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  • A toy car on top of a contract on a clipboard.
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    Advice
    Advice By B. L. Johnson 2 months ago

    The Pros And Cons Of Rent-To-Own Cars Explained

    Buying and leasing are the traditional routes to having a car, but there's also rent-to-own. There are positives to this method, but you'll also find downsides.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 months ago Read More
  • Cadillac Celestiq interior with speakers and a sunset
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By John Brandon 2 months ago

    These Cars Have The Best Factory-Installed Sound Systems

    A quality audio system can make or break a driving experience, but many vehicles fall short in this area. Here are some of the cars with the best sound systems.

    By John Brandon 2 months ago Read More
  • A senior driving through the city
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    Crashes and Safety
    Crashes and Safety By Shane Schmid 2 months ago

    How Old Is Too Old To Drive? When Experts Say You Should Hang Up The Keys

    There are laws restricting minimum drive age, but how old is too old? Experts weigh in with cognitive and health reasons to help determine an appropriate age.

    By Shane Schmid 2 months ago Read More
  • A mechanic doing a brake job on a car.
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Chino Ortiz 2 months ago

    How To Properly Bed Brakes (And What Happens If You Don't)

    Bedding your brakes, also known as burnishing or breaking them in, is a careful shortcut that sets them up for success. The alternative isn't pretty.

    By Chino Ortiz 2 months ago Read More
  • A visualization of lidar data on a highway
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    Technology
    Technology By Justin Hughes 2 months ago

    Rivian Shows Why All Autonomous Vehicles Should Have Lidar

    Rivian's upcoming R2 will incorporate lidar, in addition to cameras and radar, to paint a more detailed, accurate picture of its surroundings.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • A side photo of a gray Wrangler Unlimited with the green and red holiday Trail Armor parked in front of homes
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    News
    News By Logan K. Carter 2 months ago

    Mopar Offers Ugly Sweaters For Jeep Wranglers, Gladiators That'll Make Grandma Want To Pinch Their Cheeks

    These "sweaters" are actually called Trail Armor, and they serve a purpose beyond making granny say, "aww how cute!"

    By Logan K. Carter 2 months ago Read More
  • rear 3/4 view of a green 2026 Nissan Altima
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    Culture
    Culture By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago

    Big Altima Energy Will Live On For At Least Another Year

    Nissan isn't doing much to keep this thing fresh for 2026.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • A Spirit Airlines A320 airplane taxis at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Detroit on October 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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    Planelopnik
    Planelopnik By Ryan Erik King 2 months ago

    Spirit Airlines To Hang On By A $100 Million Thread

    Only time will tell if the low-cost carrier survives or is bought up by another airline.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 months ago Read More
  • A closeup of an Audi Quattro turbocharged five-cylinder engine cylinder head.
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Paul Stadden 2 months ago

    Why Inline-5 Engines Don't Play Well With Carburetors

    Engimes with three, four, six, and eight cylinders all work well when they're carbureted, but inline-5s don't. That's mostly about two specific problems.

    By Paul Stadden 2 months ago Read More
  • The card art for Space Force orbital warfare names, a Norse battle angel in space
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    Spacelopnik
    Spacelopnik By Nicholas Werner 2 months ago

    Space Force Uses Magic: The Gathering-Style Cards To Announce The War Names For Its Satellites

    You've really got to see the cards to believe them.

    By Nicholas Werner 2 months ago Read More
  • Apple Music shown on the 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ.
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    News
    News By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago

    GM Is Bringing Apple Music To Its Cars So Fewer People Will Complain About Not Having CarPlay

    While GM's infotainment system is very good, it's hard to argue that having Apple Music built right into the system doesn't make it better overall.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • A woman filling a car with gas.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Chloe Clougher 2 months ago

    These US States Saw The Biggest Gas Price Increases In 2025

    The states with the biggest gas price increases in 2025 are concentrated in one part of the U.S. But the price actually dipped in most of the country.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 months ago Read More
  • Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder
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    News
    News By Collin Woodard 2 months ago

    Porsche Is Developing Even More Gas Versions Of The Next-Gen 718 Boxster/Cayman That Was Supposed To Be EV-Only

    As you can imagine, that's not so easy when you're working with a platform that was never designed to have room for an engine.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • A red truck aims at a woman in a crosswalk
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    News
    News By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago

    Driver Of Massive Snow-Covered Pickup Hits 67-Year-Old Pedestrian While Making Right Turn

    Trucks are too tall. Drivers are bad about clearing snow off their cars. Right turns across crosswalks are inherently dangerous.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • New Hampshire inspection sticker for 2025
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    News
    News By Justin Hughes 2 months ago

    New Hampshire Wants To Get Rid Of Car Inspections, If It Weren't For You Meddling Environmentalists

    Safer cars? Less pollution? It's all on the table in New Hampshire.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • side view of a red GM EV1
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    QOTD
    QOTD By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago

    These Cars Were Too Ahead Of Their Time, According To You

    One automaker stood out above the rest: General Motors.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • A gray F150 Lightning drives offroad
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    The Morning Shift
    The Morning Shift By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago

    Ford Ends Pure EV F-150 Lightning

    We're looking at Ford's cowardice on EVs, as well as Elon Musk's record-breaking net worth and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • U.S. President Donald Trump departs Air Force One on October 30, 2025 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
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    Planelopnik
    Planelopnik By Ryan Erik King 2 months ago

    Trump, In Appeal To Car Enthusiasts, Replaces Two Working Jets With Five That Can't Fly

    He's just like us, for real.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 months ago Read More
  • an orange and black Bugatti driving down a causeway at Goodwood Revival Speed
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    QOTD
    QOTD By Erin Marquis 2 months ago

    What's Your Favorite Automotive Fun Fact?

    The last 140 years of automotive know-how is filled with quirks and oddities.

    By Erin Marquis 2 months ago Read More
  • 2000 Honda Civic Si passenger side image
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    Nice Price or No Dice
    Nice Price or No Dice By Rob Emslie 2 months ago

    At $23,000, Would You Pocket This 2000 Honda Civic Si Rocket?

    What's your take on this nice Si and the $23K asking price? Does that seem fair given the car's condition and the market's lust for these models?

    By Rob Emslie 2 months ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV in front of the Golden Gate Bridge
    First Drive
    First Drive By Daniel Golson 2 months ago

    2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA250+ EV Is Entry-Level Luxury Done Really, Really Well

    The third-gen electric CLA has a seriously long range, excellent technology and a more premium cabin, all for a lower starting price than the new-car average.

    By Daniel Golson 2 months ago Read More
  • 2026 Dodge Durango Hellcat Jailbreak Edition front left view driving on a desert road past ruins
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    Brands
    Brands By Michael Sullivan 2 months ago

    8 Times Stellantis Killed A Product Just To Bring It Back

    Stellantis has a reputation for killing products only to bring them back at a later date. Here are eight of the most interesting examples of this habit.

    By Michael Sullivan 2 months ago Read More
  • 2025 Ford Mustang GTD front three-quarter view
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    Ford
    Ford By Kiran Menon 2 months ago

    Ford Says Owners Shouldn't Drive Their New Mustang GTD For A Month: Here's Why

    Ford says owners should wait 30 days before driving their new Mustang GTDs. While annoying, there's a good reason for this. Here's what to know.

    By Kiran Menon 2 months ago Read More
  • Triumph Tracker 400 at sunset near the water
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    Motorcycles
    Motorcycles By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago

    Triumph Tracker 400 Brings A New Sort Of Heritage To Triumph's Beginner Lineup

    The Tracker 400 is the latest in Triumph's entry-level single-cylinder lineup, joining the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X — but not quite mimicking them.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • A black, gray, and red Triumph Thruxton 400
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    Motorcycles
    Motorcycles By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago

    Triumph Thruxton 400 Brings Vintage Racer Looks To The Beginner Bike Market

    The bike everyone expected is here, but it's more than just a Speed 400 with a fairing slapped on the front.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • Fixed side steps on a white SUV
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    Trucks
    Trucks By Alvin Reyes 2 months ago

    The Pros And Cons Of Power Running Boards For Trucks

    Running boards have come a long way since those 1930s black behemoths. Modern power truck running boards have lots of upsides, but they have downsides, too.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 months ago Read More
  • A grey 2024 Cadillac Escalade V in the middle of desert with mountains in the background
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    News
    News By Ryan Erik King 2 months ago

    GM Rewards Glitch Let People Pay Off Entire Cars For Free

    Crafty GM vehicle owners discovered a loophole in the GM Rewards program last month to pile up thousands of dollars in points for free.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 months ago Read More
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