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5 New Family Minivans Ranked From Best To Worst IIHS Safety Ratings

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0000

We look at the five safest family-friendly minivans on the road you can buy brand new according to the IIHS and compare the results with NHTSA's findings.

Hawaii Is The Only State Without A Highway Patrol, But That Doesn't Mean You Can't Get Pulled Over

staff@jalopnik.com (Beverly Braga) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:25:00 +0000

While Hawaii doesn't have a dedicated Highway Patrol unit, it does have a complex and somewhat fragmented law-enforcement system patrolling the roads.

7 Popular EVs Ranked From Best To Worst Range

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0000

Looking at the seven best-selling EVs in the first half of 2026, it would seem that higher sales figures don't necessarily mean less range anxiety.

USPS Wants To Improve 'Community Safety' With New Mail Truck Cameras

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The U.S. Postal Service is installing high-resolution cameras in 100 mail trucks. It says the purpose is benign, but the news raises privacy issues.

Here's How Much A 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The sporty and compact A-Class was Mercedes' most affordable luxury sedan in 2021, but depreciation has turned it into an even bigger bargain five years later.

6 Popular Used Chevrolet Hybrids Ranked By MPG

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0000

Chevrolet only ever offered six models as hybrids in America, and buyers who want a Chevy that saves money at the pump can now buy them all used.

5 Pre-Owned Vehicles Bucking The 'Used Cars Are Getting More Expensive' Trend

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:25:00 +0000

Pre-owned prices have been running rampant since Covid hit, but these five models' used values have barely changed compared to what they traded for before 2020.

What To Do When Car Repair Shops Say Your Car Is Too Unsafe To Drive

staff@jalopnik.com (Eugene Buono) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:05:00 +0000

While a mechanic can't prevent you from driving away in a car they deem unsafe to drive, a failed safety inspection could make the vehicle illegal to operate.

7 Of The Largest New SUVs Available With Four-Cylinder Engines

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:05:00 +0000

Four-pots have quietly become the standard for gas-powered cars, and many of the longest and most spacious new SUVs now offer these economical power mills.

Can A Lithium Battery Damage Your Alternator?

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Swapping a lithium-ion battery in place of a lead-acid one may seem like a great idea, but it can spell disaster for your alternator. Here's why.

7 Facts About Zora Arkus-Duntov, The Father Of The Corvette

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

It turns out, transforming the Corvette into America's favorite sports car is just a small chapter in Zora Arkus-Duntov's ridiculously fascinating life story.

This May Be The Rarest Ford Mustang Mach 1 Ever Made

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:51 +0000

With just 96 examples ever left the factory, half of them carrying 428 Super Cobra Jet big blocks, this instantly-recognizable orange Mach 1 is the one to have.

The 5 Smallest Cars That Still Get IIHS Top Safety Pick Ratings

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

From new hatchbacks to small sedans, these surprisingly well-built compacts prove that, even when it comes to car safety, bigger isn't always better.

These 15 States Don't Have Red Light Cameras, Here's Why

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:25:00 +0000

While at least 22 states and Washington DC still use red light cameras, at least 15 states explicitly block or heavily restrict remote traffic monitoring.

What Are The Common Problems With 2021 Kia Stingers?

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

A used 2021 Kia Stinger looks like an incredible sports sedan bargain, but with a spotty history of reliability, owners need to watch out for several issues.

These 7 4-Cylinder Engines Are Nearly Indestructible

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:05:00 +0000

Four-cylinder engines are among the most reliable engine configurations, but these seven near-bulletproof four-pots push that sentiment to a whole new level.

5 '70s Sales Flops That Became Classics, And 5 Popular Cars That Didn't

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Cars from the '70s were shaped by the 1973 oil crisis, making current views on popular and unpopular models nowhere close to what they were 50 years ago.

The Staggering Number Of Flock Cameras That Dot US Highways

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Flock Safety cameras cover 49 American states, with the number of these devices dotting American streets now in the six figures – most of them in cities.

5 Fast, Powerful Mercedes That Aren't AMG-Branded

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:25:00 +0000

AMG has been synonymous with the fastest Mercedes models for decades, but Mercedes also snuck in a few ridiculously fast cars that never wore the AMG badge.

The 7 Cheapest New Full-Size SUVs In 2026 Ranked By Price

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:05:00 +0000

We tracked down the most affordable proper full-size three-row SUVs currently on the market, and they include everything from luxury models to value offerings.