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Michael Block, an Orlando native, is a recent graduate from UCF with a writing degree. He delivers car parts throughout Central Florida, and has his finger on the pulse of the local automotive scene. He can be reached at orlandoautoexaminer@gmail.com.

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Farewell, Mazda B-series

The announcement was made last month that Mazda would no longer sell the Ford-Ranger-based B-series compact pickup truck after 2009, according to this...
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Test-drive: 2010 Toyota Prius

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As I sat down in my 2010 Toyota Prius test car last week and glanced over the bizarre dashboard, I thought to myself "I'm going to need two hours...
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The end of Cash for Clunkers... and the beginning of an automotive bubble

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The Cash for Clunkers program (also called CARS, or the' Car Allowance Rebate System' or 'Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save' Act of 2009) ended...
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Interview with Michael Bragg, creator of FuelClinic.com

Michael Bragg is serious about fuel economy. Bragg is the owner and creator of FuelClinic.com, a website that...
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Unique engines: the Atkinson-cycle engine

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In the last article, I discussed the Miller-cycle engine and the increased efficiency it achieves through sophisticated valve timing and the use of a...
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Unique engines: the Miller-Cycle engine

The Otto-cycle engine is the primary type of engine in virtually all automobiles, both modern and historic. The premise is simple: there are four...
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Trucks - Final Installment: The compact and import truck revolution

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In this final installment of the Trucks series, we'll be looking at the compact andd import revolution that turned the truck world on its side in the...
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New York Auto Show Highlights: Ford Transit Connect

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The Ford Transit Connect, a Turkish-built compact van, was on full display at the New York Auto Show this past...
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Test-drive: 2010 Mazda3

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The 2010 Mazda3 is just now beginning to hit US showrooms. This is the first major update for the Mazda3 since its...
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Tesla teases us with a partially-revealed Model S sedan

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Tesla Motors, the new Silicon Valley automaker who is producing the world's fastest electric car, the Tesla...
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