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2027 Slate Truck Previewed: Both Inspired And Inane

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Of particular interest is the fact that this isn't strictly a "connected vehicle." That would seem to indicate it doesn't have a modem of its own and that is an extremely appealing prospect during a period where the user interface on many new automobiles has become downright invasive and unpleasant.

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Abandoned History: The Time the Indianapolis 500 Moved to Cincinnati

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The company was a branch of the American Automobile Association and held control of every single race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway between 1904 and 1955. The track was large, new, and most crucially available for racing on May 30th. The latter threw a connecting rod.

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How Are We Feeling About The Automotive Market These Days?

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So weve ended up with larger, heavier, and more-expensive vehicles with levels of complexity that were previously unheard of leaving some buyers scratching their heads or simply too poor to afford even the cheapest new vehicles presently available. Weve covered how regular people cannot sustain modern vehicle pricing in the past.

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Driving Dystopia: Ford Pro Introducing Remote Vehicle Controls For Commercial Models

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During Work Truck Week 2025, Ford Pro announced a 40 percent increase in connected commercial vehicles over the last two years. Connected vehicles have become the norm in recent years and have been marketed to fleet operators as a way to improve efficiency by amassing vehicle data. It has been a successful endeavor for the brand.

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GM Eliminates Apple CarPlay And Android Auto Aftermarket Kits

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General Motors decision to remove Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity features from vehicles wasnt a popular one. Notably, its not available at all on the GMC Sierra EV since it has no work truck equivalent to the Chevy Silverado EV WT.

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Opinion: The New Audi A6 Avant C9

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This is a specific automobile possessing capabilities for not just procuring public awareness, but as well eliciting a sentiment involving passionate yearningan explicit depiction regarding vehicular artistry. This automobile is fashioned for those who appreciate the finer things.

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Touring Italy’s ‘Motor Valley,’ Where You Can Drive Ferraris, Lamborghinis and More

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Most couples seem to consist of an automobile aficionado and a casually interested partner that the aficionado is trying to convert to Ferrari fandom, sometimes even with success. Isolated in their testing rooms, the engines are connected to enough tubes and wires to give the proceedings a sci-fi air.

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