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Brittany Snow’s 2001 Acura RSX

December 18, 2017. Roberto Cruz

This award-winning Florida-born actress, singer and producer began her career on the CBS soap “Guiding Light.” Since then, she has appeared in hit films like “John Tucker Must Die,” “Hairspray” and “Pitch Perfect.” Watch her reprise the role of Barden Bellas co-captain Chloe Beale in “Pitch Perfect 3,” which is in theaters now. What was your…

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Predicting 2018’s Most Important Car Technology

December 18, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Will 2018 bring a robot uprising led by artificially intelligent driverless cars bent on world domination? Probably not. But technology is changing cars faster than ever before. Look into a crystal ball with us as we explore technologies that could have the biggest impact on cars and trucks in 2018. Smartphone Integration Mobile apps like…

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Taylor Kitsch’s 1991 Pontiac Firefly

December 18, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Canadian-born actor and model Taylor Kitsch has appeared in blockbuster films like “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” “Battleship” and “John Carter.” He starred in the second season of the HBO series “True Detective” and scored his breakout role in the hit NBC series “Friday Night Lights.” Watch him portray Branch Davidians leader David Koresh in “Waco,” a…

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Reviews of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and and 2018 BMW 530e

December 18, 2017. John Paul

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan $31,775 (Price as tested) | 4 cylinder, 184 hp | 21/27 mpg The all-new Tiguan has grown over the years to become one of the largest sport-utility vehicles in the segment. It comes in several trim levels and with front- or all-wheel drive. To put it in perspective, it’s 10 inches longer than…

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Dig Out Your Car Like a Boss

November 28, 2017. Roberto Cruz

You need your car stuck in the snow like you need to listen to “Macarena” over and over again for three straight days. But if you do find your vehicle caught in a snowy trap, don’t freak out. Here’s what to do. Don’t Get Mad – Get Digging It’s frustrating to find your car buried…

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2017 Lexus CT200h Review

November 28, 2017. AAA Staff

Unlike many hybrid cars which began life as a gasoline-only model, the Lexus CT 200h was designed only as a hybrid. Introduced for the 2012 model year, the five-door hatchback has a sporty look with plenty of power and handling to place it squarely in the fun-to-drive category. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system makes a…

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Robin Meade’s 1974 Ford Maverick

November 28, 2017. AAA Staff

This award-winning journalist is the longtime anchor of “Morning Express with Robin Meade” on HLN. A former Miss Ohio, she is also the author of the New York Times best-seller “Morning Sunshine: How to Radiate Confidence and Feel It Too,” and a singer-songwriter with two country music albums. Wake up to Robin and the “Morning…

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Test Drive: 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata

November 01, 2017. AAA Staff

It’s not about the destination, but the journey when you’re traveling in the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Rather than getting somewhere fast (though the MX-5 is quick), driving this car is more about the experience of actually driving – the pure joy of being in control of your life and enjoying the twists and turns of…

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Alton Brown’s 1971 Ford Pinto

November 01, 2017. AAA Staff

Host of hit Food Network television shows like “Iron Chef America,” “Good Eats,” and “Cutthroat Kitchen,” Alton Brown is an award-winning celebrity chef, best-selling cookbook author and musician (yes, he sings). See him live this month as he kicks off the next leg of the “Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science” tour, which blends science,…

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Shop for Tires With Confidence

November 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz

When shopping for tires, some drivers will pick the cheapest set available. Others will choose the ones made by the brand with the best reputation. It’s less likely that a vehicle owner will spend hours on research to find the best set to suit his or her vehicle needs. The good news is you don’t…