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The Honda Beat goes on
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Ben Hsu at Japanese Nostalgic Car recently wrote about the Honda Beat Parts program and the challenges that had to be overcome to get it off the ground. Continuation parts can be a tricky business. The car company that the general public buys their car from does not make all components in the same car.…
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Check out this very custom 1963 Ford Thunderbird
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A tweet caught my eye today with a very odd-looking vehicle: long lines, a Corvette badge on the front, wheel covers, and a custom interior. pic.twitter.com/BLS2UWvn4d — Jacque (@Jacquekourouss) January 9, 2020 After talking it over with the other writers here, Jeff pointed us in the correct direction. The Beginning Eddie Leon, Los Angeles furniture…
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Why wagons don’t sell in America
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Jason Cammisa and Derek Tamm-Scott sit down and discuss the topic of station wagons in America. Spoiler alert: they both own them. The real shocker is that Derek owns an Audi 200 wagon & Mercedes E450 4matic, while Jason only has a BMW E30 Touring. I won’t spoil the rest of the show, but there…
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Ford Bronco: Is this what the new one will look like? We hope so!
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We are all ready for the new Ford Bronco. The official reveal is not scheduled until sometime this coming Spring. The writers over at Car & Driver have compiled some ideas that they think are pointing towards what we will see and experience with the reveal of the new Bronco. Delivering the new Bronco is…
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Tanks, Rivian, for this holiday gift
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Yesterday was a lot of family and noise at my house. It was great, but eventually, I had to seek out a quiet moment. Of course, at that moment I looked at my phone. I’m working to lower my cell phone use. I am not doing great at it. I’m thankful I did because Rivian…
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Electric truck maker Rivian has now secured $2.85 Billion
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Rivian secured a $1.3 billion round of investment dollars lead by T. Rowe Price Associates. The first group led by Amazon brought $700 million. Ford brought its $500 million to the EV startup. The Ford deal also consists of a collaboration utilizing Rivian’s skateboard platform. Then in September 2019, Cox Automotive invested $350 million. The…
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Don’t buy a brodozer; buy this 1974 F250 Crew Cab
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This “dent side” Ford F250 is great. It is a 1974 Ford F250 Crew Cab with two bench seats and room for six. The listing for this truck is on eBay and the current bid is already over $20,000. The engine is the original Ford 390 cubic inch V8, but it does appear to have…
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Search for a Family Camper: Why not buy a bus?
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There is a trend in the United States called “skoolies.” A skoolie is a retired school bus that is modified into a recreational vehicle or tiny home. Some are amazing to look at, and some are works in progress. Here is one of the better examples. The idea of a skoolie is fun, but I…
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Jaguar Land Rover acquires Bowler
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) added another company to its Special Vehicle Operations. JLR purchased Bowler, an all-terrain performance company that manufactures cars, parts, and rally raid vehicles. Bowler was founded in 1985 by Drew Bowler. He began making and selling competitive safari and trials cars from his home. While never winning the Dakar Rally, Bowler…
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Electric classic cars are the EVs we need
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The trend of electrifying modern automotive brands is good. EVs are not the final solution for mobility in the world, but they appear to be the next step. As automotive enthusiasts, the electric vehicle can be daunting. The new EVs will take away our manual transmissions and internal combustion engine sounds. It’s sad but true.…
