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  • A Tesla Model Y sits on the lot at a Tesla dealership on April 15, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
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    The Morning Shift
    The Morning Shift By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago

    Tesla Is Once Again Buoying The EV Market Following The Death Of Federal EV Incentives

    Tesla is doing the heavy lifting when it comes to EV registrations as legacy automakers see drops following the death of federal incentives and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • front three quarters shot of a gold Fiat Multipla parked in a building next to a red Ferrari
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    QOTD
    QOTD By Logan K. Carter 2 months ago

    What's The Strangest Rideshare Car You've Been In?

    What car that made you scratch your head and say, "why would someone do rideshare rides in that car?"

    By Logan K. Carter 2 months ago Read More
  • 1998 Chevrolet Metro side image
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    Nice Price or No Dice
    Nice Price or No Dice By Rob Emslie 2 months ago

    At $7,995, Is This 1998 Chevrolet Metro A Small Wonder?

    We'll still have to gauge whether the seller's $7,995 price tag is in line with this odd duck of a restored Metro. What do you say?

    By Rob Emslie 2 months ago Read More
  • A close-up of an engine showing a serpentine belt
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Shane Schmid 2 months ago

    Why Did Cars Switch From V-Belts To A Serpentine Belt?

    V-belts were the standard for decades, but serpentine belts have replaced them in today's cars. There are several reasons V-belts are an endangered species.

    By Shane Schmid 2 months ago Read More
  • A 2015 Honda Civic parked on a city street
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    Crime
    Crime By Justin Hughes 2 months ago

    Alleged Thief Liked A Car So Much He Stole It Again

    Many of us have that "one that got away," a car we once owned that we later wish we hadn't let go. It seems that thieves may have similar regrets at times.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • A driver experiencing car problems in winter weather.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Ron King 2 months ago

    Who Should Be Using A Different Motor Oil In Winter?

    Generally, there's no reason to switch engine oil during the winter. However, that's not always the case. Here's what to know about winter motor oil.

    By Ron King 2 months ago Read More
  • A rear view of a torsion beam suspension featuring a spring and shock absorber.
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Eugene Buono 2 months ago

    What Are The Pros And Cons Of A Torsion Beam Suspension?

    Torsion beam suspensions aren't like race car versions, extracting every ounce of speed within the limits of drivability. Their aims, and costs, are different.

    By Eugene Buono 2 months ago Read More
  • Man inflating a car tire.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By B. L. Johnson 2 months ago

    Inflating To The PSI Number On Your Tire Is A Terrible Idea: Here's Why

    The PSI number on the tire sidewall isn’t the one you should use. Here's how to find the correct pressure to stay safe and avoid ruining your tires.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 months ago Read More
  • The L.L. Bean shoe car
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    Concept Cars
    Concept Cars By Andrew Ekuwem 2 months ago

    8 Promotional Vehicles That Took Advertising To The Extreme

    The advertising world has no shortage of zany attempts at grabbing attention, but even with that in mind, these unique vehicles were still pretty out there.

    By Andrew Ekuwem 2 months ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of an orange Uncharted driving on a dirt road in front of trees
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    Subaru
    Subaru By Logan K. Carter 2 months ago

    2026 Subaru Uncharted EV Is The First Front-Wheel-Drive Subaru This Century, Starts At $36,445 And Returns Over 300-Mile Range

    All Uncharted models will have a 74.7 kWh lithium-ion battery with a standard preconditioning system to maximize efficiency in cold weather

    By Logan K. Carter 2 months ago Read More
  • John Williams' fully restored Aston Martin DB5
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    News
    News By Justin Hughes 2 months ago

    A Neglected DB5 Was Left In A Driveway For 45 Years, And Now It's Worth Over $1 Million

    Williams bought the car in 1973 for just £900 (about $20,000 today).

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • Tesla website financing portal
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    Tesla
    Tesla By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago

    Tesla Is Practically Giving Away Model Ys With Absurd Financing And Lease Deals To End The Year, But You Should Still Skip It

    The Austin, Texas-based automaker is now offering 0% APR financing deals on the decontented Model Y Standard.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • Florida plane crash with a car
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    News
    News By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago

    Florida Man Crash Lands His Plane On Top Of A Woman's Car While She's Driving Down The Highway

    This poor woman in Florida seems to be living in a "Final Destination" movie.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • A blue Honda S660 convertible
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    QOTD
    QOTD By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago

    These Are The Modern Kei Cars You'd Actually Buy

    Your choices ranged from roadsters to trucks to the coolest of boxy little vans ever to be seen between Hokkaido and Okinawa.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • A gray Nissan GT-R on track
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    News
    News By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago

    Head Of Nissan America Says The Company Needs A 'North Star'

    We're looking at what Nissan's American head says the company needs, as well as Lucid's take on the global EV market and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • Front three quarters shot of a Savile Silver Genesis G90 parked on concrete in a white-walled room
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    News
    News By Logan K. Carter 2 months ago

    Silver Genesis G90s Recalled For Radar That's Scared Of Its Own Paint

    Genesis might just take the crown for weirdest recall of the year with this one.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 months ago Read More
  • Screenshot of a BMW F80 M3 in
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    QOTD
    QOTD By Daniel Golson 2 months ago

    What On-Screen Automotive Mistake Annoys You The Most?

    What on-screen automotive mistake annoys you the most?

    By Daniel Golson 2 months ago Read More
  • 1995 Mercedes-Benz 300D front three-quarter view
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    Nice Price or No Dice
    Nice Price or No Dice By Rob Emslie 2 months ago

    At $7,600, Is This 1995 Mercedes E 300D A Rock Solid Deal?

    While it's touted as "not a perfect car, but solid and fun to drive," the rare five-speed stick might make today's Nice Price or No Dice Mercedes a keeper.

    By Rob Emslie 2 months ago Read More
  • Person cleaning steering wheel
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Nishant Jayaram 2 months ago

    How To Clean And Restore A Sticky Steering Wheel

    A sticky steering wheel can be incredibly annoying. Fortunately, it's relatively easy to restore a steering wheel to its former glory. Here's how.

    By Nishant Jayaram 2 months ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a light green 2027 Kia Seltos
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    News
    News By Daniel Golson 2 months ago

    2027 Kia Seltos Is No Longer Kia's Most Boring Design — And Now There's A Hybrid, Too

    The other powertrains carry over from the old Seltos, but it rides on a new platform and has a much nicer interior, too.

    By Daniel Golson 2 months ago Read More
  • Line drawing of a car from above with labels on its engine bay, marked TWO STROKE GOES HERE
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    News
    News By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago

    GM Wants To Bring Back The Two-Stroke Engine

    I wouldn't count on this singular patent bringing that ring-ding-ding sound to your local parking lot any time soon.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • Honda Civics in a parking lot
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Kiran Menon 2 months ago

    Why Did FWD Become The Default For Cheap Cars?

    Front-wheel drive is extremely common in cheap, economy cars. However, this wasn't always the case. Here's how FWD became so widespread in these vehicles.

    By Kiran Menon 2 months ago Read More
  • A person charging their electric vehicle
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    Technology
    Technology By Shane Schmid 2 months ago

    You Could Be Degrading The Battery Of Your EV By Charging It This Way

    While it can be tempting to charge electric vehicles as much as possible, some charging methods can actually degrade their battery more quickly.

    By Shane Schmid 2 months ago Read More
  • Cars on the highway driving through a blizzard.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Alvin Reyes 2 months ago

    Does The Smart Money Go With Winter Tires Or All Wheel Drive For Winter Driving?

    Snow and cold weather change everything about how a car feels on the road. Should you go with winter tires or all-wheel drive when conditions turn harsh?

    By Alvin Reyes 2 months ago Read More
  • A 2025 Ford Super Duty truck towing an RV camper
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Shane Schmid 2 months ago

    Horsepower Vs. Torque: Which Matters More For Towing?

    Horsepower and torque are both important measurements of a car's capabilities, but some might wonder which measurement is more important for towing.

    By Shane Schmid 2 months ago Read More
  • A U.S. Air Force B 52 bomber, assigned to the Air Force Global Strike Command's Eighth Air Force, flies over Bossier City toward Barksdale Air Force Base.
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    Planelopnik
    Planelopnik By Rohaan Sakrani 2 months ago

    Why The Boeing B-52 Bomber Will Still Be Flying At 100 Years Old

    Modern upgrades and the failure of newer bombers to meet expectations mean the B-52 will remain a core part of the Air Force into the 2050s.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 2 months ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a red 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA220 4Matic hybrid
    First Drive
    First Drive By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago

    2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA220 4Matic Hybrid Is The 'Here, Damn' Of Cars

    The automaker surely knows this half-hearted hybrid isn't as good as the electric version it'll run alongside, but I really don't think it's too concerned.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
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