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Common Car Maintenance Mistake Owners Make When Diagnosing Their Car’s Engine Problems

By Veronica Tan 3 days ago

A Common Novice Mechanic Mistake

We’ve all been there at some point in our vehicle-owning lives—our car or truck is not running quite as good as it used to, so we decide to diagnosis the problem of poor engine performance by buying a Haynes or similar auto repair manual at the local chain auto parts store and take a stab at diagnosing what our engine problem could be.

Most manuals will have a rather abbreviated trouble-shooting section, but that does not deter us as we have a basic understanding of how an engine operates with fuel, spark, compression, and timing.

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Twin boys found dead inside car at South Carolina day care

By Veronica Tan 4 days ago

Investigators say twin 20-month-old boys found dead inside a car in the parking lot of a South Carolina day care had likely been in the hot SUV for more than nine hours

September 2, 2021, 8:04 PM

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BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — Twin 20-month-old boys found dead inside a car in the parking lot of a South Carolina day care were likely in the hot SUV for more than nine hours, authorities said Thursday.

A parent discovered the toddlers in rear-facing seats shortly after arriving

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Apple Car Back On Track With Potential Toyota Deal: Report

By Veronica Tan 6 days ago

Another day, another Apple car rumor appears from an online publication. This time around, DigiTimes says the tech giant is currently in Asia to meet representatives of Toyota and discuss a potential partnership. Apple’s goal is to find a trusted and solid partner from the automotive sector in an attempt to launch its first production vehicle in 2024.

The details are very scarce at the moment, unfortunately, and we don’t know when and where the two parties have met or will meet. One thing DigiTimes reports, though, is that the focus of the discussions will most likely be battery supply.

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BBCRSPCA rescue kitten found in car engine after trip from Wales to LeedsA kitten has been rescued after travelling from south Wales to West Yorkshire in a car engine. The driver heard a strange noise coming from …4 days ago

By Veronica Tan 6 days ago

BBCRSPCA rescue kitten found in car engine after trip from Wales to LeedsA kitten has been rescued after travelling from south Wales to West
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Does Car Insurance Cover Engine Failure?

By Veronica Tan 1 week ago

Dealing with an engine failure or other mechanical problems with your car is no fun. Depending on the problem, it can be expensive to fix. If you are dealing with an unexpected blown engine, does having full coverage car insurance cover it? What about gap insurance, will it cover my engine failure?

Unfortunately in most cases, auto insurance does not cover engine failure or other mechanical problems. However, there are a few exceptions where insurance coverage may pay for a blown engine.

How does insurance deal with engine failure?

Typically, car insurance does not cover engine failure, even if you

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Would-be car burglar shot in car by homeowner: ‘I will not go back to prison’

By Veronica Tan 1 week ago

A homeowner shot and killed a would-be car thief in Texas who refused to leave the premises and said he would “not go back to prison,” according to authorities. 

“As the male homeowner approached the vehicle, (he) ordered the … subject out at gunpoint,” Specialist S. Squier with Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said, according to KPRC. “He became aggressive, uncooperative. The suspect made the statement, ‘I will not go back to prison.'”

TEXAS HOMEOWNER SHOOTS, KILLS 3 MEN AND INJURES 2 DURING HOME INVASION, OFFICIALS SAY

The incident unfolded at about 9 p.m. Thursday evening in Kingwood, when

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BMW iX5 Hydrogen car breaks cover at Munich Motor Show

By Veronica Tan 1 week ago

Last updated on
Sep 07, 2021, 12:40 pm

BMW has revealed its iX5 Hydrogen SAV

BMW has showcased its iX5 Hydrogen car at the Munich Motor Show and is using it as a shuttle vehicle there. The company is calling it a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV).

The four-wheeler looks similar to the X5 M model and has an upmarket cabin. It uses hydrogen fuel cell technology and can deliver up to 374hp of power.

Here are more details.

The car has a blue-accented kidney grille and 22-inch wheels

The car has a blue-accented kidney grille and 22-inch wheels

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen has a lengthy bonnet, a large kidney grille

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20-month-old twin boys found dead in car outside South Carolina day care, officials say

By Veronica Tan 1 week ago

Twin 20-month-old boys were found dead inside a car in the parking lot of a South Carolina day care center, the Richland County coroner said.

The discovery was made just after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sunshine House Early Learning Academy in Blythewood. Emergency medical services arrived at the location roughly 10 minutes later and pronounced the toddlers dead at the scene, coroner Naida Rutherford said at a news conference Thursday.

Authorities believe the toddlers, identified as Bryson and Brayden McDaniel, had been in the vehicle for more than nine hours.

Rutherford said they were found in rear-facing car seats in

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UK car production falls to lowest level since 1956

By Veronica Tan 2 weeks ago

Luxury Jaguar XK and F-type automobiles, produced by Jaguar Land Rover Plc, a unit of Tata Motors Ltd., travel along the production line at the company’s assembly plant in Castle Bromwich, U.K.

Simon Dawson | Bloomberg | Getty Images

LONDON — U.K. car production plummeted to a new low last month, marking the worst July performance for the industry since 1956, according to a trade group.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said Thursday that U.K. manufacturers built just 53,438 vehicles in July, marking a 37.6% drop on July 2020.

A global semiconductor shortage, factory shutdowns and worker absences

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Used Car Sales Are Slowing at Last

By Veronica Tan 2 weeks ago

Americans have begun slowly easing their foot off the gas of a frenzied used car sales market. For the second straight month, used car sales slowed in July. Americans bought 18% fewer used cars in July of 2021 compared to July of 2020.

Total used vehicle sales fell to 3.1 million in July, from 3.2 million in June, according to Cox Automotive. Cox Automotive is the parent company of Kelley Blue Book.

A Host of Causes

Sales of both new and used cars have hit record highs in 2021 thanks to a variety of factors.

The COVID-19 pandemic had depressed

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