FixGo Expands to San Diego County with 20 New Tire-Installation Partners

LOS ANGELES, CA — July 6, 2026 — FixGo, an online tire retailer that pairs web-based purchasing with local installation, has expanded into San Diego County, adding 20 partner installation shops effective July 2, 2026. FixGo now works with more than 200 partner installation shops across the Los Angeles and San Diego areas. The new San Diego partner network includes partner shops in Chula Vista, National City, Escondido, and the Convoy and Miramar areas of San Diego. Customers order tires at FixGo.com, choose a nearby partner shop, and book installation — paying online at checkout, with all-inclusive pricing that covers

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Aptera Rented a Repair Network Before Building a Car. It’s the New Playbook for Dealer-Free Automakers.

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Aptera rented a 4,300-shop repair network before building its first car. Tesla and Rivian built their own over years. How dealer-free automakers handle service.

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Amble One: The Apple Watch Designer’s $25,000 Electric Buggy Has a US Problem

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Amble One is a $25,000 doorless electric buggy from ex-Apple and Cowboy founders. Its 40 mph top speed collides with US low-speed vehicle law. Here's the catch.

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Does Driving a Manual Protect Your Brain? The Study Everyone Cited Doesn’t Exist

A viral claim says driving a manual sharpens your brain and fights dementia. We traced it back. There is no peer-reviewed study, and the source is telling.

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The 2026 Subaru WRX Brings Back the Cheap Base Model It Killed a Year Ago

Subaru revived the entry-level WRX at $32,495 for 2026 after dropping it and raising prices twice in 2025. A manual-only AWD sedan, and why the base came back.

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The McMurtry Spéirling Pure Is a Production Fan Car, and It Sucks Itself to the Road

McMurtry turned its Goodwood record-holder into a 100-unit production fan car. The Spéirling Pure makes 2,000 kg of downforce from a standstill. How it works.

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The Hybrid Next-Gen Mazda MX-5: Why a Sub-1,000-kg Miata Still Works

Mazda confirmed the next MX-5 Miata will be electrified. A look at the SkyActiv-Z engine, the sub-one-tonne weight target, and why a hybrid Miata may not be bad.

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How to Protect Your Chevrolet From Sun, Rain, Dust, and Daily Wear

Chevrolets are built tough, but even the most durable vehicle struggles when it is left exposed to the elements day after day. Sun slowly fades the paint, rain finds its way into the smallest gaps, and dust settles into every corner as if it has decided to stay permanently. Over time, these small effects accumulate, and the vehicle starts to appear older than it actually is while maintenance costs quietly climb higher than expected. Protecting a Chevrolet does not require a garage or a large budget. A quality car cover combined with a few simple, consistent habits can go a

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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026: Every Major Debut, From the McLaren 788HS to the Electric Lexus LFA

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The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed brought the 777-hp McLaren 788HS V8 send-off, an electric Lexus LFA, and a Ford EV that swept the hillclimb. The full recap.

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Toyota Already Built Its 911 GT3 Rival. Now a Camouflaged GR GT Is Chasing a GT3 RS.

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Toyota's GR GT was caught testing against a Porsche 911 GT3 RS at the Nurburgring, and the company has already said extreme aero is not off the table.

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BMW M5 Touring vs Sedan: The Wagon Costs You $2,000, 140 Pounds, and a Tenth of a Second

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The BMW M5 Touring is the first M5 wagon ever sold in the US. Against the sedan it costs $2,000 and 140 pounds more. Here is what the wagon buys and what it costs.

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VW Group Says It Will Cut Half Its Models by 2030. It Hasn’t Named a Single One.

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Volkswagen says it will halve its model lineup by 2030. But it named no models, the 75% figure is option boxes not cars, and the board rejected the plan.

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Cadillac’s Next Small EV May Be Engineered in China. Two US Laws Guarantee You’ll Never Get That One.

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A Reuters report says the next Cadillac Optiq may ride on a Chinese platform. A 100% tariff and a 2027 software ban mean that version cannot be sold in America.

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Why Every 6.7 Powerstroke Needs a CP4 Upgrade Before Heavy Hauling

Introduction Known for its outstanding towing prowess, the Ford 6.7 Powerstroke diesel engine is a popular choice for heavy hauliers, fleet drivers, and weekend enthusiasts. This engine has up to 1,050 lb-ft of torque and is well-built to handle the weight of a big load on the road. But, under the hood is the Achilles’ heel of this powerhouse: the Bosch CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump.  The fuel system is stressed significantly during every trip a driver makes, but during heavy hauling trips, it is put under the ultimate test, thereby greatly increasing the likelihood of a catastrophic failure of the

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BMW Beat Mercedes by Nearly 24,000 Cars in the First Half of 2026. Mercedes Finished Third.

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BMW outsold Mercedes-Benz by nearly 24,000 units in the first half of 2026 and won the US luxury race. Mercedes fell to third behind Lexus. The full scoreboard.

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A Redesigned Mazda Swept the Latest Crash Tests. A Cadillac Sedan Failed Four.

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The 2026 Mazda CX-5 earned a Top Safety Pick+ while the Cadillac CT5 drew four Poor ratings. Plus the BMW iX3's five-star Euro NCAP result. The mid-2026 safety scorecard.

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