As any auto enthusiast knows, December marks an important tradition: listing all the cool cars and trucks we can look forward to in the year ahead! With 2019, we’re in for a lot of treats, from the first Jeep pickup since 1992 to Porsche’s bold entry into the electric vehicle market. Plus, we may finally
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When it comes to relatively affordable cars that are pure fun to drive, the Toyota 86 has carved out a pretty substantial reputation for itself. Among more than a few motorheads, this fun little car is a beloved treasure. That’s not to say that the Toyota 86 leaves no room for improvement. In fact, many
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Gas caps, also called fuel caps, may not seem all that essential, but since they’re responsible for keeping gas in your tank and dirt out of your fuel, they do have a pretty important role to play. Gas caps can also act as a kind of seal, taking stress off the fuel pumps by supporting
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Regardless of where you stand in the manual versus automatic transmission divide, if you work in the automotive industry, you need to know how to care for a three-pedaled car. The extra pedal in a vehicle with a stick shift serves a very important purpose, and that is to operate the clutch. Being a serviceable
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When it comes to buying used cars, there are generally three ways to go about it. Buyers can purchase from a used car dealership, a regular dealership, or from a private owner. But what if there was another option? Several companies are attempting to act as the middle man by providing online platforms where buyers
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Auto shows are huge events in the automotive industry. Like the Oscars are to movies and the Stanley Cup Playoffs are to hockey fans, auto shows are the industry’s opportunity to pull out all the stops. Whether you’re able to physically attend or not, the weeks following the world’s biggest shows are filled with buzz
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Apart from a handful of weeks with perfect weather, drivers often struggle to maintain a comfortable temperature in their cars. Often, they’ll turn to blasting the heat in winter, cranking the AC in summer, or suffering through whatever weather there is in hopes of getting better fuel economy. Fortunately, newer cars are starting to come
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The first model from Hyundai’s new luxury brand has arrived. The G90—which will be called the EQ900 in Korea—made its official North American debut at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, as the first Hyundai to bear the new Genesis marque. The automaker is hoping to provide an alternative to the likes of BMW and Mercedes
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It’s no secret that grads with car mechanic training are in demand. Auto sales across Canada are at an all-time high, and retiring Baby Boomers are leaving positions open for the taking. There are already more jobs for car mechanics than there are workers to fill them. However, even though there are plenty of jobs
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Engine block repair has become increasingly important in car mechanics in recent years. The thin wall casting and high operating temperatures in many modern engines means that cracks are a much more common occurrence. Additionally, where previously it was often cheaper to replace a head than repair a crack, finding rebuildable cylinder heads for late
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