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Automakers Have A Clever Way To Make Cars More Fuel Efficient

Active grille shutters are one of those clever automotive features most drivers probably never notice. Hidden behind the front grille, these small movable panels automatically open and close depending on what a vehicle needs at any given moment. It might…

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CVTs Have Been Around Way Longer Than Economy Cars

The continuously variable transmission (CVT) might seem like a relatively modern invention, but its origins stretch back more than 500 years. Leonardo da Vinci sketched an early version of the technology around 1490, centuries before the first automobiles hit the…

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The Simple Technology That Keeps Off-Road Trucks From Getting Stuck

A spinning front tire six inches off the ground can strand a truck that is otherwise perfectly capable. The engine still makes power, and the transmission still sends it somewhere. But an open differential sends all of it to the…

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Why Replacing A Modern Headlight Can Cost Thousands Of Dollars

Replacing a broken headlight used to be one of the easiest and cheapest car repairs. A few dollars for a new bulb, a quick trip under the hood, and you were back on the road. Today, that same repair can…

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Honda And Toyota Found A Clever Way To Make Hybrid Engines More Efficient

Most gasoline engines are designed to make as much power as possible from every drop of fuel. Hybrid engines take a different approach. Many deliberately sacrifice horsepower to squeeze more efficiency out of gasoline, using an unusual design called the…

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Mid-Size Trucks Are Booming. Now Everyone Wants In

Today’s full-size trucks are a far cry from the utilitarian workhorses they were 50 years ago. They’re still plenty capable, but lately, they have more in common with luxury cars than they do with the no-frills pickups of the past.…

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Subaru STI: What Those Three Letters Actually Stand For

Subaru built an entire performance identity around three letters, and most fans can recite them without knowing where they came from. STI is not a marketing tag dreamed up for a badge. It is the name of an actual company…

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