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Kiran Menon-

Kiran Menon

About Kiran Menon

Cars have had a profound impact on Kiran ever since he was a toddler. This grew with age, ballooning to such an extent that he graduated with a degree in automotive engineering and now devotes himself to penning down all things motoring.

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Why The 2024 Toyota 4Runner Will Be The Most Versatile Family-Friendly SUV

The next-gen 2024 Toyota 4Runner could easily be a grand slam home run, with an updated powertrain and new features, looking like our render.

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These Are The Most Problematic Ford F-150 Models To Buy Used

Not every used Ford F-150 is worth buying. We tell you which model years are notorious for its reliability issues and shoddy build quality.

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Tesla's Supercharger Network: A Deep Dive Into Why Ford And GM Find It Irresistible

The Detroit giants joining forces and promoting Tesla's NACS charging network over the CCS standard is a massive win for EV owners in North America.

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This 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor May Be The Fastest One In The World To 60-MPH

Lethal Performance tuned their 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor to deliver a 0-60 mph sprint in the late 5-second range.

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This Is The Body Style Car Designers Never Look Forward To Making

Crossover Coupes are perhaps the most questionable trends in today’s automotive space, and most car designers aren’t all that happy with them.

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How Porsche Will Convince American 911 GT3 Owners For The Manthey Performance Upgrade

Porsche finally introduces the Manthey Performance Upgrade for North American GT3 owners, alongside the opportunity to experience it firsthand.

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The Full Story Behind Why The Venom F5’s V8 Engine Is Called The Fury

John Hennessey reveals the reason behind the name, and to be honest, it’s as American as things get.

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Why John Hennessey Also Wanted To Punch The Same Top Gear Producer As Jeremy Clarkson

John Hennessey recalls the infamous Clarkson debacle and explains one of his bitter Top Gear moments involving the then-assistant producer.

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Why Everyone Forgot Koenigsegg’s Revolutionary Freevalve Engine Technology

Is Freevalve dead? Can the engine technology survive the EV onslaught? Honestly, there are enough reasons that question its mainstream adoption. 

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Why Ford Thinks GM Is Wrong To Drop Apple CarPlay From Future Models

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are being phased out by GM. But Ford counters the notion, saying, "We kind of lost that battle 10 years ago."

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The $20,000 Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack Is A 200-MPH Silent Missile

With the new Track Pack, the Model S Plaid has finally cracked the 200 mph mark, making it the fastest Tesla to date.

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Why We Were Not Expecting This To Be The First Ever Shelby Branded EV

Like it or not, this is the first-ever Shelby vehicle to incorporate fake exhaust sounds tuned by Borla.

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Why The Newly Importable Nissan R34 Skyline Was Worth The Wait For American Gearheads

You can legally import a Nissan R34 Skyline to the U.S from May 2023. Importing an R34 GT-R, however, won't be legal until 2024.

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This Chevrolet Barn Find Reveals Amazing Classic Muscle Cars And Pickups Gathering Dust

The treasure trove houses multiple Bel Airs with the rare 409 engine, big-block Chevy C10 pickup trucks, a couple of Cushman motorcycles, and more.

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How The 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat Saved Dodge, Then Dodge Killed It

The Challenger Hellcat’s debut gave Mopar the momentum it needed when it was struggling behind Ford and GM.

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What Happens When A YouTuber Tries To Replicate Ford's Rarest Paint Color Ever

Mystichrome was one of the most complex paintjobs ever offered and was even illegal to use without supervision.

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These Awesome Tips Will Change Your Life Forever As A Tesla Model 3 And Y Owner

Here are some obvious and not-so-obvious bits of advice to improve your Model 3 and Model Y ownership experience.

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Here’s Why The 2024 Polestar 4 Has The Most Advanced Car Interior Yet

We reckon the Polestar 4 houses perhaps the most minimalist, eco-friendly and most advanced interior in the entire automotive spectrum.

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This Reimagined C4 Corvette ZR-1 Is The Throwback We’ve Been Waiting For

HotCars Exclusive presents this remastered C4 Corvette ZR-1 as a modern sports car eyeing the neo-retro audience.

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Here’s What Really Happened To El Chapo’s McLaren F1

El Chapo's McLaren F1 is very much the least documented and the most mysterious of all the F1s in existence.

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