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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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Genesis GV90 Declares War On BMW And Cadillac With EV Muscle

Carscoops

Buyers are said to be able to spec the GV90 with radiant heating and an electrochromic glass roof that can block out the sun in multi-configurable ways. Additionally, the GV90 will feature electronically controlled dampers and an advanced torque-vectoring system to optimize traction and handling.

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This Pickup Was Flipped For $24K Over Sticker And It’s Not Even New

Carscoops

Well, they have for the most part, but as this Ford F-150 proves, buyers will still splash the cash for rare and special vehicles. A twin-panel moonroof costing $1,495 was the only other option the original buyer – who is also the seller – chose, but he hasn’t had much opportunity to enjoy it. He didn’t though.

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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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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.