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When Was The Last Time You Saw A Laforza This Clean?

Jalopnik

Standard features include air conditioning, power windows, a power sunroof, cruise control, remotely operated door locks, 6-way power front seats, a Blaupunkt stereo with four speakers, heated power side-view mirrors, a tilting steering wheel column, aluminum wheels and a tow package. For the U.S. in 1989 with Fords 5.0-liter

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Make A Subaru Brat Your Summer Project

Jalopnik

Given that we have a while before the mercury drops, though, maybe you should buy this 1979 Subaru Brat out from under me — youll probably start working on it before I can, and that means this beautiful little ute will be back in prime condition as soon as possible. If youve been looking for a summer project, this is it.

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There Will Always Be A Place For Human Drivers

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Their music, their window locks, their control of the air conditioning. No, I wont take an autonomous cab for a different reason: I will always, no matter how good self-driving gets, want a human in the car. I need someone to chat with. More than that, I need a car that is firmly someone elses. I, for one, am sick of it.

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What's Your Favorite Car From The 1980s?

Jalopnik

But the Grand National might have just popped into my mind because my air conditioning repair man started chewing my ear off about his Buick Grand National, and thats from someone who had no idea what I do for a living. When a Regal could serve as an Indy pace car? And then Buick pushed things even further with the GNX.

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At $12,000, Would You Be Ready To Bug Out In This 1987 Dodge B350 Camper Van?

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Other updates include a refreshed air conditioning system, a new furnace for those cold winter nights, and a set of new tires. And, with the seller touting it being in excellent running condition, that wouldnt be such a crazy idea. Theyve even given the camper a name—Bianca.

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In Praise of the Humble 12-Volt Battery 

Brake & Front End

The automotive industry is abuzz with news about battery advances. That is when it comes to those batteries used in electric vehicles. But first, let’s examine the changes in vehicle technologies that were the catalysts in developing more powerful batteries and the need to design a Battery Management System (BMS). had the system.

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How to Choose the Best Used Family Cars Without Breaking the Bank

Auto Service World

Modern entertainment systems with Bluetooth, touchscreens, and smartphone integration can keep both parents and kids happy on long journeys. Even older models often have features like air conditioning and electric windows. New cars lose value quickly, often 20% in the first year.

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