Since the widespread adoption of automatic transmissions, manuals have mostly been associated with performance cars. Slapping through the gears while winding out the engine is a thrilling experience, and nothing launches a 426 Street Hemi off the line like a four-speed. Now that trucks have become daily drivers and even luxury vehicles, they mostly have automatics, but manual transmissions used to be the standard in pickups.

The Only American-Built Pickup Truck With A Manual Transmission

Toyota's vehicles last the longest. It's a testament to Toyota's engineering prowess that six models make it to the iSeeCars annual ranking of the longest-lasting vehicles, trucks, and SUVs. The surprise? These aren't the models you'd expect, given they're not Toyota's top sellers. The Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla, and Toyota...

6 Toyota Vehicles That Will Go 250K+ Miles, But They’re Not Its Best-Selling Models

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While the world moves more and more towards an eco-friendly future, certain aspects of the automotive industry suffer. As emission restrictions tighten and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) metrics become harder and harder for manufacturers to meet, engine sizes are becoming smaller in order to meet those goals. That's why we've seen so many six-cylinder engines drop to four-pots, while V8s have been downgraded (or upgraded depending on where you stand) to twin-turbocharged sixes.

Toyota's Most Powerful 4-Cylinder Engine

Cars have only gotten more expensive, and finding a good sedan that fits into your budget can be difficult. With the average price of a new car well over $40,000, shoppers searching for a vehicle that’s affordable and easy to pay for might not find what they want. Still, you can find some reliable used cars that suit your budget without breaking the bank.

10 Most Reliable Used Cars Under $10,000

The automotive world is mourning the loss of a legendary powertrain. General Motors has confirmed the impending retirement of its celebrated 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax diesel engine. Renowned for its exceptional torque delivery, commendable fuel efficiency, and formidable towing capacity, the Duramax has been a cornerstone of GM’s full-size SUV lineup.

End of an Era: General Motors Retires Iconic Duramax Diesel Engine Amid Stricter Emissions Regulations

Chrysler, once a titan of American automotive manufacturing, has fallen on hard times under Stellantis ownership. The brand’s dramatic decline is most evident in its product lineup, now reduced to a solitary model: the Pacifica minivan. This stands in stark contrast to the brand’s former glory days, exemplified by...

Chrysler’s Decline Under Stellantis: From a Dominant American Brand to a Struggling Automaker Facing an Uncertain Future

Honda has some of the most reliable and capable vehicles in its lineup for 2024. But there's one model that's very underrated.

This Honda Is The Most Underrated of 2024

Honda has long been known for producing some of the most reliable and fuel-efficient vehicles in the market. And while Honda has been stepping up its game by making its cars more luxurious over the years, buyers have always had to turn to Acura for their luxury fix. Acura is Honda's luxury division, after all.

The Honda With More Luxury Than A Lexus... And It's Not An Acura

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As Ford looks toward the future of affordable EVs, the answer could be in its recent past.

Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon

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Lewiston, ME

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Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

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See how capable the Honda Ridgeline TrailSport is. It includes rugged upgrades to promote confidence. 
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2 Ways the Honda Ridgeline TrailSport Struggles While Off-Roading

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Burnouts are polarizing. Some folks love them, while others see them as a way to waste money, rubber, and time, as well as a clean pavement in some cases. We tend to fall into the group that enjoys them. That's why we've brought you this video from the folks at rally school Team O'Neil.

How to do a burnout with an automatic transmission

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Toyota didn't need to fix the Camry. It's been the best-selling sedan in America for more than a decade and is on pace for another stellar year. But even a vehicle as popular as the Camry deserves an update now and then. Thankfully, Toyota maintained the formula. The 2025 Toyota...

The Toyota Camry Is Still King

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The Pontiac GT-37 may not ring a bell like its legendary GTO platform-mate, nor did it make our list of the 10 most sought-after Pontiac cars to enter production. In hindsight, the GT-37 should be in the pantheon of the muscle car greats for offering value-packed performance. Pontiac introduced the...

What Years Did Pontiac Make The GT-37 & How Much Horsepower Did It Have?

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Growing up in the ’90s, the Integra Type R was a car many of us dreamed of owning. I remember when one of the rich kids we knew in town rolled up to the garage in a 1997 Type R, and while we were swapping a B18 into a Civic hatchback, everyone had to stop and look at it.

Daily Driver: 2024 Acura Integra Type S

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Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

Despite the continued development and innovation of combustion engine technology, there will never be anything that can replace the original winning recipe: the naturally aspirated engine. In 2024, we live in a turbocharged and hybrid reality, where the naturally aspirated engine is a dying breed even among specialty manufacturers. What was once a V-8 is now a V-6 with turbos and if you thought inline-fours would forever be the smallest engines on the market, we now have inline-threes making 300 horsepower.

10 Naturally Aspirated Engines That Produce BIG Torque

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

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There Is Only One Japanese Pickup Truck Left In America With A Manual Transmission

Manual transmissions are slowly being phased out. While there are still a few models out there that offer the six-speed manual gearbox, they are becoming harder...

There Is Only One Japanese Pickup Truck Left In America With A Manual Transmission

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