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These 9 Vehicles Still Offer Front Bench Seats

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

Front bench seats are a rarity in the modern era, but a few certain modern-day vehicles include extra room for a third person to sit up front.

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Modern trucks are vastly more capable than their counterparts from a generation ago, and these are the models that are best at towing and trailering.

staff@jalopnik.com (Rohaan Sakrani) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:25:00 +0000

Although Vortec engines fall under the "LS" branding, they aren't actually the exact same as more traditional LS engines made by General Motors.

staff@jalopnik.com (Rohaan Sakrani) — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Although General Motors has been using thinner oil in its engines for some time now, recent developments have led to its drivers wanting thicker oil.

staff@jalopnik.com (Ron King) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:25:00 +0000

For pickup trucks, Ford uses a 10-speed TorqShift transmission while GM uses a 10-speed Allison transmission. Here's how these transmissions compare.

staff@jalopnik.com (Ron King) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 21:25:00 +0000

Dually trucks are made to excel at heavy-duty jobs. According to owners, three brands in particular make some of the best models for those jobs.

staff@jalopnik.com (Ron King) — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:05:00 +0000

General Motors and Allison Transmission share a long history, but that's all going to change at the end of this year. Here's what to know.

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:25:00 +0000

Dealerships across the country are putting massive amounts of cash on the hood of leftover 2024 Hummer EV SUV 3X Omega Editions.

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 20:25:00 +0000

General Motors' active fuel management system is an ingenious piece of engineering. Here's what it does, how it works, and why some hate it.

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 15 May 2025 15:53:37 +0000

The new Carbon Fiber Edition of the Hummer EV will rocket to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds.

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:20:00 +0000

The naturally-aspirated V8 engine may be a dying breed, but that doesn't mean you're all out of options yet.