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Rick Popely

Contributor Rick Popely has covered the auto industry for decades and hosts a weekly online radio show on TalkZone.com.

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Many view payload only in terms of how much cargo a vehicle can carry, but it refers to both passengers and cargo combined.
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If you want a model-year 2021 diesel vehicle, you’ll have to buy either a pickup truck or an SUV because passenger cars no longer offer diesel engines in the U.S.
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Nappa leather is a top-quality leather that was named for the Napa Valley in California where the tanning company that developed it was located.
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There are plenty of buyers looking for a car in decent running condition that costs less than $5,000. Learn how to sell an old car with these instructions.
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Pickup trucks accounted for about 20% of new-vehicle sales in 2020, and truck manufacturers will keep trying to gain a competitive edge with new models and features in 2021.
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Electric cars are moving from novelty status to mainstream in the 2021 model year.
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Advertising for leases focuses on monthly payments because that is what will catch the attention of most shoppers, but a $199 per month lease might not be the best deal.
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Halogen bulbs are rapidly being replaced by brighter and whiter light-emitting diodes and even brighter high-intensity-discharge lights filled with xenon gas.
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Covering the brake is a helpful technique in traffic situations where a sudden stop may be necessary, and it can shorten stopping distances.