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The Honda V8 engine: Why It Doesn't Exist and What to Buy Instead
Honda V8 engine: why Honda never built one, what V8 rumors to ignore, and the Acura and Honda V6 models that come closes...
RSQ8 vs Urus: Which VW-Group Super SUV Actually Makes Sense to Own?
RSQ8 vs Urus: same VW platform, same V8, but a $100,000 price gap. Here's what a mechanic says about which super SUV you...
2000 Eclipse GT: The Forgotten V6 Sports Coupe Worth a Look
The 2000 Eclipse GT is the V6 coupe drivers overlook. We cover driving feel, common problems, used prices, and whether i...
Honda Fit Type R: Why It Never Happened (and What to Drive Instead)
Does a Honda Fit Type R really exist? Here's the truth about the one-off Jazz Type R, why Honda never built one, and the...
Manual Transmission Purists Are Refusing to Accept Reality
Manual transmission purists are refusing to accept reality. Here's what that means for your next car purchase, from a me...
The Most Ugly Car I've Driven Is Actually a Good Buy
The most ugly car I ever worked on surprised me. Here's why ugly sheet metal can still win you over — and what to look f...
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe: What a Mechanic Wants You to Know Before Buying One
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe buyers: engine options, rust spots, auto transmission problems, and what to pay. A Portlan...
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse: What a Mechanic Wants You to Know
Thinking about a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse? Here's what a mechanic checks before buying: engines, common failures, hidden ...
Two Weeks With a Used Volvo V90: The Family Test
Real Garage — ownership stories from the Keller fleet. School runs, Costco trips, and the squeaks that show up at 40,000...