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Bugatti Brouillard Is A One-Off W16 Coupe Themed After Ettore Bugatti's Favorite Horse

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A familiar face Bugatti Overall the Brouillard is like essentially a fixed-roof coupe version of the roofless Mistral roadster , but with bodywork that is both curvier and more technical.

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Tesla's Robotaxis Are Going Poorly

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The manufacturers, who would rather build whatever makes them the most money, dislike this. Though home to over a billion people, low incomes and high import duties have long hampered manufacturers efforts to sell more cars in Africa. Now, theyre asking for a major restructuring of the organization. Volkswagen Group, Hyundai Motor Co.

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Should You Be Using A Torque Wrench On Oil Drain Plugs?

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The fact that there are torque specs at all is a clear indication that the auto manufacturers want you to follow them. Therefore, the technically correct answer is that you should use a torque wrench to tighten oil drain plugs. You can find handy charts listing oil drain plug torque specs for most cars built between 1992 and 2011.

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These Are The Last New Vehicles You Can Get With A Manual Transfer Case

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4, 2025 5:05 pm EST Jeep The Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler are two SUVs with a singular mission: Providing extreme off-road performance straight from the manufacturer. Technically, each is a version of the NV241, with one, the NV241 OR, getting enhanced for off-road use.

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What Makes A HEMI Different From A Max Wedge?

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This is how you get it Marshmallowbunnywabbit/Wikimedia Commons Before exploring the minutiae of Chryslers nomenclature and the specifics of the Max Wedge and Hemi engines in the early 60s, lets further examine technical differences. In a horsepower race, manufacturers will do crazy things, and the 1960s saw some stupendous experimentation.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV Can Turn Even The Biggest Luddite Into A Believer

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I normally dont mind such manufactured sounds (except the fake engine noises) but a car this quiet feels more technologically advanced than any that produce beeps and boops. Its only gonna get better Erin Marquis Listen, I could go on, and on, and on about every technical marvel embedded in this one electric car.

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Maserati MC20 Evolves Into The MCPura With New Colors Like 'Night Interaction'

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These changes are not just aesthetic, but improve aerodynamics thanks to a collaboration with race car manufacturer Dallara. The bumpers are slightly different, with angles replacing curves in the grille and intakes. On the Cielo in particular, Maserati claims theres no loss of efficiency or decreased thermal management with the roof off.

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