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When Will Insurance Not Cover A Broken Windshield?

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Tue, 05 May 2026 02:25:00 +0000

A crack in your windshield could be covered by your insurance, but you'll need to make sure you've got the right policy and a low-enough deductible.

United Jet Hits Truck On Turnpike After Newark Landing Gets Very Weird Indeed

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Mon, 04 May 2026 17:48:07 +0000

"A Boeing 767 tried to land on top of my truck" is probably going to be a new one for the insurance company.

This Striped Road Design Helps India Slow Traffic And Protect Wildlife

staff@jalopnik.com (Eugene Buono) — Sun, 03 May 2026 10:05:00 +0000

Trying to keep from harming local wildlife can be a difficult ordeal. That's why India came up with a solution that guides both drivers and animals.

The Snitch Data Modern Cars Could Collect In An Accident

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Sun, 03 May 2026 03:25:00 +0000

You're probably aware that your car is spying on you, but modern cars collect even more data than you think, thanks to something called Event Data Recorders.

Why This Funny Car Driver Is Excited About The Aftermath Of His Engine Explosion

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 02 May 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Normally, an explosion like this would destroy a funny car body, preventing it from being used again, but this car's design kept it intact.

Driving With A Bent Rim Is A Bad Idea: Here's How To Decide When To Repair Vs Replace

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Sat, 02 May 2026 18:05:00 +0000

Bent rims can cause plenty of trouble on the road, and driving on one isn't a smart move. But will you need to replace it entirely or just get it fixed?

Driving Without A Catalytic Converter Is Possible, But Is It Worth The Risk?

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sat, 02 May 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Catalytic converters are a vital part of your car, but just how vital are they? Can you spend a few miles without having one present at all?

Why SUVs Aren't Necessarily Safer Than Sedans In A Crash

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Fri, 01 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

The robust construction of SUVs can make them look like exceptional safety-oriented machines, but in a crash, they aren't exactly amazing in that regard.

IIHS Study Reveals Drivers Are Significantly More Likely To Use Their Phones While Speeding, Especially On Freeways

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:10:24 +0000

IIHS reached these conclusions by analyzing data collected by car insurance companies' safe-driving apps.

Nissan Recalls Nearly 50,000 Cubes That Are Almost Old Enough To Legally Vote Due To Detaching Driver's Airbags

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Nissan thinks only 0.002% of the Cubes in this recall contain airbags with the defect, but it's still a safety critical recall given how important airbags are.

What's The Practical Difference Between Pickup Truck Ton Ratings?

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0000

If you're in the market for a pickup truck and you're confused by the ton ratings, then fear not. They may not be straightforward, but we're here to help.

This Foldable Space Saving Spare From 1967 Was Too Clever For This World

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Over 50 years ago, there were collapsible spare tires available that expanded when air was added, and saved a lot of space in the trunk of your car.

Goodyear Recalls 69 Eagle F1 SuperSport Tires For Tread That May Separate

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0000

The tires in question are maximum-performance summer tires with a Z-speed rating that are the OEM rubber on some sports cars

Why Consumer Reports Called The Acura SLX 'Not Acceptable'

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0000

The Acura SLX faced some difficulties in the mid-'90s. Consumer Reports blasted models of that era for the risks it posed to owners' safety.

GM Used A Sticker To 'Fix' Minivan Doors That Whacked Peoples' Heads

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000

With the swept-back door design, it was pretty easy to nail your noggin on the sharp door frame before you stepped into one of the GM minivans.

D.C. Car Theft Ring Allegedly Used $500 Tool To Steal Over 100 Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0000

The inexpensive key-programming device was used to steal vehicles before the plates were switched out, the VINs were changed, and the GPS devices were reset.

It's One Thing For A Moose To Wreck Your Car, But Someone Stealing The Meat Goes Too Far

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:25:00 +0000

After getting a ride home and returning to the scene just a few hours after the crash, the moose was gone.

A Fleeing Suspect Totaled A NY Woman's Car. Here's Why Her Insurance Policy Left Her Holding The Bag

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:25:00 +0000

An armed robbery at a 7/11 where shots were fired, led to a foot chase, followed by a carjacking, and then a big crash that involved three unoccupied cars.

Even A Single DUI Is Setting You Up For Massive Insurance Headaches

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Getting a DUI comes with a lot of negative consequences, most of which are extremely costly. Here's how even one DUI can lead to expensive insurance struggles.

Honda Recalls 440,830 Odyssey Minivans For Rear Curtain Airbags That May Deploy After Hitting A Pothole

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:25:10 +0000

The automaker first learned of this defect in 2017, but at the time determined there was no safety risk.