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Assietta Road runs entirely above 2.000 meters in the western Alps

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  Assietta Road runs entirely above 2.000 meters in the western Alps By dangerousroads Strada dell’Assietta is a military carriageway along the ridge that connects Pian dell’Alpe to Sestriere, in the Province of Torino, in northern Piemonte, Italy.     How long is Assietta Road? The road, Strada provinciale 173 del Colle dell’Assietta, is mostly unpaved. […]

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What Is Wheel Alignment?

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  What Is Wheel Alignment? By Mark Elias 04/28/2023 12:00pm Quick Facts About Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment, also known as car or front-end alignment, is an often overlooked but critical adjustment to ensure your vehicle tracks straight and true as you cruise. Poor alignment can cause premature tire wear, suspension failure, unsafe operation, excessive steering wheel

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Traction Control System: How It Works and When To Use It

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  Traction Control System: How It Works and When To Use It By Austin Morris 06/06/2023 8:00am Traction Control System Quick Facts Driving at night during a rain or snowstorm can be a scary experience, especially when you have to worry about your car losing traction, hydroplaning, or, worse, potentially crashing. Traction also comes into play

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Turbochargers Explained: How They Add Power and More

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  Turbochargers Explained: How They Add Power and More By Trevor Spedden 05/22/2023 12:01pm Quick Facts About Turbochargers Turbochargers are becoming more prevalent on new cars in the automotive industry, partly due to increasing government fuel efficiency requirements. Turbochargers allow smaller engines to bring the power of a larger naturally aspirated engine. It does this without sacrificing fuel economy

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Towing Capacity Guide: Everything You Need to Know

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  Towing Capacity Guide: Everything You Need to Know By Russ Heaps 09/07/2023 1:30pm Towing Capacity Quick Tips There are few topics as complicated for car shoppers as towing. Automakers compete to claim the highest towing capacities. But it’s not nearly as simple as searching for the correct number. Towing capacity is a series of calculations

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How To Use Trailer Backup Assist for Towing

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  How To Use Trailer Backup Assist for Towing By Russ Heaps 02/06/2023 12:00pm   Quick Facts About Trailer Backup Assist Systems Truck makers are tirelessly working to eliminate some of the drama from towing a trailer. These are welcome improvements to a task that can be stressful for even experienced drivers and downright scary for

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Best Trucks, Cars, and SUVs for Camping

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  Best Trucks, Cars, and SUVs for Camping By Nelson Ireson 05/17/2023 5:00pm No matter what kind of camping you’re into, you have to get to the campsite before you can start camping, so you’ll need a car, truck, SUV, or van that will get you, your stuff, and your companions there in comfort, safety, and

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The Features Your Vehicle Needs for Camping

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  The Features Your Vehicle Needs for Camping By Ben Stewart The Case for All-Wheel Drive Campsites and the roads that lead to them are incredibly varied. Some sites can be accessed from the pavement and have bathrooms nearby, which is quite convenient. But many recreational campers want to tread a little further away from

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