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Briefing: Dealership Quotes Man $1,400 To Fix His Nissan. The Mobile Mechanic Learns He Only Needs 2 Things

Strategic angle: 'Brooo whattt 1400 is INSANE . i did the same thing for $80.'

Briefing: Tesla Roadster Delayed Again, Weeks Late But Years Behind

Strategic angle: Tesla still promises a wild new Roadster, but its vision of a driverless future makes the car feel increasingly irrelevant.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Volvo 240, BMW Z3, Peugeot 205: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

Strategic angle: All in all, we're rapidly approaching Fun Vehicle Season here in the Northeast. Clearly, you are in desperate need of something fun to tool around in.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: VinFast Sold Less Than 1,500 Cars In The US, So Naturally It’s Building A Factory

Strategic angle: The Vietnamese automaker moves to revive its North Carolina factory plans as global sales climb, even while US market challenges test its long-term strategy.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: These New Lowrider Stamps From The US Postal Service Rule

Strategic angle: The stamps honor the working-class Mexican American and Chicano communities of the American Southwest.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Ford's Bizarre 'Calliope' V8 Was Built For Le Mans, But Never Made It

Strategic angle: Discover the story behind Ford's elusive Calliope V8, a powerful prototype that never raced.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Driver Invents A New Passenger For Carpooling, But CHP Was No Dummy

Strategic angle: Carpool lane violations are rising again as drivers try creative shortcuts, but the consequences are often far more costly than expected.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Timberland Ford F-150 Boots Have A Fake Grille And Subtle Lift To Make You Look Big And Manly

Strategic angle: These unique boots combine style and functionality, inspired by the iconic Ford F-150.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Gas Car Drivers Hit 5 Times Harder By Iran Oil Shock Than EV Owners

Strategic angle: One study says rising oil prices will hit gas cars five times harder than EVs.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Spirit Airlines Will Have Just 80 Planes To Repay $2 Billion In Debt

Strategic angle: Spirit's position as an ultra-low-cost carrier leaves it vulnerable to rising fuel prices.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Audi Is Finally Building The SUV US Dealers Wanted, With A Rivian Surprise Coming Next

Strategic angle: The Audi CEO admitted that European brands have fallen behind the US and China in terms of technology.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: The New Audi A2 E-Tron Won't Be As Revolutionary As The Original, But At Least It'll Look Good

Strategic angle: It remains to be seen whether the A2 will be sold in the United States. I highly doubt it, but maybe (hopefully) I'll be proven wrong.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: The Kia Telluride Has Better Wading Depth Than Bronco And Defender

Strategic angle: You can leave Defender 110 and Bronco Raptor owners stranded on the other side of a deep water crossing.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: How A $1200 BMW X5 From Ohio Became The Wildest Off-Roader In Los Angeles

Strategic angle: From an unassuming, luxurious family SUV to one of the wildest off-roaders you've ever seen, Mike Day's BMW X5 has had one hell of a transformation.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Teen Finds Out What Happens When CHP Clocks Your BMW i8 At 130 MPH

Strategic angle: CHP arrested a 16-year-old after a BMW i8 was clocked at 130 mph while weaving through traffic on Highway 101.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: These Are Your Favorite Gas Station Products Besides Fuel

Strategic angle: Food might be just a small aspect of what makes road trips so enjoyable, but it can always be worth the stop.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Audi Confirms The A2 Is Back, Prays It’ll Sell This Time

Strategic angle: The cult oddball returns as a budget-friendly EV with big ambitions to make Audi more "relevant".

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: At $19,000, Could This 2004 Mercury Marauder Make Your Day?

Strategic angle: Does this $19,000 price seem reasonable for the car as it's presented, minor warts and all? Or for that much, would it need to be darn-near perfect?

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: This Classic Alfa Hits 60 In 2.9 Seconds Without Making A Sound

Strategic angle: A California-commissioned Totem Alfa swaps its twin-turbo V6 for an electric motor, delivering speed and a very different driving experience.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Woman’s Fed Up With Jiffy Lube And Take 5. So She Goes To Her Lexus Dealership For Service

Strategic angle: A woman's frustration with quick oil change services leads her to seek help from her Lexus dealership.

Editorial Staff Mar 17