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Christine Crandall

About Christine Crandall

Christine Crandall is a freelance writer from The Dalles, Oregon. She graduated from Eastern Oregon University and enjoys writing about many subjects including the automobile industry. Her favorite sports car is the Mazda RX-7 but she currenty enjoys cruising the countryside in a Toyota 4Runner.

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Volkswagen
The Social Equalizer: How The Volkswagen Beetle Gained Its Global Cult Status

Hippie counterculture made the VW Beetle a cultural icon despite its humble origins as a social equalizer.

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A Closer Look At Lando Norris’ New Special McLaren 765LT Spider

The Formula One racer's custom supercar is a reflection of himself in an exquisite, one-of-a-kind MSO creation.

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How Tesla’s New OTA Software Update Cut EV Range By A Massive 20%, Owners Move To Sue

What Tesla owners don't know is that over-the-air- updates may be hurting their battery performance.

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Why Plug-In Hybrids Will Continue To Lead The Charge Of Our Electric Car Future

Range anxiety is the primary reason that plug-in hybrids exist in the transition from gas-powered to electric-powered vehicles.

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A Closer Look At The Social Media Giant Quan's (PappiiQ) Awesome Mopar Collection

Quan has owned an impressive array of Dodges from Hellcats to Scat Packs, and fans are waiting to see what he'll buy next.

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How The Third-Generation Ford Taurus Spelled The Downfall Of America's Best Selling Car

The original Ford Taurus was nicknamed the Jelly Bean, but designers took its rounded edges too far with the third-generation model.

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What Makes This Hoard Of Tesla Roadsters Found Abandoned In China So Special

The first EV "barn find" was actually found in three shipping containers. What's inside makes time travel seem possible.

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Why Automakers Are Unable To Convince Women To Buy Electric Vehicles

Women are supposedly the greener sex, but men are more likely to purchase zero-emission EVs.

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This Badass Toyota Hilux 6x6 Firetruck’s Water Canon Will Blow Flaming EVs Away

A new 6X6 chassis and water jet fire suppression system make the HILOAD a fire department must-have for growing EV fires.

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Check Out This Beastly Armored Tank That Can STORM Through Water Too

The STORM is an amphibious tank with a diesel hybrid engine and remote control capabilities and is a military game changer.

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Chevrolet
Why The Chevrolet Corvair Was The Worst Car Of The 1960s

A heavy rear end and swing-axle suspension made the Corvair handle differently, but did it deserve its "one-car accident" reputation?

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Why Toyota's Low Carbon Fuel Is A Better Bet Than Porsche's Synthetic Fuel

Porsche makes its synthetic eFuel using wind power in Chile. But Toyota may have better fuel alternatives planned.

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Kia
How This Cheap Device Sold Online Is Making Auto Thefts Easier Than Ever

Criminals can shockingly hack into your car's computer system using one simple device, and it's like they have the key fob in their hand.

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This Military Helicopter RV Camper Conversion Is Simply Unbelievable

When an Alabama Coast Guard couple found a Puma helicopter on Facebook, they knew they had to create the helicamper.

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BMW
How Liberty Walk Liberated The BMW i8 Hybrid Sports Car’s Wild Side

Liberty Walk's crazy suspension and body modifications make the BMW i8 more attractive, yet polarizing at the same time.

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Why Tesla’s Lithium Battery Packs Are Nearly Impossible To Repair

Tesla's 4680 battery is extremely difficult to repair because of accessibility issues. It limits consumers' right to repair.

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Florida Woman Crashes Rolls-Royce Dawn Through Backyard For A Million Dollar Landing

She doesn't remember her Rolls-Royce off-roading, but her neighbors are feeling the damages to their $3 million statue.

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How Ford’s AI Will Help You Hitch And Tow A Trailer Like A Pro

Ford's new AI Hitch Assist gets the truck to the trailer without you getting out and with the push of a button.

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Volkswagen Confirms The Impending Death Of The ICE-Powered Golf

The Dieselgate scandal accelerated Volkswagen's transition to all EV vehicles. And now the time is near for the VW Golf to go electric.

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Here’s What Happens When Tesla Roadster Batteries Reach End Of Life

Tesla Roadster batteries are reaching their end of life 15 years after production. But getting hold of a new battery pack is not an easy affair.

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