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Top Reasons You Rarely See Gull Wing Doors Anymore

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  Sure, gullwing doors can look insanely cool. From the iconic Mercedes 300 SL to the DeLorean, it's a stunning sight when done right. But why don't we see them more often? There are several reasons why they are not more ubiquitous in the automotive world.  Practicality, safety, cost, and comfort all play a role here. It's an exciting story because when the 300 SL was introduced in 1957, many must have looked at Mercedes as if they had just discovered fire.    And yet, half a decade later, gullwing doors haven't been as successful as hoped — aside from supercars, of course. This is why. They're tough to design well It doesn't seem like much of a technical challenge to open a door rather than open it once you get the idea, but some ongoing design challenges plague gullwing doors in particular. The first is that the weight of the door, which is usually quite heavy, must actively fight gravity as it travels open, rather than simply pivoting on a tra...

Top Reasons Why You Should Buy Used Trucks

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According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Americans owned 13.2 million trucks in 2018. Whether you decide to buy a new or used one, trucks offer multiple functions due to their hauling and towing capabilities. Compared with used trucks, new trucks have a big disadvantage, and that is their market price. If you don’t want to pay through the nose for a new truck, buying a used truck at a lower price is a better option. Best of all, it still achieves its intended goal at a relatively lower cost. Wondering if buying used trucks is a good idea? This article explains the advantages of buying a used truck in 2022. The cost Yes, newer trucks can demolish a home, but for an average of $60,000 to $80,000 to buy something new off the property, you could buy something older that would cost less than half a year in payments for a new truck. You can buy a house today for the cost of a new truck. In contrast to the truck, the house will at least increase in value. Fuel mileage New trucks ...

Top Reasons Why We Love Cars So Much

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Essentially, a car is made of bits of metal and plastic, but for many men (and women) these normally inanimate objects are living, breathing things. A great and lovely bond seems to form between this man and this good-looking car.  So much so that it's becoming pretty obvious there's a love story on board. The love for cars usually starts at a young age. It can be heredity, an event, a circumstance, or a combination of many factors, but it almost always starts before you can drive.  So why do we love cars so much, and what makes people love them so much? Let's take a look at the similarities to find out what makes us love cars the way we do: Human Ingenuity The increasing demand for autos shows their love for men. Improvements in automobile manufacturing are progressing by leaps and bounds. Modern cars are far ahead of the cars of a hundred years ago.  The cars we drive today offer smooth, comfortable rides and, more importantly, give us more mileage for our ...