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2027 Porsche Taycan Gets Simulated Shifts Because The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Was So Impressive

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The new (and optional) E-Shift system has 8 gears selected by steering wheel paddles, and it simulates engine braking and has a rev limiter.

Tiny Engines Require Tiny Turbos, And This Turbo Might Be The Tiniest

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered how forced induction would work on a tiny 150cc engine? For one, it would need a properly sized turbocharger carefully matched to it.

MIT Study Finds Gas Cars Aren't Secretly Better For The Planet Than EVs, Despite What Everyone On Facebook Says

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:55:43 +0000

MIT's researches found that EVs save 40%–60% of emissions compared to gas cars, with that going up to 90% in urban driving.

How Do Flock Cameras Work?

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

Find out exactly what details modern roadside sensors record-including car color, model, and plates-and how that data is stored, and who can access it.

Flock's 80,000 AI-Powered Surveillance Cameras Can Find Your Car Even If You Don't Have A License Plate

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Who needs privacy, when the alternative is nebulous and periodically misused surveillance?

Now Mercedes Will Make Anti-Drone Vehicles Too, Joining European Car Brands' Pivot To Defense

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Is there more money in war than production cars?

How Volvo's I-See Lets A Semi Truck Memorize Every Hill On Its Route To Save Fuel

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:25:00 +0000

A connected trucking system automatically optimizes systems for road elevation changes ahead, reducing fuel consumption across hilly terrain.

What The 'Power Divider' Switch In A Semi Truck Cab Actually Does To Both Drive Axles

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0000

As you might imagine, the role of a power divider in a semi-truck is to distribute power between axles. But when is it used, and how do you operate it safely?

Want To Fly To Japan In Two Hours? This Jet Could One Day Make That A Reality

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:05:00 +0000

Could a flight across the world take just two hours? It might, if we master hypersonic travel - and a group of Japanese researchers is on the right track.

Green Biofuels Could Save The Day If Oil Supplies Remain Disrupted (And Possibly Cause A Global Food Crisis)

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Financially, the more biofuel that is produced, the lower gas prices will stay. But there are high costs beyond what you see on gas station signs.

New Surveillance Tech Just Dropped That'll Help Cops Track More Than Just Your License Plate

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Private companies using smartphone data, RFID chips, and vehicle information to create an "electronic signature" is the next step in tracking your movements.

The Different Types Of W Engines Explained

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:25:00 +0000

You might know a lot about V6 and V8 engines, but you might not know that there are W engines as well. And they come in many different sizes.

Chrysler's A57 Multibank Engine Bolted Five Inline-Sixes Together For The Sherman Tank

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

A massive engine known as the A57 Multibank was built by Chrysler for the Allies in World War II. But this one engine literally had the power of five.

GM Is An Energy Company Now

staff@jalopnik.com (Chad Kirchner) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0000

GM has big plans for cheap batteries, only they're not for its cars.

You Car Is Greedy For Personal Data, But Thankfully You Can Probably Delete It

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0000

Modern cars collect a tremendous amount of personal data, but there are ways to delete it. Here are the steps you need to take to protect your privacy.

Here's Why Turbocharger Development Was Held Back For Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Turbochargers were patented in the early 1900s, but were never common in cars until the second half of the 20th century. So what held the technology back?

The First Vehicle With A Direct-Injection Diesel Engine May Be Older Than You Realize

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0000

If you think direct-injection diesel engines made their debut in the 1980's, think again. The first diesel without extra plumbing debuted decades earlier.

Here's Why Designing Hybrid Motorcycles Is So Tough

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:25:00 +0000

Hybrid motorcycles could be faster, more efficient, and have longer engine life, but there are significant hurdles keeping them from being widely adopted.

This 3D-Printed Exhaust Delivers More Engine Horsepower Than X-Pipes, But At A Cost

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Independent testing confirms this 3D-printed Z-pipe can deliver more power than an X-pipe. Whether it is actually worth the investment is a different matter.

What's The Difference Between Natural Gas And Gasoline And Can I Put Both In My Car?

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0000

While we call both of these two fossil fuel sources 'gas,' compressed natural gas and gasoline are two very different things with some interesting similarities.