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Up-Close Action Is What Makes the Long Beach Grand Prix So Brilliant | Autance

Up-Close Action Is What Makes the Long Beach Grand Prix So Brilliant | Autance

Only a barrier separates the fans from the racing.
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How an Ohio Man Was Scammed Out of $9,700 Trying To Buy a Classic Car | Autance

How an Ohio Man Was Scammed Out of $9,700 Trying To Buy a Classic Car | Autance

Searching for a cool old car can take time. As fatigue sets in and patience wanes, it gets easier for scammers to sneak below your radar and screw you over.
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Please Stop Crossing the Double-Yellow in the Canyons | Autance

Please Stop Crossing the Double-Yellow in the Canyons | Autance

The list of unwritten rules in the canyons is short, but the collagen that holds it together is common sense and courtesy.
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The Most Important Tool for DIY Repairing an Aston Martin Is a Sense of Humor | Autance

The Most Important Tool for DIY Repairing an Aston Martin Is a Sense of Humor | Autance

Painful wrenching can be fun to watch.
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A Mercedes-Benz T1 Fire Van Is A1 in Our Book | Autance

A Mercedes-Benz T1 Fire Van Is A1 in Our Book | Autance

Roses are red, and so are fire vans.
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The 2023 BMW 230i Feels Lighter and More Compact Than It Leads On | Autance

The 2023 BMW 230i Feels Lighter and More Compact Than It Leads On | Autance

This entry-level Bimmer harkens back to simpler times.
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Let Us Have Our Car Culture | Autance

Let Us Have Our Car Culture | Autance

Where are we allowed to exist, and who is allowed to decide that?
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The Hyundai Elantra GT Has the Fuel Economy of a Light Truck for Some Reason | Autance

The Hyundai Elantra GT Has the Fuel Economy of a Light Truck for Some Reason | Autance

An automatic Elantra gets decent fuel economy for a small car. A manual Elantra GT, not so much.
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Lexus Was So Proud of the IS300 Gauge Cluster It Made Watches and Wall Clocks To Match | Autance

Lexus Was So Proud of the IS300 Gauge Cluster It Made Watches and Wall Clocks To Match | Autance

In fairness, the first-gen IS really did have one of the best gauge clusters going.
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Are These Fake Supra Ads Scams or Pranks or What? | Autance

Are These Fake Supra Ads Scams or Pranks or What? | Autance

Don’t get your hopes up if you see a Toyota Supra listed for $2,000 on Craigslist.
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