July 27, 2024
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Treasure in the Scrapyard: Vintage 1963 International C-1000 Pickup

Chicago’s International Harvester Corporation started selling light trucks in 1907 and continued production until the final IHC Scout Terras were built as 1980 models. The company’s pickup production spanned until 1975, featuring models like the K/KB-Series, L-Series, R-Series, S-Series, A/B-Series, C-Series, and D-Series. Today, a C-Series half-ton is found in a northeastern Colorado self-service boneyard.

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Review of the 2023 Subaru WRX: The Importance of Shifting Beyond the Shifter

For obvious reasons, we give a lot of credit to a fun manual-transmission car to the shifter itself. But shifting has other steps involved, making it a more complicated dance. Miss some of those steps, and you’ll be tripping over yourself. Fortunately, our long-term 2023 Subaru WRX nails the other details to keep it dancing

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The History of Speed: The Chevy Corvette ZR1, The Fastest Corvette Ever

History is brimming with speedy Corvettes, but for decades, the most high-performance road-going Corvettes have carried the ZR1 badge. This year, Chevy has unveiled the latest addition to the lineup, the 2025 Corvette ZR1. It’s the most potent one yet, featuring innovations never before seen on the model. While you can delve into the details

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2024 Porsche 911 GT3 Discontinued, 2025 GT3 Spotted Testing

While browsing Porsche’s website, Carbuzz discovered that the 911 GT3 has been removed from the lineup. The automaker confirmed that for the 2025 model year, the 911 Turbo and Turbo S models, GT3 RS, 911 Carrera, and 911 Carrera GTS will be available. This signals the arrival of the refreshed 992-series 911 GT3, expected to

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Ford’s second quarter earnings decline due to impact from electric vehicle efforts

  Ford Motor announced a decrease in second-quarter adjusted earnings on Wednesday due to ongoing quality issues and challenges in its electric vehicle business, leading to a 12% drop in after-hours trading. The Detroit-based automaker reported an adjusted profit of 47 cents per share, falling short of analysts’ projected 68 cents, according to LSEG data.

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The 2025 Porsche Taycan achieves significant improvements in range

Porsche released updated range estimates for the Taycan lineup on its consumer website. These numbers have not yet been published by the Environmental Protection Agency, but Porsche’s improvements to the sedan’s platform are expected to deliver significant benefits in real-world testing. Model Range Improvement Taycan (89 kWh) 19-in 274 mi 66 miles Taycan (105 kWh)

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NYT examines the cultural impact of the Cybertruck: Love it or hate it, what about its creator?

When the New York Times examines an automotive review — in this case, the Tesla Cybertruck — one can anticipate an article focused more on psychology than on technical specifications. Journalist Joseph Bernstein’s feature titled “A Culture War on Wheels” delves into the cultural impact of Elon Musk’s bold venture in transportation, without delving into

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Despite price cuts and low-interest loans, Tesla’s 2Q profits drop by 45% to $1.48 billion due to a decrease in sales.

Tesla’s profits took a hit in the second quarter of this year, dropping 45% compared to the same period last year. Despite offering price cuts and low-interest financing, the electric vehicle company saw a decline in global sales. In Q2, Tesla recorded a net income of $1.48 billion, down from $2.7 billion in 2023. Revenue,

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Order books for the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor will close on July 31st.

The 2024 Ford Ranger faced delays in reaching dealers due to a cosmetic issue on the hood of the Ranger Raptor model. Despite these challenges, order banks for the 2024 Ranger Raptor are now closing. The situation has caused frustration among customers, with delays in custom orders for the XLT and Lariat models as well.

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Hidden Treasure: Vintage 1982 Toyota Cressida Wagon in the Junkyard

During the early 1980s, multiple car manufacturers offered station wagons in various sizes to American car shoppers. Mercury, for example, had wagons available in small, medium, and large sizes, while Toyota offered three of its own: the Corolla, the Corona, and the Cressida. The Cressida, particularly the opulent Cressida variant, was a luxurious offering from

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