Max Verstappen performs during the F1 Showrun at the Hahnenkamm

Insider: Win the Seasonal Battle to Protect Your Car from Nature

As the seasons change and Earth tilts, so too does your car’s health.  Mother Nature can be quite the unpredictable judge when it comes to weather – each season offers its own set of challenges for our four-wheeled friends. But fear not – here are ways you can safeguard your ride against weather hazards.   Winter- The Cold Shoulder Nature can deliver her version of the “silent treatment,” in the form of snow and ice storms followed by frigid cold temperatures. These freezing conditions can transform your vehicle into an ice sculpture, delaying your morning commute as you chip away …

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GTI for an Eye! 2016 Volkswagen GTI Avenges MkV GTI Sins

GTI Battle: 2008 VW GTI DSG vs. 2016 VW GTI Autobahn with Performance Package & DSG Just how much of a difference can two generations make? I love hot hatchbacks. Being able to have a practical performance-oriented vehicle is immensely appealing. For nine years, I drove a Mk5 2008 Volkswagen GTI whose sole option was the DSG automated-manual gearbox (Yes, it wasn’t a manual and no I don’t care). It was a fantastic car, but the time finally came when I wanted to upgrade. What to get? Something sporty like a Nissan 370Z? Some American muscle in the form of a Ford Mustang …

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