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Briefing: Why Toyota Only Built Two Convertible 2000GTs

Strategic angle: The Toyota 2000GT was rare, even when it was new, but the convertibles were so scarce just two were ever made. We decided to find out exactly why.

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: This Lamborghini Repair Started At $1,200 Until The Mechanic Found The $40 Ford Part Inside It

Strategic angle: A mechanic fixed an Aventador's EVAP leak for $100 by using a $40 Ford Focus part where Lamborghini wanted over $1,200.

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: ‘A Month Later’: Man Buys Brand-New Jeep. Then He Gets A Shocking Call From The Dealership

Strategic angle: 'I would be mad if I was the other person.'

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: World Record For The Longest Line (Of Cheesesteak Sandwiches) Set At Philadelphia Airport

Strategic angle: All these Philly cheesesteaks lined up to set the record at Philadelphia International Airport and only one question remains: Wiz wit or witout?

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Costco Is Preparing To Open Its First Standalone Gas Station

Strategic angle: With 40 fuel pumps, it will also be Costco's biggest gas station.

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Chevy Driver Prices Part at NAPA. Then He Goes to O'Reilly: 'Anything But AutoZone'

Strategic angle: 'Way too expensive'

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Porsche’s Most Flipped 911 Is Making A Comeback

Strategic angle: A second run of Porsche’s lifted 911 is underway, but the most important detail still isn’t being openly shown.

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: 2027 Chevy Bolt EV 75 MPH Highway Range Test

Strategic angle: Here’s How America's Cheapest EV Performs.

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: How Bosch's Magneto Ignition Device Made Spark Plugs Possible

Strategic angle: Bosch's innovation paved the way for the development of spark plugs, revolutionizing engine technology.

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Man Hires Professional To Negotiate Deal On New Toyota. Then A Car Salesman Steps In: 'We Do Things Like That All The Time'

Strategic angle: "I tried buying my Lincoln from you."

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Your Honda HR-V Can Finally Pull Off The Full Mugen Look

Strategic angle: The Japanese tuner offers plenty of options for the ZR-V in Japan, although power upgrades remain off the table.

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: The Biggest Pros And Cons Of GM's Vortec Engines

Strategic angle: Vortec engines have lasted for over three decades. There are reasons as to why they lasted so long, but there are also reasons as to why they fell out of favor.

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Was The Ford Explorer Sport Trac Too Early For Its Own Good?

Strategic angle: The Explorer Sport Trac was a strange combo of family-hauling SUV and gear-hauling pickup, but it might've been more successful if it were launched today.

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Here's How Dyno Tests Actually Work

Strategic angle: Dynamometer tests are used to measure a car's torque and rpm response. But how do they get that information? And how reliable is what they get?

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: How Dodge Transformed The Viper From Twitchy Beast To Predictable Handler

Strategic angle: Dodge made significant adjustments to the Viper's design to improve handling and performance in its second generation.

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: How Complaints From The British Led To Harley-Davidson Creating The XR-750

Strategic angle: The Brits complained that American Motorcyclist Association rules were keeping them from winning races. The fallout led to the birth of a great racing bike.

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Mustang Driver Does Everything Right And Still Ends Upside Down

Strategic angle: A sudden lane change leads to a tire-to-tire impact that sends a Mustang airborne and upside down in seconds.

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Here's What Happens To All Those IndyCar Tires After A Race

Strategic angle: IndyCar tires are supplied by Firestone, with the latest season using over 32,000. What exactly is the fate of all those tires once the race is over?

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Yes, You Can Wrap Your Keys In Aluminum Foil To Prevent Car Theft, But There Are Better Ways

Strategic angle: Wrapping your key fob in foil does help protect your car, but it's annoying to unwrap and rewrap your fob every time you use it. Let's talk about other methods.

editorial-staff Mar 29

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Discount Tire Worker Tells Woman It’s Too Dangerous To Just Replace 1 Tire. But When She Responds, He Does Something Unexpected

'I’m sorry, we only have money for the one tire.'

editorial-staff Mar 29