The Hybrid IndyCars Are Seriously Fast In Final Pre-Indy Test
The 2025 Indy 500 will be the first time these cars have run in anger across the yard of bricks with hybrid power.
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California Will Likely Run Out Of License Plate Numbers This Year
The Golden State will run out of automatically generated license plate numbers sooner than expected, but there's a simple solution.
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Elon Musk Is Shutting Down The Government Loan Office That Gave Him The Money To Grow Tesla
Musk is killing the very program that took a risk on his moonshot project, directly laying the foundation for him to become the world's wealthiest man.
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A Mannequin Head, A Viking Drinking Horn, And A Chainsaw Top Uber's List Of Weirdest Lost And Found Items Last Year
Uber assembled its own list of the 50 most unique items that were reported lost over the past year.
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Is Too Much Oil In Your Engine Bad?
Though a small amount of extra oil added to your engine shouldn't affect it, if you overfill it, that can turn into bad news. Here's why and the easy fix.
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You're Risking Your Paint Washing Your Car Like This
A car is a pricey investment, so there's no doubt you want to take care of yours. Because of that, don't risk your car's paint aggressively washing it like so.
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Why You Should Care If Your Engine Uses A Timing Belt Or Chain
Though a timing belt and chain perform the same job, there are some differences in their components, which make it necessary to know which one your engine has.
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Call Me A Luddite, But These Modern Features Only Seem To Make Cars Worse
With new innovative technology being implemented in our vehicles, there's bound to be a few hit-and-miss features. Here are some of the worst ones.
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Mini's New Shift Lever Is A Perfect Example Of How To Execute A Modern Electronic Shifter
The shifter in fourth-gen Minis is small, conveniently located, stays out of the way, doesn't waste any space and makes it clear what you're supposed to do.
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GM's 3800 Engine Still Has A Huge Following, And For Good Reason
The General Motors 3800 engine has gone through several levels of innovation, which has allowed it to gain a cult following of enthusiastic supporters.
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Ford's Twin I-Beam Front Suspension Was A Simple But Genius Design
In the 1960s, Ford revolutionized the game with a new front suspension that would change the ride for trucks. Here's what made the twin I-beam so brilliant.
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The Beginner Motorcycle Gear You Really Need, And How To Pick It Out
If you take your time looking and trying things on, you can find motorcycle gear that's as safe as it is comfortable - and maybe even stylish to boot.
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Why Won't The Vatican Let Formula 1 Race Inside Its Walls?
What better way is there to introduce a new generation to your religion than letting F1 race on the streets of your walled-off city-state?
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Trump Gov't Lawyers Bash Their Own Case Against NYC Congestion Pricing In Mistakenly Uploaded Memo
President Trump wants to kill NYC's wildly successful congestion pricing scheme, but federal prosecutors don't think the White House could pull it off in court.
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Ford Exec Kept Meticulous Records Of Funny CEO Flubs For Over A Decade
One Ford executive decided it would be funny to record the verbal gaffes made by his colleagues - and by himself.
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How We'd Spec It: Slate Auto's Modular Electric Truck
Check out Jalopnik's Slate builds, and let us know in the comments what your Slate would look like.
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Cool Tool: Tirox SnapJack Is A Compact Rear Stand For Every Bike
If your bike lacks a center stand, and you're tired of walking it all over to clean your entire chain, get yourself a SnapJack rather than a full paddock stand.
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Forget The Volkswagen Phaeton's Trunk Hinges, Let's Nerd Out About Its Ridiculously Complicated A/C System
Ferdinand Piëch wanted a climate control system with zero compromises, even if few owners would ever fully appreciate what the engineers accomplished.
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The Secretary Of Transportation Got Rid Of Too Many Workers, And Now He Needs Them Back
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Slate Auto's Starter Packs Are A Genius Idea
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Mazda Is Holding 2025 Miatas At Port For Computer Issues
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How does the Slate stack up against titans like the Hardbody, the Toyota Pickup, the old Ranger, and the Mighty Max?
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The XJ Jeep Cherokee Is One Of The Most Important Vehicles Of The Last 50 Years
The XJ Cherokee revolutionized the automotive landscape forever, paving the way for virtually all of the refined SUVs and crossovers you buy today.
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Trump Administration Loosening Safety Requirements For Self-Driving Vehicles
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Here Are The Manufacturers You Want To See Join Formula 1 Next
Earlier this week we asked you all to tell us which automakers should jump into the F1 fray next, and your answers did not disappoint.
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Slate Auto Refuses To Let The Crank Window Die With The 2024 Jeep Wrangler
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2025 Mini John Cooper Works 2 Door Is A Hoot, But You Probably Still Want The Cooper S
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At $14,000, Is This 1987 Puma GTC A Full Brazilian Bargain?
The seller claims this car to be one of the few that were imported into the U.S., although it lacks some U.S.-mandated safety equipment like 5-mph bumpers.
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Porsche Teases 963 Street Car To Celebrate Count Rossi's One-Off 917 Daily Driver 50 Years Later
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Slate Auto Unveils Refreshingly Simple And Small Two-Seat Electric Truck Designed To Be Customized, Starting Under $27,500
The Jeff Bezos–backed startup will offer over 100 accessories at launch, including a flat-pack kit that turns the Slate into a five-seat SUV.
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