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Driving Dystopia: Eight Automakers Accused of Lying About Customer Data Protections

The Truth About Cars

The accused companies include Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, Volkswagen, BMW, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz and Kia — which reportedly told lawmakers that they would supply data to police and other government agencies whenever subpoenaed. But because a legal precedent was set decades before they were born, the government might decide that’s just fine.

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

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Events like Super GT and JGTC (now Super Formula) showcased the raw power and agility of Japanese manufacturers, igniting a fervor for their street-legal counterparts. Owning a JDM import isn’t just about having a car; it’s about possessing a piece of automotive heritage—a tangible connection to Japan’s automotive legacy.

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Junkyard Find: 2008 Mercury Sable, Press Loaner Flashback Edition

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That's partly because of the nice views of Pikes Peak in the background (the famous peak is the snowy one just above the Mercury's rear door in this photograph) and partly due to the mysterious prevalence of interesting Mitsubishi and Mazda products I find there, plus many examples of cool old Detroit iron. Here's a shiny new 3.5-liter

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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inch ground clearance, which is nearly the same as the Mazda MX-5 Miata (4.92 Overhead, an optional Glass Canopy ($4,500) that is seamlessly connected to the windshield creates a sunroom effect from the hood to the rear window. inches), looks long and slippery. The level of performance and luxury displayed is impressive.