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Briefing: JD Power Just Dropped Its 2026 Dependability Study, And There Are Plenty Of Surprises

Strategic angle: Lexus is the most dependable brand for the fourth consecutive year, and it sells the most dependable model overall: the Lexus IS.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: The Next Honda Civic Is Getting Lighter, Sharper, And More Hybrid

Strategic angle: The 2028 Civic is already taking shape, with early details pointing to a lighter platform, improved hybrid tech, and sharper handling.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: The Scientific Reasons These Substances Don't Cool As Well As Motor Oil

Strategic angle: YouTubers often perform wild stunts for views, like adding random chemicals and liquids to their cars' engines. However, here's why you shouldn't copy them.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: The 2026 JMC Vigus Pro: A Unique Pickup with Global Components

Strategic angle: Discover the features of the JMC Vigus Pro, a pickup that combines international parts with a distinct design.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Connecticut Is Rethinking A Key Rule About Sibling Passengers For Teen Drivers

Strategic angle: Most states have rules about who new teenage drivers can carry in their cars. Connecticut bans driving a brother or sister, but that policy is being challenged.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Tennessee Pushes English-Only Driver Tests, But Critics Warn Plan Could Backfire

Strategic angle: New legislation in Tennessee would require English-only driving tests but allow limited licenses for those who don’t pass.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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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