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BlogA New Chinese Law For High Beams
Have you ever been followed by a car with its high beams on? It blinds you and it is unbelievably annoying. Police in Shenzhen, China may have found a solution to this problem: if a motorist is found guilty of leaving their high beams on, they will have to pay …
Blog2014 Best Buys: Crossovers over $50,000
Like crossovers under $50,000, these vehicles are part wagon, part SUV. They’re a bit sporty, and actually a bit of everything. They’re not necessarily the most useful of all vehicles, but they tend to be very nicely designed and equipped with all-wheel drive—an essential ally in winter. And yet, crossovers …
Blog2014 Best Buys: Crossovers under $50,000
Ah, marketing execs… To humble automobile journalists such as ourselves, it seems as though their main role is to make our lives difficult. Crossovers aren’t really cars, but they aren’t really SUVs or wagons either. To a certain extent, they’re all of the above, but they’re also none of the …
BlogPickups Will Finally Adopt SAE Towing Standards
Towing standards: there really aren't any in the pickup industry. I know that might seem like a strange thing to say when manufacturers are constantly boasting that vehicle X can pull up to 24,000 lbs, but it's true - there's no standardized test that has been agreed upon by each …
Blog2014 Best Buys: GTs/Sport Performance Cars
Not everyone can afford a Ferrari or Lamborghini, but we can all afford to dream! That’s why the Car Guide ranks the best Grand Turismos (GTs) and Sports Performance Cars every year. We’ve lumped together two very exclusive categories of vehicles: GTs and Sports Performance cars. GTs are very powerful, …
Blog2014 Best Buys: Prestige Cars
You know what’s funny? There are 19 models in this category, most of which cost upwards of $100,000, while there are just 10 in the significantly more affordable sub-compact group! First place on the podium goes to Porsche, a brand that has put all of its eggs in one basket …
BlogToyota FT-1: From concept to (harsh) reality
During the first press day at the New York Auto Show, Toyota held a private event. The main attraction was the FT-1, a revolutionary concept unveiled last January in Detroit. It was my first time seeing the superstar in such an intimate setting. Of all the presentations taking place in …
Blog2014 Best Buys: Convertibles and Roadsters Under $50,0000
Oh joy, oh bliss! The glory of the open road! The sweet country air! You don’t need to be rich to indulge in the pleasure of letting the wind tousle your hair as you drive. For less than $50,000, you can enjoy one of life’s simplest pleasures! Before spilling the …
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