19 May, 2024
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Brand Suicide: The Big Three and Family Sedans

GM, Ford, and Chrysler are struggling with some serious problems due to real and perceived reliability issues, unit labor costs, and their obsession with making gas-guzzling cars. Those are complex issues involving union contracts, management decisions, government regulations, and consumer perceptions of quality. The Big Three can fairly claim that not all associated problems are […]

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Dodge Challenger exhaust upgrades

The Dodge Challenger began its quick reign of power in the early 1970s and ran for a four-year run and was then discontinued for another four years, followed by five more years, and then disappeared. Until the third-generation challenger emerged in full force in 2008. This lost beast’s debut was in February. 6, 2008. And […]

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2018 BMW X2: the new crossover sports SUV

It is only the beginning of 2017 and BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG), one of the world’s best-selling luxury car manufacturers, is ready to sensationalize the global market with one of its best crossover models in the coming year of 2018. Groomed to perfection, the new SUV is ready to step between X1 and X3 […]

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Cadillac Escalade hybrid review: the pros and cons

What comes to mind when you think of the Cadillac Escalade? Good looks? Safe. Rap stars with a lot of ‘bling’? Possibly. Fuel economy over 20 miles per gallon? Doubtful, but that’s exactly what GM’s luxury division hopes to change with the introduction of the Escalade Hybrid. While shooting over 20 MPG doesn’t seem very […]

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Resetting the Dodge PCM

Some jobs can easily be done at home. All you need is a little guidance. Resetting the powertrain control module (PCM) is one of those tasks. So what exactly is a PCM? A PCM is basically an ECU or electronic control unit that is commonly used in a motor vehicle. Most of the time, the […]