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Here's Why Your Car Has An Internet Connection

Not long ago, a car needed only fuel, a battery, and maybe a decent radio to get you where you were going. Today, many new cars want something else before they can deliver their full range of features: an internet…

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Why Hybrids Get Better MPG In The City

It may seem counterintuitive, but conventional cars generally use more fuel in stop-and-go traffic, while hybrid cars can sometimes achieve their best fuel economy in exactly those conditions. A trip through city streets involves constant acceleration, braking, and idling—conditions that…

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Your EV Says 0%. Now What Do You Do?

Running out of charge is one of the biggest concerns for people considering an electric vehicle. Also known as "range anxiety." While modern EVs provide increasingly accurate range estimates and plenty of warnings, even experienced drivers can misjudge how far…

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What Actually Happens If You Put Diesel In A Gas Car?

Putting the wrong fuel in your car is an easy mistake to make. Maybe you're distracted at the pump, driving a rental car, or simply having a bad day. Whatever the reason, realizing you've put diesel in a gasoline-powered car…

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You Bought The Car. So Why Are You Still Paying A Subscription?

Buying a new car used to be relatively simple: You paid for the vehicle, and the features listed on the window sticker were yours to use for as long as you owned it. Today, that's changing. Automakers are increasingly turning…

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There's A Reason Taxi Cabs Are Almost Always Yellow

If you picture a taxi, there's a good chance you imagine a yellow car. From New York City's famous yellow cabs to taxi fleets in cities around the world, the bright color has become closely associated with getting from one…

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How Do Hybrid Cars Recharge Without Being Plugged In?

Hybrid cars have batteries, electric motors, and sophisticated power electronics, so it's easy to assume they need to be plugged into an outlet like an electric vehicle. But most traditional hybrids don't work that way. Instead, they can recharge their…

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