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Do You Really Need to Change Your Oil Every 3,000 Miles?
KickingTiresNo, you don't, according to every auto manufacturer we've talked to. The main advocates of the 3,000-mile oil change schedule are those who would profit by it: repair facilities, quick-lube chains and service departments at some new-car dealers. Years...Tags: General Motors Corp., Prius, Volkswagen, Ford, Weather Reports
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What Does the Check-Engine Light Mean?
KickingTiresThat is a signal that the onboard diagnostics system (or OBD II) has detected a malfunction in the vehicle's emissions, ignition or fuel systems. It could be something as simple as a loose gas cap or something as severe as......Tags: Car Repair and Maintenance Tips
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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG at the 2013 New York Auto Show
KickingTiresCompetes with: Audi S4, BMW 335is Looks like: Honey, I shrunk the $95,900 CLS63 AMG into a compact car Drivetrain: 355-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder; seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission; all-wheel drive Hits dealerships: November...Tags: Audi, Passenger Cars, Satellite Technology, Apple iPod, Manufacturing and Engineering
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2014 Cadillac CTS at the 2013 New York Auto Show
KickingTiresCompetes with: Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 Looks like: A stretched Cadillac ATS with some Mercedes-Benz roofline elements Drivetrain: 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder, 3.6-liter V-6 or a new 3.6-liter twin-turbo V-6 making 420-hp, mated to a...Tags: Audi, Luxury Vehicles, Passenger Cars, Cadillac, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Could In-Car Messes Be a Thing of the Past With 2014 Honda Odyssey's Vacuum?
KickingTiresParents, rejoice! The 2014 Honda Odyssey will have a first-ever in-vehicle vacuum system. Those Cheerios and cracker crumbs that often litter your car???s second and third rows could be just a temporary problem now that there???s an in-car vacuum to......Tags: Vehicles, Passenger Cars, Services and Shopping, Honda, Auto Shows
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2014 Buick Regal, Regal GS at the 2013 New York Auto Show
KickingTiresCompetes with: Acura TSX, Volkswagen CC, Audi A4, Volvo S60 Looks like: The current Regal, which isn't a bad thing Drivetrain: eAssist 2.4-liter four-cylinder mild hybrid or turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, six-speed automatic or manual (GS FWD only)...Tags: Audi, Acura, Volvo, Volkswagen, Buick
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Oops! Presidential Limo Filled With Wrong Fuel
KickingTiresPresident Barack Obama is in Israel today, but he's not going anywhere. The presidential limo, which was brought from Washington, D.C., for the visit, was disabled because it was accidentally filled with the wrong type of fuel. Multiple sources have......Tags: General Motors Corp., Israel, Cadillac, Barack Obama
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2014 SRT Viper TA (Time Attack) at the 2013 New York Auto Show
KickingTiresCompetes with: 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2014 Nissan GT-R Looks like: A Viper competition car endorsed by Dreamsicle Drivetrain: 640-hp, 8.4-liter V-10 engine; six-speed manual transmission; rear-wheel drive Hits dealerships: 33 examples go on sale... -
AAA: Smart Keys Can Mean Dumb Mistakes for Drivers
KickingTiresFostering forehead-slapping situations like forgetting to shut off the car before exiting or not knowing how to kill the engine in an emergency, the convenience of the "smart key" has brought with it new opportunities for motorists to feel stupid.......Tags: Holiday Vacations, Science and Technology, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Manufacturing and Engineering, Minor League Baseball
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