you should prepare yourself with a big budget. With so many specialized converters building all-out beasts, you have plenty of options to choose from. One of them is "Big Blue," an awesome camper van created by Overland Van Project. Overland Van Project, also known as OVP, is a Milwaukie, Oregon-based compa. ( continue reading.

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Fast Driving Cars, Slow Stopping Cars And A Lambo Dodge In This Week's Car Culture Roundup

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Tesla’s charge port has become the North American Charging Standard (NACS), but what does it take for non-Tesla owners to take advantage of the brand’s ubiquitous Supercharger network? Online retailers like Amazon are full of NACS adapters that look like they would allow non-Tesla EVs to charge at Tesla Superchargers ,… Read more.

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Harley-Davidson Road Digger Is Pure Cruiser Custom, A Reloaded Street Bob

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The Harley-Davidson Street Bob is just one of the eight different motorcycles the American bike maker is presently offering in the cruiser segment. It may not be the most impressive of them all, but it certainly has a lot of fans, and many of them choose to go down the customization path to add a bit of extra flavor to the two-wheeler. Not all, but some of these custom projects are worth a closer look, and that's exactly what we&#039. ( continue reading.

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Super Realistic Boats, 6-Foot Wide Driveway House And The Cyberhammer In This Week's Beyond Cars Roundup

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City and housing community municipal codes seem to target people who like working on their vehicles or parking them in plain sight, but one Seaside, California man found a creative way to flip a figurative bird to these frivolous codes. Etienne Constable received a notice from the city requesting he comply with a… Read more.

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Buy This '77 Pontiac Trans Am, Grow a Mustache, and Relive the Golden Age of Muscle Cars

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Anyone looking to spruce up their classic muscle car collection with a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am should look no further than this copy, which is searching for a new home. Mind you, it's not the perfectly restored example that some probably expected. However, it is ready to hit the open road again, and with a little bit of tender. ( continue reading.

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Google Starts Rolling Out Android Auto 12: How to Get It Today

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The time has come for Android Auto to search for updates in the Google Play Store, as the parent company promoted version 12 to the production stage. Android Auto 12 landed in the beta phase a week ago, as Google needed feedbac. ( continue reading.

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Pristine 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Fails To Sell Despite Record Bid

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Can a 10-year-old limited-edition supercar be called a time capsule? Given how much the auto industry has transformed since then, one might be inclined to attach that description to this like-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series with just 149 miles on the odometer. Surprisingly, it didn't sell at auction, even though the top bidder was very generous.

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Cadillac CTS-V Races Corvette, Camaro, Hellcat, BMW, Somebody Refuses to Roll Over Cute

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The luxury American carmaker is preparing a big roster for the coming months – the cutesy 2025 Optiq compact CUV is coming from China, the 2026 Vistiq is supposed to make EV-enthusiast families happy with three rows, and the 2025 Escalade IQ will be a zero-emissions fashion icon. Oh, and let us not forget the V-Series. Indeed, the Cadillac CT5 sedan was. ( continue reading.

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2025 Ford Windstar Makes Scripted Debut, Wants To Make the Minivan Great Again

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Any gearhead and their grandmother knows Ford has long ditched traditional passenger cars in North America. Its only low-slung model still on sale in our market is the new generation Mustang, with all other rides being either crossovers or light commercial vehicles (pickups included). Nevertheless, it wasn't that long ago that Ford had more traditional rides in i. ( continue reading.

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Man Tries To Fire Up 1924 Ford Model T Sitting Parked for 74 Years, It Catches Fire

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One century. This is how old this Ford Model T is. The man who found it sitting in a yard for more than 70 years hopes to get it running and take it to the highway and "endanger everyone around." Will he manage to do it or will the Model T be stuck in what might turn out to be its forever parking spot? This 1924 Ford Model T hasn't moved an inch on its own power for 74 years.

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10 Hot Wheels Speed Machines That Could Have You Addicted

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I have been considering compiling a list of cool cars I want to drive before I die. I thought about selecting 25 of them, but I just know I won't be able to stop there. In the meantime, it's much more affordable to think about their diecast counterparts instead. I could easily spend $20,000 on diecast cars alone, and it would only take me a few days to order them all.

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Too Rare to Pass: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport With 15K Miles, Z85 Fender Tag

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Critics believe that the demise of the Z28 in 1975 made the Camaro a dull car, leaving the RS the only survivor in the struggle for increased fuel efficiency. The "new" Camaro could be had with only two engines. The base unit was the 250 six-cylinder unit installed on 29,749 units. It was rated at 105 horsepower. The optional 350 V8 was available on the ( continue reading.

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2025 Porsche Cayenne Launched in the US, Costs Way More Than Its Predecessor

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The Porsche Cayenne has just entered the 2025 model year. The sporty crossover with a premium twist is now available to order in our market. It features more standard gear and costs more than the 2025 model. Mind you, the added gizmos won't blow your mind, as they comprise an improved PM2.5 cabin filter and three previously optional features. These inc. ( continue reading.

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FL5 Honda Civic Type R Mugen Group A Kit Looks Wild, Promises 25 Percent More Downforce

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The 2023 and newer Civic Type R is a pretty wild-looking hatchback by compact hatch standards. However, the company founded by Soichiro Honda's son and Masao Kimura has taken the FL5 to the next level with the so-called Group A kit. Focused on aerodynamics, the Mugen body kit comprises FR10 aluminum wheels that save 22 pounds (10 kilos) over stock, a large rear wing, side skirts, lower front and rear spoilers, and some garnish for th. ( continue reading.

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Good News for Android Auto As Another App Now Available for All Users

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The Android Auto and CarPlay app ecosystems have become much more appealing lately for software developers, especially as keeping users connected when they can't interact with their mobile devices is essential to maintaining (and growing) the user base. The latest important name to step behind the wheel is Gala Music. The music platform announced Android Auto support this week, allowing users to listen to their favorite tunes in the. ( continue reading.

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Brava Is an Exceptional Tiny Home That Makes Up for the Small Indoors With a Huge Deck

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With their eco-friendly design, cute aesthetics, and the minimalist lifestyle they enable, tiny houses have captured the hearts of many people seeking a simpler way of life. But while tiny houses built by US-based manufacturers have steadily grown larger and more luxurious, to the point that many look like mini-mansions on wheels, European builders seem to stick to the fundamentals of the tiny house movement, creating basic dwellings that enable people to live at a slow. ( continue reading.

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President Biden Claps Back at Boeing and Shifty Airlines, Signs FAA Reform Bill

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With the aviation community at large looking squarely on Boeing for the entirety of 2024, the ongoing debacle of the 737 MAX program has finally gone to the President's desk. With a single stroke of his pen, President Joe Biden signed a $105 billion measure into law set to bolster vital administrations and services to make them more effective watchdogs against accused malfeasance in civil aviation.

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Would You Buy This Ultra-Crispy 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1?

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Numerous salvage companies looking to profit from all kinds of beaten-up rides often list controversial wreckages or parts from vehicles involved in fatal accidents for sale. We recently covered a 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S involved in a double fatality two years ago, whose components. ( continue reading.

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Ferrari 512 TR Joins the Widebody Low-Riding Squad With Liberty Walk's Help

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The famous Japanese tuning house has been turning all kinds of full-blown exotic models (and not only) into widebody beasts for many years now. Their portfolio comprises some modern-day supercars as well as several classic ones, including the Ferrari 512 TR. But why mention this exact model, considering that it left production nearly three decades ag. ( continue reading.

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Siata 208S: The Breathtaking Italian Sports Car You Probably Never New Existed

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Nicknamed "Little Ferrari" by the one-and-only Steve McQueen, the 208S was a gorgeous two-seat roadster developed by a Fiat tuning house turned low-volume carmaker. In the wake of the Second World War, the automotive industry rose from its ashes and gradually began reaching new heights. By the early 1950s, the sports car segment flourished, mainly thanks to the revival of automotive racing worl. ( continue reading.

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All-White Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe on Huge Forgiatos Thinks It's the 1990s

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The first-ever Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe hasn't exactly aged like fine wine, but then again, we've seen worse, like far worse. The model that replaced the AMG versions of the CLS has fallen victim to the tuning world multiple times, and the latest we stumbled upon won't win any beauty pageants. ( continue reading.

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Fiat Strada, Argo/Panda, Pulse/Tipo, and a Coupe-SUV Make Up New Yet Virtual Lineup 

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There isn't much to talk about Fiat these days – it's one of Stellantis' oldest and most cherished divisions. Oh, and last year, it also outsold all the other brands again. If you live in Europe, you're going to wonder how come Fiat has become a shadow of its former self. In the United States, you would be hard-pressed to remember any of its nameplates aside from the iconic 500 – which recently ret. ( continue reading.

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Tesla Starts Model 3 Performance Deliveries, Explains What's Special About the EV

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The Tesla Model 3 Performance is, at the time of writing, a $54,990 dual-motor all-electric sedan. It can go 296 miles on a single charge, per its maker. It should also be able to sprint to 60 mph (97 kph) from a standstill in 2.9 seconds and keep going until it reaches a top speed of 163 mph (262 kph). But that's not all there is to it. "Performance" comes at a cost.

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This Is Zigy, an Electric Micro-Car Tailor-Made for City Life

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Understandably, not all city residents believe that banning cars altogether from city centers is a good approach to city congestion and pollution. But where alternatives like carpooling or car-sharing, public transport, or two-wheelers have failed, Zigy might stand a chance. Zigy is the brainchild of independent mobility designer Andrea Mocellin and engineering consultancy company Dexet Technologies, inspired by London's narrow and a. ( continue reading.

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More Apps Coming to Android Automotive as Google Unlocks New Category

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Some people believe that Android Automotive has more or less made Android Auto a redundant product, as the embedded operating system offers far more advanced features than its smartphone-powered sibling. While this isn't true, as Android Auto and Android Automotive are ( continue reading.

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G-Power's BMW M3 Goes for Bronze, Is a Wolf in Flashy Duds

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Less may be often more in the tuning world, and while we're still fans of the great BMW M3 we wrote about last month, we can't say that we hate G-Power's latest take on this model. After all, it looks ready to hit the racetrack and packs the right grunt to feast on apexes. In other words, it's not all ab. ( continue reading.

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