Should You Still Buy A Car That's Being Discontinued? Pros & Cons, Explained
If you've wanted to buy a certain car, and now that model is being discontinued, what should you do? Here are the pros and cons of buying a discontinued car.
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Stories By Chloe Clougher
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Ford's EcoBoost V-6 Engine Finds Itself At The Center Of A Lawsuit - Here's Why
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Here's How Fast The Toyota GR86 Really Is
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What Does RC Stand For On Lexus?
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Common Problems With The 3.0 Hurricane Engine (According To Owners)
The 3.0 Hurricane engine powers some of Stellantis' most popular vehicles, but it's got some problems that keep showing up over and over again.
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Is The LT1 Engine The Same As Chevy's Standard 350? Here's What You Need To Know
Chevrolet has been known for producing some solid, powerful engines. Two fairly recent ones are similar enough that you might mistake them for being the same.
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Why Are Drag Strip Race Tracks Sticky?
While you might think all you need for drag racing is a long strip of pavement, they're actually treated with sticky chemicals to increase traction.
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What Is A Fleetside Truck Bed And How Is It Different From A Stepside?
For older trucks, you might see terms like "stepside," "fleetside," "flareside," and so on. What do these terms mean and why do you not see them on new trucks?
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Why Your MPG May Drop After A Battery Change (And Whether It Should Worry You)
Changing your car's battery is generally a good thing, since that means the old one had gotten weak. However, your fuel efficiency can still drop temporarily.
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Toyota Tundra Recalls: How To Check If Your Truck Is Affected
While the Toyota Tundra has a solid reputation, recent years have seen the manufacturer issuing several recalls. Here's how to tell if yours is affected.
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What Was The First Car With AWD And Who Made It?
While you can find many cars with all-wheel drive available at any given dealership in recent years, the very first AWD car was older than you'd think.
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Car Refinance: What The Process Means & When It Might (Or Might Not) Be A Good Idea
Refinancing an auto loan could definitely save you some money in the long run, especially if your financial situation has changed, but there are caveats.
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What Transmission Does A 7.3 Power Stroke Have?
Ford Power Stroke engines have the grunt to serve plenty of heavy-duty tasks in F250 trucks, but with modifications, the stock transmissions may struggle.
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