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Real World Feedback from a Real Tesla S Owner

I recently asked my friends about their Tesla S’s.  My goal was to hear Tesla S owners’ real world experiences to help us make a purchasing decision.  My husband was all ready to purchase the Tesla S...

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810-Horsepower Supercharged MMD by Foose 2015 Mustang GT

Modern Muscle Design (MMD), the leader in aftermarket Mustang styling, along with the renowned vehicle designer, Chip Foose, today unveiled a one-off 810-horsepower supercharged MMD by Foose 2015...

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Bulb Options for Headlights

We have probably all experienced this before: you are driving down a street at night and you notice that the road in front of your vehicle is not as lit as it normally is. You pull over and notice that...

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A Hoverboard for the Mechanically Inclined

Designed by Silicon Valley robotics innovator Robert Bigler the Hoverboard is as much a “board sport” as it is a tech gadget .  The inventors dream was to design personal electric vehicle that would...

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8th Annual Barrett-Jackson, World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, will light up the Las Vegas strip with custom, muscle and classic vehicles during its 8th Annual Las Vegas Auction from Sept. 24-26, at...

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Brake Replacement & Upgrade Options

What comes to mind when you hear the term “automotive performance?” Most people, auto enthusiast or not, will think of big crate engines, superchargers and turbos, flame throwing exhaust, and maybe...

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Is There a Driverless Car in Your Future?

A computerized chauffeur to deal with the hassles of driving? You have to admit it sounds appealing. Once the stuff of science fiction and futuristic predictions, the concept of a driverless car is...

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The Future of Electric Cars

Every innovation is eventually eclipsed by superior technology or a new, unique application of the innovation.  In just the last few decades we’ve seen cassette tapes, CD-ROMs, and even traditional...

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Sealed Beam Conversion Headlights – Can I get Projectors, Halos and LEDS?

You’ve seen the cars and trucks with their custom headlight assemblies –boring factory units replaced with all-chrome or all-black headlight units, full of bright halos and LED strips, lighting up the...

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Performance Exhaust Kits Can Give You the Sound, Power, and Looks You Want

Whether you have an older ride that’s overdue for a new exhaust, or a newer car or truck with a wimpy factory exhaust system, there’s almost nothing in the automotive aftermarket that can give you more...

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Buying a Vehicle is Fun Again in the Los Angeles Area!

Buying a new or used vehicle can be a daunting task especially in a place like LA county, you surf websites, visit dealerships, exchange contact information, and get hounded by pushy sales tactics....

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Tire Sizes: What Do All the Numbers and Letters Mean?

You’ve been told that your vehicle needs tires, and you’re on your way to the tire store. Or maybe not. Perhaps you’re online at any number of web-based tire suppliers. Of course, you know the year,...

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A Trailer Hitch for Cargo Carrying

Whether you drive a compact car, small crossover, medium SUV, or a full-size pickup truck, there is a good reason to install a trailer hitch on your vehicle, even if you’re not pulling a trailer. In...

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Tool Boxes: Better Storage and Organization Help You Accomplish More

A good friend of mine recently invited me over to help him perform a few basic maintenance tasks on the nice, classic car he had just purchased. I asked: “Do you need me to bring any tools?” to which...

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How to Get Your Car Ready For the Summer

When we think of the best time to give our cars a check-up, most of us would suggest right before winter. There is always a lot of focus on getting cars ready for colder weather, but what goes...

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Protect Your Cars Value by Protecting Your Cars Interior

Every time we get in our car and head down the road, we put ourselves at risk for dings, dents, and who knows what else. Even when our cars are parked we can fall victim to hail, sun damage, and the...

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Gasoline Quality Does Matter

When we go to fill our gas tanks, most of us never think twice about the quality of gasoline we’re putting in our car. We’re guilty of looking for the nearest gas station, or if we’re in close...

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What Tools You Need to Get Started in Auto Repair

For many auto repair shop owners, the garage is already stocked with the tools needed to get cars back on the road in no time. But while cars are getting their regular check ups and new parts, what...

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Selecting an EVSE Home Charger that is Right for Your Electric Vehicle

As the number of electric vehicles on the road continues to increase, access to charging systems has also grown substantially. Being the owner of a plug-in electric vehicle has become even easier,...

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Aftermarket Technology: The New Connected Car?

Early into 2017, the auto market presented its latest advancements, including concept vehicles and self-driving cars. But despite these innovations in the auto industry, the average car buyer still...

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