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  Gas Prices Are in the Fastest Decline in over a Decade, Down 83 Cents Since Mid-June

  Popular Mechanics - Eric Stafford

  AAA says the national average is currently $4.19 per gallon, and it’s $3.77 or less in eight states. Gas prices have been extremely volatile this year, with the national average peaking above $5 per gallon in June. However, prices have now fallen for the past seven weeks straight, according to data …

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  Tesla’s Cybertruck Is Finally Arriving In 2023, But Does Anyone Really Care?

  Popular Mechanics - Matt Crisara

  It was almost the first electric pickup truck to hit the market. Instead, Rivian beat it to the punch with the R1T. Picture this: It’s November 21, 2019. The term “Corona” is still just a reference to a beer that’s better with lime. Brexit absolutely bulldozed British politics. And, well … Tesla …

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  4 days ago

  To Pit or Not to Pit: How F1’s Red Bull Racing Makes Split-Second, Mid-Race Decisions

  Popular Mechanics - Tim Newcomb

  With simulations running constantly during a Formula 1 race, speed and accuracy in the data is key to winning. At a critical point in the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix race in June—with fan-favorite Max Verstappen’s Red Bull Racing car slightly leading Carlos Sainz Jr., who drives for …

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  The Best Roof Bike Racks for Transporting Your Bicycle

  Popular Mechanics - Talon Homer

  Getting your ride from point A to point B—without getting in a workout along the way—has never been easier. A roof bike rack for your vehicle is a necessity for nearly every cyclist or camper, allowing bicycles to be securely stored and carried over great distances. Roof racks are particularly …

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  NHTSA Is Investigating Ford Bronco Engine Failures

  Popular Mechanics - Wesley Wren

  The Bronco’s 2.7-liter engine is under scrutiny due to possible catastrophic engine failures. Here’s what you need to know. Ford’s Bronco might have been one of the automaker’s biggest revivals in company history, but it seems like the iconic SUV might be in some hot water. The National Highway …

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  New Hampshire State Police Arrest C8 Corvette Driver Allegedly Going 161 MPH

  Popular Mechanics - Brian Silvestro

  The driver was allegedly going more than double the speed limit when he drove by a state trooper. New Hampshire State Police arrested a man after he was allegedly caught driving 161 mph on an interstate on Sunday. Danbury, Connecticut native Alejandro Zapata-Rebello drove by a trooper on patrol on …