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How To Protect Yourself While Driving On The Road

Driving can be daring, so it’s significant to always take precautions to protect yourself on the road. A recent survey details a fatal auto accident occurs every 15 minutes. So whether you are driving on a highway or a backroad, it is practical to take precautionary measures to protect yourself and your four-wheel friend. Here are four ways to stay safe and minimize risks while driving: Avoid Distractions Vehicular crashes and injuries are often the results of distracted driving. It’s vital to always stay focused and alert when driving. Avoiding distractions is key to staying safe, so keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the steering wheel. Don’t use your phone, eat, or do anything else that

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First car? Learn the basics of maintenance, repair

Buying your first car or truck can be an expensive and daunting experience. But once the vehicle is in your ownership, it’s a common practice to open the engine compartment and view how it operates. Cars and trucks are amazing machines that run on incredible technologies, and curiosity is a common occurrence in new vehicle ownership. If you recently purchased your first vehicle, there’s a good chance you’ll need to understand the required maintenance and repairs. Here are some common and effective ways to learn more about car maintenance on your own. Start Working On Your Car With Small Maintenance Tasks Changing the oil, replacing filters and checking tire pressure are often good starting areas for proper car maintenance. While

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Adam Levine singing Fake Maserati Blues, sues dealer

Adam Levine, lead vocalist for pop music group Maroon 5, purchased a $1 Million, one-of-25 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 Spyder in exchange for two Ferraris from classic car dealer Rick Cole in late 2020. Levine filed a lawsuit last Friday against Cole two years after the deal, claiming the ultra-rare Maserati isn’t authentic. The lawsuit accuses the classic car dealer of negligent misrepresentation, intentional misrepresentation, fraudulent concealment, and breach of contract and is asking for at least $850,000 in damages or to undo the $950,000 exchange. Documents obtained by the New York Post claim Cole or those affiliated with his business intentionally faked the documentation, chassis, and engine authentication. Markings on the build plate, VIN, and stampings on various parts of the chassis were shown

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Radical Ferrari LaFerrari successor spied upon

Ferrari’s top-of-the-line hypercars are unveiled once a decade, and the newest addition to the bloodline won’t be hard to miss. Automotive YouTuber “Varryx” uploaded initial footage of a Ferrari test mule wearing full digital camouflage. No amount of camouflage, however, can cover the prototype’s colossal rear wing and other potential styling cues. The public testing comes eight months after Ferrari announced the successor to the decade-old LaFerrari will “arrive soon.” Varryx’s first look is only 40 seconds in duration but provides critical information regarding design and aerodynamics, and the powertrain configuration possibilities. Additional clues can be found in leaked documents published by Motor1 pointing to a LaFerrari successor. The documents state the new vehicle is internally known as the F250

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Lamborghini announces two non-hybrid V12 one-offs

Oops, not so fast, Lamborghini. The automaker announced last September the decade-defining 6.5L V12 engine found in so many of Lamborghini’s supercars would receive a swan song in the Aventador Ultimae. But hold off on the going away party. It now appears the power plant’s demise is premature. Lamborghini has done an abrupt about-face with the recent announcement that two one-off models would instead be the end of the line for the famous engine. Rather than leaving it at the Ultimae, the automaker used the non-hybrid V12 power in the new Invencible coupe and Auténtica roadster. Both highly limited Lamborghinis ride on the Aventador platform that premiered in 2011. They feature the thought-to-be-departing naturally-aspirated V12 synonymous with the brand’s top-tier

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Porsche updates Ferry’s dream car 75 years later

Somewhere Ferry Porsche is smiling. Seventy-five years after Ferry’s dream car — the iconic Porsche 356 No. 1 — was unveiled, the German sports car brand revealed a modern version of the classic dubbed the Vision 357. Porsche revealed the concept car in Berlin at Volkswagen Group’s “DRIVE” Forum. The Style Porsche Team worked to formulate what the automaker’s founder’s “perfect” sports car might look like today. The Vision 357 commemorates the automaker’s first production vehicle, the 356 and uses the 718 Cayman GT4 RS’ platform while echoing a number of the original 356 No. 1 Roadster’s timeless design cues.  Porsche didn’t quite keep the inverted-bathtub shape of the original 356, but the uninterrupted, swooping lines from the headlights to

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Top International Travel Destinations In Your Car

Road trips are a great way to experience a country, and travel destinations in own car adds an extra level of freedom and flexibility. Whether you’re looking for stunning natural landscapes, charming villages, or historic sites, plenty of destinations around the world are ideal for a road trip. Here are eight top international holiday destinations if you want to take your car, too. Germany Known for its well-maintained roads and picturesque villages, Germany is a great road trip destination. It’s home to the famous Romantic Road. It extends from Würzburg to Füssen and passes through charming towns like Rothenburg and Dinkelsbühl. The “Castle Road” is another popular route. It advances through some of the country’s most historic and beautiful castles.

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Aston Martin bids farewell to DBS with limited 770 Ultimate

Aston Martin unveiled the DBS 770 Ultimate this week and it marked the end of the grand tourer’s production. The 770 Ultimate is the final iteration of the current-generation DBS and the most powerful production vehicle Aston Martin has produced. It’s limited to 499 units between the coupe and Volante convertible and if you want one, it’s too late. The full production has been reserved. The “770” nameplate has been given to this DBS for the 770-ps (759 horsepower), 5.2 liter, twin-turbocharged V12 found under the hood. Torque figures are equally exciting at 664 lbs/ft, and are sent with all 759 horsepower to the rear wheels through a ZF-built eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard mechanical limited-slip differential. Aston Martin

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Hennessey unveils track-ready Venom F5 Revolution

American high-performance automaker Hennessey has dialed up track performance to the proverbial “11” with the release of the Venom F5 Revolution. The 1,817-horsepower hypercar adds large downforce components to the standard, top-speed focused Venom F5 Coupe to maximize its competitiveness on the racetrack. Hennessey says the Revolution will be street-legal and priced at $2.7M. Only 24 units will leave the production line. Hennessey Chief Engineer John ‘Heinrocket’ Heinricy said in a statement the original F5 was designed to be “ultra-light and monstrously powerful, with dynamics to match.” Heinricy stated the Revolution’s purpose is to take Hennessy’s existing hypercar and “create a machine that is the ultimate visceral and emotional driving experience.” Adding new aerodynamics to the most powerful production car

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Proper car maintenance makes driving safe

Owning a car can be rewarding. Family outings, road trips and country drives can provide pleasant driving experiences. But car maintenance is required for a vehicle to stay in top condition. To ensure your car is running smoothly and safely, it’s important to familiarize yourself with basic car care basics. Here are eight important car care tips: Follow Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Schedule Every vehicle has different car maintenance needs and it’s important to follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. It includes regular oil changes, tire rotations, fluid checks, filter changes and spark plug replacements. Staying up-to-date with these tasks can help keep your car running at peak performance for much longer. Keep An Eye On Your Brakes Proper brake maintenance

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Only Corvette ZL-1 convertible could fetch $3M

The 1969 Corvette ZL-1 Convertible is one of Chevrolet’s rarest vehicles and it’s heading to RM Sotheby’s auction in Phoenix, Arizona, auction in January. Only two Corvettes Stingrays were equipped with the 7.0L ZL-1 V8 from factory and only one is a convertible. The auction marks the first time a Corvette with a ZL-1 engine has been offered to the public in 30 years, and the only time a convertible with this engine has been available for purchase. This ultra-rare Corvette was never intended for public sale. It’s anticipated to fetch between $2.6- $3 million,  which would make it one of the most expensive Corvettes ever sold. The current record is an L88-powered 1967 example that sold for $3.85M in

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5 effective tips to prepare your car for winter travel

Winter is here — again. For many people, that means remaining in the warmth and comfort of their homes. But others may still need engage in winter travel — from work to errands to a  road trip. If your lifestyle requires car travel during winter , it’s imperative your vehicle is ready for inclement weather so you can feel safe on the road. Here are five tips to properly winterize your car: Have Your Car Serviced For Winter Conditions Driving in winter is complex. Roads are more hazardous and there are more car accidents.  But drivers are often less focused on driving because of the often hectic nature of family and friend commitments during the holiday season. It’s imperative to

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Bugatti-Rimac hybrid hypercar will be ‘totally bonkers’

If you’re a Bugatti fan and have wondered about the successor to the Chiron in the wake of the manufacturer’s merger with Croatian EV manufacturer Rimac, wonder no longer. Mate Rimac, founder and CEO of Rimac Automobili said an interview with Auto Express the Chiron’s successor will be a “hypercar rearranged as a hybrid,” and that the engine powering it is already in development. It will the first time Rimac will use combustion power and Bugatti hybrid technology. For those not sold on the idea of electric power, don’t worry. Rimac, leading the development of the post-Chiron hypercar, told Auto Express the vehicle will be “totally bonkers” and that “everybody will be blown away when they see what we did.”

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2023 Mazda CX-50 challenges SUV icons

The sport utility vehicle market is so strong, Mazda decided it needed two similar vehicles, the CX-5 and the debuting 2023 Mazda CX-50. The combination gives the unheralded manufacturer quality and quantity in likely the most competitive automotive segment beyond pickup trucks. Key rivals, besides its CX-5 sibling, include the redesigned Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4. The Toyota RAV4 was the country’s 4th best-selling vehicle in 2021, the CR-V was fifth and the Rogue seventh. The CX-5 placed 18th. With the CX-50, Mazda offers a more rugged alternative to the CX-5, first offered in 2012. The newbie’s exterior features a slimmer grille and more notable fenders. It’s more catered to off-road treks

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Tips on starting a car industry career

Despite the advancing transition toward electric vehicles, the car industry isn’t going away. It’s still a good area in which to start a career, and it can be lucrative. With proper research, studying and perseverance, a sought-after job can provide employment security. What Roles Are Available? And with proper research, studying, motivation and perseverance, it can be achieved. Employment opportunities are plentiful in the huge industry — car designer to engineer and salesperson and warehouse supervisor. More technical roles in the car industry will require an education, generally a university degree. Understanding the right course selection is imperative. Less technical roles are available without a college degree. For example, you can get something like an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification

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Mercedes-AMG debuts most powerful S Class

Mercedes-Benz S Class fans wouldn’t typically associate the historically plush ride with supercar-rivaling performance figures. But that’s what the newly debuted S63 E Performance delivers. Mercedes’ next-generation S63 is equipped with nearly 800 horsepower, four-digit torque figures and sophisticated hybrid technology. All are firsts for the S Class AMG. The S63 also retains the turbo V8 synonymous with top-tier AMG models unlike the recently launched, four-cylinder C63 E Performance. The Mercedes-AMG achieved a 3.2-second 0-60 launch and 180-mph limited top speed. The S63 and its renowned 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 pump 603 horsepower and 664 pounds/feet of torque. These numbers are boosted to 791 and 1,055 respectively when factoring in the rear-mounted electric permanently synchronous motor (PSM) and 13.1-kWh, 400-volt battery.

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