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Why Are Modern Cars So Expensive To Repair?
Buying a new car has become more expensive than ever, but the costs don't stop when you drive off the dealer lot. For many owners, the biggest financial surprise comes later when something needs to be repaired. A minor accident…
Your Gas Station Has Three Fuel Grades. So Why Does It Only Have Two Fuel Lines?
Pull into almost any gas station in America, and you'll see the same three choices staring back at you: 87, 89, and either 91 or 93 octane. It's easy to assume each button corresponds to its own underground storage tank.…
Do New Cars Have Spare Tires?
If you’ve bought a new car recently and checked underneath the cargo floor expecting to find a spare tire—we've got bad news. You may have been surprised to find nothing but a tire repair kit or an empty storage compartment.…
Is Buying A Car Cheaper At Costco?
Everyone knows Costco is a great place to buy cheap hot dogs and enough toilet paper to survive the apocalypse. But many shoppers don't realize the warehouse giant also sells cars—or at least, helps you buy one. The Costco Auto…
Why Replacing A Modern Car Key Costs So Much
Losing a car key used to be one of those problems that was annoying but inexpensive. A quick trip to a locksmith or Home Depot, a new metal key cut, and just like that you were back on the road.…
New Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: Everything We Know
Don’t worry, a new Cadillac CT5 is on the way. Even in the era of SUVs, the automaker confirmed that it’s developing a next-generation luxury sedan, and a new report alleges that there also will be a hotter Blackwing variant.…
I Saw The Ferrari Luce Before Anyone Else. Here’s What Ferrari Didn’t Show You
It was hot at the Balocco Circuit, even though the calendar said it was late April. The date itself was top secret, but the location was significant. Years earlier, it was here that I attended the official launch of the…