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Can You Name These Ugly Cars From the '70s?
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Back in the 1970s, there were a lot of iconic cars, and a lot of them were downright hideous. Test your knowledge to see how many you can name.
Can You Name These Unpopular Cars From the '70s?
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From cars with engines known for bursting into flames to vehicles that were downright ugly, the '70s wasn't exact the peak of automotive design. Think you can name some of the biggest head-scratchers, flops and failures of the decade? Take our quiz to find out!
How EPA Fuel-Economy Testing Works
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Why do the EPA's fuel economy numbers almost always seem to be off-base? Learn how the EPA tests new cars and trucks to gauge their fuel economy.
10 Ways to Reuse Cardboard
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Not sure you're ready to part with your boxes and looking for ways to reuse your cardboard? Check out 10 ways to reuse cardboard in this article.
How Chevrolet Corvair Works
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The Chevrolet Corvair was initiated in 1956 and was the brainchild of Chevy chief engineer Edward N. Cole. Learn about this ill-fated Chevy.
How Carbon Tax Works
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A carbon tax is one of two market-based options that focus on lowering harmful emissions. Learn about the carbon tax and how a carbon tax can lower emissions.
1988 Peugeot Oxia Concept Car
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The otherworldly 1988 Peugeot Oxia concept car took its name from a region on Mars. See pictures and a profile of the 1988 Peugeot Oxia concept car.
How Differentials Work
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Differentials let cars make turns with ease. Find out how the differential allows the wheels to rotate at different speeds.
How the Lotus Elise Works
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It's not the fastest or the most powerful sports car on the road. So what's the fuss? It's about what Lotus does best: The Elise handles like it's an extension of the driver. Learn all about the Elise.
How Flappers Worked
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How did flappers come about? Read about flappers at HowStuffWorks.