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  • A woman with her hands on her head in exasperation, as her car's engine bay emits smoke
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Shane Schmid 26 days ago

    What Causes An Engine To Seize And Can It Be Fixed?

    A seized engine is one of the worst things that can happen to your car. Here's what causes an engine to seize and whether the issue is something you can fix.

    By Shane Schmid 26 days ago Read More
  • Green and black fuel pump nozzles at a gas station
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Alvin Reyes 26 days ago

    When Should You Choose Regular Vs. Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel

    Not all diesel is created equal. Like gasoline, it comes in various grades, and choosing the right one is important. But which should you pick?

    By Alvin Reyes 26 days ago Read More
  • The futuristic interior and steering wheel of the 1986 Oldsmobile Incas concept car
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Alvin Reyes 26 days ago

    These Steering Wheel Alternatives Go Beyond A Yoke Or Squircle

    While round steering wheels are the norm, they're not the only options out there. Here are some uncommon steering wheel designs that are actually pretty cool.

    By Alvin Reyes 26 days ago Read More
  • A blue 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray parked with a city skyline in the background.
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    Chevrolet
    Chevrolet By Charles Krome 26 days ago

    How C8 Corvette Stingray Insurance Costs Compare To Similarly Priced Sports Cars

    The cost of auto insurance can be huge these days, especially for a powerful sports car. Here's how the 2025 Corvette Stingray compares to its rivals.

    By Charles Krome 26 days ago Read More
  • An old oil filter attached to a filter removal tool
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Alvin Reyes 27 days ago

    Is It A Bad Idea To Change Your Oil Filter Without Changing Your Oil?

    When you need to change your oil filter, it's tempting to skip the messy oil change and just swap the filter, but is that the right thing to do?

    By Alvin Reyes 27 days ago Read More
  • A red 2015 Tesla Model S P85D at a showcase
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    Tesla
    Tesla By Shane Schmid 27 days ago

    How Tesla's Perfect-Score Car Forced Consumer Reports To Change Its Ratings System

    When a 2015 Tesla got an impossibly good score, Consumer Reports realized there was something missing from its ratings. After all, nothing's perfect.

    By Shane Schmid 27 days ago Read More
  • A well-maintained black Toyota Corolla
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    Advice
    Advice By Benjamin Gracias 27 days ago

    The Simple Upgrades That Make Your Cheap Car Feel Expensive

    If you have a cheap, old car, there are some simple ways you could make it feel like a high-end luxury model if you're willing to make some upgrades.

    By Benjamin Gracias 27 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic working on an engine with a turbocharger visible
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Shane Schmid 27 days ago

    Which Requires More Maintenance And Repair, Turbocharging Or Supercharging?

    Superchargers and turbochargers are both great ways to increase a vehicle's horsepower, but which one requires more maintenance? Here's what to know.

    By Shane Schmid 27 days ago Read More
  • An aerial view of a roundabout
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Shane Schmid 27 days ago

    Do You Need To Use Turn Signals In Roundabouts?

    Turn signals are required by law throughout the U.S., but do they apply to roundabouts, too? Their rarity has made the question difficult to answer.

    By Shane Schmid 27 days ago Read More
  • Picture of a red Chevrolet Nomad inside of a wooden barn
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    Chevrolet
    Chevrolet By Chloe Clougher 27 days ago

    The Rarest Chevy Bel Air Was This Limited-Run 2-Door Sport Wagon

    The Chevrolet Bel Air became a legend among classic enthusiasts, but this two-door station wagon variant didn't quite have the same success.

    By Chloe Clougher 27 days ago Read More
  • My 912E at Luftgekuhlt
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    Porsche
    Porsche By Brad Brownell 27 days ago

    You Uncool Performative Dorks Drove Up The Price Of Porsches And It's Ruining The Vibe

    These are explicitly driver's cars, not collector pieces to shuttle to a cars and coffee once a month. Stop being a dork and be cool instead.

    By Brad Brownell 27 days ago Read More
  • A black armored Range Rover surrounded by security men in black suits and sunglasses
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Zak Wojnar 27 days ago

    This Is What Goes Into Building An Armored Vehicle (And What It Costs)

    If you're expecting a troop of baddies with high-powered guns and explosives, you need an armored car. But there's lots to buy, and it won't come cheap.

    By Zak Wojnar 27 days ago Read More
  • A man at the helm of a boat at sunset, surrounded by a golden sky, wispy clouds, and deep blue water.
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    Boatlopnik
    Boatlopnik By Peter Nelson 27 days ago

    Marine Vs. Automotive Spark Plugs: What's The Difference?

    The spark plug in your car and a spark plug on a boat have the same job, but perform it in very different environments. Here's how marine spark plugs stay dry.

    By Peter Nelson 27 days ago Read More
  • Blue 2026 Honda Prelude front 3/4 view driving on a road with a hill in the background
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    News
    News By Justin Hughes 27 days ago

    2026 Honda Prelude Accelerates Only Slightly Slower Than A Civic Hybrid, Unless You Use S+ Shifts In Which Case It's Noticeably Slower

    In Car and Driver's testing the Prelude hit 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, or 7.3 seconds with the simulated shifts turned on.

    By Justin Hughes 27 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a woman shifting gears in a car
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Danillo Almeida 27 days ago

    How The 80s Handled Overdrive (And Why We're Kinda Glad It's Not A Thing Any More)

    The last nail in the coffin was technological advancement.

    By Danillo Almeida 27 days ago Read More
  • A Saab 9-3 in grey parked and on display
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    Advice
    Advice By Nico DeMattia 27 days ago

    Can A Used Saab Be Reliable? Yes, But It Will Take Some Work

    Saab has been out of commission for over a decade now, but it's not a bad idea to go for one of its used models. Just know that you'll need to put in some work.

    By Nico DeMattia 27 days ago Read More
  • A white subcompact hatchback tailgating a gray crossover on the highway
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    Crashes and Safety
    Crashes and Safety By Alvin Reyes 27 days ago

    When Does Following A Car Become Tailgating?

    Nobody wants to have a tailgater right behind them, and laws often forbid the practice. But how do you know when you've crossed over into tailgating?

    By Alvin Reyes 27 days ago Read More
  • A Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1.6 HF parked by a building
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Benjamin Gracias 27 days ago

    5 Oddball Cars With V4 Engines

    While you'll commonly see inline-fours, V6s, or V8s today, a few oddball cars in the past have boasted V4 engines that allowed for unique designs.

    By Benjamin Gracias 27 days ago Read More
  • A silver 2021 Genesis G70 on a bridge.
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    Advice
    Advice By Dave Goldberg 27 days ago

    Here's How Much A 2021 Genesis G70 Has Depreciated In 5 Years

    The luxury Genesis G70 sedan is an expensive model to get. A 2021 model is much cheaper due to depreciation, but how much cheaper is it, really?

    By Dave Goldberg 27 days ago Read More
  • High gas prices are displayed at a downtown Chevron station on March 3, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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    News
    News By Andy Kalmowitz 27 days ago

    These States Have Seen The Highest Jumps In Gas Prices One Week Into The U.S.-Israel War With Iran

    The average price of a gallon of gas is up in literally every state across the country — some more than others, but no state has been completely spared.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 27 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 of Aurora Safety Car at the Lane Motor Museum
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Charles Krome 27 days ago

    The 1957 Aurora Safety Car Looks Ready To Scoop Up Krill Into Its Gaping Maw

    Alfred A. Juliano's Safety Car was an intriguing thing to look at and was ahead of its time in some ways, but it wasn't exactly a success story.

    By Charles Krome 27 days ago Read More
  • Three-quarter view of a first-generation Honda CR-V
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    Honda
    Honda By Danillo Almeida 27 days ago

    This Honda CR-V Shower Attachment Might Be The Weirdest Vehicle Option Ever

    The foldable table built into the back of the first-generation Honda CR-V is a pretty well-known feature, but there was also an available water feature.

    By Danillo Almeida 27 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of Krispy Kritter, a 1967 Ford Mustang shell wrapped around a Westinghouse J34 jet engine
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    Racing
    Racing By Justin Hughes 27 days ago

    Now's Your Chance To Buy A Turbine-Powered Mustang Drag Racer Named 'Krispy Kritter'

    The builder pretty much just wrapped the Mustang body around the turbine, then slapped a few more parts on to make it roll.

    By Justin Hughes 27 days ago Read More
  • Low-down shot of a purple 1932 Ford hot rod
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Chloe Clougher 28 days ago

    5 Vintage Cars Other Than '32 Fords That Would Make Fantastic Hot Rods

    It feels that every other hot rod is a 1930s Ford, so it’s worth thinking outside the box. Here are five cool alternatives to inspire your next build.

    By Chloe Clougher 28 days ago Read More
  • Red 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid sedan seen in left front three-quarter view parked in a downtown area
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    Brands
    Brands By Michael Sullivan 28 days ago

    5 Popular Car Brands That Build Cars In Canada

    Canada is home to a large manufacturing industry, including the production of numerous popular vehicles. These brands build cars in the Great White North.

    By Michael Sullivan 28 days ago Read More
  • Jim Carrey as Ace Ventura exiting the back end of a mechanical rhino
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    Found For Sale
    Found For Sale By Erin Marquis 28 days ago

    'Butt Birth' Rhino From 'Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls' Is Up For Auction And It's Practically A Car

    Add an LS engine and suddenly you've got a rhino butt car fit for the world's greatest pet detective.

    By Erin Marquis 28 days ago Read More
  • David Blenkle in his Ford Mustang Mach-E
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    EVs and Hybrids
    EVs and Hybrids By Collin Woodard 28 days ago

    Battery Replacement When? Ford Mach-E With 316,000 Miles On It Still Has 92% Battery Health

    Batteries like the one in this Mustang Mach-E are lasting a lot longer than EV-naysayers would've predicted, and they're still holding plenty of charge.

    By Collin Woodard 28 days ago Read More
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