Road Debris Causes Chevrolet Equinox EV Battery Fire, Boston Traffic Mayhem Ensues
Many firefighters aren't prepared to deal with EV fires, but the Boston Fire Department had the situation under control far more quickly than expected.
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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Vs. Lamborghini Revuelto: Which 1,000-HP Supercar Wins In A Drag Race?
Even with the extra weight you'd think the Revuelto would at least beat the ZR1 off the line, but in the first race of three, that definitely isn't the case.
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Unreleased Beyoncé Music Stolen Out Of Jeep Wagoneer In Atlanta
Whether or not they knew what they were stealing or who they were stealing from is not clear at this time.
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These Otherwise Good Cars Are Saddled With Terrible Engines
We asked for your biggest powertrain disappointments, and you didn't hold back.
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The Porsche You Weren't Going To Buy Just Got More Expensive
For the second time in the last four months, Porsche has raised prices across its 911 lineup.
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The Rest Of The World Leaves North America Behind When It Comes To EV Sales
In this morning's edition, we're looking at how North America's EV sales are fairing versus the rest of the world, and how badly tariffs are hurting Volvo.
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You Can Buy The Largest Martian Meteorite Ever Found (And A Sick Dinosaur Skeleton Too)
Out of the 122 lots, the main event is NWA 16788, a Martian meteorite that is the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth.
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What's Your Favorite Side-View Mirror Design?
Some cars have fantastic side-view mirror designs, and I want to know which ones are your favorites.
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At $39,500, Is This 1991 Mercedes Brabus G36 A Big Deal?
That's no typo: just a particularly rare type of G-Wagen on U.S. roads.
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Why Is It So Hard To Reverse An F1 Car?
Yes, F1 cars have reverse gears, but you'll rarely see drivers use them.
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What Happens When A Plane Loses Cabin Pressure?
You may have heard a flight attendant talk about the safety procedures to follow if the cabin loses pressure, but what does that actually mean?
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You Could Be The Only EdisonFuture Driver On The Planet If You Can Figure Out How To Solve Its Riddles
Likely a victim of Trump's anti-EV policies, California startup EdisonFuture appears to be calling it quits before it could ever launch a production truck.
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Why Most Modern Cars Stopped Using Drum Brakes
Drum brakes have mostly been replaced by disc brakes on most modern vehicles. So when did this shift happen, and what's the advantage of disc brakes?
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Why Does F1 Use Tire Blankets?
Have you ever wondered why Formula 1 tires arrive in a special blanket? It isn't just to keep them pristine for race day — here's the science behind them.
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Honda Prologue And Acura ZDX Are Outselling Their General Motors Cousins
Despite having fewer dealerships, Honda's Ultium-based EVs are doing better than the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq.
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What Happened To The Ducks In The Cadillac Logo? (And Why They Were There In The First Place)
If you looked closely at a Cadillac logo from before the year 2000, you might have noticed several small birds hiding in the company crest. Where did they go?
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As If The C8 ZR1X's 1,250 Horsepower Isn't Enough, Chief Corvette Engineer Hints At An Even Wilder Model
We've hardly had a chance to wrap our heads around the absurdity of the hybrid ZR1X, and the Corvette's chief engineer is already hinting at an even faster C8.
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Here's What A New Mild Hybrid Battery Can Cost In 2025
Even the most fuel efficient mild hybrid won't make it very far without a functional battery, so how much will you need to spend to replace it?
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Texas Governor Fights Release Of Elon Musk Emails Because Some Details Are 'Intimate And Embarrassing'
They can't prove there isn't any weird sex stuff in these emails unless they're are released, but the actual contents may be far more boring than you'd hope.
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Automakers Not Happy About Trump's Proposed Port Fees On Car Carrier Ships
Starting October 14, the U.S. will levy a fee of $14 per net ton of cargo for ships that ferry cars and other vehicles, unless the ships were made in America.
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Trump Megabill Tosses $1 Billion At Space Force's Boeing Spaceplane
The $1B dedicated to the X-35B is part of a $11.3B budget increase for Space Force amid the White House leaving civilian spaceflight on a shoestring budget.
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Ferrari Makes One Last Daytona SP3 To Help The Children
The Daytona SP3 Tailor Made will be the 600th unit of a 599-model run. Or, rather, it will be the 599+1th model, as that is how Maranello will be numbering it.
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Florida Man Breaks New Speeding Law Two Minutes After Enforcement Starts
Florida has just enacted new penalties for so-called "super speeders," and a man broke the new law just two minutes after it went into effect at midnight.
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The Model Y's Towing Capacity Isn't Bad, But Tesla's Software Makes Things Complicated
EVs can tow just like gas cars, but there are some caveats if you're a Tesla owner looking to hitch up a trailer.
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Boeing Is Building Next-Gen Satellites To Control America's Nukes
These satellites are the sort of thing you really hope that nobody ever has to use. But if the very worst ever happens, you'll really, really want them to work.
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These Are The Cars You Wish Were Sold In Your Country
The consensus appears to be that the Jalopnik audience wishes there were more small and affordable cars. Imagine that.
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Trump Says 30% Tariff Is Coming To European, Mexican-Made Cars On August 1
Get ready for a fresh round of price shuffling.
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What Traffic Law Would You Change If You Were President For A Day?
The President of the United States is a double-edged sword of a job for a car enthusiast.
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At $19,991, Is This 2011 BMW 535i A Three-Pedal Thrill?
It may not turn heads like its predecessor, but that may not be a bad thing for this 2011 535i with an enthusiast-friendly stick shift.
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What Happens If You Use The Wrong Size Oil Filter?
Oil filters, like other car parts, come in all sorts of sizes. What happens if you use the wrong size filter? And how can you avoid making this mistake?
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What Is Lugging Your Engine (And Why Is It So Bad)?
You may not know the term engine lugging, but if you've ever driven a manual there's a good chance you've experienced it. Here's what you should look out for.
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