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Study: Depending on Cars Does Make Some People Happier ... To a Point - Streetsblog USA

Many Americans prefer driving despite limited transit options, revealing a cultural attachment to car travel.
Personal and social dynamics complicate the push for alternative mobility solutions.

Taxi, Italian Style: The Classic Yellow Cab That's Now in Milan

The retired New York City taxi has a new life in Italy, preserved as a weekend car with its iconic look.

Sideshows: The tire-spinning, rubber-burning Bay Area phenomenon that some hate and some love

Sideshows are informal and often illegal car shows characterized by risky stunts and community engagement, posing dangers that have led to police crackdowns.

As Need For Speed turns 30, the devs currently running the series say the biggest challenge new entries face is "literally the age of the franchise"

Need For Speed has maintained accessibility and relevance over 30 years despite evolving trends in gaming and car culture.

Crashing My Dream Car: The Day I Totaled My $200,000 Porsche

The journey to owning a dream car can culminate in an unexpected realization of its fragility.

Bridgestone Golf and Period Correct Drive Style with New Golf and Car Culture Collab | stupidDOPE

Bridgestone is merging car culture and golf through a stylish collaboration, targeting a modern, fashion-conscious audience.

I'm A Gas Car Fan. Here's Why I Love My First EV

The author transitioned from a gas car enthusiast to an electric vehicle advocate, finding joy and adventure in his experiences with cars.
His past ownership of numerous gas vehicles shaped his understanding and criticism of traditional car enthusiast culture.

DDDD transforms garage into retro-futuristic hub for vintage car culture in shenzhen

GARAGE fuses retro-futurism with car culture, creating a cultural hub for vintage cars and lifestyle experiences.

Friday Video: Groucho Marx and the 'Love Affair' with the Car - Streetsblog USA

America's car culture is a product of decades of social conditioning rather than genuine affection for automobiles.
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Is Your Car Flooded? Broken? Bricked? Rich Benoit Can Rebuild It.

The article highlights contrasting approaches to YouTube content creation, illustrating the extremes of both destructive viral entertainment and educational, practical car repair.

The YouTube Guide to Cars

YouTube has transformed automotive education, making it accessible for everyone, not just car enthusiasts.

Is Your Car Flooded? Broken? Bricked? Rich Benoit Can Rebuild It.

The article highlights contrasting approaches to YouTube content creation, illustrating the extremes of both destructive viral entertainment and educational, practical car repair.

The YouTube Guide to Cars

YouTube has transformed automotive education, making it accessible for everyone, not just car enthusiasts.
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Finally, BMW's M5 station wagon is coming to the US-and it's a hybrid

BMW's reintroduction of the M5 Touring in North America signifies a resurgence in interest for station wagons, highlighting their newfound desirability.

A motoring spectacle will fill Pall Mall with vintage and sportscars

The St James's Motoring Spectacle in London celebrates the evolution of motoring from historic vehicles to modern hypercars on November 2nd.

Finally, BMW's M5 station wagon is coming to the US-and it's a hybrid

BMW's reintroduction of the M5 Touring in North America signifies a resurgence in interest for station wagons, highlighting their newfound desirability.

A motoring spectacle will fill Pall Mall with vintage and sportscars

The St James's Motoring Spectacle in London celebrates the evolution of motoring from historic vehicles to modern hypercars on November 2nd.
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Enough with the vroom vroom vroom, buddy

Consider the impact of your late-night activities on nearby residents' peace and well-being.
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Silver Streak: Clarkson, Hammond, and May commit accidental international crime in fitting finale

The Grand Tour: One for the Road demonstrates that age does not diminish the trio's ability to stir up trouble and entertain.

Why The Grand Tour is really ending: Jeremy Clarkson thinks "electric cars are rubbish"

The Grand Tour's final special marks an emotional farewell highlighting the limitations of age and the exhaustion of its format.

Silver Streak: Clarkson, Hammond, and May commit accidental international crime in fitting finale

The Grand Tour: One for the Road demonstrates that age does not diminish the trio's ability to stir up trouble and entertain.

Why The Grand Tour is really ending: Jeremy Clarkson thinks "electric cars are rubbish"

The Grand Tour's final special marks an emotional farewell highlighting the limitations of age and the exhaustion of its format.
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This Totaled "Not Wheels" by MSCHF is an unexpected addition to the Hot Wheels universe - Yanko Design

Hot Wheels continues to innovate with the quirky 'Not Wheels' sedan, merging nostalgia with contemporary design.
The 'Not Wheels' is a commentary on car culture, celebrating imperfections rather than a flawless finish.

Lowriders, classic cars on display in San Jose this weekend

The Lowrider Day event in San Jose celebrates the city's repeal of the cruising ban, fostering a vibrant community for car enthusiasts.
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The Provocative, Rebellious and Flamboyant Origins of Lowriding | KQED

Lowriding culture, originating in California, is a blend of artistic expression and community bonding, facing both celebration and criminalization.

Shiny Objects: Lowriders Rev Up for Super Show

Lowriding culture is increasingly inclusive, with more women taking center stage, breaking gender barriers in a traditionally male-dominated space.

The Provocative, Rebellious and Flamboyant Origins of Lowriding | KQED

Lowriding culture, originating in California, is a blend of artistic expression and community bonding, facing both celebration and criminalization.

Shiny Objects: Lowriders Rev Up for Super Show

Lowriding culture is increasingly inclusive, with more women taking center stage, breaking gender barriers in a traditionally male-dominated space.
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Los Angeles wants a no-car' Olympics in 2028. Is it possible?

Los Angeles aims for a no-car 2028 Olympics, but faces significant challenges in public transit usage and cultural reliance on cars.

San Francisco lowriders take over Palace of Fine Arts this Saturday

California's new law decriminalizing lowriding has sparked celebrations, highlighted by a large gathering at the Palace of Fine Arts.

Friday Video: Are We All Living in a 'Carspiracy'? - Streetsblog USA

Exploring car culture's influence and 'car brain' psychology in the UK and the US.

Thursday's Headlines: Both Sides Now Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Fighting against car culture can be frustrating as common-sense arguments often fail to persuade others in the livable streets movement.

'Women Behind the Wheel' explains how cars became a gendered technology

Cars were initially designed with features catering to traditional gender roles.
The electric starter was a crucial innovation that made cars more accessible to women.

Can Congestion Pricing Alter New York's Car Culture?

The congestion pricing plan in New York is seen as a good first step in generating revenue for transportation infrastructure and reducing traffic.
Some experts believe that the plan should be expanded gradually to cover all five boroughs and address broader car culture issues.

London Naked Bike Ride sees record 1,200 cycle nude through the capital

The World Naked Bike Ride London celebrated body positivity and aimed to reduce dependence on cars, attracting a record 1,200 riders.
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