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'Not The Best Experience' Audi's Design Director Isn't A Fan Of Big Screens
Audi's recent concepts may preview a big change in dashboard direction coming.
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Here's What Contaminated Diesel Fuel Can Do To Your Engine
Diesel engines are notoriously robust, but if the fuel they run on gets contaminated, the engine can suddenly become much less reliable than usual.
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Changing A Porsche Panamera's Engine Air Filter Practically Requires Disassembling The Entire Nose Of The Car
Something to bear in mind, next time you see a used German luxury sports sedan with a too-good-to-be-true price tag.
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Korean Cars Are About To Get More Expensive As Trump Raises Tariffs To 25%
Bad news for Hyundai Motor Group and expensive times for GM. Turns out, making cars is complicated.
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Man Accused Of Stealing Back Cars He Sold On Facebook Has Got This Supply-Demand Thing Figured Out
He now faces eight counts of forgery and six counts of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, allegedly making more than $24,000 off his victims.
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Winter Driving Mistakes That Could Get You Into Serious Trouble
Winter driving can be dangerous, especially if you don't avoid some common mistakes. These are the winter driving errors and habits that could spell doom.
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The Münch Mammoth Was A Terrifyingly Huge Motorcycle With The Engine From A Car
Blessed with the engine of a West German compact car, the Münch Mammoth was an odd motorcycle: the 1960s equivalent of a Hellcat-swapped golf cart.
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Long Vs. Short Wheelbase: How Each Changes Vehicle Handling
It may seem trivial, but a car's wheelbase, or the distance between its front and rear wheels, plays a large role in how it handles. Here's what to know.
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Do Police Cars Really Get Better Engines?
Many people believe that police vehicles have more powerful engines than civilian cars. However, is that actually true? Here's what you need to know.
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Why Some Engines Have 2 Thermostats
A thermostat is an essential component of an automotive engine cooling system. While most cars have one, some have two thermostats. Here's why.
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Ford Made The Focus For Decades: Here's Why It Disappeared
The Ford Focus was an immensely popular vehicle for many years, both in the U.S. and abroad. Then, it suddenly disappeared. Here's why Ford discontinued it.
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Stop Using Conditioner On Your Leather Car Seats. Use This Instead
While older cars with leather seats may benefit from a leather conditioner, using these products can cause damage in newer vehicles. Here's what to use instead.
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The Potential Power Savings Of Expensive LED Traffic Lights May Be Worth It
Many cities are replacing their incandescent traffic lights with LEDs, despite the higher initial cost. Here's why that's actually a good idea.
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Could Sports Mode Be Your Secret Weapon For Better MPG? It's Complicated
We all know Sport mode prioritizes performance, but does it always hurt your MPG? Believe it or not, in some situations, it might actually help save gas.
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Parasitic Battery Drain: What It Is And Why It Happens
If your battery is dying on you, the cause might be what's known as parasitic drain. Here's what it is, how it happens, and what you can do to prevent it.
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Crashing Out At The Detroit Airport Is Understandable, But Actually Crashing Into It Is Still Inadvisable
Jalopnik's official position is that you should not crash your car into the airport.
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How Many Miles Will A Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Last? Here's What Owners Say
How common is it for a Harley to last 100,000 miles or more? We took a thorough look at what owners are saying online, and our findings may surprise you.
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Trump 'Defied The Will Of Congress' In Cutting EV Charger Funding: Judge
We're looking at yet another judge telling the Trump administration the limits of executive power and more.
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These Are 9 Of The Most Common RV Repairs (And What They Cost)
Traveling in an RV may seem fun, carefree, and economical, but the costs of a maintaining a home with brakes and an engine can climb pretty fast.
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Steel Vs. Aluminum Hoods: What Each Material Does Best (And Worst)
While steel was the traditional material used for car hoods, aluminum is becoming more popular. Here's how both metals compare and the pros and cons of each.
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Leading Vs. Trailing: Why Rotary Engines Need Two Different Kinds Of Spark Plugs
Getting the spark plug tuning right in a rotary-engine application is a whole other level of car nerdy.
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Limp Mode: What It Is, Why It Happens, And What You Can Do About It
You might have heard of cars going into "limp mode," but what exactly is it? And how do you get a car in limp mode functioning normally again?
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What's The Difference Between The 700R4 And 4L60E Transmissions?
The General Motors 700R4 and 4L60E transmissions have some key differences in their design. You can use those differences to tell which transmission you have.
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Why A $100 Traffic Ticket In California Can Cost You Nearly $500
California is a wonderland for car owners set in a tough hellscape of rules and regulations.
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How The Chevy Stovebolt Got Its Name And What Made It So Special
Gear-heads might be familiar with the "Stovebolt" engine's name, but how did it get that moniker? And what made the engine so special to enthusiasts?
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Installing A Racing Wheel In Your Daily Could Land You In Jail
If your car came from the factory with a driver's airbag, you might want to reconsider that aftermarket wheel, no matter how cute it might look.
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Here's How Much A 2021 Chevy Corvette Has Depreciated In Just 5 Years
If you bought a C8 Chevrolet Corvette back in 2021, how much would it be worth now? And what would you have to pay to pick up a second-hand one?
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