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The Shell Eco-Marathon: On the Path to 3,587 MPG

04.10.2013

High school and college competitors race not to go fast, but to achieve super-impressive fuel economy. The ultra-aerodynamic cars definitely look weird, but boy, do they save gas. 

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Today: Jim's Maxima Can't Take the Heat

04.09.2013

Jim's Maxima has been overheating when he travels to hot places. But his San Fransisco-based mechanics can't duplicate the problem because the weather is just too nice there. Tom and Ray recommend an auxiliary transmission cooler as a short-term fix.

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Horsepower

04.04.2013

Some cars are less drool worthy and more suited to pragmatic matters, like getting you from Point A to Point B. Goodbye, Citroen DS...hello, Renault 16.

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Today: Best Car for a 16 Year Old Boy?

04.03.2013

16-year-old Alec is looking for his first car, so wrote to Tom and Ray hoping for guidance. What did he get instead? Dating advice. Are Tom and Ray qualified to weigh in on either of these subjects? Read and let us know what you think.

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Shock Value

04.03.2013

Your dash-mounted hula dancer puts in for worker’s comp, and other signs you need new shocks.

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Lessons from the New York International Auto Show

04.02.2013

The New York International Auto Show continues until April 7. Is it the greenest show ever? Nah, but there's lots to like.

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Randy's Retirement Dream is . . . a Minivan?

04.02.2013

Randy always wanted to get a camper for when he retires but now that the gas prices are high, he's thinking about sizing-down his vision to a small SUV. Find out why Tom and Ray say a mini-van is the ulitmate compromise vehicle, right here.

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Jeep, McDonald’s Team Up for Biodiesel Win-Win

04.01.2013

Chrysler's Jeep Division partners with McDonald's, for a remarkable new automotive foray that just might change driving everywhere. Details, this way.

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Today: Is Cathy Stuck With Son's Sebring?

03.28.2013

Cathy's son moved to Europe and left his 2001 Chrysler Sebring with his mother. Problem is, the engine imploded only a few weeks after his departure. They still owe a few payments on the car and now Cathy's not sure what to do with it once it's paid off. What will Tom and Ray reccomend? 

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Missed Signals and the Overheating Taxi

03.26.2013

Russ's taxi just blew its head gasket and he wants to know whether he missed any warning signals that could have prevented it. Tom and Ray say there were plenty of warning signals and want to know why Russ chose to ignore them all. Find out where Russ went wrong, right here. 

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