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Briefing: Old, Cheap Non-Hybrids That Get Shockingly Good Mileage

Strategic angle: With oil prices on the rise, there's every reason to want a cheap and economical car. But if you don't want a hybrid, older alternatives are available.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: America’s Used EV Market Is Heating Up For One Simple Reason

Strategic angle: As fears about EVs being experimental continue to fade and more models enter the used market, buyers are increasingly turning to electrified second-hand deals.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: The Volkswagen ID.3 Gets A New Name, But Don't Call It A Golf Yet

Strategic angle: VW’s popular electric hatchback is in for a comprehensive update, with bidirectional charging and more physical buttons.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Kia Has Multiple Error Codes. Then The Mechanic Unplugs The Backup Camera: 'Had The Same Thing On A Santa Fe'

Strategic angle: 'From can to can’t.'

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Lexus’ $100,000 Luxury Minivan Picks Up A Few Strange New Tricks

Strategic angle: The LM500h is updated again to offer a more comfortable, pleasant, and luxurious experience to its occupants.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: The Giant Engines That Helped The B-29 Superfortress Rule The Skies

Strategic angle: From World War II through the Korean War, the B-29 delivered bombs to distant parts of the world, including two atomic bombs. These engines made it possible.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: 'Try It’: Woman Says She Saves Money On Gas. Then She Reveals It’s By Only Filling At Sam’s Club—And Only 'On The Half'

Strategic angle: 'I do the same thing.'

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: The Benefits Of Diesel Electric Semi Trucks, And Where They Still Fall Short

Strategic angle: Efficient diesel electric technology has been in use in railroad locomotives for years, so why hasn't it caught on in the world of semi trucks?

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Over 1 Million Vehicles Involved In French Registration Fraud

Strategic angle: Investigators say weaknesses in France’s online vehicle registration system allowed shell companies to register cars illegally.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: 'Same Trim': Man Shops At Toyota Dealership. Then He’s Given A Choice: A Brand-New Car With An Invoice Discount—Or A 2024?

Strategic angle: 'Both are TOO EXPENSIVE.'

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Mazda Pickup Gets Its Thunder Back, As A New Boss Steps In

Strategic angle: The BT-50 lineup in Australia expands with the return of the rugged Thunder and the new blacked-out Boss trim.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: A Pile Of Crushed Cars Just Cost Hyundai Nearly $10 Million

Strategic angle: Hyundai Motor America faces sanctions after a Pennsylvania judge ruled vehicles tied to a dealership dispute were destroyed during litigation.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Tesla Files New Seat Patent For A Supercar That’s Been Sitting Since 2017

Strategic angle: A new patent filing may offer fresh insight into the upcoming Tesla Roadster, which may or may not debut next month.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Sober DUI Arrests In Tennessee Raise New Questions After Internal Emails Surface

Strategic angle: One trooper had to undergo retraining after arresting at least eight sober drivers for DUI.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Ram’s New HD Trucks Landed A Year’s Worth Of Orders In Just One Month

Strategic angle: The Black Express and Warlock are flying off dealer lots as consumers have embraced the value-focused pickups.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: The Next 3-Series Shares BMW’s Future Look, But Not The Same Foundations

Strategic angle: An electric i3 sedan launches first, but BMW’s next 3-Series will keep combustion engines alive with a revised platform and a Neue Klasse design.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: 'Our Hands Are Tied': Mechanic Works On Mazda CX-5. Then He Realizes Exactly Why Repairs Are So Expensive Nowadays

Strategic angle: 'We can’t get the OEM windshield wipers so we just ordered you a new car.'

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Facelifted Porsche Cayenne Embraces ICE In More Ways Than One

Strategic angle: The 2027 Cayenne has been spied with a lightly revised front end and new lighting units.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Teen Flaunts Stolen Lamborghini Online Before A 16-Hour Joyride Takes A Wrong Turn

Strategic angle: A 16-year-old allegedly showed off a stolen Lamborghini on Instagram before crashing it and ending the joyride in police custody.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: 15 Useful Car Gadgets You Can Buy From Amazon In 2026

Strategic angle: Modern cars offer a ton of features and accessories, but there's always something lacking. Here are the best third-party products to upgrade your ride.

Editorial Staff Mar 13