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How John Wayland re-engineered rear-drive 1972 Datsun with a “caveman” DC electric motor powered by seven NiCad batteries found in Apache helicopters.

When you fill gas vehicles with diesel, they may lose power, run poorly, stall. Draining tank, flushing system can work. Diesels don’t fare as well.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA is second kick at EV can; EQ, the first, wasn’t up to much. This has better charging, great tech. and feels like a German auto.

Rick Nienhuis’s 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-500 Fastback is a special car. A neighbour got one in 1970 and Nienhuis knew he had to have one.