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2019 Acura ILX Review: Big Price Drop Enhances Value Proposition
The 2019 Acura ILX's $2,200 price reduction (now starting at $26,895) combined with standard AcuraWatch safety technology positions it as the most affordable entry-luxury sedan with advanced driver aids, undercutting German rivals by $6,000+.
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August 17, 2025

2018 Lexus RX 350L Car Seat Guide: Installation & Compatibility
The 2018 Lexus RX 350L's second row excels with easy LATCH access and ample space for two car seats, while the optional third row presents significant challenges with tight space and difficult access, making it less practical for regular child seat use.
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August 17, 2025

2017 Toyota Highlander Revisited: How This Update Changed the Family SUV Game
The 2017 Toyota Highlander arrived at a pivotal moment for three-row SUVs, bridging Toyota's conservative past with a more modern approach to family transportation. This midcycle refresh introduced critical improvements that would define the Highlander's reputation for years to come.
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Motorvero

August 17, 2025

Best Cars of 2017: Where Are They Now? | MotorVero
Seven years after their awards, several 2017 winners have become modern classics, while others faded into obscurity. We examine which vehicles stood the test of time.
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August 17, 2025

2024 Political Car Divide: How Democrats and Republicans Drive Differently | MotorVero<
New research reveals Republicans are 3x more likely to own trucks, while Democrats lead in EV adoption by 4:1 margins. But the political car divide goes deeper than powertrain preferences.
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August 17, 2025

2019 Hyundai Kona: The Safety Leader in Subcompact SUVs
For the 2019 model year, Hyundai made a bold move by standardizing its advanced SmartSense safety suite across all Kona trim levels, setting a new benchmark for safety in the competitive subcompact SUV segment. This strategic decision came just one year after the Kona's U.S. debut, demonstrating Hyundai's rapid response to market demands for more accessible safety technology.
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Motorvero

August 17, 2025

The Digital Dashboard Revolution: How Car Displays Have Evolved
Car dashboards have undergone a radical transformation in the past decade, evolving from simple analog gauges to fully digital, configurable interfaces. This shift represents one of the most visible changes in modern vehicles, affecting how drivers interact with their cars.
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August 17, 2025

The Nissan Cube: A Deep Dive Into Japan's Most Iconic Box Car
In the late 2000s, as fuel prices soared and urban spaces shrank, Nissan introduced America to one of Japan's most distinctive compact cars - the Cube. This wasn't just another small car; it was a rolling statement of Japanese "kawaii" (cute) culture wrapped in an asymmetrical, boxy package that challenged conventional automotive design.
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August 17, 2025

VW Routan vs Chrysler Town & Country: The Complete Story of Automotive Sibling Rivalry
In 2005, Volkswagen and Chrysler struck an unlikely deal that would produce one of the most fascinating badge-engineering experiments in automotive history. The arrangement
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August 17, 2025

2024 American-Made Index: The Most Domestic Vehicles You Can Buy Today
The definition of "American-made" continues evolving in our globalized auto industry. While traditional metrics still favor some foreign brands with deep U.S. manufacturing roots, new EV production is reshaping the landscape. Savvy buyers should look beyond brand nationality to examine actual domestic content, employment impact, and supply chain transparency when making purchasing decisions that support American workers.
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August 16, 2025

2008 Lotus Exige: The Uncompromising Track Legend Revisited
In an era when sports cars were beginning their relentless weight gain, the 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 stood as a defiant testament to Colin Chapman's "simplify, then add lightness" mantra. This track-focused machine delivered performance through minimalism rather than brute force:
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August 16, 2025

2008 Ford Explorer America Concept: The Forgotten Vision That Predicted Modern SUVs
When Ford unveiled the Explorer America Concept at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, it represented nothing less than a complete reimagining of the American SUV. Arriving during peak $4/gallon gas prices and just months before the financial crisis, this concept previewed technologies that would take more than a decade to reach production - some of which still haven't materialized.
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August 16, 2025

2009 Dodge Ram vs Ford F-150: The Definitive Retrospective Comparison
The Ram's bold styling has aged remarkably well, with its grille design influencing all subsequent generations. The F-150's more evolutionary approach established design language that persisted through two more generations. Today, the Ram's cab-forward proportions appear more modern, while the F-150's traditional silhouette reads as classic Americana.
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August 16, 2025

2009 Corvette ZR1 Revisited: The Supercar Slayer That Redefined American Performance
When Chevrolet unveiled the 2009 Corvette ZR1 at the Detroit Auto Show, it wasn't just introducing another performance variant - it was declaring war on the European supercar establishment. The ZR1's LS9 engine represented the pinnacle of General Motors' small-block V8 development, combining cutting-edge forced induction with race-bred components:
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August 16, 2025

2008 Volvo XC70: Luxury Adventure Wagon Put to the Test
Sixteen years after its debut, the 2008 Volvo XC70 remains a benchmark for athletes who refuse to compromise between luxury and capability. We put this Swedish workhorse through modern-day challenges to see how it holds up for active lifestyles.
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Motorvero

August 16, 2025