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  • Lowrider stamps
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    Culture
    Culture By Brad Brownell 17 days ago

    The Government Does Something Cool For Once: U.S. Postal Service Issues SoCal Lowrider Culture Stamps

    This is a tiny scrap of good happening in a sea of bad.

    By Brad Brownell 17 days ago Read More
  • A green Bentley Flying Spur with the hood open and a man looking at the engine
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Nico DeMattia 17 days ago

    The Saga Of This Cheap Bentley Flying Spur Shows Off Just How Tough Volkswagen's W12 Can Be

    It withstood years of overheating, enough to stretch head bolts and damage a coolant tank, and is still running as smoothly as it did two decades ago.

    By Nico DeMattia 17 days ago Read More
  • Engine temperature gauge with the needle pointing in the Hot zone
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Alvin Reyes 17 days ago

    Motor Oil Boiling In Your Car Is Nearly Impossible, But If It Does You've Got Bigger Problems

    It's basically impossible for the oil in your car's engine to get hot enough to boil. However, it it does happen, these are the bigger issues you'll be facing.

    By Alvin Reyes 17 days ago Read More
  • The Splinter displayed at an auto show
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    Sports Cars
    Sports Cars By Shane Schmid 17 days ago

    The Splinter Is An Honest-To-Goodness Drivable Sports Car Made Of Wood

    Some one-off cars have some incredibly unique designs, but perhaps none are quite as unique with their basic building materials as the Splinter.

    By Shane Schmid 17 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a Duramax-powered GMC Sierra 2500 AT4
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Monday Goma 17 days ago

    What're The Differences Between Duramax LML, L5P, LB7, And LBZ Diesel Engines?

    The Duramax diesel engine has seen quite a few changes over the years. Here's what separates some of the most popular versions from each other.

    By Monday Goma 17 days ago Read More
  • A photo of an engine cylinder head with visible carbon deposits on the pistons and valves
    2
    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Alvin Reyes 17 days ago

    Neglecting Your Spark Plugs Does More Damage Than You Think

    Spark plugs might sound small and inconsequential, but neglecting to change them can have serious and expensive repercussions for your engine.

    By Alvin Reyes 17 days ago Read More
  • Artist's rendering of an asteroid collision in space
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    Spacelopnik
    Spacelopnik By Nicholas Werner 17 days ago

    NASA Rammed An Asteroid Hard Enough To Change Its Trajectory, Maybe We're Not All Doomed

    The spacecraft slowed down the system's 76,000 mph orbital speed... by two inches per hour. We're going to have to punch a lot harder if we want to save Earth.

    By Nicholas Werner 17 days ago Read More
  • BMW M5 driving at speed on a volcanic road.
    11
    Culture
    Culture By Josh West 17 days ago

    Need Raw Performance? These 9 Cars Have The Most Horsepower You Can Buy In 2026

    In most cases, horsepower is the go-to measurement for a vehicle's performance. But only a few models allow you to get absurd numbers for under $150,000.

    By Josh West 17 days ago Read More
  • An oil filter being held by someone wtih dirty hands
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Alvin Reyes 17 days ago

    How Long, In General, Does An Oil Filter Last?

    Oil changes are a common part of a car's maintenance, and it's best to change the filter at the same time. But how long should it be able to last on its own?

    By Alvin Reyes 17 days ago Read More
  • MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 09: The price per gallon of gas is shown on a pump at a station on March 09, 2026, in Miami, Florida. A barrel of oil passed the $100 mark for the first time in four years since Russia invaded Ukraine.
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    News
    News By Amber DaSilva 17 days ago

    With Gas Prices Rising, What Are The Most Efficient Ways To Get Around?

    Gas, electric, it doesn't matter. The key metric here is energy spent per mile traveled, which we can determine for any means of propulsion.

    By Amber DaSilva 17 days ago Read More
  • A rear-end view of a black pickup truck driving on the left-most lane on an empty highway.
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    Crashes and Safety
    Crashes and Safety By Marko Mikulic 17 days ago

    You'd Better Be Passing People If You're In These States' Left Lanes

    Left-lane cruising is a big no-no in all 50 U.S. states. However, some states enforce stricter penalties than others. Here's what to know about left-lane laws.

    By Marko Mikulic 17 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic adding oil into an off-road car's rear axle differential.
    4
    Car Design
    Car Design By Marko Mikulic 17 days ago

    What Is A Limited-Slip Differential And How Does It Work?

    Differentials are what allow the wheels on a vehicle to actually move around effectively. Open differentials are common, but limited-slip ones are special.

    By Marko Mikulic 17 days ago Read More
  • A pothole in the road with a vehicle driving toward it
    4
    Crashes and Safety
    Crashes and Safety By Shane Schmid 17 days ago

    The Damage From A Pothole Can Be Worse Than You Might Think

    You didn't notice that big pothole till you drove through it, but your car seems okay, so you're feeling good. Still, that may not be the end of the story.

    By Shane Schmid 17 days ago Read More
  • A semi hauling construction equipment classified as a wide load
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    Crashes and Safety
    Crashes and Safety By Shane Schmid 18 days ago

    Why Cutting Off A Wide-Load Semi Truck And Its Lead Car Is A Bad Idea

    You want to get around that wide load pretty badly, and also the slowish car that's leading the way. But don't cut them off. The results can be catastrophic.

    By Shane Schmid 18 days ago Read More
  • Stock catted downpipes lying next to new catless downpipes
    7
    Technology
    Technology By B. L. Johnson 18 days ago

    What's The Performance Difference Between Catted And Catless Downpipes?

    You might expect that catless downpipes, which lack a catalytic converter, would outperform catless ones. But as the old song says, it ain't necessarily so.

    By B. L. Johnson 18 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 of 2003 Mercedes-Benz C30 CDI AMG
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Charles Krome 18 days ago

    Mercedes-AMG Tried A Diesel And It Did Not Go Well

    Ever heard of the AMG that ran on diesel? Most people haven't as it was a commercial flop, but it's a strange little chapter in pre-Dieselgate Mercedes history.

    By Charles Krome 18 days ago Read More
  • A parked black car with a lot of bird droppings on its hood and windshield.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Eugene Buono 18 days ago

    Does Bird Poop Damage Your Car's Paint?

    Birds are majestic creatures, but their acidic droppings can severely damage your car's paint job. Here's why, and what you can do to protect your vehicle.

    By Eugene Buono 18 days ago Read More
  • A two-stroke KTM dirt bike
    6
    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Kiran Menon 18 days ago

    Why Are Two-Stroke Engines So Environmentally Unfriendly?

    Two-stroke engines have their uses, but they are seen as environmentally unfriendly today. But why do they have that reputation, and is it deserved?

    By Kiran Menon 18 days ago Read More
  • GM EV1 #212 in a salvage yard before its restoration by the Questionable Garage
    8
    News
    News By Justin Hughes 18 days ago

    Instead Of Crushing This EV1 Into A Tiny Cube, GM Is Actually Helping To Restore It

    Despite building 1,117 of them between 1996 and 1999, General Motors never sold a single EV1.

    By Justin Hughes 18 days ago Read More
  • A middle-aged man sitting happily behind the wheel of a car.
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    Ford
    Ford By Josh West 18 days ago

    These Are The 10 Most Popular Cars For Gen X Drivers

    Generation X is often forgotten, but some of its favorite car models are also exceptionally popular in the eyes of previous and future generations.

    By Josh West 18 days ago Read More
  • A person unboxing and holding a Nextbase iQ 2K dashcam
    9
    Technology
    Technology By Shane Schmid 18 days ago

    This Costco Dash Cam Tackles So Many Pain Points, Why Do Reviewers Hate It?

    Dash cameras are incredibly useful and growing in popularity among everyday motorists. However, here's why you may want to avoid this camera sold at Costco.

    By Shane Schmid 18 days ago Read More
  • Ferrari Flip wing
    5
    Racing
    Racing By Brad Brownell 18 days ago

    Ferrari Might Put A Flippy Wing On Its F1 Car To Catch Mercedes And I Hope It Works

    The world of F1 is putting pins and red string on a cork board right now trying to figure out what Ferrari knows that they don't.

    By Brad Brownell 18 days ago Read More
  • Performance air intake with an aftermarket air filter
    11
    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Kiran Menon 18 days ago

    Why You Might Want An Oiled Air Filter Vs. A Dry One

    What's the difference between oiled and dry air filters, and which type is better? It boils down to your needs and preferences — here's what you need to know.

    By Kiran Menon 18 days ago Read More
  • Front three quarters shot of a red Mini Cooper S four-door hardtop parked on blacktop in front of a shrub-covered mountainside
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    News
    News By Logan K. Carter 18 days ago

    JD Power Just Dropped Its 2026 Dependability Study, And There Are Plenty Of Surprises

    Lexus is the most dependable brand for the fourth consecutive year, and it sells the most dependable model overall: the Lexus IS.

    By Logan K. Carter 18 days ago Read More
  • A bottle of oil pouring into a car engine
    1
    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By B. L. Johnson 18 days ago

    The Scientific Reasons These Substances Don't Cool As Well As Motor Oil

    YouTubers often perform wild stunts for views, like adding random chemicals and liquids to their cars' engines. However, here's why you shouldn't copy them.

    By B. L. Johnson 18 days ago Read More
  • Teenage girls traveling in a car
    2
    Crashes and Safety
    Crashes and Safety By Shane Schmid 18 days ago

    Connecticut Is Rethinking A Key Rule About Sibling Passengers For Teen Drivers

    Most states have rules about who new teenage drivers can carry in their cars. Connecticut bans driving a brother or sister, but that policy is being challenged.

    By Shane Schmid 18 days ago Read More
  • Gas being pumped into car
    31
    Advice
    Advice By B. L. Johnson 18 days ago

    Old, Cheap Non-Hybrids That Get Shockingly Good Mileage

    With oil prices on the rise, there's every reason to want a cheap and economical car. But if you don't want a hybrid, older alternatives are available.

    By B. L. Johnson 18 days ago Read More
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