[Note: Welcome to The Autopian’s somewhat-regular fiction series, Mack Hardigraw! The predecessor series (well, two of them) of car mysteries can be found here and here. Mack Hardigraw isn’t technically the same since we’d like to cover our asses a bit, but I think if you’d like some background on these characters, those links should work well. When it comes to automotive-based detective/crime short stories — especially ones that feature the taillight subculture — I think you’ll find this to be among the most, um, existent....

While your case’s specifics will determine the availability and amount of emotional distress damages that you can claim compensation for, it is vital to validate your unfortunate experience when claiming. Whether you will be filing a lawsuit or negotiating a claim with an insurer, opting for legal representation is critical. Emotional Distress Damages Explained Emotional distress damages compensate victims of personal injury for the psychological impacts of the injury on the victims’ daily lives....

Oh, and did you think they put a 318 under the hood? They didn’t. No, there’s a Slant 6 in there, just like in Aunt Janet’s car. Damn, they all showed up for the infamous Stockholm Syndrome robbery! Inside, it gets stranger. When building later Valiants, it looks like SAAB installed their own door handles inside, put in a center console, and blessedly added their own donut-hole-headrest seats in place of the Plymouth’s standard fare, which, from my experience, were some of the worst seats that I have ever experienced in a motor vehicle....

And yet, I can’t find one goddamn silver front bumper cover. I have been searching for a month. I greatly underestimated how hard this is. Listen, I had pretty low expectations out of a $900 Prius, that I saw listed haphazardly with one blurry photo and a two-sentence description in the middle of the night. But, I was pleasantly surprised at how much “car” was there. Yes, it had holes in the front seats from where the previous owner would chain smoke on breaks and seemingly ash his cigarettes directly into the cushions....

Welcome to The Morning Dump, bite-sized stories corralled into a single article for your morning perusal. If your morning coffee’s working a little too well, pull up a throne and have a gander at the best of the rest of yesterday. Stellantis CEO Wants Greater Tariffs On Chinese EVs From BYD to Great Wall Motors, it’s been a big Paris Motor Show for Chinese cars. However, not everyone’s stoked to see models with names like Funky Cat in Europe....

Here’s some context from Yahoo! Sports: You follow that? This is the last race before the championship and the only way to get in was for Chastain to get ahead of Denny Hamlin in two turns. The only way to do that was to slam the damn thing against the wall. This Twitter caption tells the story fairly well: Christopher Bell won the race and advanced to the final four with Chastain, Joey Logano and Chase Elliott....

Although most fashion brands now have a collection for petite women, it is still not really quite like it. Besides, what you lack in the clothes department, it is made up for in the shoe department. You can successfully wear any inch length, as long as the shoes fit. Being petite is adorable, and you cannot fall short of people that will say you are. While there are some clothes that will make you look smaller than you are, Petite Leggings will accentuate your legs....

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With that in mind, it’s essential to compare a few websites before you create an account. Some casinos are better than others, after all. Below is a list of 7 of the best PA online casinos to check out before you choose the right pick. Best 5 Pennsylvania Online Casinos #1: Caesars Casino & Sportsbook Caesars is one of the biggest names in Las Vegas. And now it’s also available in Pennsylvania....

You might be keen on barn doors because they’re in style, but they’re not always the most practical option. But you also might want to stay away from your sliding door that makes the room look run down. Here is everything you need to know about the different types of closet doors and which one you should choose. Bypass Doors Bypass doors are the sliding doors that run on a track....

It’s true to say that being a fashion designer is probably one of the most well-known careers in the industry. If the life of a fashion designer isn’t for you, but you have an interest and passion for working in the industry, then there are many other careers to consider that aren’t as high profile but are equally rewarding. How to Start a Career in Fashion The fashion industry is a competitive industry to get into....

Despite the bullshit that Mercedes-Benz likes to spew about the “first automobile” being the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen, automobiles were around long, long before that, and in the United Kingdom there was even a sort of automotive boom, primarily in the form of steam omnibuses, in the 1820s and 1830s. Here in America things were a little slower, but there was an automobile of sorts as early as 1805, Oliver Evans’ self-propelled amphibious dredging machine, the Oruktor Amphibolos, which also became the first abandoned car....

Brand packaging or labels are powerful tools every marketer needs. Having a good label or packaging design is one of the things that drive customers to buy your products. Smart packaging design can also introduce your brand to new customers. Keep reading for our guide on the importance of packaging to learn more about the power of packaging. We will also talk about how you can create good packages for your business further below....

Basically, the Inflation Reduction Act, or at least, the EV, PHEV, and alternative fuel (largely hydrogen) portion of the bill, was meant to combat inflation, in part, by stimulating green energy initiatives. It wasn’t an easy bill to get through; the plug-in tax credit portion went through several revisions, with one of the architects of the bill, Senator Joe Manchin, deriding the concept of an EV tax credit entirely, citing high demand for plug-in vehicles....

First, a briefing on the CC8S. This Ford V8-powered targa-topped weapon burst onto the scene in 2002, promising a rawer, more insane experience than was otherwise available from its contemporaries. While its 655 horsepower doesn’t sound crazy today, that was an earth-shattering number 20 years ago, and it helped the CC8S gain reverence the world over. The whole car promised more of everything than typical supercars of the time, from a quarter-mile time of ten seconds flat to a top speed of 240 mph....

Welcome to The Morning Dump, bite-sized stories corralled into a single article for your morning perusal. If you’re morning coffee’s working a little too well, pull up a throne and have a gander at the best of the rest of yesterday. The Longest Jeep Gets The Longest Motor The Jeep Wagoneer may already look like someone threw dubs on the Empire State Building, but customers are craving something even bigger....

Let us tell you one thing: DreamHost is good in so many ways but it also has issues and there are a ton of other great web hosting alternatives you can try at better prices. So in this post, we’ll explore some of the best DreamHost competitors you can give a try in 2023 and beyond. Most of these web hosts are affordable (and we mostly included their shared hosting plans)....

One thing I like about travel blogging is it gives you freedom. Travel blogging helps you: Make more money Spend your time however you want TRAVEL around the world (whenever you want by making money on the go!) Travel blogging is NOT new. Ever since Tim Ferriss released the book The 4 Hour Work Week, it has spread like wildfire. it is evolving swiftly in the recent years in India....