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What The Hell Is Going On With These Two Different MotoGP Heist Movies?

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Twin films are nothing new but the loglines of these two movies are so similar that I'm starting to wonder what's going on behind the scenes in Hollywood.

Test Driver Who Crashed Tesla Into Salon Was Ineffectively Prepared For Driving EVs, Lawsuit Claims

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

There are many things we can blame Tesla for, but the courts will have to decide who's at fault in this case.

You're In Charge Of Formula 1 For A Day, How Would You Fix It?

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Fans of Formula 1 are rarely happy. Do you have what it takes to make them happy?

I Love Being The Pickup Truck Friend

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

I love having a vehicle that can haul all my friends and all their stuff, I love being able to help people move, and I don't understand why anyone wouldn't.

What Do The Restrictions On CDL Licenses Mean?

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0000

There are all sorts of different classes for commercial driver's licenses, but things get even more complicated when you start talking about CDL restrictions.

These Are The States With Bans On Leaving Your Dog In A Hot Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Temperatures in hot cars can be deadly.

Slate Trucks Won't Be Sold At Dealerships, So Where Will Owners Go For Service?

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Slate wants to give owners full autonomy over repairs and customization, but the automaker also has a plan on how to support buyers when the unexpected happens.

Isuzu VehiCROSS, AMC Spirit, 12 Go-Karts: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:23:49 +0000

I couldn't see a single listing for 12 go-karts and not deem that one of this week's Dopest Cars.

Los Angeles Is Littered With Thousands Of Oil Wells Hiding In Fake Buildings, Under Schools And Playgrounds

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, abundant oil attracted waves of American settlers to Southern California, and it remains a significant industry.

21-Year-Old Flight Instructor Successfully Threads The Needle Through Highway Signage In Emergency Landing

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:26:34 +0000

"I feel my training has prepared me exceptionally well for this moment," said Emily Shelton, the pilot who safely landed the plane.

Toyota's 'Factory Upgrade' Program In Japan Lets You Pay For New Features In Your Older Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0000

It's mostly a lot of leather steering wheels, extra ambient lighting, remote start retrofits, and converting USB-A ports to USB-C.

Why Cars From The '70s Have Those Giant Bumpers

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The huge bumpers on cars built in much of the 1970s weren't the automakers' own brainstorm. In fact, they fought against them - and ended up winning.

Dodge Bringing More Awesome Colors And Graphics To The Masses With Expanded Jailbreak Program

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0000

In addition to lots of new colors, Dodge is introducing translucent tinted stripes to the Charger and Durango.

2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Is A 600-Horsepower Track-Focused Muscle Car That's As Quick As A Hellcat Redeye

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

In addition to bigger turbos, the new Super Bee has improved cooling, bigger brakes, a new suspension setup, better aerodynamics, and track driving modes.

NASA Needs To Save The Satellite It Needs To Save Another Satellite

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:30:08 +0000

It may sound a little like the fire truck you called is on fire. But this is space, and things go wrong all the time.

These Are Our Readers' Favorite BMWs

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0000

We've got iconic classics, modern sports cars, big luxobarges and even some real weirdos represented here.

Dutch Regulators Keep FSD Data Secret On Tesla's Request

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:06:14 +0000

Plus Honda outsourcing to Tata, Volkswagen's dreams of an American pickup, and Toyota's earthquake fallout.

What Car Is Only Driven By People Who Know Nothing About Cars?

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0000

I want to know what car immediately makes you think, "Oh, that guy knows absolutely nothing about cars."

There Are Plenty Of Reasons To Hate Trump's IndyCar DC Street Race, But Road Damage Isn't One Of Them

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:35:55 +0000

The current full-time IndyCar field of 25 cars is a literal drop in the bucket.

At $3,000, Is This 1989 Toyota Camry All-Trac An Alright Deal?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

It's a rare all-wheel drive model with some interesting mod potential.