Did Oldsmobile Ever Make A Truck?
Oldsmobile is one of many fallen General Motors brands, mostly known for its premium offerings. Even though it was a GM brand, did Oldsmobile ever make a truck?
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Stories By Mike Garrett
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Ever Noticed The Wires Behind Your Rear View Mirror? Here's What They're For
Your car's rear view mirror has historically been the most simple and straightforward safety feature, but newer mirrors may have features that require wires.
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Do Lexus And Toyota Engines Come From The Same Factory?
Lexus and Toyota vehicles are famously interconnected, with Toyota plants producing both brands. But just how much manufacturing DNA do their engines share?
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Why Are Pickup Trucks Called 'Utes' In Australia?
Pickup trucks are undoubtedly the king of the road on US soil. So, why are these multipurpose vehicles known as utes instead of trucks in Australia?
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Why Did Old Cars Have Vinyl Roofs?
Cars have changed a lot in the past several decades, including in the materials department. A lot of old cars, especially luxury cars, had vinyl roofs. Why?
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What Was The International Race Of Champions Series And Why Was It Discontinued?
The International Race of Champions is a big part of the history of motorsports. Learn more about what it was and why it was discontinued nearly 20 years ago.
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Why Are Pontiacs Called 'Ponchos'?
Pontiac is behind some of the best muscle cars the world has ever seen. A lot of people tend to call Pontiac models Ponchos, but why is that?
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Which Subaru Models Come With A Manual Transmission?
Subaru has made a fair share of enthusiast cars, and almost every model offered a manual transmission at one point. Which current Subaru models offer a manual?
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Why Canoo Trucks Will Never See The Light Of Day (And How The EV Startup Failed)
Canoo was set to take the EV world by storm with its uniquely designed pickup truck. Instead, it's yet another failed startup. Where did it all go wrong?
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Here's What CR-V Stands For On Your Honda And How It's Different From The HR-V
As Honda's best-seller in the U.S. since 2017, the Honda CR-V has become quite ubiquitous. What does the acronym stand for? How does it differ from the HR-V?
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Why Are Dodge Challengers Called 'Boats'?
The Dodge Challenger is one of the ultimate modern muscle cars. A lot of people tend to humorously refer to it as a boat. What's the reason for that?
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Who Makes Hummer And Where Are The Cars Built?
Hummer EVs, which trace their origins to military vehicles reconfigured for civilian use, are made at a single plant dedicated to assembling electric vehicles.
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What Is The Mustang Dark Horse's Top Speed & How Fast Can It Run The Quarter Mile?
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is currently the peak of the Mustang lineup, at least before the GT500. What's the top speed? How fast does it run the quarter mile?
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Did Chrysler Ever Make A V6 Hemi Engine?
The HEMI engine is a defining trait of Dodge and a lot of its vehicles. As we know, the HEMI is a V8, but has there ever been a HEMI V6 engine?
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Every Mazda3 Generation, Ranked By Horsepower
The Mazda3 is one of the longest-running nameplates in the automaker's North American lineup. How does each generation stack up in terms of horsepower?
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Why Convertibles Are Almost Always Two-Door Cars
Convertibles are highly desirable cars, allowing drivers to enjoy the open air. These cars also, pretty much always, have two doors. Why is that?
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What's The Smallest Ford Car You Can Buy? (And Is It Sold In The US?)
Ford committed to offering mostly trucks and SUVs in the U.S., bar the Mustang. What's Ford's smallest model? Can you actually buy it in the U.S.?
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What Does N Stand For On Hyundai Cars?
There are some Hyundai cars, usually the automaker's high-performance cars, that have an N on them somewhere. This has begged the question: What does it mean?
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How Does The Upcoming 2026 Toyota bZ Compare The Tesla Model Y?
Toyota is launching a new all-electric vehicle in the 2026 model year. Here's how we expect it to stack up against the best-selling electric SUV in the world.
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Why Do Some Honda Cars Have HDMI Ports?
If you've ever been inside a Honda and think you notice an HDMI port, you're not mistaken. Some sport the connection, but not for the reason you may think.
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Why Was The Lexus HS Discontinued?
One of the more obscure Lexus models from the company's catalog is the HS, a hybrid sedan that came along in the early 2010s. Why was it discontinued?
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Is Toyota Planning Its Own Cheap Ford Maverick Rival?
The Ford Maverick proved that small pickup trucks can definitely be successful. Is Toyota planning a Maverick-rivaling compact pickup of its own?
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Acura ZDX Vs. Honda Prologue: What's The Difference Between These SUVs?
As well as a whole bunch of Chevrolets, the GM Ultium architecture also underpins the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX. What's the difference between them?
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Did The Toyota Land Cruiser Get Smaller? What To Know Before You Buy
Despite being designated as a light duty truck, newer models of the Toyota Land Cruiser are actually slightly larger than pre-2024 vehicles.
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2024 May Be The Ford Mustang's Worst Year Of All Time - Here's Why
The Ford Mustang created the pony car, and it has always been massively successful. However, that's changing, as 2024 might be the model's worst year. Why?
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How Many Years Did Volkswagen Make The E-Golf? (And What Does One Cost Today?)
Before going all-in on its current EV program, Volkswagen had the e-Golf. How long did the company build it, and what can you expect to pay for one now?
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What Is 'Jinba Ittai' And How Did It Shape Mazda Cars?
No matter which model it is, Mazda always tries to incorporate the jinba ittai philosophy in its cars. What does that actually mean? How did it shape the cars?
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