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The Redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Trax Activ is a Truly Great Value
TEST DRIVE Larry Printz 6/16/23 TEST DRIVE Larry Printz 6/16/23

The Redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Trax Activ is a Truly Great Value

Chevrolet’s least-expensive vehicle is a great option for those pinching pennies.

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“A Path Filled With Hardships” – The Birth of American Honda
HISTORY Larry Printz 6/10/23 HISTORY Larry Printz 6/10/23

“A Path Filled With Hardships” – The Birth of American Honda

While Honda Motor Company’s accession as an American bestseller seems to have happened overnight, what it took will astound you.

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A New Normal: The Electric Vehicle Materials Headache
MANUFACTURING Larry Printz 6/5/23 MANUFACTURING Larry Printz 6/5/23

A New Normal: The Electric Vehicle Materials Headache

Demand for nickel as a battery component is soaring, but this could be trading one environmental problem for another.

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Picking The Safest Car, Truck or SUV For Your Teenage Driver
CONSUMER NEWS Larry Printz 5/25/23 CONSUMER NEWS Larry Printz 5/25/23

Picking The Safest Car, Truck or SUV For Your Teenage Driver

Putting your children behind the wheel for the first time is nerve-wracking. Here are the latest ratings on the safest new and used vehicles to consider.

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The Cutting-Edge Compact Car Chevrolet Never Built
INNOVATION Larry Printz 5/20/23 INNOVATION Larry Printz 5/20/23

The Cutting-Edge Compact Car Chevrolet Never Built

The life and death of the 1947 Chevrolet Cadet, GM’s first small car, and the revolutionary suspension that resulted.

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The 2024 Volvo C40 is a Welcome Return To Form for Volvo
TEST DRIVE Larry Printz 5/19/23 TEST DRIVE Larry Printz 5/19/23

The 2024 Volvo C40 is a Welcome Return To Form for Volvo

After 25 years, Volvo once again offers a rear-wheel-drive model.

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Bentley Creates Kingly Cushions for Charles and Camilla
LIFESTYLE Larry Printz 5/4/23 LIFESTYLE Larry Printz 5/4/23

Bentley Creates Kingly Cushions for Charles and Camilla

Only Bentley’s finest will do to cosset Great Britain's new King and Queen.

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Rolls-Royce Bids Farewell to the Dawn
MILESTONE Larry Printz 5/3/23 MILESTONE Larry Printz 5/3/23

Rolls-Royce Bids Farewell to the Dawn

The sun sets on production of Rolls-Royce’s bestselling convertible.

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Kia Throws Down the Gauntlet at Milan Design Week
DESIGN Larry Printz 4/28/23 DESIGN Larry Printz 4/28/23

Kia Throws Down the Gauntlet at Milan Design Week

Having reinvented itself with hot new products, Kia proves its design acumen at Milan Design Week despite not showing any vehicles.

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Seven American Cars That Americans Can’t Buy
FEATURE Larry Printz 4/26/23 FEATURE Larry Printz 4/26/23

Seven American Cars That Americans Can’t Buy

Vehicles sold overseas by American automakers that could prove popular in the U.S. market — if given the chance.

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This Toyota’s lack of  glamour is its glamour
TEST DRIVE Larry Printz 4/14/23 TEST DRIVE Larry Printz 4/14/23

This Toyota’s lack of glamour is its glamour

Built to serve, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is one hybrid SUV that won’t break the bank

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Well, that took a long time
TEST DRIVE Larry Printz 3/17/23 TEST DRIVE Larry Printz 3/17/23

Well, that took a long time

After decades of teasing, Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz is about to hit the streets.

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Groups Examine Producing Fuel from Greenhouse Gases
TECHNOLOGY Larry Printz 3/13/23 TECHNOLOGY Larry Printz 3/13/23

Groups Examine Producing Fuel from Greenhouse Gases

Defense Department project could stimulate development of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels.

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Gasoline Use is Declining and It’s Not Just Due to EVs
ANALYSIS Larry Printz 3/8/23 ANALYSIS Larry Printz 3/8/23

Gasoline Use is Declining and It’s Not Just Due to EVs

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Son of Toyota’s Founder Dies at Age 97
MILESTONE Larry Printz 2/14/23 MILESTONE Larry Printz 2/14/23

Son of Toyota’s Founder Dies at Age 97

Shoichiro Toyoda transformed Toyota into a global automotive powerhouse.

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The Ineos Grenadier Fills a Niche Abandoned by Land Rover
TEST DRIVE Larry Printz 2/10/23 TEST DRIVE Larry Printz 2/10/23

The Ineos Grenadier Fills a Niche Abandoned by Land Rover

In an age where vehicles are increasingly computerized, a new automaker Ineos has created a new analog SUV for a digital age.

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Are You Overcompensating for Shortcomings?
ANALYSIS Larry Printz 1/12/23 ANALYSIS Larry Printz 1/12/23

Are You Overcompensating for Shortcomings?

No offense intended, but a study suggests that sports car owners are.

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Your Car's Telematics Can Lower Your Car Insurance Costs
ANALYSIS Larry Printz 1/9/23 ANALYSIS Larry Printz 1/9/23

Your Car's Telematics Can Lower Your Car Insurance Costs

Telematics help reduce insurance costs while providing a new revenue stream and enhancing buyer loyalty

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Driving the 2023 Rimac Nevera, the World’s Fastest EV
TEST DRIVE Larry Printz 1/6/23 TEST DRIVE Larry Printz 1/6/23

Driving the 2023 Rimac Nevera, the World’s Fastest EV

The Rimac Nevera si a sublime sports car that proves that extreme speed and incredible performance do not come at the expense of comfort.

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Who Buys a BEV? Norwegians, Of Course!
ANALYSIS Larry Printz 1/2/23 ANALYSIS Larry Printz 1/2/23

Who Buys a BEV? Norwegians, Of Course!

Battery-electric vehicles account for nearly 80% of sales in Norway. Here’s why.

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