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Drivers dread the moment they effectively "run out of talent." That sinking feeling in the bottom of your stomach when a turn goes pear-shaped and the car goes sideways isn't exactly thrilling. For some, talent runs out on the day's last lap, when tires are hot and tensions are hotter. For others, it could be the first lap, when tires are cold and nerves are numb. If it's below freezing outside, it could be a combination of cold tires and hot tempers. Professional driver and Porsche instructor Lorne Banks knows the feeling when talent has left and panic has arrived fairly well. The former...
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Ford has some tips for driving through an ice stormOh, the weather outside may be frightful. Driving, however, can still be delightful. Since you've some place to go, here's what you should do if it snows and it snows and it snows. Well, actually, these tips are for when it's a bit more slick outside and you're facing down an ice storm. CHECK OUT...
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The last, best place to look for a part or accessory for your classic car
Most auto enthusiasts have been there. Your classic car needs a part or accessory, and the hunt begins. Where do you start? Maybe I can help. This week I was tasked with finding a new car cover for one of my family's three blue-on-blue Z32 300ZX 2+2s. (Yes, we have a problem.) Sure, I could have...
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What it's like to sell a car on Bring A Trailer
It's a site that sends out a siren call to many auto enthusiasts. It's called Bring A Trailer (BaT) and many of us spend too much time looking at it on a daily basis. It's a gearhead's utopia of rare, vintage, and unique vehicles for sale all in one location. While the site features Craigslist...
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10 things you won't like inside new cars
New cars are like playgrounds for adults. There are many exciting places to explore and crawl around, but like a hot slide in July, not all of them are great. No matter the price, some cars just don't come standard with common sense. Here's a short list of things we could do without in our new...
Aaron Cole -
9 Lifehacks Every Gearhead Should Know
There are times in life when it's not so easy being a gearhead. Like, most of the time. But there are ways you can make it easier. These lifehacks will help anyone with a taste for cars and the turning of wrenches get on with things and still have time for all of that annoying non-car stuff your...
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Even though it seems like it should be impossible, almost every year the car industry brings forth new and impressive feats of engineering, packaging, and value. Faster, more efficient, more feature-filled, and better-looking--just as it appears the end is in sight (cf. the "horsepower wars"), one brand or another turns a corner and the industry follows suit. This year has been no different. If anything, it has been extraordinary, with familiar favorites getting brand-new faces and equipment, or all-new models reviving once-forgotten niches. If you're in the market for a new performance or...
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New Feature: An Easier Way To Share Your Favorite Posts On Facebook
Loyal readers of Motor Authority, we know how much you love sharing our content with all your automotive friends. Today, we're excited to announce the release of Motor Authority with amped up sharing features. The new features are part of an enhanced integration with Facebook that just launched...
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Check Out Motor Authority's New Video Section
Faithful readers of Motor Authority, we know what you love. You want your high octane automotive news and reviews as fast as possible. We hear you, and in an effort to bring you even more information we have launched a new video section. The new video section is located on the top navigation bar...
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Motor Authority Is Now On Google Currents
As an avid reader of Motor Authority, we are sure you are always looking for new ways to check out the latest car news while on the go, and today we are happy to announce yet another way to do just that. Motor Authority is now on Google Currents. While we are sure you are already a fan on Facebook...
Joel Feder
