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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.'

Briefing: Manhart Found 180 HP BMW Left Sitting In The M5 Touring’s Engine Bay

Strategic angle: Manhart's MH5 900E squeezes 897 hp from the BMW M5 Touring using upgraded turbos, a new exhaust, and revised software.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: What's The Difference Between Honda B-Series And K-Series Engines?

Strategic angle: Honda's B-Series and K-Series engines are popular among wrenching enthusiasts, but there are compelling reasons for choosing one over the other.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Every Ford X Original Grain Wristwatch Ranked (From Merely Ugly To Unwearably Awful)

Strategic angle: Ford and wood-watch manufacturer Original Grain have collaborated on some branded wrist watches and they're pretty tough to look at.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Kia’s $30K EV3 Keeps Creeping Closer To America Without Anyone Saying It’s Coming

Strategic angle: A reader in Mexico photographed a heavily camouflaged Kia EV3 prototype, raising questions about North American plans.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Mechanic Puts Honda Pilot On Lift. Then He Gives The Universal Signal That The Problem Is Much, Much Worse: ‘You Ain’t Lying’

Strategic angle: A mechanic reveals alarming issues with a Honda Pilot, signaling serious trouble ahead.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: If License Plate Reading Cameras Are Legal, Why Is California Border Patrol Hiding Them?

Strategic angle: Local residents express concerns over hidden surveillance tracking citizens aiding refugees.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Every Minivan Is Cool And Here's The Proof

Strategic angle: Minivans tend to get a bad rap in the world of auto enthusiasts. However, these roomy vehicles are actually very cool. Here's why we think minivans are rad.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Subaru Still Builds A Manual 4WD Truck, But You Can’t Have It

Strategic angle: Subaru updates its Sambar kei truck with smarter collision detection and an optional 9-inch screen, starting from just $6,800 in Japan.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: These Harley-Davidsons Are The Brand's Most Affordable Bikes

Strategic angle: Competition with cheap Chinese bikes is heating up, and Harley-Davidson is getting ready to join that fray. Meanwhile, here are the least expensive Harleys.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: 'My Worst Nightmares': Mechanic Works On Car. Then He Realizes He'll Have To Address The Drum Brakes

Strategic angle: "The average mechanic's greatest nemesis."

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Chrysler Playing With The Idea Of Bringing Back A Sedan To Double Its Lineup Size

Strategic angle: There's a roadmap laid out to revive the brand that'll be revealed during an upcoming investor presentation in May.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Speed Limits Are Outdated, And We All Know It

Strategic angle: Modern cars stop shorter, handle better, and protect occupants far more effectively than the vehicles most speed limits were originally designed around.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Here's How Much A 2021 Honda Pilot Has Depreciated In 5 Years

Strategic angle: You like the 2026 Honda Pilot, but it's outside of your budget? Here's how much the 2021 model has depreciated over five years and how it compares to rivals.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Honk If You Hate Elon, But After 57 Weeks, One Ohio City Found Its Limit

Strategic angle: Anti-Musk protests outside Tesla service center spark showdown over horns, noise, and drivers’ rights in Lyndhurst

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Why Did Jaguar Switch From A V12 To A Twin-Turbo V6 In The XJ220?

Strategic angle: Jaguar's XJ220 promised incredible speed and power from a robust V12. Unfortunately, certain circumstances forced the brand to use a V6 instead.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: What's The Difference Between Platinum And Double Platinum Spark Plugs?

Strategic angle: Platinum spark plugs are already a step up from copper. Double platinum plugs might seem like a straightforward upgrade, but it's not as simple as it seems.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: The 2026 Nissan Armada NISMO Is Exactly What It Looks Like | Review

Strategic angle: The Armada NISMO stands out visually, yet struggles to justify its $79,530 price tag on the road.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Volvo's Redblock Engine Is Basically Sweden's Chevy Small-Block

Strategic angle: Volvo's redblock engine remains a celebrated piece of automotive engineering long after its production ended.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: AMG’s GT SUV Could Be The Least Mercedes-Looking Car Mercedes Has Ever Made

Strategic angle: Mercedes-AMG pushes deeper into electrification with a striking GT SUV that pairs dramatic design with huge power.

editorial-staff Mar 28