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Top 10 Pre Purchase Car Checks Most Buyers Overlook

Car Examer

Many buyers miss crucial inspection points , only to discover expensive problems later. Electronics You might check the AC , but do you test every button and feature ? Air Conditioning & Electronics Test every feature. Buying a used car? But what about the things that arent so obvious? Book inspection 1. Think twice.

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Sharp electronics wants to make electric cars, but questions remain – report

Drive.com

The company responsible for manufacturing the Apple iPhone has teamed up with electronic maker Sharp, but poor financials and a reduction in patent applications hint at troubled times for Sharp. Sharp isn’t the first electronics specialist to move into the car business.

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New 2025 Nissan Armada Keeps $56K Base Price Intact, Drops V8 For V6

Carscoops

It features a revamped body kit for improved approach and departure angles, beefy underbody protection, 20-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, an electronic locking rear differential, and Adaptive Electronic air suspension. Inside, the Armada sees a much-needed tech overhaul. Inside, the Armada sees a much-needed tech overhaul.

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Modern Gear Shifters Are Too Confusing, Leave Drivers Frustrated, Stranded, Or Worse

Carscoops

And then there, are of course, the buyers themselves who aren’t always happy with their shiny new car’s way of selecting gears. Gears shifters are constantly becoming needless complicated, as many, from automotive journalists (myself included) to car engineers and execs, point out.

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Brand New Dodge Demon 170 Flooded Down The Drain

Carscoops

Realistically, the buyer will likely be someone looking to salvage valuable parts rather than attempt a full restoration of the Demon. As the electronics are inevitably busted, there’s no way to see how many miles are on the car’s odometer. The engine bay also looks worse for wear.

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New Alfa Romeo Stelvio Hits US Shores In 2026, Current Models Sold Until Then

Carscoops

For those in the States still clinging to the classic models, the existing Stelvio and Giulia will stick around through 2026, giving buyers what could be one last shot at a pure-ICE Alfa before the brand fully embraces electrification with both hybrid and battery-powered options.

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2025 MG 7 review

CarExpert

Its tapered styling and a broad footprint endow the MG 7 with a pleasingly dynamic stance, and its eye-catching visuals alone could be enough to lure some buyers, including fleets if the price is right. Theres more than a hint of Audi A7 in the MGs profile, and thats no bad thing. What is the MG 7 like on the inside?