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Before Automakers Took Hydrogen Cars Seriously, GM Built The Electrovan
General Motors has been dabbling in hydrogen power for decades. It began with the company's involvement in the U.S. space program and continues today.
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Mazda Held Out Against Touchscreens For Years — Now It's Finally Giving In
Mazda had a touchscreen way back in 1990, but mostly has declined to use them. Now a soon-to-debut model will offer a screen nearly 16 inches big.
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Ferrari Just Filed A Patent For Side-Dump Exhausts, Because Hell Yeah
Side exhausts haven't been seen on a production sports car since the Viper. Is Ferrari preparing to bring them back?
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383 Stroker Engine: Why The Chevy Small Block Is Still A Muscle Car Favorite
The 383 wasn't created by Chevy, but the bow tie has adopted it, as have lots of muscle-car owners. The secret is its "just right" Goldilocks appeal.
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Toyota Made A HEMI Engine Six Decades Ago, And Nobody Noticed
Dodge may be most famous for its hemi engines, but from the 1960s to the '90s, Toyota made hemis, too. They still hold up well, though there are costs involved.
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Rivian's Sweet Kick-Turn Feature Delayed Until The End Of The Year
While Kick Turn and the RAD Tuner were supposed to arrive as part of an update in September, that rollout has been pushed back.
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Prague Is Betting On These Lamp Posts To Fulfill Its Ambitious EV Charger Plan
One big reason people shy away from electric vehicles is fear of not being able to find a charger. But what if chargers were as close as every street light?
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Before The Air, Lucid Was Building Formula E Hardware
Lucid is one of the new kids on the EV block, but it's been around awhiole as a supplier of batteries for Formula E race cars. Now it's starting to take off.
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EV Chargers Are Being Installed At A Record Pace Despite Cuts To Vehicle Incentives
In the first nine months of the year alone, the U.S.'s charging infrastructure has expanded by a whopping 19%. You love to see it.
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The TOPDON TC002C Duo Transforms Your Smartphone Into A Professional-Grade Thermal Camera
Experts and DIYers alike will appreciate the this thermal imaging camera's plug-and-play capability with USB-C compatible smartphones and tablets.
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Five Automakers Are Facing Their Own Dieselgate Trial In The UK
It's been a decade since VW's Dieselgate scandal over cheating on emissions tests. Now five other automakers face their own trial, with nine more on deck.
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Why Boeing Is Building The F-47 Stealth Fighter Instead Of Lockheed Martin
When the U.S. Air Force chose Boeing over Lockheed Martin in its next-generation stealth fighter program, some people were left scratching their heads.
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GM And Ford Don't Really Care That Solid-State Batteries Are Getting Big In China
Some automakers are calling it the future of EV powertrains, so why aren't Ford and GM stepping up to develop solid-state batteries?
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What Seam Sealer Does And Why Every Car Needs It
No vehicle is complete without seam sealer. Many drivers don't know what this substance is, but there's a very important reason why it's on your car.
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From Tires To Tides: Michelin's Surprising Yacht Division
Michelin is known for two things: rating restaurants and tires, of which it owns several big name brands. Now it can add maritime innovation to its resume.
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Ford Built The Mustang GTD With Aero Tech Race Cars Can't Even Use
The Mustang GTD's F1-style DRS system isn't allowed on race cars like the Mustang GT3 that inspired it.
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The Science Behind Rain-Repelling Coatings
Rain-repelling coatings come in two varieties: ceramic coatings and spray-on hydrophobic coatings. But how do they work, and which one is best for your car?
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Inversion Space Promises Worldwide Delivery Within An Hour
Naturally, its first intended customer is the military, but Inversion eventually hopes to apply its technology to the commercial sector as well.
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Toyota Wants To Take Companion Drones Out Of Concept Cars And Onto The Trails
While the idea is technologically possible right now, there are some regulatory hurdles to figure out first, and not just flying beyond line-of-sight.
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Volvo May Get Rid Of Its New Key Cards That Nobody Seems To Like
According to Volvo, the real issue is that the card is only intended as a backup for your phone, which isn't really any better.
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Absent Infotainment Screens Grabbing Attention On New Stellantis Crossover
The new Opel Frontera can be had with a phone mount instead of an infotainment screen.
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The Baseus PrimeTrip VD1 Dashcam Watches Your Car At All Times
If you're looking for a reliable dashcam that comes with the ability to watch your car even while parked, check out the Baseus PrimeTrip VD1.
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Cievie Is Offering Its Lowest Prices Of The Year On Dash Cams For Jalopnik Readers
Stay safe on the road without breaking the bank, with holiday deals on Cievie dash cams.
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The Napier Deltic Remains One Of The Strangest Engines Ever Built
A triangular engine with 18 cylinders? Surely that's an entry for the Odd Machines Hall of Fame. But it worked ... though it never found a place in cars.
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How Audi Used Old Tech And New Thinking To Make Its Dakar Champion
Audi didn't invent a new car to take the Dakar Rally. But its creation of a winner from already-existing parts resulted in a milestone for electric vehicles.
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This $34,000 Watch Was Also An Aston Martin's Car Key
Aston Martin builds lot of expensive cars, but it's not only the vehicles that are pricey. The automaker once released a watch/key with a crazy price tag, too.
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Police Can't Ticket Driverless Waymo For Illegal U-Turn
"Our citation books don't have a box for 'robot,'" the San Bruno Police Department posted on Facebook.
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