5 Car Brands That Use CVT Transmissions
The automotive industry has changed much in the past few decades. Hybrids and EVs aside, its the continuously variable transmission that is shaking things up.
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13 Of The Best Single Cab Trucks You Can Buy In The US
A single-cab truck -- a truck with one row of seats -- is something of a novelty. If you want one, these are the 13 best that you can buy in the United States.
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13 Cheap Used SUVs Under $10,000
The cost of getting into a reliable vehicle has risen. The pandemic and inflation buoyed car prices, but there's still hope for an SUV under $10,000.
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Every Cummins Medium-Duty Truck Engine Released So Far, Ranked By Horsepower
Cummins is one of the big engine makers powering the commercial trucking industry, and it makes quite a few power plants geared toward medium-duty trucks.
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11 Of The Fastest Motorcycles From The 1970s
The 1970s were a time of little compromise in terms of maximum performance, regardless of safety. These are the 11 fastest to come out of that era.
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13 Of The Oddest Names Volkswagen Has Used For Its Models
From mythical winds to desert nomads, Volkswagen has a habit of picking strange names for its compacts, sedans, and SUVs.
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4 Cars Sold In The USA That Are Built In China
For a long time, western companies steered clear of manufacturing their cars in China. Nowadays, that seems to be changing, albeit in gradual fashion.
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10 Discontinued Cruiser Motorcycles We Wish Were Still Around
These discontinued cruiser motorcycles left a lasting mark with good looks, comfort, and big engines that ate up highways and back roads in style.
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12 Of The Best Fighter Jets Built In The 1970s
Cold War icons, these fighter jets combined cutting-edge performance, unique specialties, and lasting success to define aerial combat in the 1970s.
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10 Iconic JDM Cars Of The 80s, Ranked By Original Price
These iconic 80s JDM classics really stood out from the competition with their style and character during a time when the U.S. auto market was floundering.
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10 Of The Strangest Muscle Cars Ever Made
For as fondly as classic muscle cars tend to be remembered, there were a few oddities even back then that managed to stand out from the pack.
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10 Transformers And The Real-Life Vehicles They Are Based On
The rebooted Transformers franchise was a marketing bonanza for Chevy, but it wasn't just the Bow Tie streaking across silver screens for a decade.
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10 Of The Best Harley-Davidson Models With The Evo Engine
The Harley-Davidson Evo engine signaled a return to form after the brand's disastrous AMF era. These bikes are what brought Harley back into the limelight.
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Nine Lesser-Known Tire Brands You Might Not Have Heard Of
Tires are always an ideal area of your vehicle to save money on, so if you do opt for a lesser known brand, here is everything you need to know.
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10 Cars That Can Easily Fit Three Car Seats
The science of car safety has evolved, and keeping kids secure on the road requires space and technology. These vehicles can accommodate three car seats.
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10 Classic Cars With Cool Tail Lights
Tail light design is important because that's the part of the car your opponent is going to be looking at. These classics are breathtaking in braking.
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10 Of The Most Successful Models In Hyundai History
For all the models Japanese automaker Hyundai has produced in its near 50-year history, these are the most successful models to hit the market.
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9 Of The Best-Looking Harley-Davidson Softails Ever Made
The Harley-Davidson Softail is an iconic part of the motorcycle maker's prestigious lineup. Here are the best looking versions of this classic design.
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9 Weird Amphibious Cars You Probably Haven't Heard Of
Amphibious vehicles aren't quite melded together, they simply work in both environments without much fuss.
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10 Popular Wide-Body Passenger Planes Ranked From Cheapest To Most Expensive
Widebody passenger jets can carry hundreds of people over thousands of miles, and airlines love using them. Here are the most expensive models currently flying.
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10 Yamaha Motorcycles You Can Buy For Under $5,000 (New And Used)
Yamaha is a name you can trust with new or used motorcycles. If you're looking to invest, we recommend these 10 options for under $5,000.
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These EVs And Hybrids Come With A Spare Tire In The US
Not all manufacturers in the USA force tire kits on motorists -- here are the electric vehicles and hybrids offering the humble, practical spare tire.
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10 Underrated Motorcycle Brands That Deserve More Love
There is more to the motorcycle market than Harley and the Big Four. These under-the-radar brands have been bringing fascinating bikes to market for decades.
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10 Of The Most Powerful Diesel Engines Ever Put In Semi-Trucks
These hulking diesel engines power the economy with massive torque, hundreds of horsepower, and hard-driving reliability.
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Iconic Aston Martin Models Made During The Ford Years
The years Ford owned Aston Martin were fruitful ones for the design of the British automaker's cars. These are the most iconic models from that short period.
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10 Of The Weirdest Taxis Still Used For Public Transport
The yellow taxi cab may be iconic, and virtually universal in the United States, but taxis can get a lot stranger abroad. Here are some of the weirdest ones.
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10 Super-Specialized Ships You Might Not Know Existed
Shipbuilding has come a long way since the days of sail and wooden hulls. These ships carry out some wild missions thanks to highly specialized design.
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