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His Cybertruck Broke Down Too Often, so He Pleaded With Tesla and Elon Musk for a New One

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Tesla's first all-electric pickup truck – the Cybertruck – looks like nothing else on the road today. Some would even call it the supercar of the pickup truck world because it has that divisive exterior design. That's not all there is to it, though. The EV has many more cool tricks up its sleeve. But if you can't enjoy your $100,000+ ride, then all that fancy stuff might no longer impress you.

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Falken Tires team takes second at the 2024 East vs. West vs. Texas W.E. Rock Championship Rock Crawling Series

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Falken Tires team drivers George and Lora Leyner achieved a second-place finish at the 2024 East vs. West vs. Texas W.E. Rock Championship Rock Crawling Series event. Starting their event, the Leyners faced mechanical difficulties after they broke the short side of their front shaft during their run on the first course, causing them to drop out of the fourth gate.

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Now I've Seen Everything: Mirror Rose Gold Tesla Cybertruck Rides on Dual-Tone 30s

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Ladies and gentlemen, everything is possible in life – don't let anyone deter you from achieving even your wildest dreams. Seriously, only the sky is the limit – and not even that when you have enough money and love cars. This past week, I have seen the Rol. ( continue reading.

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Guide to Brake Fluid Change Cost (+How to Maintain It?)

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You’ve probably been driving with a spongy brake pedal and an illuminated ABS light, knowing you need to change that old brake fluid. But it’s unsafe to ignore these signs, especially when a brake fluid exchange is economical. Let’s check out the brake fluid change cost in detail and some signs signaling bad brake fluid. We’ll also share tips to help maintain your car’s brake fluid levels.

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Cozy, Carpenter-Built Camper Van Boasts a Unique U-Shaped Kitchen and a Hidden Shower

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When building a camper van by yourself, having certain skill sets can make the process a whole lot easier. For instance, if you're a carpenter, like the owner of the rig I'm checking out today, you might have an easier time crafting your dream camper interior. Meet Josh and "The Boondocker 3.0," a 2021 Ram ProMaster transformed into a ( continue reading.

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Falken Tires team takes second at the 2024 East vs. West vs. Texas W.E. Rock Championship Rock Crawling Series

Tire Review Magazine

Falken Tires team drivers George and Lora Leyner achieved a second-place finish at the 2024 East vs. West vs. Texas W.E. Rock Championship Rock Crawling Series event. Starting their event, the Leyners faced mechanical difficulties after they broke the short side of their front shaft during their run on the first course, causing them to drop out of the fourth gate.

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The Struggle Never Ends: Kia Still Can't Convince Customers To Patch Cars Against Kia Boys

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The viral Kia Boys theft method that put a target on almost every Kia and Hyundai car in the United States (not only the ones vulnerable to the hack, as thieves didn't care about the model year and broke the window of any vehicle wearing these badges) isn't coming to an end. More shocking, customers whose cars are exposed to the infamous theft method don' ( continue reading.

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Mark Zuckerberg Has 'Disappeared' Megayacht Launchpad and Shadow Vessel Wingman

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No one buys a leisure craft like a superyacht, much less a megayacht, and sincerely welcomes the increased attention – and criticism – that comes with it. Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg can relate. Earlier this year, in what was dubbed a rather surprising move for one of the world's most un-billionaire-like billionaires, Mark Zuckerberg became a first-time superyacht owner.

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Understanding Supplemental Claims in Auto Body Repair

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Welcome to our comprehensive guide on supplemental claims in the world of auto body repair.

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This Airplane-Inspired Camper Van Has a Versatile Interior That Maximizes Storage Space

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After going through the challenging process of converting vans into campers, some people are proud of their work but wouldn't do it again. On the other hand, others love it so much that they start their own van conversion business. That's what Erik Lokken did, launching Narrow Road Van Conversions. Today, I'm checking out one of the company's recently built mobile homes.

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All You Need to Know About Brake Caliper Replacement Cost

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Planning to fix a caliper issue and want to know how expensive a caliper replacement is ? Read on to discover the brake caliper replacement costs and the factors influencing them. We’ll also help you identify signs of caliper damage so you know when to replace one. This Article Contains: How Much Does a Caliper Replacement Cost? Is It Worth Replacing the Caliper?

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Black and Silver Is the New White and Blue for the 2024 Shelby Super Snake; Take or Pass?

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Love it or hate it, the 2024 Shelby Super Snake derivative of the new Ford Mustang is anything but omissive, no matter where, how, and when it goes or in what company it’s in. Granted, it managed to divide the fanbase with its $150k base price and a bunch of other minor details, but for every naysayer, at least one piston fundamentalist is willing to shed 93-octane gasoline and race motor oil for his tuned-up creed.

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Inside the Billion Dollar Factory That Produced the Very Last Dodge Challenger

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Dodge is retiring the Challenger with no sign of a successor in sight, but it is still planning to keep the nameplate as a precautionary measure, hoping to send a Challenger to the road one day again, one way or another. The last Challengers have already rolled off the production line. And this is how they was made. The production has ended for the L platform, which has been underpinning the Dodge Challenger and Charger, as well as severa. ( continue reading.

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This 2024 Porsche 911 S/T Is Up for Grabs, but It Has an Eye-Watering Price

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Porsche's iconic frog-shaped sports car is an amazing vehicle. That's not only because the 911 enables the driver to experience thrilling moments while behind the steering wheel but also because it allows the Stuttgart-based automaker to create a few ultra-special variations of it. We currently have the 911 Dakar, the 911 GT3 RS, the 911 Sport Classic, and the mighty 911 S/T.

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1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Escapes From Storage After 34 Years, Original V8 Surprise

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Customers who wanted a Sport Fury in 1963 had to choose between four engines. The standard unit was the 318 two-barrel configuration, but Plymouth also offered multiple more powerful options, beginning with the Commando 361 two-barrel. ( continue reading.

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Former Trailer Queen: 1965 Pontiac GTO Emerges With Original Three Deuces, Numbers Match

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Most people who walked into a Pontiac dealership in 1965 ordered the hardtop. It made sense. The convertible was significantly more expensive, so the hardtop accounted for 55,722 goats built this year. Only 11,311 people got the convertible, while the sports coupe was the least popular version, with 8,319 units. Unsurprisingly, the four-barrel. ( continue reading.

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Harley Davidson on Four Wheels Is a 200+ MPH Boss Build

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I have tried choosing between cars and motorcycles and can't do it. The only thing that would persuade me to give up on the latter is the inherent risk involved. But I truly hope I'll be able to enjoy both until I'm at least 70. One of my neighbors started bragging that he did some performance upgrades on his car, which now has over 300 horsepower.

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1980 Pontiac Trans Am SE Y84 Hits the Web in Fantastic Shape, All-Original Muscle

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1980 wasn't the greatest year for the Firebird, and the Trans Am suffered the most from the painful decrease in sales. After a fantastic performance in 1979, when the Trans Am surpassed 119K sold units, 1980 brought a mas. ( continue reading.

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ActiVan's Camper Van Has a Cleverly Designed Interior With More Than Enough Counter Space

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There are different ways to get a camper van. Many people decide to convert a van themselves – this way, they significantly reduce costs but instead need to invest a lot of time and energy. If budget is not that big of an issue, you could consider a camper van conversion made by professionals, such as the one I'm checking out today. Sure, you pay a lot extra for a specialized company to do the conversion, but the resul. ( continue reading.

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This Is RCYL, a Bike Made Almost Entirely Out of Plastic

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Perhaps one of the very few good things to come out of the dreadful year 2020 was the renewed interest in two-wheel urban mobility and bicycles in particular. This bike, though, is nothing like anything else on the market right now: a true unmatched, unrivaled product. In early 2020, the first signs of trouble appeared, followed by a complete shuttering of most businesses as the international health crisis unfolded.

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Regal Red 1965 Chevrolet Impala Emerges in Stunning Shape, Should We Trust the Low Miles?

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The Impala was already the best-selling model in the United States in 1965, but the debut of the new generation witnessed a major milestone that no other car achieved until that year. The new Impala sold so well that it became the first car in the local market to ship over 1 million units in one year. The one to thank for this impressive achievement was a fantastic mix of styling, engines, and comfort.

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1,000-HP Blown 2024 Mustang Can Cyber-Eat Super Snakes, Hellcats All Day, Twice on Sundays

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The seventh-generation Ford Mustang is anything but boring, but that’s not a reason for hardcore gearheads to not wish upon a star for even more extreme makeovers of their beloved pony. Sure, Shelby American Inc. quickly rose to the challenge and upped the performance ante with an 830+ hp devastation-with-stoplights of an S650 spin-off, the 2024 Super Snake.

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Virtually Reborn Buick Grand National Pretends It Has AWD and 650-HP Twin-Turbo V6

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The near-premium US automaker doesn't come up in our news lane nearly as often as it used to just a few years ago because no matter how hard we try to give it five minutes of glory, it just doesn't have that much to show for itself anymore. Sure, the General Motors subsidiary already has the all-new first-ever Envista up for grabs from just $22,400, and th. ( continue reading.

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New Hot Wheels Trend Features Eroded Cars That Cost $70 Each

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I went for a short drive with my godfather yesterday. I let the rear slide on the RX-7 and realized that you could also think of drifting as art. He only sees cars as a means of transportation, so he doesn't feel the same way. And that's ok. I don't understand some forms of art either. We all have different backgrounds and ways of looking at life.

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1970 Dodge Charger That Sat Parked for 36 Years Looks Like a 1969, but There Is a Catch!

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This man went all the way to the United Kingdom to get himself a 1970 Dodge Charger. He shipped it home and started evaluating the assets. It turns out that the model that sat parked in a makeshift garage for 36 years is a puzzle with missing pieces but it doesn't scar him. He's worked on Chargers before and got them back on the road. So he is planning to do the same with this one.

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Hot Wheels Kool Kombi Looks Like It Could Start a Mini-Riot

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I worked in sales for a few years before returning to my first love: writing about cars. It was mostly a terrible experience, and I used to hate events like Black Fridays. Don't fall prey to the illusion! I've seen people fighting each other for "discounted" products whenever companies start these "special" campaigns. It's frightening to see, and some of them even get hurt in the process. ( continue reading.

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Physically Challenged Adventurers Need an Overlander: It's the Ultimate Powered Wheelchair

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I'll admit, I've had a few accidents over the course of my life and even broken the same bones more than once, so naturally, as I age, I worry: maybe someday I'll have trouble getting around and feeding my wild side. Well, Terrain Hopper is here to make sure that aging and challenged bodies are still exposed to the same wonderful world as before.

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Phoenix XXL Tiny Homes Reveals a Functional, Minimalist, and Highly Relaxing Interior

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Scandinavian minimalism, with its perfect combination of simplicity, comfort, and practicality, is no longer just a hugely popular design language. It has turned into a global phenomenon that is influencing not only architecture and interior design but also lifestyle choices, embraced by people who long for peace and a life lived in harmony with nature.

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The Off-Road-Ready "Lost Hiway" Camper Van Is Packed With Premium Features Inside and Out

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Even though paying a professional to build a camper van conversion is a lot more expensive than doing it yourself, the result will typically be of outstanding quality. The same level of quality would be much more challenging to achieve by yourself, especially if you're unfamiliar with conversions. Today, I'm checking out a premium camper van made by Lost Hiway.

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M4 Drag Races Two Older Bimmers, It's All About the Money

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Most modern cars won't have the slightest problem gapping my RX-7 in a straight-line acceleration test. And I simply don't care. That's because drag racing is no way to measure the true potential of the car and the driver. That's why I have mostly stopped watching 1/4-mile (402-meter) battles between street-legal vehicles. I still find purpose-built machines and challenges exciting, but I've also been watching few. ( continue reading.

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The Little Guy Shadow Is a "Lightweight Camping Companion" Under a Retro Teardrop Disguise

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Never judge a book by its cover, we've been told, but in today's world, the cover is usually all there is to the book. Not so with Little Guy Shadow, a retro-inspired teardrop trailer that styles itself as "the lightweight camping champion" you can't do without. Lit. ( continue reading.

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Waze Rival Plagued With One-Star Reviews After Starting Charging for Android Auto

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A navigation app should feel like home on Android Auto and CarPlay, as its main goal is to make driving more convenient. However, a change recently introduced by the navigation app Flitsmeister suggests that some companies can also make money from this extra convenience offered to users. Flitsmeister moved Android Auto and CarPlay support ( continue reading.

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1980 Rolls-Royce Used To Be a Texas Doghouse, Its Hidden GM Surprise Last Ran in 2000

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In 1980, the Lincoln Continental Mark VI was the most expensive American-made automobile, with a base price of $21,424. It offered ample seating for five passengers, a 5.8-liter V8 with 140 net hp (the famous 351 Windsor small block Ford engine), and plenty of tech and luxury options. And yet, even with that scathing price tag, it was a bargain compared to one other luxury car from the period – the first one to break the 100-grand barrier as starting cost: a low-product. ( continue reading

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Van Life, Upgraded: 10 Game-Changing Exterior Mods for Your Camper Van

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There are many accessories you can purchase for your camper van, but some will make a bigger difference than others. Today, I'll focus on the exterior accessories and upgrades worth investing in. Of course, the usefulness of an accessory depends on how you plan to use your camper van. For instance, there's no point in purchasing a new off-road suspension if you don't plan to take your rig off the beaten path.

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Kylie Jenner Turned Her Custom Bombardier Private Jet Into a Tax Write-Off

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Kylie Jenner isn't just a reality star, influencer, and cosmetics boss. She's a business mogul worth an estimated $750 million and was even, for a full year, a proper billionaire. Guess who's paying for her private jet? In 2020, Kylie Jenner bought her private jet, a Bombardier Global 7500 that she had customized to spec and renamed ( continue reading.

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Will Sony Ban Star Wars Mods in Helldivers 2 to Make an Extra Buck?

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It's all fun and games until someone pulls the plug and kills the music. In our case, the music would be the Helldivers 2 unofficial Star Wars mods, and "someone" would be Sony collaborating with third parties like Disney in the tried and true Fortnite style of making serious cash by licensing outfits or skins, weapons, sound effects, etc.

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This 1970 Chevelle Was Born With a Rare Color Combination, Bad News Under the Hood

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Most Chevelles that rolled off the assembly lines in 1970 were painted in Green Mist, as over 44,600 customers picked this finish. You can't blame them. Green Mist was a fantastic color (not as great as Black Cherry, if you ask me), but Chevrolet also offered a myriad of other colors for this model year. The ( continue reading.

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