autoevolution

DECEMBER 24, 2023

The primary objective of any company is to turn a profit. Achieving that goal requires several things. If you want to sum it up in a few words, I'd go for a good product, a strong marketing team, and a hungry sales team. Mattel has all of that and more.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 16, 2024

The original Lamborghini Countach was – and, to some gearheads, will forever remain – the ultimate poster car. With crazy wedge-inspired styling and traditional Lamborghini awe-inspiring looks, the Countach was – again, it still is – a dreadful car to drive (just like its contemporaries and many others that followed).

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Jalopnik

MARCH 2, 2024

Infiniti used to make great — even unique — cars. Of course, we all remember the excellent G35/37 , but there are other obscure machines that have faded into history: the Q45 flagship, the curvy J30, and the sports-car-masquerading-as-a-crossover FX. But Infiniti only had one model that it attempted to pass off as a… Read more.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Welcome to a new week! It’s Monday, February 5, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Owen Bellwood Read More Read more.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 27, 2024

Good morning! It’s Monday, April 22, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Andy Kalmowitz Read More Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 16, 2024

A Nebraska woman exploited a glitch in gas pump software that allowed her to get nearly $30,000 worth of free gas … until the owners figured out what she was doing. Now, the 45-year-old is in a whole lot of trouble. Andy Kalmowitz Read More Read more.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 14, 2024

It doesn't surprise me that both like Hot Wheels cars to some extent. In recent years, I've started giving up on Hot Wheels Mainline cars. So we decided to visit a few tours in search of novelties. I'm happy to have found the yellow variation of the BMW 507. That's one more item for my collection.

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

I am on the verge of giving up on Mainline Hot Wheels cars for good. To make things worse, someone told me that the department manager at a big toy retailer checks all the mainline cases for STH items for her son before setting them up on the shelves. Go figure. There are so many fantastic Premiums out there that it will be ch.

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Car Retail Management IT 52

Jalopnik

APRIL 6, 2024

This, in econ, means that item is “ elastic ” — and cars are certainly elastic. As it turns out, lowering the price of an item makes that item sell better. Based on Ford’s latest price drops on the Mustang Mach-E, EVs are no exception. Amber DaSilva Read More Read more.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 20, 2024

When Subaru first came to the United States, it sold small funky cars that were decidedly un-American. it became the first automaker to offer an all-wheel-drive passenger car in 1975. As the company grew its own identity and became more established in the U.S., Subaru was also an early-adopter of turbocharged engines… Read more.

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Car Engineering IT 40

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Tomorrow, I will visit several toy stores for new Hot Wheels cars. And I noticed several new Car Culture items have been popping up nationwide. The most recent Car Culture 2-Pack set was fantastic. I haven't been lucky with my hunting sessions in a while now. It featured two Bugattis&lt.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 23, 2024

A sovereign citizen and mildly-famous singer from Florida has been arrested and detained by police on multiple occasions for using fake diplomatic plates on more than one car. The 32-year-old woman, Cecilia Mercado, goes by the name “Sessi” as a singer, and has a modest fanbase on social media. Video of her being… Read more.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

It’s no secret that “ Twister”is one of my favorite movies (and car commercials) of all time , so you can imagine how excited I was when the new trailer for “Twisters” blasted across my TV during the Super Bowl on Sunday night. As excited as I am for the movie as a whole – especially Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones –… Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 9, 2024

We all knew Rivian would be unveiling its all-new, smaller, R2 SUV at a press conference Thursday, but what we didn’t know is that it would be just a third of what was getting shown to the audience. Along with the R2 , we also got a look at the even smaller R3 and sportier R3X which is about five inches shorter than… Read more.

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autoevolution

APRIL 24, 2024

Some cars are inherently cool, and the second-generation Pontiac Firebird is one of them. Before we dive into this story, let’s run through some. continue reading. )

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

A week ago, we reported that numerous Tesla Cybertrucks were facing a premature rust issue despite being made of stainless steel. Owners say they noticed orange stains on the stainless steel panels of their nearly new Cybertrucks. However, a Tesla engineer is now saying that your eyes are deceiving you, and Cybertrucks… Read more.

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Jalopnik

MAY 11, 2024

Cars have radically changed over the last few decades, adding technology like touch screens, cameras , and voice assistants, while quietly losing features that were prevalent for years. Depending on your persuasion, some of the advancements have positively impacted modern vehicles, and some seem to have needlessly… Read more.

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Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Transport is an essential human need, so vehicle purchases remain constant even as car prices soar. Focus on Maintenance Over Replacement The rising cost of automobiles, aggravated by unstable economic conditions in many parts of the world, is bringing about a significant shift in car maintenance culture.

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autoevolution

MARCH 21, 2024

The Blue Oval Company, although the second-largest US automaker and third in terms of overall sales last year, almost doesn't have a (passenger) car culture anymore. The only passenger car nameplate left across the Ford and Lincoln divisions is the S650 seventh-generation 2024 Ford M. continue reading. )

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Eastwood

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The new law specifically eliminates restrictions on lowrider, which were the primary target of the old law, and recognizes both cruising and lowrider as part of California culture. The new law is seen as a win for all car enthusiasts, who can also no longer be cited or restricted by municipalities level for driving “slow and low.”

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autoevolution

MARCH 15, 2024

The second-generation Dodge Charger is, in many ways, the quintessential American muscle car. It transcends space and time, and it occupies a special place not only in automotive history, but pop culture too. Dodge redesigned the Charger for the 1968 model year to feature coke bottl. continue reading. )

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Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 9, 2024

To truly excel, you must cultivate a culture of innovation within your sales team. To remain at the top, you must create a continuous learning culture within your team. These technologies create a more engaging and personalized experience for car shoppers.

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autoevolution

MARCH 20, 2024

Ever since hot rodding became really popular during the post-WWII years, it transformed the hobby of customizing old cars into a global culture. However, its powerplant is far from typical, as it used to belong to a Ferrari Daytona. Though ( continue reading. )

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 2, 2023

I came across a bit of commentary on the website Slate.com that was mostly about last week’s Bentley crash at the Rainbow Bridge , and it contained the following: “Why would an automaker manufacture a car with so much engine power that it requires an eight-speed transmission? The obvious answer is: because people pay a… Read more.

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Pontiac consolidated the muscle car culture by putting the GTO &am. What’s 1966 famous for? Ford showed Ferrari what the American spirit is all about when the Blue Oval cowboys took the 1-2-3 finish at the Le Mans 24-hour race. continue reading. )

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Jalopnik

MAY 16, 2024

Most car enthusiasts have specific car magazine stories that have been seared into their minds since the first read, whether they are a profile of an important figure, a review of a favorite car, or an oddball feature or culture story.

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Car Vehicle 48

Jalopnik

MAY 4, 2024

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, May 1, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Owen Bellwood Read More Read more.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 2, 2024

Everybody knows how important the Challenger ended up becoming for Dodge and the American car culture, with models like the R/T earning a well-deserved place in the hearts of many car aficionados interested in an appealing mi. continue reading. )

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Automotive Car IT 96

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Most car manufacturers will build and offer a vehicle in different trim levels. It's no secret that Boulevard and Car Culture are two of my favorite Hot Wheels series. You could think of it as repackaging. But each trim provides various options to suit different people. Meanwhile, Mattel has a different approach to things.

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Car Manufacturing Vehicle IT 97

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Muscle cars are deeply associated with American culture, tracing their roots to the 1960s. But while the Americans were very good at offering affordable performance in a compact package, usually one involving a big V8, Australians adopted the winning formula of jamming a powerful engine inside a regular car with a small body.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

These days, you'll often hear adult collectors talking about Mattel's Car Culture and Boulevard line of tiny cars. The Hot Wheels Universe is vast, and your best chance to survive it is to focus your energy on only a few collections. The latter has been around for over a decade but has under. continue reading. )

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2024

Cosmo Tires is partnering as the official tire sponsor of automotive event organizer Clean Culture. Clean Culture, founded in New York during 2014, organizes events in over 25 states and three countries. ” This year will feature over 30 Clean Culture events across the nation.

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autoevolution

MARCH 25, 2024

If I were to sell my entire Hot Wheels collection and start anew, I would opt for the Car Culture: Team Transport line-up. It's great seeing race cars and trucks together, and it gives the hobby a different and more exciting perspective. I've given this plenty of thought.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 30, 2024

As it turns out, very few cars are designed to use mid-grade gas, so it exists mostly to coax unknowing consumers into spending more on… Read more. If you’re like most of us here at Jalopnik, you’ve probably wondered why gas stations offer mid-grade gasoline when almost every automaker recommends either regular or premium fuel.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 13, 2024

An infamous Dodge Charger Hellcat driver who would film himself recklessly driving and speeding in his “Belltown Hellcat ” has been barred from driving the car. Not any car. He can still drive if he wants to. He just cannot drive his Hellcat anymore. I thought this was America. Andy Kalmowitz Read More Read more.

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Not to be included in a derogatory way as being part of the so-called 'woke culture,' but is automotive marketing still a significant contributor to car crashes? Some say that it is, while others continue to believe that it is all poppycock. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The Ford Mustang, an enduring icon of American muscle car culture, makes waves once again with the release of the California Special variant of the 2024 Mustang GT. This model perpetuates the legacy of the California Special series, renowned for its unique blend of style and performance.

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