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NAPA and SkillsUSA Award Young Technicians With Scholarships, Toolboxes

Brake & Front End

In honor of National Signing Day on May 6, NAPA and SkillsUSA hosted a celebration at Truist Park in Atlanta for young technicians. They recognized four standout Georgia students launching careers in the automotive technician trade. The organizations say this was an effort to address the technician skills gap and the national technician shortage. Each student signed a commitment to join the trades during an official ceremony.

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Mercedes-AMG's Next V8 Engine To Have Broad Availability

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Car and Driver recently had a chat with AMG boss Michael Schiebe, who believes in the heavily electrified future of the Affalterbach-based performance division. Be that as it may, the big kahuna also made it clear that V8s – electrified or not – will be offered in AMG production vehicles for as long as technically possible. That's not all, though.

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Common Mistakes That Are Destroying Your Engine

Jalopnik

Nobody wants to ruin their car's engine, but you may be wrecking yours inadvertently. Here are the common mistakes that are destroying your engine.

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More Than 106,000 Audi Q5 Vehicles Recalled Over Loose Cylinder Head Cover Screws

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The Volkswagen Group of America has issued two recalls over Q5 vehicles produced with 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 engines with potentially loose cylinder head cover screws. Comprising 2022 through 2024 models produced for the US and Canadian markets, the recall population totals 106,280 vehicles. Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that Audi's remedy for said concern is not yet available.

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Is Pre-Filling Your Oil Filter Outdated Advice Or Still A Must?

Jalopnik

If you're changing your own oil flter, standard advice has been to pre-fill it with new oil. But is pre-filling your oil filter now outdated advice?

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This Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Wears the Paint That Reportedly Tricked Customers in 1969

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This 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 features a rare color combination, which brings together a Black Jade exterior and a white interior. The story goes that many customers ordered cars in Black Jade thinking it was black. This Mustang has matching numbers everything, and drives like it did the day it rolled off the production line. This ( continue reading.

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The C2 Corvette Designer Created A Shockingly Quick, Wind Tunnel-Tested RV That Used Its Exhaust System To Incinerate Your Poop

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If there's one thing we love here at Jalopnik, it's weird vehicles, and the Rectrans Discoverer RV is weird as hell.

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Alfa Romeo Threatens To Sue Italian Police Union For Alleging The Tonale's Handling Is Dangerously Bad

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The Carabinieri Trade Union Association alleges that the Alfa Romeo Tonales they've been issued are inadequate for their mobile radio response units.

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2025 Audi SQ5 Compact CUV Gains an Aggressive Digital Aero Kit and Fancy CGI Gold Wheels 

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The Ingolstadt-based automaker has a fresh roster of models up for grabs – the all-new Q5 compact crossover SUV, the A5 compact business fastback and station wagon, plus the mid-size A6 sedan and Avant, all built on the new PPC (Premium Platform Combustion) architecture. The new setup is offered on these three models but will trickle to others, as w. ( continue reading.

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Ready to Roll? Your Shecanic Road Trip Prep Guide

Girls Auto Clinic

Hey there, Shecanic road tripper! Before you hit the open road for that epic getaway or college send-off, let's ensure your car is as ready as your playlist. Here's your go-to guide to keep your ride smooth, safe, and stress-free. Take a Test Drive Start with a short drive around your neighborhood. Listen and feel for anything unusual: Brakes : Any squeaking, pulling, or shaking?

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Grandpa's Pontiac Needs a New Home, Only Used to Go to Church

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Not all Pontiac models collapsed in the late '60s and the early '70s due to the skyrocketing insurance costs and the push for more efficient engines. While the GTO lost traction with every new model year, the Catalina continued to sell strongly, despite the GM brand ditching the 2+2 in 1968. Pontiac sold over 210K Catalinas in 1967, but the end of the 2+2 was a. ( continue reading.

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Can Driving With Low Tire Pressure Actually Hurt Your Transmission?

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For off-roading, low tire pressure has its perks. However, should you be worried if it's hurting more than just your gas mileage, like your transmission?

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The Custom Tumbleweed Tiny Is Designed for the "Ultimate Tiny Home Experience"

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This one goes out for all those who think tiny living will invariably mean cramped quarters, lack of basic comfort, and a space that's so overcrowded with stuff you couldn't even find a spot to sit down if you were about to faint. Meet Tumbleweed. Its full name is the Tumbleweed Cedar Shakedown park tiny and it's a custom variation on one of the most popular park model floorplans from U.S. manufacturer ( continue reading.

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Why The Obvious Choice For A Boeing 757 Replacement Isn't So Obvious

Jalopnik

It may seem clear what plane should replace Boeing's 757 as it nears the end of its working life, but there's a jumble of events that may muddy the water.

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2026 Lexus ES: How Does the Eighth-Gen Compare Against the Fierce US and Euro Rivals? 

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The premium Japanese automaker hasn't abandoned the executive sedan, but gone is the gasoline option - now there will be only hybrids and all-electric models. Will that be enough to combat the ferocious competition driven by models from the Euro and US zones? The luxury brand of Toyota hasn't done much this year – it's probably restin. ( continue reading.

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How To Tell If Your Motor Oil Has Gone Bad, And What Happens If You Use It

Jalopnik

Motor oil is a key to your car, lubricating parts that mustn't grind together. And there are lots of potential signals to tell you if it has gone bad.

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Man Buys Herd of Cars From Estate Sale, Finds This 1972 Chevy Nova Locked in a Barn

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I absolutely adore estate finds, as they sometimes represent the second chance forgotten classics receive to return to the road, often after years of ignorance and hiding in places like garages and sheds. This is precisely what happened with the car you see in the photo above. This is a ( continue reading.

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'Mission: Impossible 2' Has The Funnest Motorcycle Scene In Film

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The Triumph bikes in "M:I-2" change tires during the climactic chase scene, and it's extremely noticeable and incredibly funny.

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The JuneBug Camper Van Is a Charming Mobile Cottage Decked in Reclaimed Pine Wood

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For some of us, citified people, there is no better way to wash away daily stresses and recharge than going somewhere in nature. Spending some time away from the crowds in a small, wooden cottage nestled in the middle of nature, surrounded by trees, greenery, and tranquility, is the ideal recipe for stress relief, and there is a ton of research to prove it.

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RNR Tire Express Honors Leadership at Annual Conference in Orlando

Tire Review Magazine

RNR Tire Express (RNR hosted its annual conference at Disneys Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. The 22nd annual event recognized top-performing franchisees and team members for their excellence in business growth, leadership, and customer service across the RNR network. Our annual conference is a time to honor the incredible individuals who drive our brand forward, said Adam Sutton, CEO of RNR Tire Express.

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New Hot Wheels GT-R Is a Rare Convention Special Collectible

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Having a list of goals you want to achieve is important in life. You can't navigate open waters without having to guide yourself. I've been doing pretty well this year, but there's room for improvement. While I've managed to score some nice diecast models for my collection, there's still one objective I have yet to achieve: going to a convention!

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The Steps You Need To Follow To Not Brick Your Tesla When Washing It

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If you've heard the horror story about a Tesla going fully inert simply because it was washed, you may be wondering how to avoid that sad fate. Here's how.

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Dozens of New Dodge Charger Daytonas Are Listed on Facebook Marketplace With Fake Mileage

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Facebook Marketplace is one of the places to sell cars online. Dodge is using it to the max and lists brand-new cars there to compensate for the slow-selling dealers that are struggling to convince customers to take a Charger Daytona home. However, all of the brand-new Dodge-branded vehicles are listed with fake mileage, and – sorry about that!

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Red Sox Players Have Some Solid Cars, But This One's A Standout

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Jarren Duran not only impresses on the field, but on the streets as well. Here's why his modified vehicle stands out compared to his teammates' cars.

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New Hot Wheels Store Exclusive Collectibles to Look For

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The life of a Hot Wheels collector will look different depending on where they live. You'll get quicker access to some cars if you're in Malaysia or any other country with a Mattel factory. If you live in a country with Hot Wheels conventions, you can buy exclusive collectibles without paying a fortune. And if you're in the US, you can easily find store-exclusive recolors.

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RNR Tire Express Honors Leadership at Annual Conference in Orlando

Tire Review Magazine

RNR Tire Express (RNR hosted its annual conference at Disneys Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. The 22nd annual event recognized top-performing franchisees and team members for their excellence in business growth, leadership, and customer service across the RNR network. Our annual conference is a time to honor the incredible individuals who drive our brand forward, said Adam Sutton, CEO of RNR Tire Express.

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This Is What Will Make the Moon Space Station the Most Powerful Spacecraft Ever Flown

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With the Artemis Moon exploration program that'll bring humans back to the satellite surface now its way, NASA is planning to play seriously this time. It will not go there just to visit, but to stay and turn the place into a bridgehead for further human expansion into the solar system. Crucial to that plan is humanity's first space station in orbit around another celestial body, the Gateway.

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How Modern Safety Features Help Reduce Collision Damage

Miracle Body and Paint

At Miracle Body and Paint, we know car safety has improved a lot. Today’s cars have special systems to absorb shock and protect drivers.

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Couple's Camper Van Is a Snug Apartment on Wheels Designed for Chasing Freedom on the Road

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If you're looking for a quick and easy way to start van life, you can buy a camper van instead of building it. That's what this couple did, embarking on the ultimate adventure to travel across Australia in a cozy, well-equipped mobile home. When buying a pre-built camper van, you'll probably end up paying quite a bit more (compared to making it yourself), and you won't have every one of your needs fulfilled.

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Couple Uses Their Honeymoon Money To Build a Gorgeous Camper Van With a King-Size Bed

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Camper vans are excellent tools for connecting with nature and doing your favorite outdoor activities. Today, I'm checking out an off-grid-ready rig designed for epic van life adventures. Meet Hayley, Joe, their dog Sammi, and their self-built home on wheels, based on a 2020 Ford Transit with a 148" wheelbase. After spending a lot of time and energy renovating their home in Oregon, the duo realized they didn't make ti. ( continue reading.

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Dan Maxwell's Godzilla-Swapped Classic F-250 Is the Coolest Restomod Truck of 2025

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We see a lot of restomod trucks come across our desk. After a while, all the aftermarket wheels, big spoilers, and giant brake rotors can overstimulate the senses a bit. Sometimes, we want a nice, clean vintage truck with all the classic charms, but a modern drivetrain underneath. No fancy pearlescent paint, no obvious LEDs, just the same truck your grandpa drove, but better.

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Virtual 2026 Saturn Ion Redline Dreams of a Four-Seat GM Coupe With a Normal Price Tag 

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General Motors is happily leading the US automotive market with the overall best sales in 2024 and a tremendous advantage after the first three months of the year, when it jumped 17% compared to Q1 of last year to over 693k deliveries. This is a stark contrast to the ol. ( continue reading.

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Chevy Corvette Z06 Owner Races E-Ray to Decide If It's Time to Make the Switch

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Brooks Weisblat is nothing if not synonymous with supercars like the McLaren 765LT, Porsche 911 Turbo S, Tesla Model S Plaid, Lamborghini Revuelto, Ferrari SF90, and many other nameplates that put apartment prices to shame. His "DragTimes" YouTube channel features some of the most exotic high-performance vehicles on God's green Earth, and this episode is no different, even though both competitors are from the same Chevy family tree. ( continue reading.

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DROP Superyacht Concept Is Inspired by Water, for Ultimate Luxury Living on the Water

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If you're going to dream a dream of the future, it might as well be the best you've got. That applies in almost every situation you can think of, and particularly in superyacht design, where conceptual studies push the limit of what's possible until the impossible becomes reality. Should that turn out to be the case here, one billionaire could get very lucky in the coming years.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Spied Flaunting Production-Ready Lights

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The first C-Class generation to come with I4 lumps exclusively is preparing for a refresh. While there is a slim possibility for V8 muscle in the 63, the German manufacturer has repeatedly shot down said hearsay. Recently spied with production-ready headlights and taillights featuring the starry motif introduced by the E-Class and CLA Coupe, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class further benefits from a redesigned grille that flaunts what appear. ( continue reading.

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2026 Jeep Cherokee Shows Boxier Design, Expected To Feature 1.6L Turbo I4 Hybrid Muscle

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Codenamed KL, the fifth-generation Cherokee was relegated to the great junkyard in the sky in February 2023. For the sixth generation, the Jeep brand will switch to completely new underpinnings developed by the Stellantis group for D- and E-segment vehicles. Referred to as KM, the sixth-generation Cherokee is underpinned by the STLA Large platform of the Wagoneer S, Recon, and the latest Dodge Charger.

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One-Owner, Super-Rare, Forgotten 1973 Mercury Montego GT Shows a Surprise V8 Downsizing

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One of the rarest muscle cars from the golden age of Detroit was the Mercury Montego GT—a mid-size FoMoCo automobile built only in 1972 and 1973 in 10,284 copies. With the fast decline of the performance intermediates in the Malaise era, the Montego GT’s place in the world was far from secure and discarded without remorse. Mercury’s greatest moments in the muscle-flexing days of the Sixties and seventies cam. ( continue reading.