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Car Q&A with Jim MacPherson
Jim Q_A Q: My wife and I are looking to purchase a 2010 RAV 4 V6. However, we have concerns about the gas mileage after reading various blogs indicating people were getting between 15 and 18 mpg while paying "close attention" to their driving habits....Tags: Vehicles, Marketing, Lexus, Automotive Equipment, Japan
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Tips for keeping your car like new
By Mar Jennings We’ve all been there—that messy, dusty, grimy car that sits in our driveway screaming for a wash. Oh what to do? A dirty car is without a doubt unpleasant to see. If you’re like me you’ll try not to notice...Tags: Vehicles, Car Tires, Career and Workplace, Rubber Products Industry, Automotive Equipment
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Ford Super Duty F-350
Driving a Ford F-350 Crew Cab pickup truck with four-wheel drive and the off-road package raised me almost to the level of “big rig” drivers. You sit high and enjoy a commanding view ahead.
Driving this truck also meant I picked up a new...Tags: Human Body, Heavy Engineering, Diesel Fuel, Back
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Toyota Avalon
You dont realize how many Toyota Avalons are on the road until you drive one. Drive an Avalon around Hartford for a week, as Paula and I did, and you'll start seeing the car everywhere. I would say it's Toyota's best-kept secret when it comes to a fine...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Human Interest, Vehicles, Car Engine Repair, Luxury Vehicles
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States to require more alternative fuel cars
California regulators recently voted to require that major automakers substantially increase the numbers of electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell-powered models for the coming years, eventually accounting for 15.4 percent of all vehicles sold in...Tags: Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Hyundai, Automotive Equipment, Honda, Ford
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Debunking Myths About Cars
Certain myths about automobiles have been around as long as there have been cars on the road. Many drivers adhere to driving and repair theories out of sheer force of habit, without ever knowing if these strategies are legitimate. Here are some common...Tags: Vehicles, Services and Shopping, Concerts, Music, Entertainment
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Import-Domestic Price Gap Widens
The gap between the price of a new domestic and foreign-assembled car is the widest it's been in almost 12 years, according to Bloomberg News.
The average selling price for a foreign imported car was $31,536 in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of...Tags: Vehicles, Services and Shopping, Audi, Luxury Vehicles, Hyundai
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A history of staying cool on the go
By Nate In the midst of the worst heat wave of the summer thus far here's a quick look at the history of automotive air conditioning, courtesy of car expert Jim MacPherson. -The first factory-installed air conditioners were enjoyed by a handful of...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Vehicles, Ford, History, Automotive Equipment
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2012 Acura TL
2012 is the model year Acura tones down the distinctive “V” on its front grilles, making the cars no longer "the Cyrano de Bergerac of the automotive world.” The new grille design is one of the changes made to the 2012 Acrua TL, the...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Lifestyle and Leisure, Car Engine Repair, Ford, Restaurants
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Summer Road Trip Checklist
Please do not reuse this story without the permission of Content that Works. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Most of us spent at least one summer vacation crowded into a station wagon, minivan or SUV, passing the time playing car-spotting games and...Tags: Road Transportation, Washington (U.S. state), Minor League Baseball, Automotive Equipment, Tire Change
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Restoration Porsche: Part 7
Restoration Porsche
Editor’s note: We’re pleased to bring you this update on Jim MacPherson’s Porsche restoration. Now that the body is getting painted its original Bahama Yellow, we wanted to show you pictures. If you missed the...Tags: Human Interest, Vehicles, California, Renovation, Automotive Equipment
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Ford Fiesta
Paula Says After having lots of big review cars over the last few weeks, it was really nice to get into the Ford Fiesta. Few people need the extra space of a larger car, so why spend the extra money on the car and fuel? Driving the Fiesta was a...Tags: Human Interest, Vehicles, Ford, Radio, Entertainment
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