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The Three Types Of Automatic Transmissions—And How They Actually Work

From torque converters to dual-clutch and CVTs, modern automatics take very different paths to the same job.

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The New Audi Q7 Projects Turn Signals Onto The Road

Audi levels up its headlight game yet again.

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I Drove The Rivian R2, The Model Y's First Real Threat

Rivian’s first compact SUV comes out of the gates strong, with style, poise, and pricing designed to dethrone Tesla. And it could work.

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Woman Brings Batteries To O’Reilly To Be Recycled. Then She Leaves With $50 In Gift Cards: ‘AutoZone Also'

“I’m going to go tomorrow and get another $50 gift card."

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Audi Has A Good Reason Why Europe's New Q7 Is Diesel-Only (For Now)

It won't be long until additional engines will be available on the continent.

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Flat Rate Pay Is Supposed To Benefit Mechanics. Mechanic Says It’s A Sneaky Way Dealerships Pay Them Less: ‘Borderline Criminal'

"Flat rate hasn't been beneficial for both since the 70s."

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Road to Victory: Inside The Fight To Win At The Highest Level Of Endurance Racing

To win The Rolex 24 At Daytona or any prestigious endurance race, it takes precision, perfection, and keeping a close eye on your watch from green flag to checkered flag.

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Mechanic Works On Customer's Car. Then He Intentionally Damages The Tires. Then He Reveals Why

"These people come take them after hours to resell them."

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Dealership Sells F-150. Then It Immediately Ends Up In The Service Department: 'Buy Them Lunch'

'I hate it here.'

‘Now You’re At The Mercy Of The Salesman‘: Man Goes To Car Dealership. Then He Reveals The No. 1 Thing You Don’t Want To Tell Them

Woman Brings Batteries To O’Reilly To Be Recycled. Then She Leaves With $50 In Gift Cards: ‘AutoZone Also'

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The Chevrolet Camaro Is Coming Back. Here's Everything We Know

Chevrolet is reportedly reviving the iconic Camaro for 2028—here's what we know so far.

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Rivian's Volume Knob Replacement Is Clever. Maybe Too Clever

Rather than adding a fixed volume knob to the R2, Rivian opted for something different. It's a good idea in theory.

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Audi's Mid-Size SUV Gets A Major Overhaul For 2027

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Toyota Veteran Reveals His Worst Fear: 'Everybody Is Shifting To EVs'

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'Had To Pull Some Favors': Woman With No Credit Makes Offer On A $50,000 Chevrolet Silverado. Then She Gets A Response

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Husband And Wife Go To The Car Dealership. Then The Salesman Refuses To Make A Sale: 'We Are Going To Buy It Outright'

Driver Takes Toyota Tundra To Mechanic Because Of Check Engine Light. Then The Mechanic Realizes He Shouldn’t Have: ‘Free Money’

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