Volkswagen's Decision To Keep The Electric GTI Front-Wheel Drive Is A Mistake
From where I'm standing, it makes far more sense to make the next-generation GTI rear-wheel drive, and failing to do so will eventually be viewed as a mistake.
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Let This Fire-Spitting Ford Escort Add Some Excitement To Your Weekend
With a seriously built 2.3-liter stroker carrying an HKS turbocharger, hillclimber Yves Hängärtner claims his Escort is pushing 600 horsepower to the ground.
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Telo Drift Truck, I Repeat, Telo Drift Truck!
Rear-wheel-drive Telo MT1s will have 350 horsepower, but all-wheel-drive ones get 500 hp and a drift mode.
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The Fiat 500 Abarth Understood One Thing The Ford Fiesta ST Never Did
Despite being worse in almost every way, the little Abarth remains strong because it offers one thing the Fiesta ST never could - non-stop driving enjoyment.
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The Hood Designs On These Cars Made Them Instant Icons
Cars become icons for a variety of reasons, but these hoods really made them stand out from the crowd. In fact, many of them can still be seen in new models.
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Stellantis Killed These Engines, And We're Still Sore About It
When Stellantis acquired many well-known car brands, it decided to cut a few impressive engines out of its lineup. These are the ones we wish were still around.
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These Cars Weren't BMWs, But They Still Had BMW's Inline-6
Whether you realize it or not, BMW engines are hidden under the hood in several other car brands. Here are just a few that have adopted one of BMW's engines.
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Why The Boeing 777X Won't Have Engine Chevrons
Many commercial jets on an airport's runway have chevrons on their engines. However, whenever Boeing's 777X is ready to fly, don't expect to see the design.
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These Odd Zigzags On British Roads Might Just Save Your Life
To an American eye, the jagged lines leading up to British intersections might seem just an odd bit of decoration. But they have a serious purpose.
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Here's How Much Tesla Cybertruck Tires Cost To Replace
With the Cybertruck's tires, it's not just a question of how much they cost to replace, but also how often you'll have to do it. Here's the lowdown.
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Which BMW Inline-6 Is More Reliable, B58 Or M54?
In an age when most automakers opt for the V6 or inline-4, BMW keeps chugging along with its inline-6 engine. Which version is more reliable, B58 or M54?
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Why Engine Temperature Matters During An Oil Change
You can change your car's oil right after a long drive, or before moving it anywhere, or do something in between. What's the best temperature for an oil change?
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So You Jump-Started A Hybrid The Wrong Way, How Bad Did You Just Mess Up?
It's easy to make mistakes when you're under pressure, and jump-starting a hybrid the wrong way definitely counts as a mistake. Just how bad is it?
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How To Get The Most Miles Out Of Your Tires
Nobody wants to spend money on new tires because the old ones wore out prematurely. Here are some easy ways you can help your tires last longer.
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Dead Car Battery? Here's What You Can Do Without A Charger
If you need to charge your car's battery and you don't have a charger, don't panic. There are several ways to charge it that don't involve one.
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Trump Is Just Jealous Mayor Pete Knows How To Ride A Bike
The President of the United States is obessing over and talking about the presumably now-unemployed Mayor Pete. Why?
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Volkswagen's New Small EVs Will Get Real Names
Apparently Volkswagen found that the ID names were confusing to consumers, who were used to the typical VW nomenclature.
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Air Traffic Controllers Are Barely Holding It Together
It's only through air traffic controllers' diligence in the face of ever-worsening work conditions that things haven't all gone to hell.
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Connecticut Towing Companies Can Hold Personal Property For Ransom Just Because It Was Inside A Car
Towing companies in Connecticut are using the personal belongings inside towed cars to squeeze fees out from drivers who can't cover the costs.
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You Should Buy This 224,000 Mile BMW M3, Surely You Will Not Encounter Any Problems With A 224,000 Mile BMW M3
You should buy a 224,000 mile BMW M3. You will certainly not regret buying a 224,000 mile BMW M3. In fact, you should make it your daily.
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You Need To Be Following The Guy Who Quit His Job And Is Sailing To Hawaii With His Cat
29-year-old Oliver Wagner left his corporate job at Discount Tire, bought a boat, and is now on day 14 of his voyage sailing from Oregon to Hawaii.
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Ford F-150 Lighting Is Back To Beating Tesla Cybertruck In Electric Pickup Sales
The F-150 Lightning racked up more registrations than the Cybertruck in the first quarter of 2025: 7,913 for the Ford against 7,126 for the Tesla.
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These Cars Have The Best-Looking Engine Bays
These are the cars that our readers think have the best-looking engine bays.
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Nissan Needs A Tariff Deal
Today,, we're looking at Nissan's hopes for a U.S.-Japan trade deal, as well as the effects tariffs have had on American auto manufacturing.
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How Jalopnik Is Your Car?
It's hard to define what makes a Jalopnik car, and we want to know where you think your car lands on the Jalopnik-y scale.
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At $15,000, Is This 1953 GMC Pickup A Rat Rod Riot?
A lot of cars may have "bells and whistles," but today's Nice Price or No Dice GMC has wings and horns and lights and stripes
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I Can't Believe Toyota's New TRD Pro Color Is Actually Worth Writing About, But This Light Blue Is Fantastic
New TRD Pro versions of the Toyota 4Runner, Sequoia, Tacoma and Tundra finally come in a bright, real color.
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Does Hitting The Redline Help Or Hurt Your Engine's Health?
The idea of an "Italian tune-up" has been around for ages at this point, but does it actually work?
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China Handing Out Moon Rocks To Everyone But NASA
This era of non-cooperation between the two space agencies stems from a law passed by Congress in 2011.
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With Its New Touchscreen The Lexus LC 500 Convertible Is Finally The Best Car On Sale
The Lexus LC 500 Convertible is a gorgeous grand tourer that happens to use one of the greatest engines of the past few decades.
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Genius Arrested After Attempting To Flat Tow A Saab Backwards
If you ever need to tow a Saab 9-3 convertible, perhaps don't do what these two bozos in Texas did.
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