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5 Sports Car Test Drive Videos
There are countless reasons to get behind the wheel of a sports car -- mid-life crisis, nostalgia for American car glory and, of course, the simple need for speed. No matter what your reasons, you can get your fix here.
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Did da Vinci really sketch a primitive version of the car?
Most consider Leonardo da Vinci the ultimate Renaissance man. But did this 13th-century genius have the foresight to sketch the basic principle for today's cars?
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How Automobiles Work
An automobile contains dozens of different technologies -- everything from the engine to the tires is its own special universe of design and engineering. Here are some of the highlights.
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How Car Crushers Work
Ever wonder what happens to junked cars? Car crushers flatten them into tiny cubes or slabs after the vehicle has been stripped of its recyclable parts. How do car crushers work? And is this a lucrative business?
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How Car Washes Work
Drive in. Soap up. Scrub. Blast. Rinse. Wax. Dry, then touch up. These are the processes of a car wash. But what can't you see from behind the soapy windows?
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How Cars Work
A car contains dozens of different technologies -- everything from the engine to the tires has its own special universe of design and engineering.
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How Remote Entry Works
Did you know that the fob that you carry on your keychain or use to open the garage door is actually a small radio transmitter? Find out how the original 1950s fobs evolved from single-code transmitters to the high-tech security devices they are toda
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Top 10 Cutting-edge Car Questions of 2008
If you're anything like us, you have a ton of questions about the car or truck that you drive to school or work each day. In fact, we're not sure how we managed to narrow this list down to 10 questions.
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Understanding Auto Parts
As illustrated by the hundreds of individual parts for sale at your local Pep Boys Autozone or Napa Auto Parts it takes a lot of machinery to make cars work. Learn about the key parts.
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Why did cars become the dominant form of transportation in the United States?
Cars are a relatively recent phenomenon. They've only been around for a little over a century, yet they've made a huge impact on U.S. culture. How did the car become so important in American life?
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13 Land and Water Speed Records
World speed records are kept for just about everything that goes. Here are records for some of the world's fastest vehicles on land and sea.
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33 Cars Named After Animals
Whether channeling the speed of a stallion or the sting of an insect, automakers have often named vehicles after animals. How many of these do you recognize?
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8 Automotive Lemons
Sometimes a great idea just doesn't pan out when the rubber hits the road. Check out our list of 8 automotive lemons and learn why they flopped.
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Glossary of Automotive Terms
The experts at Consumer Guide know shopping for a vehicle can be daunting. To help you simplify shopping for a new car, here is a glossary of common automotive innovations.
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How Sports Cars Work
Trace the exciting history of sports cars, from their postwar boom to the present day. Along the way, you will also find links to individual sports car profiles that offer history, specs, and photos. Here is your chance to climb behind the wheels of some the fastest and most innovative sports cars ever built.
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