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2020 Jeep Gladiator Automotive News Featured Jeep 

Tips and Tricks: All the Details on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Bed

John Coyle

The Just Enough Essential Parts crowd has wanted a pickup for well over a decade, and with the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, Ma Mopar has answered the call. Given the Jeep’s storied place in the hearts of the off-road enthusiasts, it’s sure to be a massive hit. But after test mules started being spotted, and we knew that the rumors of the truck’s development were real, everyone started wondering just how much of a truck the new Jeep would be. Namely, would it be able to handle traditional truck tasks? Or…

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2020 MINI John Cooper Works GP Automotive News Featured MINI 

The 2020 MINI John Cooper Works GP Will Have 300 HP

Jackie Strada

Sure, the horsepower figures for virtually every vehicle have gone through the roof of late. But make no mistake: a MINI with 300 horsepower is a big deal. And that’s exactly what the 2020 MINI John Cooper Works GP will deliver. So if you’ve been looking for a hot hatch, but weren’t moved by the Honda Civic Type R or the Ford Focus RS, this petite, powerful little Brit could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Aside from the power figure, and the fact that it’ll come from a turbocharged…

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Winter Driving Automotive News Featured Head to Heads & Advice 

Winter Driving Tips From Consumer Reports: Video

Jackie Strada

Right now, if seems like the entire country is dealing with extreme weather, with even generally mild places like Seattle seeing record snowfall. And while winter driving can be challenging, following a couple of simple rules can keep you safe if you need to venture out into a winter. Fortunately, our friends over at Consumer Reports have put together a great video which explains them all. And they also just posted an informative article about all the areas of your car you should keep clean, so all your vehicle’s driver…

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Toyota Supra Automotive News Featured Toyota 

Here Are All the TRD Aero Bits Coming for the New Toyota Supra

Jackie Strada

First off, none of the latest parts from TRD add any power to the new Toyota Supra. And to be honest? We think it’ll be a long time, if ever, before we see any factory-sanctioned components that’ll up the inline six’s output. Because the 5.0-liter V8, which sees duty in the Lexus RC F and LC 500, hasn’t gotten a measurable boost since its debut, and near-continuous calls for a more powerful Toyota 86 have also gone unanswered. That said, there’s more to a sports car than big power, and we…

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30th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata Automotive News Featured Mazda 

The 30th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata is Unsurprisingly Perfect

John Coyle

Yup, the Miata is 30 years old, and at this point, the plucky little roadster needs no introduction. But that said? We’re going to repeat our favorite story about its origin — even thought we’re not sure exactly how factual it is. As the story goes, a bunch of American auto writers were gathered at a Mazda event during the early ’80s. While picking their brains, a Mazda engineer asked what kind of car people would buy, but didn’t yet exist. So someone piped up, “how about a little British…

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