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Briefing: How Bosch's Magneto Ignition Device Made Spark Plugs Possible

Strategic angle: Bosch's innovation paved the way for the development of spark plugs, revolutionizing engine technology.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Man Hires Professional To Negotiate Deal On New Toyota. Then A Car Salesman Steps In: 'We Do Things Like That All The Time'

Strategic angle: "I tried buying my Lincoln from you."

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Your Honda HR-V Can Finally Pull Off The Full Mugen Look

Strategic angle: The Japanese tuner offers plenty of options for the ZR-V in Japan, although power upgrades remain off the table.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: The Biggest Pros And Cons Of GM's Vortec Engines

Strategic angle: Vortec engines have lasted for over three decades. There are reasons as to why they lasted so long, but there are also reasons as to why they fell out of favor.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Was The Ford Explorer Sport Trac Too Early For Its Own Good?

Strategic angle: The Explorer Sport Trac was a strange combo of family-hauling SUV and gear-hauling pickup, but it might've been more successful if it were launched today.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Here's How Dyno Tests Actually Work

Strategic angle: Dynamometer tests are used to measure a car's torque and rpm response. But how do they get that information? And how reliable is what they get?

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: How Dodge Transformed The Viper From Twitchy Beast To Predictable Handler

Strategic angle: Dodge made significant adjustments to the Viper's design to improve handling and performance in its second generation.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: How Complaints From The British Led To Harley-Davidson Creating The XR-750

Strategic angle: The Brits complained that American Motorcyclist Association rules were keeping them from winning races. The fallout led to the birth of a great racing bike.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Mustang Driver Does Everything Right And Still Ends Upside Down

Strategic angle: A sudden lane change leads to a tire-to-tire impact that sends a Mustang airborne and upside down in seconds.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Here's What Happens To All Those IndyCar Tires After A Race

Strategic angle: IndyCar tires are supplied by Firestone, with the latest season using over 32,000. What exactly is the fate of all those tires once the race is over?

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Yes, You Can Wrap Your Keys In Aluminum Foil To Prevent Car Theft, But There Are Better Ways

Strategic angle: Wrapping your key fob in foil does help protect your car, but it's annoying to unwrap and rewrap your fob every time you use it. Let's talk about other methods.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Discount Tire Worker Tells Woman It’s Too Dangerous To Just Replace 1 Tire. But When She Responds, He Does Something Unexpected

'I’m sorry, we only have money for the one tire.'

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Manhart Found 180 HP BMW Left Sitting In The M5 Touring’s Engine Bay

Strategic angle: Manhart's MH5 900E squeezes 897 hp from the BMW M5 Touring using upgraded turbos, a new exhaust, and revised software.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: What's The Difference Between Honda B-Series And K-Series Engines?

Strategic angle: Honda's B-Series and K-Series engines are popular among wrenching enthusiasts, but there are compelling reasons for choosing one over the other.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Every Ford X Original Grain Wristwatch Ranked (From Merely Ugly To Unwearably Awful)

Strategic angle: Ford and wood-watch manufacturer Original Grain have collaborated on some branded wrist watches and they're pretty tough to look at.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Kia’s $30K EV3 Keeps Creeping Closer To America Without Anyone Saying It’s Coming

Strategic angle: A reader in Mexico photographed a heavily camouflaged Kia EV3 prototype, raising questions about North American plans.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Mechanic Puts Honda Pilot On Lift. Then He Gives The Universal Signal That The Problem Is Much, Much Worse: ‘You Ain’t Lying’

Strategic angle: A mechanic reveals alarming issues with a Honda Pilot, signaling serious trouble ahead.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: If License Plate Reading Cameras Are Legal, Why Is California Border Patrol Hiding Them?

Strategic angle: Local residents express concerns over hidden surveillance tracking citizens aiding refugees.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Every Minivan Is Cool And Here's The Proof

Strategic angle: Minivans tend to get a bad rap in the world of auto enthusiasts. However, these roomy vehicles are actually very cool. Here's why we think minivans are rad.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Subaru Still Builds A Manual 4WD Truck, But You Can’t Have It

Strategic angle: Subaru updates its Sambar kei truck with smarter collision detection and an optional 9-inch screen, starting from just $6,800 in Japan.

Editorial Staff Mar 28