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What Do The Restrictions On CDL Licenses Mean?

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0000

There are all sorts of different classes for commercial driver's licenses, but things get even more complicated when you start talking about CDL restrictions.

These Are The States With Bans On Leaving Your Dog In A Hot Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Temperatures in hot cars can be deadly.

Slate Trucks Won't Be Sold At Dealerships, So Where Will Owners Go For Service?

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Slate wants to give owners full autonomy over repairs and customization, but the automaker also has a plan on how to support buyers when the unexpected happens.

Los Angeles Is Littered With Thousands Of Oil Wells Hiding In Fake Buildings, Under Schools And Playgrounds

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, abundant oil attracted waves of American settlers to Southern California, and it remains a significant industry.

21-Year-Old Flight Instructor Successfully Threads The Needle Through Highway Signage In Emergency Landing

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:26:34 +0000

"I feel my training has prepared me exceptionally well for this moment," said Emily Shelton, the pilot who safely landed the plane.

Toyota's 'Factory Upgrade' Program In Japan Lets You Pay For New Features In Your Older Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0000

It's mostly a lot of leather steering wheels, extra ambient lighting, remote start retrofits, and converting USB-A ports to USB-C.

Why Cars From The '70s Have Those Giant Bumpers

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The huge bumpers on cars built in much of the 1970s weren't the automakers' own brainstorm. In fact, they fought against them - and ended up winning.

Dodge Bringing More Awesome Colors And Graphics To The Masses With Expanded Jailbreak Program

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0000

In addition to lots of new colors, Dodge is introducing translucent tinted stripes to the Charger and Durango.

Dutch Regulators Keep FSD Data Secret On Tesla's Request

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:06:14 +0000

Plus Honda outsourcing to Tata, Volkswagen's dreams of an American pickup, and Toyota's earthquake fallout.

At $3,000, Is This 1989 Toyota Camry All-Trac An Alright Deal?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

It's a rare all-wheel drive model with some interesting mod potential.

What Are Enhanced Driver's Licenses (EDLs) And When Might You Need One?

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Depending on where you live, an enhanced driver's license could help you gain entry back into the United States after going abroad, but there are restrictions.

Burt Reynolds Got Free Pontiac Trans Ams Starting In The '70s (Until GM Cut Him Off)

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Smokey And The Bandit did so well at the box office, and the resulting sales bump for Pontiac was so big that Reynolds received multiple free Trans Ams.

5 Cars That Did Modular Bodywork Before The Slate Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Slate's modular truck may seem like a pathbreaker, but it's far from the first vehicle with swappable parts. These production cars and concepts got there first.

Automakers Are Changing How They Roll Out Over-The-Air Updates

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:16:29 +0000

Do you expect your car to get updates like your smartphone?

At $8,000, Is This 1985 BMW 635CSi A Teutonic Temptation?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Does high mileage mean low appeal?

One-Off Bugatti Destrier Is A Pure Design Exaggeration Based On The Extreme Bolide Track Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The outrageous Destrier is named after the most well-known type of medieval war horses, which seems fitting given its race car underpinnings.

Those Exit Numbers On Highways Are Telling You More Than You Might Think

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0000

There's method amid the confusion.

Meteorite Strikes On Cars Are Rare, But It Has Happened At Least Thrice

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:26:49 +0000

While the odds of a meteor hitting your car are astronomically low, they can rocket the value of your car or at least make a great story no one else has.

Rules May Vary, But Driving Without A Bumper Is Always A Bad Idea

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0000

That plastic bit at the front of your car does a lot more than hold your license plate, and driving without it is both reckless and sometimes illegal.

This 18,000-RPM Marvel Is The Smallest Inline-6 A Manufacturer Ever Put In A Motorcycle

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0000

One of the craziest and most dominant bike engines ever, it stood up to dominant two-strokes with six ridiculously small cylinders and a stratospheric redline.