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Consumer Reports Says EV Premiums Are Falling (But Energy Costs Are The Real Story)

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

EVs seem to be getting cheaper than ever, but the biggest variable for owners is how much money they can save on refueling compared to gas-powered cars.

This Is The Heavy Construction Equipment Required To Build A Modern Highway

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

How do they build highways? Well, as you can probably imagine, all manner of heavy machinery and equipment is used to construct the roads we drive on every day.

What Sort Of Entertaining Damage Happens When You Replace Engine Oil With WD-40?

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:25:00 +0000

What happens when you take a beater and replace its engine oil with WD-40? No need to speculate when you can watch a Ford Probe burst into massive flames.

5 Sub-$30K Used SUVs Ranked By Interior Space

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0000

While new car prices seem to be rocketing out of control, $30,000 is still more than enough to buy a truly cavernous, lightly used three-row SUV.

Why California Bans Forward-Facing Red Lights On Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Civilian cars can only have one type of red light that's visible from the front, while all others need to fall somewhere on the white-to-yellow spectrum.

'One Man, One Engine': Here's What The Mercedes-AMG Philosophy Really Means

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Mercedes-AMG famously has a 'one man, one engine' policy, but what does that really mean to the business, both practically and philosophically?

What's The Difference Between A Highway And A Freeway?

staff@jalopnik.com (Viraaj Bhatnagar) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0000

These terms are often used interchangeably, but while every freeway is a highway, not every highway is a freeway. Here are the main differences between the two.

7 Family Vehicles Consumer Reports Says Can Easily Fit Multiple Car Seats

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:25:00 +0000

Each of these family cars easily fits three child seats in the second row, making them ideal choices for families with three young kids – and sometimes more.

These Fun New Cars All Have 3-Cylinder Engines

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

More cylinders, more fun? These new models prove that three-cylinder engines can power surprisingly fun, capable, and exciting vehicles despite their size.

What Vehicles Did The Army Use Before The Jeep?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Before the Jeep arrived and embodied the ideal reconnaissance vehicle, the Army tried everything from adapting civilian vehicles to wild experimental designs.

The Most Powerful Engines Available In Each Generation Of The Ford Mustang Mach 1

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:05:00 +0000

One of the Mustang's most legendary versions, the Mach 1 nameplate has survived for over half a century, but its power outputs have been a rollercoaster ride.

The Mitsubishi 8A8 Is Not Just A Rare Engine, It Was The First V8 With Direct Injection

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane O' Donoghue) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:05:00 +0000

The 8A8 engine was developed by Mitsubishi in collaboration with Hyundai for use in flagship luxury sedans and featured innovative GDI technology.

13 Terms You Should Know If You Ride Motorcycles

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Even if you don't ride motorcycles, it's good to know what a term like "pillion" means so you can at least nod knowingly the next time someone brings it up.

This Is The Longest Stretch Of US Highway With No Exits, And Of Course It's In Florida

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:05:00 +0000

If you're going to drive this preposterously long stretch of Florida highway, be sure to stop for gas and take a pit stop before you hit the road.

How Police Car Brakes Differ From The Ones On Regular Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane O' Donoghue) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Police officers have to drive even after their brakes have been used heavily, without a reduction in performance or confidence. Here's how it's managed.

7 Tips For Safely Walking Along A Highway (Especially At Night)

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0000

A big portion of pedestrian fatalities every year happens on highways - often at night. If walking next to a highway is unavoidable, here's how to do it safely.

How Chasing Average MPG Improvements Brought More Tech To Cars (For Better Or Worse)

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0000

You can now play video games on your car's infotainment screen. But if automakers weren't forced to chase higher mpg, would all this extra tech even exist?

1974 Corvette Comes With 78,000 Miles, And It's Packing A 4-Speed And Final-Year 454 Big Block

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Apparently one of only 528 in existence, this big-block unicorn popped up for sale in Texas with a price tag that makes it an absolute bargain.

How The Company That Makes London's Black Cabs Ended Up Owned By A Chinese Company

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:25:00 +0000

London's famed black cabs are still made in a factory in Coventry, England, but their owner is thousands of miles away. Here's how that happened.

Why Fleet Orders Can Send Car Sales Soaring But Still Hurt Automakers

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Selling hundreds, or even thousands, of cars via fleet sales might be great for an automaker's quarterly reports, but it could damage the brand in the long run.