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 The Lincoln Town car is the last US luxury car to still use body-on-frame construction, as opposed to a unibody frame, which allows it to be easily lengthened, explaining the car’s full domination of the limousine market.  Norway has very strict rules on advertising cars as “green,” saying “cars can do nothing good for the environment except less damage than others.”  When Oprah gave the audience cars back in 2004, they were not really free. They had to pay about $6,000 in federal and income taxes. Some people paid the taxes by taking out car loans; others traded their new Pontiacs for cheaper, less souped-up cars.  A Greek taxi driver has the highest recorded mileage to date (2.9 million miles) on a Mercedes. He donated his car to the museum, and he was gifted a new car.  Mr Rodgers’ car was once stolen. The thief returned it back to him after he realized whose car it was. Honda Prelude was the first mass-produced car that featured a mechanical 4-wh...

The RAC's top tips for prolonging your car’s life and keeping running costs down. RAC have compiled 13 detailed, but easy-to-follow, tips to help you make your car more efficient, nicer to drive and last longer. Many seem like straightforward common sense, but you’d be surprised how few drivers adhere to them all. 1. Change filters regularly Your car’s oil filter and air filter become clogged over time, thus renewing them regularly is important. They should be replaced as part of scheduled servicing, but both are relatively simple jobs – particularly an air filter swap – so you may wish to attempt them yourself. You could save money on servicing if so. You can often prolong the life of the air filter by washing it, too. Consult your handbook for advice on filter cleaning and changes, and be sure to use genuine parts. Cheap, poor quality filters could damage your engine in the longer term. 2. Drive smoothly… most of the time Driving with mechanical sympathy ...

The Mazda CX-5 for sale is a compact SUV and the Japanese automaker’s best-selling vehicle. As Mazda continues a push toward more premium and even luxury offerings, let’s take a look at what makes the CX-5 what it is today. The CX-5 fits in the middle of Mazda’s current SUV lineup, above the subcompact CX-3 and below the three-row CX-9. Power comes from a choice of three engines, starting with the standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, good for 187 horsepower. A new, optional (standard on Grand Touring Reserve and Signature trims) turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder makes 250 hp and recommends 93-octane gas; it can also run on regular 87-octane gas but only makes 227 hp. Finally, another new engine, a 168-hp, turbo-diesel 2.2-liter, is more fuel-efficient than the CX-5’s gasoline-powered alternatives, but it’s only available on the highest Signature trim. Here’s a few things you need to know about the 2019 Mazda CX-5: The used Mazda CX-5 is an affordable compact SUV th...

Toyota is working on its  updated Fortuner , which could potentially go on sale in SA before the end of 2020. An article by  AutoCar India  suggests Toyota is working on a facelift for the popular Fortuner. First revealed globally in 2015 and with an SA launch back in 2016, the  Toyota Fortuner for sale  has been a massive success for the Japanese brand. It has received a few updates here and there, but from what the source article says, this new update will be its biggest yet.  The actual reveal of the facelifted model appears closer than ever with Thailand slated to host the event in May 2020. Although, much of that will no doubt depend on the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdown situations in that country. There have been very few mules spotted and aside from a grainy picture of one spotted in Thailand, there's very little to go on in terms of visual changes. Our in-house render specialist used several camouflaged vehicle images and spy pics to conjure up...

Since its first arrival on local soil in 2012, the Toyota Etios for sale has seen sustained demand in both the new- and used car markets. Yet, there’s very little real difference between those early cars and later examples, with its periodic updates leading to a gradual evolution rather than outright revolutions. The Etios is practical, durable and affordable to run , and that’s exactly what budget-conscious buyers crave. 5 key facts you should know about the Toyota Etios A favourite among fleet owners and private customers alike, there’s much to commend about Toyota’s budget hatchback. Forget about pretty or frivolous: the Toyota Etios is all about value and durability. With bulletproof mechanical bits and easy serviceability, there’s a lot of clever engineering that’s gone into giving the Etios a long, drama-free and safe service life. 1. There’s only one drivetrain available in the Toyota Etios: a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox driving the fro...