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On the Road Review: Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid
More fuel-efficient, quieter, more refined in every dynamic. Looks like another hit for Subaru.
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On the Road Review: Ford F-150 Powerstroke
The new model demonstrates how the market for pickups has changed.
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Help! My battery is dead and my key is stuck!
A jump start may well be the solution.
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On the Road Review: Jeep Gladiator
‘An impressive package; a modern pickup that Jeep fans will quickly embrace.’
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A used, replacement differential is the most economical solution.
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AutoOn the Road Review: Ram Classic Runs the ‘Mother Road’
The Crew Cab 2WD with Hemi Power proves ideal for getting kicks on Route 66.
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CAR TALK
Warped rotors give pony the shakes
The mechanic should have diagnosed this classic case.
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BusinessA $1.8 million, 71-year-old car will anchor new museum and showroom in Arundel
The Tucker, one of only 51 made, will be the centerpiece of the Maine Classic Car Museum Collection, where the cars on display also will be for sale.
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AutoOn the Road Review: Compact Five-Door Wagons for the Masses
In the drivers' seats of the VW Golf Sportwagen and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
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AutoPutting diesel fuel in a gas engine is a nonstarter
Drain; clean; do not repeat.
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AutoOn the Road Review: Infiniti QX50 Luxe
A few minor blemishes won’t sabotage significant market appeal.
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A blizzard of complaints for Toyota’s Blizzard Pearl paint
A manufacturing defect appears to be the problem.
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AutoHonda Brings New Passport to New England
Introduced to the New England automotive press, the midsize crossover finds favor with the Ellsworth American reviewer.
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To be brief: It’s time for a new car
No point in pouring money into ‘a 25-year-old wreck with no airbags.’
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AutoOn the Road Review: Dodge Challenger GT
The weather-defying pony car doesn’t shy from any driving task, even in a wintry Maine March.
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Retired mechanic needs a refresher
Driving around with a serious coolant leak is not a good idea.
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AutoOn the Road Review: Kia Soul
Who knew that hamsters could be so powerful?
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Car’s computer thinks Mom’s a thief
Looks like time to consult the dealer.
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He wants to trade in the Buick she likes
Let him do it. Here’s how to get revenge.
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AutoOn the Road Review: Lexus LX570
The heaviest two-and-three-row SUV in its segment comes with a comfortable cabin, but rivals have better features there.
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Car looks out for its own best interests
The computer is the boss now.
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AutoOn the Road Review: Ford Raptor
The 2019 edition 'will forever alter your perception of what a road-going truck can do.'
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AutoOn the Road Review: BMW X4 xDrive30i
Using the same basic mechanicals, the X4 offers a sportier driving dynamic than the X3.
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CAR TALK
Don’t make an aftermarket mistake with additions
Better to be content with the brand new truck.
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AutoThe Most Significant New Vehicles of 2019
Some, including the Toyota RAV4 and the Chevy Silverado, are already hitting the showrooms.
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There’s only one way to cheap out on car AC
And that’s by turning it off.
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AutoOn the Road Review: Ram Big Horn, North Edition
The Ram pickup series ascends to the top of the class.
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Some cars are just too quiet
That’s why the Volt has a beeper, to alert pedestrians.
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AutoOn the Road Review: Mitsubishi Outlander SEL
The four versions of the top-selling compact crossover include a plug-in electric/hybrid.
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Some options that fit the off-road-adventuring bill
A pickup truck or a trail-rated Jeep is the way to go.
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Mechanic scores ‘genius’ points by identifying golf ball
Honesty appears to be another of his qualities.
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‘Is that real wood?’
Long ago, yes. Then it was fake. Now it’s an interior luxury feature.
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Leaving master switch of cruise control on does no harm
Neither to the engine nor the mileage.
