2023 BMW M8 Competition: Color Me Green Like Money

Nearly 80 percent of all vehicles on American roads have white, black, gray or silver exterior pain. White cars lead the parade of plainness at nearly 26 percent, a dominance related to ease of fleet maintenance and public convention. BMW in recent years has decided not to always conform. The German automaker makes plenty of cars within the spectrum of the mundane. But three 2023 models stretch the limits. The M8 Competition Gran Coupe includes an offering with an Urban Green exterior matched with a Black Full Merino leather interior. The X7 xDrive40i is available with a Sparkling Copper Metallic

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Reviving the Scent: Ways to Improve Smell in Your Car

A pleasant-smelling car interior can enhance the driving experience and create a more comfortable and inviting atmosphere for drivers and passengers. Whether your car’s interior has taken on an unpleasant odor over time or you simply want to elevate the fragrance within your vehicle, there are several effective ways to improve the smell in your car. In this article, we will explore various methods to help you achieve that fresh and delightful ambiance inside your vehicle. Regular Cleaning and Maintenance We all hate it, but one of the most fundamental steps to ensure our car smells good is maintaining a

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Travel author Jessica Dunham: The Open Road is her passion

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:11 — 76.0MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreJessica Dunham is a veteran journalist whose passion as a travel writer is the open road. She knows the well-traveled roads along Route 66 and Interstate 5. And she knows the less-visited locales, like the night sky over Marfa, Texas, which includes mysterious blinking lights. Dunham, the author of “The Open Road: 50 Road Trips in the USA” is our guest this week on The Weekly Driver Podcast. Co-host Bruce Aldrich and I interview Dunham about her latest book (it’s an updated edition) and

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TheWeeklyDriver.com’s 2017 Best Cars of the Year

TheWeeklyDriver.com presents its 11th annual best cars of the year list. For the past two years, we selected 12 vehicles instead of 10 because we couldn’t decide what cars to leave off the lists. The selection was more clear-cut this year, so we’ve again chosen 10 vehicles. Volvo is the only manufacturer with two vehicles on the 2017 best cars list. Bentley, Genesis, Honda, Kia, Lincoln, Mazda, Volkswagen and Toyota are also represented. As editor and publisher of TheWeeklyDriver.com since 2004, I reviewed 38 cars and trucks in 2017 model years for at least a week. Most of the vehicles

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The 3 Steps To Become An Over The Road Truck Driver

Many people find the career of a truck driver appealing due to the freedom of being on the road, job security, and the chance to earn a good income. Since it is an important job, yet quite grueling, the pay is very good. It can give you a sense of adventure and the ability to earn a great living without needing to sit in an office setting all day. Because tractor trailer trucks can be difficult to drive and accidents are frequent, it takes a bit of training before you can be licensed and ready to work. There are some

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4 great tips for streamlining a logistics business

Streamlining your logistics business starts with four basic steps, beginning with assessing your current operations and identifying areas where it can be improved. Once you have identified these areas, it is time to develop an action plan. Implementing changes may not be easy, but they will be beneficial. Assess Your Current Operations Examine your business processes and procedures closely. Are there areas where you can streamline or simplify? Are there unnecessary steps that could be reduced or eliminated? If you’ve identified these areas, it will be easier to develop a place of action. It should include specific changes you want

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2023 Lucid Air Pure: fledgling, worthy luxury sedan

It’s difficult to consider the 2023 Lucid Air Pure the entry-level vehicle of the young carmaker’s five trims. It’s the brand’s least expensive and least powerful sedan. But it would be many manufacturers’ flagship offering. The 2023 Lucid Air Pure is a continuation of the car’s debut in late 2021 as a 2022 model. Its starting price is $77,400, with Lucid’s latest, the top-line Sapphire, priced at $249,000 (no options). Performance is the key for all trims, a “meager” 430 horsepower to the highest in the mainstream car industry, the Sapphire’s 1,234 horsepower. With its single-motor, rear-wheel drive layout, the

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Most Common Accidents Caused By Truck Defects And Malfunctions

When you’re driving a truck, you have a big responsibility not just to transport goods, but also safeguard the lives around you. To achieve these, it’s vital to prevent accidents caused by defective truck parts, lurking silently but capable of turning an ordinary drive into a life-altering calamity. Accidents stemming from malfunctions and defective parts can yield catastrophic consequences. According to Forbes, 523,796 accidents involving large trucks have been reported in the United States in 2021. Santa Ana Truck Accident Attorney Michael Ayaz says that the solution to lower down these truck accidents is not to wait for disaster to

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Guidelines To Follow For Long Term Storage Of Diesel

Are you looking for effective and practical guidelines to ensure the long-term storage of diesel? There are plenty of reasons why you’d like to store diesel for sometime, but without proper know-how, you might endanger yourself or others. In this article, we will provide you essential information you need to keep diesel fuel in optimal condition for extended periods. From proper storage, knowing how long you can store diesel  and how to keep potential issues at bay, this article will help you make the right decisions. Regardless if you’re looking to store diesel for your own consumption or for your

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Day in the Life of a CDL Driver

The trucking job imposes excellent challenges but also opens a new perspective. Truck drivers operate vehicles on domestic and international routes taking them to various destinations. A truck driver’s job is never monotonous. If you’re considering applying for a CDL driver job and want to know about the day in the life of a driver, here are some highlights, obstacles and recommendations. Planning An average workday includes thorough planning, navigating the roads and maintaining safety. The day starts with planning the route to meet the requirements. Drivers usually have booked time slots with the warehouse to take the cargo. Also,

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Understanding No-Fault vs At-Fault Insurance Systems in Car Accident Cases

Car accidents can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, and understanding the intricacies of insurance systems can add to the confusion. Two primary insurance systems in the United States, the “No-Fault” and “At-Fault” systems, dictate how compensation is handled after a car accident. This article aims to provide a comprehensive explanation of both systems, their differences, and how they impact individuals involved in car accidents. No-Fault Insurance System: In the United States, several states operate under a no-fault insurance system, including Florida, New York, and Michigan. Here’s an in-depth look at how the no-fault system functions: In a no-fault system,

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#273, Car talk with Car Talk’s enduring executive producer, Doug Berman

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:31 — 72.0MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreDoug Berman is the unofficial third brother of the admired comedy team and automotive soothsayer duo of Thomas Louis Magliozzi and Raymond Francis Magliozzi. They were more well-known as “Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers.” They were co-hosts of Car Talk, the NPR radio show, for 25 years. Thinly disguised as a weekly program about automobile repair, the program was more about the banter between the brothers and an endearing relationship with their call-in audience. The former mechanics diagnosed engine problems, but they also

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#272, Genesis: not the band, not the Bible but the fast-growing South Korean carmaker

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:16 — 61.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreJarred Pellat is the senior manager public relations and communications of Genesis Motor North America. It’s the eight-year-old luxury vehicle division of the South Korean vehicle manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company. A native of Canada who lived in South Korea for several years, Pellat is our guest on this episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Co-host Bruce Aldrich was on assignment, so John Berg, a new automotive columnist and photographer for The Weekly Driver, joined me for our interview during Best of the West. Pellat,

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2024 Ford Mustang honors its iconic muscle car elder

Only a few new cars have debuted in half-year models, and it hasn’t occurred in more than 30 years. The most well-known example of a fractured name is the 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang, the iconic muscle car known by a mid-year moniker but never marketed as such by the manufacturer. The carmaker’s longest-tenure vehicle debuted at the New York World’s Fair as a 1965 model in April 1964. A few months later, the manufacturer made modifications but the updated cars were still 1965 models. The changes eventually prompted experts to designate the differences with the earlier model acquiring the half-year

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Beyond Aesthetics: How Ultrabrightlightz’s Flasher Modules Revolutionize Vehicle Lighting

Introduction Vehicle lighting has long played a crucial role in illuminating roads and keeping drivers safe, yet for decades was limited to basic on/off functionality until Ultrabrightlightz’s revolutionary Flasher Modules. Though vehicle bulbs evolved from acetylene flames to halogen, HID, and LED, they remained constrained to simple signals and static beams. But over the past decade, Ultrabrightlightz pioneered versatile programmable modules that enabled endless customization possibilities. Vehicles could now display animated patterns, switch colors, and synchronize across lights at the push of a button. Moving beyond mere illumination, lighting became an avenue for automotive personalization and safety. At the core

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2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R too much pickup truck

Owners of pickup trucks, station wagons and electric vehicles sometimes get stereotyped as having specific political beliefs and varying lifestyles. It’s a ridiculous notion. What’s intriguing is to consider why a neighbor, co-worker or passerby would purchase a 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor for $118,000 or a 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage for $18,000. A potential buyer of one of the most expensive pickup trucks on the market would likely never consider purchasing the cheapest available new vehicle in the United States. The reverse buying scenario is also likely true. Both vehicles are on the bookends of the auto industry and both have

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