Long Live The Manual - Subaru Promises Three Stick Shift Models For 2027
Manual transmissions may not be as common as they once were, but there's still life in them yet, as shown by Subaru's lineup of three manual cars for 2027.
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Stories By Mike Garrett
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Semis Are Slowing Down To Save Fuel, But That Might Not Be The Best Idea
The cost of fuel is hurting everyone, including truckers. Some have started driving slower to improve fuel efficiency, but that approach has its downsides.
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What Are Those Spiral Hoses On Semi Trucks For?
Semi-trucks are more than just really big flatbeds. These vehicles require a lot of specialized equipment and engineering to function properly on the road.
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Mazda Is Bringing A Sleek New Paint Color To Its 2027 MX-5 Miata
The Mazda Miata is a brilliant car, if one with slightly limited color choices. Buyers of the 2027 Miata, though, will have a classy new color they can choose.
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Michigan Museum Launches Project To Preserve One Of WWII's Most Decorated Submarines
One of the most decorated submarines from WWII is slated for some major renovations this summer. Here's what needs to be done and how they're going to do it.
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The US Air Force's Tanker Fleet Is Facing Big Changes In 2027
The USAF needs to build up its tanker fleet significantly, but production issues mean that the fleet will have a different look than expected in 2027.
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NC Driver Learns That Lemon Laws Come With A Giant Catch
Lemon laws can be very helpful if you end up with a problematic vehicle, but not every car will qualify. There are strict criteria that have to be met.
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These 5 Pickup Trucks Have The Best Fuel Economy In 2026
While electric trucks from brands like Rivian obviously change the equation, pickups with internal combustion engines can still achieve remarkable efficiency.
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This Four-Door Dodge Sedan Packed 425 HP All The Way Back In 2006
Having 400-plus horsepower would be pretty impressive now, let alone in 2006 — and Dodge offered buyers exactly that with this four-door sedan.
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The Reason Why Some Subaru STIs Have Pink Logos
Subaru STIs are known for the boxer burble and the World Rally Blue exterior color, but some of them have pink STI badges. Why was that color chosen?
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Mazda Vs. Toyota Depreciation: 10 Popular Models Compared
Toyota is a much bigger company than Mazda, but they still go head-to-head in some segments. How do they compare in terms of depreciation, though?
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This Toyota Revolutionized The Compact 4WD Pickup Truck
Toyota has contributed a lot to the world of motoring, and one brilliant example is this revolutionary small pickup truck from the late 1970s.
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This Overlooked Toyota Model Has Surprisingly Low 10-Year Maintenance Costs
Toyota makes sensible vehicles that are also cheap to own and run. But one of its models is incredibly affordable to maintain, even compared to other Toyotas.
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5 '80s Daily Drivers That Are Vintage Classics Today
Not every classic car is a hard-to-get, limited-production exotic, and there are plenty of formerly common 1980s cars that are now desirable classics.
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What OEM Tires Does The Toyota Camry Typically Come With?
The OEM tires that come stock on the Toyota Camry vary depending on which trim level you choose. Different tires actually make a difference in fuel efficiency.
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The First Supercharged SUV Was An Explorer – But It Wasn't Built By Ford
The first SUV to be fitted with a supercharger might have been a version of the Explorer, but it sure as heck didn't roll off any Ford assembly line that way.
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What Those Yellow Barrels On The Highway Are For
There are many regular sights on U.S. highways, including those yellow barrels at many highway junctions. Here's what those barrels actually do.
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Here's How Many Diesel Engines Modern Cruise Ships Use
Modern cruise ships generally rely on huge diesel engines and a ton of horsepower to traverse the open oceans. But how many engines do they actually use?
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Not The Ford Ranger Or Toyota Tundra: This Truck Has The Lowest 5-Year Depreciation
Modern pickups generally hold their value very well, but this particular pickup truck excels in that metric, even when compared to its main rivals.
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Ford Ranger Vs Chevy Colorado: Which Truck Holds Its Value Better?
The Ford Ranger and the Chevy Colorado are close competitors in the midsize pickup truck market, but only one comes out on top when talking about resale value.
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5 Muscle Cars From The '80s That Look Even Cooler Today
1980s muscle cars may not have been as cool as their '60s predecessors, but there were still plenty of cool ones — and some that look even better now.
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5 Understated Cars That Still Signal Wealth
Some cars don't hide behind the fact that they're for the wealthy, but other cars prefer to keep things on the low. What are some good stealth wealth cars?
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Tundra Vs Tacoma: Which Toyota Truck Depreciates Faster?
The Toyota Tundra and Tacoma are known for retaining their value quite well, but one of these two Toyota pickups has a slight disadvantage here.
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Here's How Much A 2021 Toyota Camry Has Depreciated In 5 Years
The Toyota Camry is a byword for sensible, dependable motoring, but does that translate to good value in the long-term? Here's what the data says.
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Why Blue Badges Disappeared From Toyota Hybrids
Toyota hybrids used to have a blue badge to separate them from the automaker's gas vehicles, but that's no longer the case. Here's why Toyota moved on.
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5 Vintage Cars That Would Make Awesome Hot Rods
The 1932 Ford might be the classic hot rod vehicle, but there are many more vintage cars out there that would make great hot rods if modified correctly.
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How Many Air Force Bases Are In Florida & Which Is The Biggest?
With 19 total military installations across all branches of service, the state of Florida has its fair share of air force bases both large and small.
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