Automotive lighting

These Popular Semi Trucks Have Headlights From An Unlikely Source: The Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Daimler-Benz AG bought Freightliner from the American company Consolidated Freightways back in 1981, and under Daimler control it became the largest heavy duty truck producer in North America by 1992. Parts sharing across mutually owned companies is a common practice, but it’s not always as drastic of a cross-market collaboration as the stark juxtaposition of … Read more

I Bought $1,800 Headlights For My Porsche Because I Hate Chrome

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I’m not sure I can explain my anti-chrome obsession to anyone who doesn’t get it. I am repelled, repulsed, and sickened by the shiny mirror-like finish that so many automakers love to apply to vehicles. I often find myself in fear of losing my lunch when I even think about it, especially when it’s a … Read more