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Family Discovers Downside to Convertibles

April 11, 2017 By Nadeem Muaddi

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A German man and his teenage daughter were cruising around in their Renault convertible on Saturday when the unthinkable happened: A trailer full of liquid manure spilled into their car! … [Read more...] about Family Discovers Downside to Convertibles

Review: DECANO Self-Adhesive Sunroof

April 1, 2017 By Naseem Muaddi

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There’s a lot of money to be made in installing and repairing sunroofs. However, not every auto upholstery shop has the technical expertise to offer the service. Fortunately, the DECANO Self-Adhesive Sunroof is quick and easy to install. … [Read more...] about Review: DECANO Self-Adhesive Sunroof

Tesla ‘Jump Seat’ Sparks Kidnapping Scare

February 9, 2017 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Sounds like someone didn't read our article on jump seats... Concerned citizens in Santa Clara, California, recently called the police on a man they spotted opening the rear hatch of his Tesla Model S and strapping a kid inside. Police, fearing a kidnapping, sped to the scene and held the man at gunpoint. … [Read more...] about Tesla ‘Jump Seat’ Sparks Kidnapping Scare

Chinese People Hate the Smell of Leather

December 7, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Wrap your head around this: Chinese people hate the smell of genuine leather. Not all of them, of course, but enough that luxury automakers are actually demanding odorless hides to crack the market of 1.3 billion people, according to Automotive News. … [Read more...] about Chinese People Hate the Smell of Leather

Yes, the Grass Soft Top is Back!

June 24, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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In April 2014, German automaker Opel pranked customers with the unveiling of a new car featuring real grass upholstery. Of course, it was an April Fool's Day joke. However, at least one person appears to have taken the gag seriously. … [Read more...] about Yes, the Grass Soft Top is Back!

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