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  • a bust costco gas station with sevveral cars at the pumps and a person in a yellow vest. The sky is overcast
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    News
    News By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago

    Costco Is Preparing To Open Its First Standalone Gas Station

    With 40 fuel pumps, it will also be Costco's biggest gas station.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • A close-up shot of a 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost hood
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    Advice
    Advice By Chloe Clougher 3 days ago

    Dodge Charger Vs. Challenger: Which Muscle Car Depreciates Faster?

    The Dodge Charger and Challenger are very close in terms of performance. But how much can you expect to pay for a used model, and which one will be cheaper?

    By Chloe Clougher 3 days ago Read More
  • A Bosch high-voltage magneto ignition system with its first spark plug from 1902.
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Nico DeMattia 3 days ago

    How Bosch's Magneto Ignition Device Made Spark Plugs Possible

    Bosch managed to create a timeless design when it introduced spark plugs to the masses. But it would have never come to pass if not for another invention.

    By Nico DeMattia 3 days ago Read More
  • A 1998 Chevy 1500 with its hood open, showing a 5.0L Vortec engine underneath
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Shane Schmid 3 days ago

    The Biggest Pros And Cons Of GM's Vortec Engines

    Vortec engines have lasted for over three decades. There are reasons as to why they lasted so long, but there are also reasons as to why they fell out of favor.

    By Shane Schmid 3 days ago Read More
  • A first-generation red Ford Explorer Sport Trac sitting on wet tarmac under brooding skies, ready to take its occupants on their next adventure.
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    Ford
    Ford By Peter Nelson 3 days ago

    Was The Ford Explorer Sport Trac Too Early For Its Own Good?

    The Explorer Sport Trac was a strange combo of family-hauling SUV and gear-hauling pickup, but it might've been more successful if it were launched today.

    By Peter Nelson 3 days ago Read More
  • A white car's front tire while it's being tested on a rolling dynamometer.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Marko Mikulic 3 days ago

    Here's How Dyno Tests Actually Work

    Dynamometer tests are used to measure a car's torque and rpm response. But how do they get that information? And how reliable is what they get?

    By Marko Mikulic 3 days ago Read More
  • A front view of a Harley-Davidson XR-750 flat track motorcycle
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    Motorcycles
    Motorcycles By Erik Sherman 3 days ago

    How Complaints From The British Led To Harley-Davidson Creating The XR-750

    The Brits complained that American Motorcyclist Association rules were keeping them from winning races. The fallout led to the birth of a great racing bike.

    By Erik Sherman 3 days ago Read More
  • A dirty and spent Firestone Racing tire after an IndyCar race
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Alvin Reyes 3 days ago

    Here's What Happens To All Those IndyCar Tires After A Race

    IndyCar tires are supplied by Firestone, with the latest season using over 32,000. What exactly is the fate of all those tires once the race is over?

    By Alvin Reyes 3 days ago Read More
  • A person preparing to use a key fob near their vehicle
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    Crime
    Crime By Shane Schmid 3 days ago

    Yes, You Can Wrap Your Keys In Aluminum Foil To Prevent Car Theft, But There Are Better Ways

    Wrapping your key fob in foil does help protect your car, but it's annoying to unwrap and rewrap your fob every time you use it. Let's talk about other methods.

    By Shane Schmid 3 days ago Read More
  • A Honda K20 engine swapped inside of a car
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    Honda
    Honda By Benjamin Gracias 3 days ago

    What's The Difference Between Honda B-Series And K-Series Engines?

    Honda's B-Series and K-Series engines are popular among wrenching enthusiasts, but there are compelling reasons for choosing one over the other.

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 days ago Read More
  • Ford x Original Grain F-150 pocket watch
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    Ford
    Ford By Collin Woodard 3 days ago

    Every Ford X Original Grain Wristwatch Ranked (From Merely Ugly To Unwearably Awful)

    Ford and wood-watch manufacturer Original Grain have collaborated on some branded wrist watches and they're pretty tough to look at.

    By Collin Woodard 3 days ago Read More
  • A license plate reader hidden in a trailer
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    News
    News By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago

    If License Plate Reading Cameras Are Legal, Why Is California Border Patrol Hiding Them?

    Local residents said they think the hidden surveillance is tracking citizens who leave food at water for refugees near the Mexican border.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago Read More
  • A person folds the Stow 'N Go rear seat in a 2026 Chrysler Pacifica
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    Hatchbacks, Minivans and Vans
    Hatchbacks, Minivans and Vans By Ivo Gievski 3 days ago

    Every Minivan Is Cool And Here's The Proof

    Minivans tend to get a bad rap in the world of auto enthusiasts. However, these roomy vehicles are actually very cool. Here's why we think minivans are rad.

    By Ivo Gievski 3 days ago Read More
  • A rider on a 2026 Harley-Davidson Nightster on a city street
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    Motorcycles
    Motorcycles By Charles Krome 3 days ago

    These Harley-Davidsons Are The Brand's Most Affordable Bikes

    Competition with cheap Chinese bikes is heating up, and Harley-Davidson is getting ready to join that fray. Meanwhile, here are the least expensive Harleys.

    By Charles Krome 3 days ago Read More
  • 2023 Chrysler 300C sedan
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    News
    News By Andy Kalmowitz 3 days ago

    Chrysler Playing With The Idea Of Bringing Back A Sedan To Double Its Lineup Size

    There's a roadmap laid out to revive the brand that'll be revealed during an upcoming investor presentation in May.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 days ago Read More
  • A blue 2021 Honda Pilot on a roadway.
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    Honda
    Honda By Dave Goldberg 4 days ago

    Here's How Much A 2021 Honda Pilot Has Depreciated In 5 Years

    You like the 2026 Honda Pilot, but it's outside of your budget? Here's how much the 2021 model has depreciated over five years and how it compares to rivals.

    By Dave Goldberg 4 days ago Read More
  • A silver Jaguar XJ220 parked in the sunlight
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Chloe Clougher 4 days ago

    Why Did Jaguar Switch From A V12 To A Twin-Turbo V6 In The XJ220?

    Jaguar's XJ220 promised incredible speed and power from a robust V12. Unfortunately, certain circumstances forced the brand to use a V6 instead.

    By Chloe Clougher 4 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic in orange gloves holding four used spark plugs
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Alvin Reyes 4 days ago

    What's The Difference Between Platinum And Double Platinum Spark Plugs?

    Platinum spark plugs are already a step up from copper. Double platinum plugs might seem like a straightforward upgrade, but it's not as simple as it seems.

    By Alvin Reyes 4 days ago Read More
  • The Volvo 740/760, B23ET
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Benjamin Gracias 4 days ago

    Volvo's Redblock Engine Is Basically Sweden's Chevy Small-Block

    Volvo once created an engine known as the redblock. Its production didn't continue into the 2000s, but it's still regarded as a fantastic engine today.

    By Benjamin Gracias 4 days ago Read More
  • Person is shown hauling Harbor Freight's modular rolling box
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Eugene Buono 4 days ago

    This Harbor Freight Storage System Will Revolutionize Your Garage Organization

    Nothing kills the momentum of a DIY project faster than a missing tool. Harbor Freight's Bauer modular storage system might be just what you need, here's why.

    By Eugene Buono 4 days ago Read More
  • A white Lamborghini Aventador body
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Amber DaSilva 4 days ago

    A 3D Printed Aventador Proves You Would In Fact Download A Car

    Once you've picked up the 3D-printed Lambo body, you'll need to download an engine, drivertrain, interior, wheels, and basically everything else.

    By Amber DaSilva 4 days ago Read More
  • Engine bay of Volkswagen Golf with VW's VR5 V5 engine
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Charles Krome 4 days ago

    How And Why Honda And Volkswagen Made Shockingly Successful (Yet Still Doomed) V5 Engines

    Volkswagen put V5s in production cars, while Honda used them to dominate MotoGP. But despite being so successful, the engines were doomed from the start.

    By Charles Krome 4 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic pouring fresh oil into a car's engine
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Alvin Reyes 4 days ago

    High Mileage Vs. High Mileage Extended Performance Oil: Which Should You Use?

    There's a whirl of special motor oils you can buy if your car has over 75,000 miles on the odometer. Which kind you need depends on several factors.

    By Alvin Reyes 4 days ago Read More
  • S65-powered BMW Mini
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    Hatchbacks, Minivans and Vans
    Hatchbacks, Minivans and Vans By Brad Brownell 4 days ago

    BMW Should Have Put The M3 V8 In A Mini, But Since They Didn't I'm Glad This One Exists

    The Mini wasn't built with large-displacement engines in mind, but that doesn't stop this big BMW V8 from looking right at home in the tiny engine bay.

    By Brad Brownell 4 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot from a news broadcast showing Woods's black Range Rover SV on its side with policemen next to it and a tow truck operator in hi-vis attaching something to the underside of the car
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    Crashes and Safety
    Crashes and Safety By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago

    Tiger Woods Arrested For DUI After Getting Into Another Rollover Crash, This Time In A Range Rover SV

    This is Woods' fourth crash since 2009 that has garnered media attention, and his second DUI arrest since 2017.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago Read More
  • Two camouflaged Mercedes-Benz SUVs driving in the desert
    First Drive
    First Drive By Daniel Golson 4 days ago

    Driving 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE And GLS Prototypes In The Desert Fulfilled My Childhood Dream

    Blasting down roads like the ones in "One Battle After Another" was the cherry on top.

    By Daniel Golson 4 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters of the Integra 40 Racer parked in a garage in front of bendpak lifts with other Honda race cars and a shiny red NSX
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    Nostalgia You Can Taste
    Nostalgia You Can Taste By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago

    Acura Builds Itself A 40th Birthday Present To Celebrate Its IMSA-Winning Heritage

    It looks period correct, and more importantly, it looks like a hoot and a half to drive.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago Read More
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