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What Does It Take To Repair A Rusty Car Frame?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Tue, 26 May 2026 00:25:00 +0000

While fixing surface rust is usually easy to DIY, structural rust damage to the frame is an entirely different story and requires a special approach.

Where Can You Go To Learn To Drive A Stick Shift Car?

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sun, 24 May 2026 21:25:00 +0000

With many of the best driver's cars being manuals and dedicated three-pedal driving schools all over the country, gearheads have no excuse not to learn stick.

Gas Mileage Drops The Faster You Go, But Here's Where Your MPG Really Nose Dives

staff@jalopnik.com (Eugene Buono) — Mon, 18 May 2026 19:05:00 +0000

By the looks of it, gas prices aren't dropping anytime soon. This begs the question: how much fuel are you actually burning just to save a little time?

Can You Make Sea Foam Motor Treatment At Home?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sat, 16 May 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Sea Foam Motor Treatment can be helpful for getting rid of residue, and it's fairly cheap. But what if you could brew your own for even less cost?

Why Mercedes' U.S. Diesel Sales In The 80s Went From 4-Out-Of-5 To Footnote

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Mon, 11 May 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Back in the 1980s, the overwhelming majority of Mercedes-Benzes on U.S. roads were diesels, but now sales have fallen through the floor. So what happened?

Here's How Much A 2021 Nissan Sentra Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The Nissan Sentra is one of the cheapest sedans on sale today, but how will it depreciate, and what will a five-year-old example cost you now?

Consumer Reports' Top Used Cars List Shows Why We Must Choose Older Vehicles Wisely

staff@jalopnik.com (Adrian Taylor) — Mon, 11 May 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Consumer Reports' latest list of the best used cars on the market offers some useful insight into what you should look for in a used car.

These Tires May Have Long Warranties, But Do They Have Long Lifespans, Too?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 10 May 2026 08:25:00 +0000

These are some of the top-rated tires on the market, and each comes with a long-lasting warranty. However, here's how long they actually last in the real world.

GM's Rare Quadrasteer System For Pickup Trucks Was Innovative (And A Massive Failure)

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Sun, 10 May 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The Quadrasteer system from GM drew plenty of praise when it debuted, but only lasted a few years. Here's why it never caught on.

Do You Need To Take Driver's Ed If You're Over 18?

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sun, 10 May 2026 00:05:00 +0000

Driver's ed is just for teens, right? Not necessarily, since some states require first-time adult drivers to complete it before they can get behind the wheel.

These 11 Cars Would Be Awesome Junkyard Finds For Your Next Project

staff@jalopnik.com (Max Larsen) — Sat, 09 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

If you're willing to dive into some junkyard cars even if they aren't working well, a few models could end up being top-tier picks for a personal project.

Can The Hybrid Toyota Corolla's Efficiency Eventually Make Up For Its Higher Cost?

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 09 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

We know hybrids are generally more economical than gas-only cars, but how long would it take the Corolla Hybrid to work out cheaper than the base model?

Think V10 Engines Are Unreliable? These Models Say Otherwise

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Sullivan) — Fri, 08 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Some V10 engines have extremely complex designs to handle their issues with balance. Despite that complexity, a few V10s are known for their reliability.

These Are The Largest Tires Ever Produced

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Tue, 05 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

From monster trucks to monster airplanes, big tires are surprisingly common, but which company can lay claim to manufacturing the world's biggest tires?

Does A Muscle Car Necessarily Have To Be American?

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Whether muscle cars have to be American is up for debate, and few seem to have a satisfactory answer, but now you can have your say in our poll.

When Talking About Corvettes, Is It Stingray Or Sting Ray?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 03 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000

The Corvette Stingray name is famous around the world, but should you spell it Stingray or Sting Ray? Or should it be something else entirely?

Buc-Ee's Is Changing How You Pay For Gas, And Yes, People Are Mad About It

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sat, 02 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Buc-ee's is one of the United States' most beloved gas stations, but a recent policy change has made some customers extremely angry. Here's what to know.

Is It More Efficient To Drive Your Truck With The Tailgate Open?

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Fri, 01 May 2026 09:25:00 +0000

With gas and diesel prices rocketing, will lowering your truck's tailgate really help you save a few dollars at the pumps? Or is it going to make things worse?

Astoundingly, Two Separate Companies Tried Rotary-Engined Chainsaws

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0000

While most people might know rotary engines for their use in cars, a pair of companies made use of them in chainsaws - and those chainsaws aren't easy to find.

Why 5-60 Is Usually A Superior Performance Metric Than 0-60

staff@jalopnik.com (Adrian Taylor) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0000

The 0-to-60 test is an accepted industry standard, but it doesn't always replicate typical driver behavior. That's where the 5-to-60 test comes in.