The Car Parts You Should Never Use A Clay Bar On
Clay bars can be fantastic for cleaning contamination from your car. However, some surfaces on your vehicle won't take too kindly to such a tool.
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Small Block Chevy 383 Vs. Big Block Mopar 383: How The V8 Engines Compare
Despite having similar displacements, the small-block Chevy 383 and the big-block Mopar 383 have some interesting differences between each other.
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One Of The Worst V8s Ever Made Almost Went Into A Saab (Half Of It Still Did)
Saab considered putting one of the worst V8s ever made into its cars. While this didn't pan out, half of that engine did technically appear in some Saab models.
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Why Toyota Tacoma Tailgates Are So Easy For Thieves To Snag
Toyota Tacomas are popular trucks, and their tailgates fetch a nice price on places like eBay. But that's not why it's so easy to steal the tailgates.
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7 Of The Most Expensive Motorcycles Ever Sold
These classic Harley-Davidsons, Cyclones, Crockers, and Vincent Black motorcycles have triggered fierce bidding wars into six and even seven figures.
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Storyteller Overland Beast Mode XO Is An Adventure-Ready Conversion Van With Spectacular Suspension
The $245,000 Beast Mode XO is a great option for those with the itch to explore far beyond the reach of civilization and stay there for long stints of time.
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When Did Ford Start Selling Off Its Stake In Mazda?
Ford once had a large stake in Mazda, but that is no longer the case. When did it sell its stake in the Japanese automaker and end the decades-long partnership?
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This DIY Rig Is Maybe The Best Explanation Of Regenerative Braking We've Seen
A treadmill motor, a homemade flywheel, and some light bulbs work together to help this talented YouTuber explain the complex topic of regenerative braking.
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Why Do Some States Mount Traffic Lights Horizontally?
Some places mount their traffic lights straight up and down, while others lay them on their sides. There are several reasons for the choices they make.
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Tesla's Latest Product No One Asked For Is A $350 Pickleball Paddle
Selkirk claims that the Tesla Plaid Paddle isn't just a branding exercise, but an engineering collaboration with the electric automaker.
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Man Who Tried To Sell 'Lambo.com' To Lamborghini For A World-Record Price Gets Nothing Instead
The former owner of "lambo.com" will likely go into the pantheon of folks who badly fumbled the bag.
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Volkswagen Won't Make Any New ID Buzzes For The U.S. In 2026, But It May Return For 2027
Volkswagen sold just 4,934 ID Buzzes in the first three quarters of 2025, making up just under 2% of the company's total Q1 to Q3 sales.
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Toyota Tacoma Generations: Which One Is Best? (According To Owners)
Just about every variation of the Toyota Tacoma has dedicated fans, but which one do owners like the best?
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Carlos Ghosn Is Giving Management Advice On LinkedIn For Those Who Want To Lose Their Jobs And Get Smuggled Out Of The Country In A Box
Everyone is the hero of their own story.
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Don't Worry: When You Lose Your Job In A Tanking Economy, Your Boss Will Still Get His Bentley
A Boston Consulting Group report says it expects the market for cars that cost at least $100,000 to grow between 5% and 7% every year through 2035.
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The Average New Car Payment Was Nearly $750 A Month In Q3 Of 2025
Matters weren't much better for used car buyers, either, who were working over $532 per month, on average.
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Trump Pens Executive Order Setting 2028 Moon Landing Like It Means Anything
Outside of asking the NASA Administrator to reform the agency's acquisition process, the executive order is effectively meaningless.
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Arizona Republican Wants To Get Rid Of Daylight Speed Limits On Rural Highways Because 'God Gave Us Free Will To Make Smart Or Stupid Decisions'
This "Jesus take the wheel" legislation has failed to stick in states in the past, but Arizona might give it a try.
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The Jalopnik Audience Would Buy These Cars With A $20,000 Budget
There are some great answers on this list that can serve as starting points for the car enthusiast on a budget.
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2026 Kia K4 Hatchback Costs $500 More Than The Sedan But Looks So Much Better
Leave us to droll over the photos of this slick-looking hatchback.
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Ram Confirms The Dakota Name Is Coming Back For Its New Mid-Size Truck
We've got trucks! Mid-size trucks! Canadian-built trucks! Recalled trucks! It's a truck-load of news today in The Morning Shift.
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Which Automakers Need A Performance Brand?
We can't promise you any royalties or consulting fees if an automaker takes your idea for a potential performance brand.
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At $28,000, Is This 1993 Range Rover County A Bargain Bit Of 'Automotive History'?
Arguably the most appealing Range Rover of them all, does the super-clean condition outweigh the reputation for expensive headaches?
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This 1909 Car Helped Customers Save Money With One Slight Catch
At a time when a Model T cost $850, you could buy one of these for $500 less. Naturally, though, there was a reason why the price was so low.
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Starlink Almost Had An In-Orbit Collision With A Chinese-Launched Satellite, And It's Only Getting Worse From Here
In space terms, they basically high-fived. It could have been so much worse.
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Retired NASCAR Race-Winner Greg Biffle Killed In Plane Crash Alongside Six Others
Biffle will be sorely missed not only for his contributions to racing, but also for the impression he left off of the track.
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Why Do Carbon Ceramic Brakes Perform Worse In Cold Weather?
Carbon ceramic brakes are more lightweight and longer-lasting than traditional iron alternatives, but they tend to have trouble in cold weather.
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