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  • Person cleaning steering wheel
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Nishant Jayaram 16 days ago

    How To Clean And Restore A Sticky Steering Wheel

    A sticky steering wheel can be incredibly annoying. Fortunately, it's relatively easy to restore a steering wheel to its former glory. Here's how.

    By Nishant Jayaram 16 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a light green 2027 Kia Seltos
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    News
    News By Daniel Golson 17 days ago

    2027 Kia Seltos Is No Longer Kia's Most Boring Design — And Now There's A Hybrid, Too

    The other powertrains carry over from the old Seltos, but it rides on a new platform and has a much nicer interior, too.

    By Daniel Golson 17 days ago Read More
  • Line drawing of a car from above with labels on its engine bay, marked TWO STROKE GOES HERE
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    News
    News By Amber DaSilva 17 days ago

    GM Wants To Bring Back The Two-Stroke Engine

    I wouldn't count on this singular patent bringing that ring-ding-ding sound to your local parking lot any time soon.

    By Amber DaSilva 17 days ago Read More
  • Honda Civics in a parking lot
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Kiran Menon 17 days ago

    Why Did FWD Become The Default For Cheap Cars?

    Front-wheel drive is extremely common in cheap, economy cars. However, this wasn't always the case. Here's how FWD became so widespread in these vehicles.

    By Kiran Menon 17 days ago Read More
  • A person charging their electric vehicle
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    Technology
    Technology By Shane Schmid 17 days ago

    You Could Be Degrading The Battery Of Your EV By Charging It This Way

    While it can be tempting to charge electric vehicles as much as possible, some charging methods can actually degrade their battery more quickly.

    By Shane Schmid 17 days ago Read More
  • Cars on the highway driving through a blizzard.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Alvin Reyes 17 days ago

    Does The Smart Money Go With Winter Tires Or All Wheel Drive For Winter Driving?

    Snow and cold weather change everything about how a car feels on the road. Should you go with winter tires or all-wheel drive when conditions turn harsh?

    By Alvin Reyes 17 days ago Read More
  • A 2025 Ford Super Duty truck towing an RV camper
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Shane Schmid 17 days ago

    Horsepower Vs. Torque: Which Matters More For Towing?

    Horsepower and torque are both important measurements of a car's capabilities, but some might wonder which measurement is more important for towing.

    By Shane Schmid 17 days ago Read More
  • A U.S. Air Force B 52 bomber, assigned to the Air Force Global Strike Command's Eighth Air Force, flies over Bossier City toward Barksdale Air Force Base.
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    Planelopnik
    Planelopnik By Rohaan Sakrani 17 days ago

    Why The Boeing B-52 Bomber Will Still Be Flying At 100 Years Old

    Modern upgrades and the failure of newer bombers to meet expectations mean the B-52 will remain a core part of the Air Force into the 2050s.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 17 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a red 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA220 4Matic hybrid
    First Drive
    First Drive By Andy Kalmowitz 17 days ago

    2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA220 4Matic Hybrid Is The 'Here, Damn' Of Cars

    The automaker surely knows this half-hearted hybrid isn't as good as the electric version it'll run alongside, but I really don't think it's too concerned.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 17 days ago Read More
  • 2023 Dodge Challenger Demon SRT 170 rear tire burnout
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Ivo Gievski 17 days ago

    11 Factory Cars With Quarter-Mile Times Of 10 Seconds Or Less

    Hollywood has propelled 10-second cars into the mainstream consciousness -- but which car models can actually achieve record-breaking quarter-mile speeds?

    By Ivo Gievski 17 days ago Read More
  • MacPherson strut suspension with steering linkage
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Kiran Menon 17 days ago

    Why Did Automakers Start To Use MacPherson Struts?

    MacPherson struts are a common element on many different cars today. Let's take a look at why automakers opt to use them so often.

    By Kiran Menon 17 days ago Read More
  • A person pulling car wrap off of a car.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Chino Ortiz 17 days ago

    Can Wrapping Your Car Damage The Paint?

    Wrapping your car can make it look cool, turn it into a moving billboard, or hide its ugly paint job. But will a wrap damage what's underneath it?

    By Chino Ortiz 17 days ago Read More
  • A United Airlines plane flies over an air traffic control tower
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    Planelopnik
    Planelopnik By Nicholas Werner 17 days ago

    FAA Chooses Defense Company Without Civilian Flight Experience To Overhaul Air Traffic Control

    According to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Peraton won out by submitting an "innovative approach" that would accelerate the timeline if successful.

    By Nicholas Werner 17 days ago Read More
  • A red Chevrolet Corvette XP-897 GT Two-Rotor concept car on a road
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Benjamin Gracias 17 days ago

    Chevy Experimented With A 2-Rotor Corvette In '73

    The rotary engine isn't very common today, but back in 1973, Chevy experimented with one of its own in a special concept design. It didn't get far, though.

    By Benjamin Gracias 17 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot of the three-way Waymo standoff in San Francisco
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    News
    News By Ryan Erik King 17 days ago

    Waymo Three Way Is Not As Thrilling At It Sounds

    The service's driverless taxis aren't quite perfect yet.

    By Ryan Erik King 17 days ago Read More
  • A 2021 Tesla Model 3 for sale on a dealer lot
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    Advice
    Advice By Justin Hughes 17 days ago

    American Automakers Have Terrible Long-Term Reliability, And Tesla Is The Worst, Consumer Reports Says

    While "Buy American" is a nice concept, it may not be a great idea in the long term when it comes to cars.

    By Justin Hughes 17 days ago Read More
  • A person cleaning the air vents with a soft detailing brush
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Alvin Reyes 17 days ago

    If You're Not Cleaning Your Car's Gross Air Vents Like This, We'd Rather Walk

    You may not realize it, but your car's air vents can be home to some really nasty stuff. Fortunately, you can clean them relatively easily using these methods.

    By Alvin Reyes 17 days ago Read More
  • front 3/4 view of a red 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV
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    News
    News By Andy Kalmowitz 17 days ago

    2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV Just Went 434 Miles On A Single Charge, Beating EPA Number By 60 Miles

    The CLA Edmunds tested didn't just beat the EPA's number, it kicked its teeth in.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 17 days ago Read More
  • A blue Subaru WRX STI hatchback concept
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    News
    News By Amber DaSilva 17 days ago

    Subaru Might Build Its STI Concepts, But Only If You Beg For Them

    C'mon, don't you want a new STI? Subaru can see in your eyes how much you need this. Just be good little boys and girls, get on your knees, and plead for it.

    By Amber DaSilva 17 days ago Read More
  • Mazda Miata NB silver front 3/4
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    Advice
    Advice By Collin Woodard 17 days ago

    These 11 Enthusiast Cars Are The Best Investments For 2026, Hagerty Says

    These may not be the cheapest cars to buy or maintain, but hey, at least you can justify your purchase by telling yourself you probably won't lose any money.

    By Collin Woodard 17 days ago Read More
  • Lower point of view of bizarre car wreck in downtown Philadelphia. Car appears to be taking off only to be stopped by a light pole. A lovely non-fatal early morning autumn accident.
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    QOTD
    QOTD By Ryan Erik King 17 days ago

    These Are Your Grievances With The Auto Industry Today

    We don't need a December to remember because there's Festivus for the rest of us.

    By Ryan Erik King 17 days ago Read More
  • A Carvana showroom in Maryland
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    The Morning Shift
    The Morning Shift By Andy Kalmowitz 17 days ago

    Carvana's Comeback Is One For The Ages As Value Surpasses Ford And GM

    Who doesn't love a comeback story?

    By Andy Kalmowitz 17 days ago Read More
  • Dodge Charger Hellcat
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    QOTD
    QOTD By Collin Woodard 17 days ago

    What's The Sluttiest Car?

    Now, before we get too far, I need to be clear that we aren't making any moral judgments here.

    By Collin Woodard 17 days ago Read More
  • A front three quarters shot of the Brataroo sliding on a race track with smoke coming off the rear wheels
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    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Logan K. Carter 17 days ago

    'Aussie Shred' Is A Sick New Gymkhana Film With Ridiculous Jumps, Daring Stunts, And Driving On Water

    Travis Pastrana jumps and slides the Subaru Brataroo from the desolate Australian Outback to the Sydney Harbour, all the way to the Mount Panorama race track.

    By Logan K. Carter 17 days ago Read More
  • 2010 BMW 3 on a country road
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    BMW
    BMW By John Brandon 17 days ago

    These Are Some Of The Best Affordable BMWs You Can Buy Right Now

    BMW isn't exactly known for being affordable, but with some time and a decent budget, finding a used BMW that's worth the price is not too hard.

    By John Brandon 17 days ago Read More
  • 1996 Volkswagen Polo 'Harlequin' front three-quarter image
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    Nice Price or No Dice
    Nice Price or No Dice By Rob Emslie 17 days ago

    At $10,000, Would You Pony Up For This 1996 VW Polo?

    What's your take on this Harlequin for that kind of cash? Does that feel like a fair price for a horse of a different color?

    By Rob Emslie 17 days ago Read More
  • A driver negotiates a treacherous downhill section of road.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Ron King 17 days ago

    If You're Still Coasting Downhill In Neutral, You Need To Stop

    Coasting downhill in neutral may seem like a great idea. But the things you might think you know about fuel savings aren't true. And there's safety to consider.

    By Ron King 17 days ago Read More
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